OUTLYING CITY LEGALS

City of Bedford

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, JANUARY 31, 2012 for the construction services required to complete all or part of the:

CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPSON TERRACE WATER WELL AND VARIOUS FACILITY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

BID REFERENCE WA-10-04

As described in the bid documents, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works Conference Room.  Any bid received after 10:00 AM, Tuesday, JANUARY 31, 2012 will be returned unopened.  

A pre-bid meeting will be held for this project. The meeting will be at by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 at 10:00 AM on JANUARY 23, 2012.

Copies of the contract documents are on file at the City of Bedford Public Works Department, 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76021 and are open for public inspection.  The telephone number is (817) 952-2200.  Copies of the contract documents can be obtained from the City of Bedford Public Works Department.  For additional information, you may contact Bill Shelton, Public Works Superintendent, at (817) 952-2220.

A cashier’s check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to the City of Bedford, Texas in the amount of not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in the prices of the proposal, the City reserves the right to accept the most advantageous contract thereof to the City, or to reject the proposal.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.  No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety-days from the date the bids are opened.

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Town of<R>Edgecliff Village

 

ORDINANCE NO. #283-12

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 13.08, “ INDUSTRIAL WASTE,” OF THE EDGECLIFF VILLAGE TOWN CODE (1987), AS AMENDED, REQUIRING PERMITS TO DISCHARGE INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTO THE EDGECLIFF VILLAGE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SUCH PERMITTING, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF A FEE SCHEDULE AND ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE PLAN; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 283-03 (2002); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 4.

PROVISIONS SEVERABLE

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Town Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.

SECTION 5.

PUBLICATION

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause, publication clause and effective date clause of this ordinance in the official newspaper of the Town of Edgecliff Village as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

SECTION 7.

PENALTY CLAUSE

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Town Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 12th DAY OF January, 2012.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

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City of Richland Hills

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Proposals on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS at the OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX. 76118 until 2:00 P.M. o’clock (local time) on THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 for the BFC-5 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS -RICHLAND ELEMENT AR Y DETENTION POND in accordance with drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents prepared by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.

Proposals will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. o’clock, at the CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76118.

Complete Contract Documents as needed for bidding on the project may be examined without charge or deposit in the office of the Owner or may be obtained from HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. at 4000 FOSSIL CREEK BLVD., FORT WORTH, TX 76137, at a non-refundable cost of $40.00 for each set of documents so obtained.

Proposal Guaranty consisting of either a cashier’s check or a Bid Bond on the form included or similar form of Surety Company (FACSIMILES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE) made payable to the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, and in the amount equal to at least five percent (5 %) of the total amount of the proposal, must accompany each bid as a guaranty that if the proposal is accepted, the bidder will execute the Contract and furnish the required Bonds within the time provided in the “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS”.

Minimum rates of pay to all laborers and mechanics on the project must not be less than as provided in the Wage Rate Schedule and wage provisions must particularly comply with all other applicable wage laws of the State of Texas.

The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract at any time within sixty (60) days after date of recei ving bids, or to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.

Contractors MAY attend an official pre-bid meeting with the Director of Public Works of Richland Hills and the Engineer at CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DR. at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012, for BFC-5 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS -RICHLAND ELEMENTARY DETENTION POND.

/s/ Michael H. Barnes

Michael H. Barnes, P.E.

Director of Public Works

1-5-12

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City of Richland Hills

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Proposals on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS at the OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX. 76118 until 2:00 P.M.(local time) on JANUARY 12, 2012 for the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS in accordance with drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents prepared by the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS.

Proposals will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. at the CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76118.

Complete Contract Documents as needed for bidding on the project may be examined without charge or deposit in the office of the Owner or may be obtained from the offices of the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 6700 RENA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76118, at a non-refundable cost of $40.00 for each set of documents so obtained.

Proposal Guaranty consisting of either a cashier’s check or a Bid Bond on the form included or similar form of Surety Company (FACSIMILES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE) made payable to the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, and in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal, must accompany each bid as a guaranty that if the proposal is accepted, the bidder will execute the Contract and furnish the required Bonds within the time provided in the “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS”.

Minimum rates of pay to all laborers and mechanics on the project must not be less than as provided in the Wage Rate Schedule and wage provisions must particularly comply with all other applicable wage laws of the State of Texas.

The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract at any time within sixty (60) days after date of receiving bids, or to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.

Sealed Proposal on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS at CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DR. until 2:00 P.M. (local time) on JANUARY 12, 2012, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, material, equipment and performing all work required for the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS.

Signed: /s/ Michael H. Barnes, P.E.

Michael H. Barnes, P.E.

Director of Public Works

12-15-21

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City if Forest Hill

 

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING

The Forest Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX  76119.  The Forest Hill City Council will conduct a second Public Hearing on these matters on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119.  Any interested person will be allowed to appear and speak at the public hearing.  The Planning and Zoning Commission is a recommending body only.  The City Council is authorized to approve or deny the request.  A copy of the request is available at the Forest Hill City Hall in the Planning Office located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119 or any other information may be acquired by calling (817) 806-4701.

1. Case # PZ 2012-01 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Hotel Facility to be located at 3712 Mansfield Highway and 3721 Bisbee Street.  The current zoning of this property is GB (General Business) and the legal description of this property is Lot 4, Block 17 of the Trentman City Addition, Tract 2A of the Mary Horn Survey, Abstract 691, Tracts 39A14 & 45 of the Marceline De La Garza Survey, Abstract 617 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Piyush Patel.

2. Case # PZ 2012-02 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Rental Facility to be located at 6212 Anglin Drive.  The current zoning of this property is LI (Light Industrial) and the legal description is Lots A1A1 & A1B, Block A of the Forest Wood Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Jeff Mackie.

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City of Bedford

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, JANUARY 31, 2012 for the construction services required to complete all or part of the:

CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPSON TERRACE WATER WELL AND VARIOUS FACILITY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

BID REFERENCE WA-10-04

As described in the bid documents, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works Conference Room.  Any bid received after 10:00 AM, Tuesday, JANUARY 31, 2012 will be returned unopened.  

A pre-bid meeting will be held for this project. The meeting will be at by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 at 10:00 AM on JANUARY 23, 2012.

Copies of the contract documents are on file at the City of Bedford Public Works Department, 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76021 and are open for public inspection.  The telephone number is (817) 952-2200.  Copies of the contract documents can be obtained from the City of Bedford Public Works Department.  For additional information, you may contact Bill Shelton, Public Works Superintendent, at (817) 952-2220.

A cashier’s check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to the City of Bedford, Texas in the amount of not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in the prices of the proposal, the City reserves the right to accept the most advantageous contract thereof to the City, or to reject the proposal.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.  No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety-days from the date the bids are opened.

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Town of Pantego

 

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town of Pantego Council Chambers, located at 1614 S. Bowen Road, by the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas on January 9, 2012 concerning a water infrastructure rate increase. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain citizen comments on the proposed water rate increase to address long-term water infrastructure improvement projects.

The Town of Pantego encourages citizens to participate in the discussion of the Town’s proposed water rate increase and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views to Honorable Mayor Melody Paradise, at 1614 S. Bowen Rd. Pantego, TX 76013. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact Town Hall at 817-274-1381 to arrange for assistance. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Town Hall at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements are made.

CERTIFICATION

Prepared and posted in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the outside window of a display cabinet at the Town Hall of the Town of Pantego, Texas, a place of convenience and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted by the following date and time: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 5:00 p.m., and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting convened.

/s/ Lindsay Wells

Lindsay Wells,

City Secretary

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City of Richland Hills

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Proposals on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS at the OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX. 76118 until 2:00 P.M. o’clock (local time) on THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 for the BFC-5 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS -RICHLAND ELEMENT AR Y DETENTION POND in accordance with drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents prepared by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.

Proposals will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. o’clock, at the CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76118.

Complete Contract Documents as needed for bidding on the project may be examined without charge or deposit in the office of the Owner or may be obtained from HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. at 4000 FOSSIL CREEK BLVD., FORT WORTH, TX 76137, at a non-refundable cost of $40.00 for each set of documents so obtained.

Proposal Guaranty consisting of either a cashier’s check or a Bid Bond on the form included or similar form of Surety Company (FACSIMILES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE) made payable to the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, and in the amount equal to at least five percent (5 %) of the total amount of the proposal, must accompany each bid as a guaranty that if the proposal is accepted, the bidder will execute the Contract and furnish the required Bonds within the time provided in the “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS”.

Minimum rates of pay to all laborers and mechanics on the project must not be less than as provided in the Wage Rate Schedule and wage provisions must particularly comply with all other applicable wage laws of the State of Texas.

The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract at any time within sixty (60) days after date of recei ving bids, or to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.

Contractors MAY attend an official pre-bid meeting with the Director of Public Works of Richland Hills and the Engineer at CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DR. at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012, for BFC-5 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS -RICHLAND ELEMENTARY DETENTION POND.

/s/ Michael H. Barnes

Michael H. Barnes, P.E.

Director of Public Works

1-5-12

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

By the City of Dalworthington Gardens Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council

An application for a planned development has been received by the City of Dalworthington Gardens.  Public hearings will be held for the following:

1. A Concept Plan Application which involves a proposed change of zoning from Single-Family Residential (SF-1) zoning to a commercial planned development.

Applicants: J. Michael Rogers, D.D.S. and Coy E. Garrett

Location:  3513 & 3517 South Bowen Road, SE Corner of Bowen/Mayfield intersection

Legal Description: Lot 1B & Lot 2A4, Block 5, Dalworthington Gardens Addition

Current Zoning: SF-1 Single Family Residential

The public hearings on this application will be as follows:

Planning and Zoning Commission:  Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 7:00 PM.

City Council:  Thursday, January 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM.

The public hearings will both be held at the following location: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas

This notice has been sent to all owners of real property within 200 feet of the request as such ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their opinions on the amendment.  If you are unable to attend but wish to have your opinions made part of the public record, please mail your opinions to the address below prior to the public hearing.  Please include your name, address and property description on all correspondence.

City of Dalworthington Gardens, Attention: City Secretary, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, TX  76016

12-22/1-3

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City of Forest Hill

 

ClTY OF FOREST HILL

ORDINANCE #

2011-12-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING CHAPTER V -SECTION 5.100 -SCHEDULE OF USES BY ADDING THE USE OF A HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER; AMENDING SECTION 3.100 BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR A HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.

WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council was published in the official newspaper for the City of Forest Hill at least fifteen (15) days before such hearing; and

WHEREAS, public hearings to the addition of this use to the schedule of uses herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the addition of the use; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that adding the use to the schedule of uses herein initiated furthers the purpose as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Forest Hill:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS:

SECTION 1: That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas Section 5.100 is hereby amended by adding the use of a health and fitness center to the schedule of uses to be allowed in zoning districts LR (Local Retail), GB (General Business), LI (Light Industrial), and PD (Planned Development).

SECTION 2: That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas Section 3.100 is hereby amended by adding the definition of a health and fitness center to be an indoor facility including uses such as game courts, exercise equipment, locker rooms, Jacuzzi and/or sauna, pro shop, gymnasiums, private clubs (athletic, health, or recreational), reducing salons, and weight control establishments. Also may offer classes for exercise, dance, self-defense, and martial arts.

SECTION 3: All ordinances, orders, or resolutions heretofore pass and adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas are hereby repealed to the extent that said ordinances, orders, or resolutions, or parts thereof, are in conflict herewith.

SECTION 4: Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance as read with the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Forest Hill shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor the final conviction thereof fined an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Each and every day any such violation shall continue shall be a separate violation punishable hereunder.

SECTION 5: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance an alternative method of publication as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas this the 6th day of December, 2011.

/s/ Gerald Joubert

Gerald Joubert,

Mayor

City of Forest Hill, Texas

Attest:

/s/ Grace Edwards

Grace Edwards,

City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Warren Spencer

Warren Spencer,

City Attorney

12-27-28

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CITY OF FOREST HILL

ORDINANCE NO.

2011-07-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS, REPEALING SECTIONS OF THREE ARTICLES OF CHAPTER 66, HEALTH AND SANITATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, AND ADDING ONE NEW ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 66, HEALTH AND SANITATION, TO UPDATE THE HEALTH AND SANITATION REGULATIONS TO BE CURRENT WITH STATE OF TEXAS AND TARRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, RULES AND LAWS; THE CHANGES INCLUDE:

(1) CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE I, HEALTH AND SANITATION -IN GENERAL, SECTIONS 66-1 THROUGH 66-3, BY REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 66-1 THROUGH 66-3; AND

(2) CODE OF ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE II, HEALTH AND SANITATION -FOOD PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW AND FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION, SECTIONS 66-31 THROUGH 66-33, BY REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 66-31 THROUGH 66-38; AND

(3) CODE OF ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE IV, HEALTH AND SANITATION -SWIMMING POOLS, DIVISION 2, PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SECTIONS 66-121 THROUGH 66-129, BY REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 66-121 THROUGH 66-130; AND

(4)ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V, HEALTH AND SANITATION -FEES, SECTIONS 66-180 THROUGH 66-181, TO CHAPTER 66 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING FEES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SANITATION; AND

REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Forest Hill, Texas (“City”) addresses issues related to health and sanitation for the City; and

WHEREAS, the City has designated Tarrant County as the agency responsible for health and sanitation matters for the City; and

WHEREAS, Tarrant County has advised the City of changes in law and rules governing health and sanitation issues and has requested the City to amend its ordinances to comply with these changes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council (“Council”) of the City has determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City to adopt this ordinance repealing sections of Articles I, 11 and IV of Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, and adding new sections to Articles, I, 11, IV, and a new Article V to Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation to update the rules and regulations dealing with health and sanitation matters; and

WHEREAS, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the public and in support of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the City that the Code of Ordinances provisions relative to the regulation of health and sanitation matters be amended as hereinafter stated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS THAT:

SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS: All of the above premises are hereby found to be true and correct legislative and factual findings of the Council, and are hereby approved and incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if copied in their entirety.

SECTION 2: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article 1 -In General, Sections 66-1 through 66-3 are repealed and replaced by enacting new Sections 66-1 through 66-3 to hereinafter read as follows:

“Sec. 66-1. -Designation of health authority.

The city designates the county health department director as its health authority for the purpose of ensuring minimum standards of environmental health and sanitation within the scope of that department’s function.

Sec. 66-2. -State regulations adopted.

The city of Forest Hill adopts by reference the provisions of the current rules or rules as amended by The Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission found in 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 229, Sections 161 through 171 and 173 through 175 regarding the regulation of food establishments in this jurisdiction.

Sec. 66-3. -Definitions.

In addition to the definitions contained in the rules adopted by reference under section 66-2, the following terms are hereby defined:

“Authorized agent or employee” mean the employees of the regulatory authority.

“Food establishment” means a food service establishment, a retail food store, a temporary food establishment, a mobile food unit, and/or a roadside food vendor; every place where food or drink is manufactured, packaged, produced, processed, transported, stored, sold, commercially prepared, or otherwise handled, whether offered for sale, given in exchange or given away for use as food or furnished for human consumption; the term does not apply to private homes where food is prepared or sewed for guests or individual family consumption; the location of commercially packaged single-portion nonpotentially hazardous snack items and wrapped candy sold over the counter is excluded.

“Municipality of Forest Hill” in this ordinance shall be understood to refer to the city of Forest Hill.

“State rules” means the state rules found at 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 229, Sections 161 through 171 and Sections 173 through 175; these rules are also known as the Texas Food Establishment Rules.

“Regulatory authority” means the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

“Child care facility” means a facility keeping more than 12 unrelated children that provides care, training, education, custody or supervision for children under 15 years of age who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner or operator of the facility, for all or part of the day, whether or not the facility is operated for profit or charges for the service it offers. Nonprofit facilities will be required to make application for a permit and meet current requirements but are exempt from payment of the permit fees.

A notice provided for in these rules shall be deemed properly served upon the earlier of delivery to the holder of the permit or the person in charge, or the date when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the holder of the permit."

SECTION 3: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article II -Food Permits, Plan Review and Food Manager Certification, Sections 66-31 through 66-33 are repealed and replaced by enacting new Sections 66-31 through 66-38 to hereinafter read as follows:

“See. 66-31. -Food permits.

A. Permits and Exemptions

A person may not operate a food establishment without a permit issued by the regulatory authority. Permits are not transferrable from one person or entity to another or from one location to another location, except as otherwise permitted by this ordinance. A valid permit must be visibly posted in or on every food establishment regulated by this ordinance.

B. Application for Permit and Fees

1. Any person desiring to operate a food establishment must make a written application for a permit on forms provided by the regulatory authority. The application must contain the name and address of each applicant, the location and type of the proposed food establishment and the applicable fee. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Failure to provide all required information, or falsifying information required may result in denial or revocation of the permit. Renewals of permits are required on an annual basis and the same information is required for a renewal permit as for an initial permit.

2. Prior to the approval of an initial permit or the renewal of an existing permit, the regulatory authority shall inspect the proposed food establishment to determine compliance with state laws and rules. A food establishment that does not comply with state laws and rules will be denied a permit or the renewal of a permit.

3. Fees for permits issued under this ordinance shall be as listed in Article V. of this ordinance.

See. 66-32. -Review of Plans

A. Whenever a food establishment is constructed or extensively remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the regulatory authority for review before work is begun. Extensive remodeling means that 20% or greater of the area of the food establishment is to be remodeled or when equipment required by the rules is to be relocated or removed. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, equipment arrangement, mechanical plans and construction of materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The plans and specifications will be approved by the regulatory authority if they meet the requirements of the rules adopted by this ordinance. The approved plans and specifications must be followed in construction, remodeling or conversion.

B. Failure to follow the approved plans and specifications will result in a permit denial, suspension, or revocation.

C. Fees for the review of plans shall be as listed in Article V. of this ordinance.

Sec. 66-33. -inspections

A. Before a permit is issued, the city or its authorized representative shall inspect and approve the food establishment. An inspection of a food establishment shall be performed at least once annually and shall be prioritized based upon assessment of a food establishment’s compliance and potential of causing foodborne illness according to 25 TAC 229.171 (h).

B. The regulatory authority shall classify food establishments as special priority, high priority, medium priority or low priority, according to the type of operations; particular foods that are prepared; number of people served; susceptibility of the population served; history of violations and any other risk factor deemed relevant to the operation.

C. Refusal of an owner, manager or employee to allow the authorized representative of the regulatory authority, upon presentation of credentials, to inspect any permitted business or operation therein during normal business hours will result in an immediate suspension of the permit, requiring all permitted activities to abate until after such time as a hearing may be held per Subsection F.

Sec. 66-34. -Food Manager I Food Handler Education

A. Requirement:

(1) Each food service establishment shall have at least one person employed in a managerial capacity possessing a current food manager certificate approved by the regulatory authority.

(2) Each food service establishment with six or more employees that is required to have certified food managers must have at least one certified manager on site during all operations.

(3) Every employee of a food service establishment other than a certified Food Manager must maintain a valid food handler certification registered with the regulatory authority.

(4) Food Handler certification shall be valid for a period of up to three years as determined by the regulatory authority.

(5) Food Manager and Food Handler certification documentation must be maintained in the food service establishment and presented upon request by the regulatory authority.

Sec. 66-35. -Suspension of Permit

A. The regulatory authority may, without warning, notice, or hearing suspend any permit to operate a food establishment if the operation of the food establishment constitutes an imminent hazard to public health. Suspension is effective upon service of the notice required by Paragraph (7)(B) of this ordinance. When a permit is suspended, food operations shall immediately cease. Whenever a permit is suspended, the holder of the permit shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing within ten days of receipt of a request for a hearing.

B. Whenever a permit is suspended, the holder of the permit or the person in charge shall be notified in writing that the permit is, upon service of the notice, immediately suspended and that an opportunity for a hearing will be provided if a written request for a hearing is filed with the regulatory authority by the holder of the permit within ten days. If no written request for hearing is filed within ten days, the suspension is sustained. The regulatory authority may end the suspension at any time if reasons for suspension no longer exist.

Sec. 66-36. -Revocation of Permit

A. The regulatory authority may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of these rules or for interference with the regulatory authority in the performance of its duties. Prior to revocation, the regulatory authority shall notify the holder of the permit or the person in charge, in writing, of the reason for which the permit is subject to revocation and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of the ten days following service of such notice unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the regulatory authority by the holder of the permit within such ten day period.

B. If no request for hearing is filed within the ten day period, the revocation of the permit becomes final.

See. 66-37. -Administrative Process

A. A notice as required in these rules is properly served when it is delivered to the holder of the permit or the person in charge, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the holder of the permit as shown on their permit application. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the regulatory authority.

B. The hearings provided for in these rules shall be conducted by the regulatory authority at a time and place designated by it. Based upon the recorded evidence of such hearing, the regulatory authority shall make final findings, and shall sustain, modify or rescind any notice or order considered in the hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the holder of the permit by the regulatory authority.

Sec. 66-38. -Remedies

A. Any person who violates a provision of these rules and any person who is the permit holder of or otherwise operates a food service establishment that does not comply with the requirements of these rules and any responsible officer of that permit holder or those persons shall be fined not more than $2000 dollars.

B. The regulatory authority may seek to enjoin violations of these rules.

C. The remedies cited herein are cumulative in nature."

SECTION 4: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article IV -Swimming Pools, Division 2 -Public Swimming Pools, Sections 66-121 through 66-129 are repealed and replaced by enacting new Sections 66-121 through 66-130 to hereinafter read as follows:

“Sec. 66-121. -State regulations and guidelines adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference of the V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code §§ 341.064; Tex. Admin. Code §§ 265.181-265.208, “Standards for Public Pools and Spas,” and Tex. Admin. Code §§ 265.301-265.308 “Public Interactive Water Features and Fountains” A copy of each shall be kept on file in the official records of the city.

See. 66-122. -Definitions.

All definitions in the V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code Ch. 341 and Title 25, Chapter 265, Subchapter L of the Texas Department of State Health Services regulations, “standards for public pools and spas,” are hereby adopted. In addition, the following definitions shall apply in this article:

Certified pool operator -A person who possesses a valid pool operator’s certificate from a course approved by the city.

City -Authorized representatives of the City of Forest Hill, which shall include the director and representatives of the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

Director -Director of the Tarrant County Public Health Department, who shall be an authorized representative of the city with respect to public pool and spa inspections and permitting.

Pool -Any manmade permanently installed or non-portable structure, basin, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water that is used for swimming, diving, aquatic sports, or other aquatic activity other than a residential pool and that is operated by an owner, lessee, operator, licensee or concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use. The pool may be either publicly or privately owned. The term does not include a spa or a decorative fountain that is not used as a pool.

Private residential pool. -A pool that is located on private property that is intended for use by one single-family and their invited guests, located on property used for the placement of a single-family residence.

Private residential spa -A spa that is located on private property that is intended for use by one single-family and their invited guests, located on property used for the placement of a single-family residence.

Public interactive water feature and fountain (PIWF) -Any indoor or outdoor installation maintained for public recreation that includes water sprays, dancing water jets, waterfalls, dumping buckets, or shooting water cannons in various arrays for the purpose of wetting the persons playing in the spray streams.

Regulatory authority -The director and representatives of the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

Spa -A constructed permanent or portable structure that is two feet or more in depth and that has a surface area of 250 square feet or less or a volume of 3,250 gallons or less and that is intended to be used for bathing or other recreational uses and is not drained and refilled after each use. It may include, but is not limited to, hydro jet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral baths, air induction bubbles, or any combination thereof. A spa does not refer to a business establishment, such as a day spa or a health spa. Industry terminology for a spa includes, but is not limited to, “hydrotherapy pool,” “whirlpool,” “hot spa,” “hot tub,” etc. A spa does not include a private residential spa.

Sec. 66-123. -Permit for pools and spas.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a public pool, spa or interactive water feature in the city without a current and valid pool, spa or interactive water feature permit.

B. A valid permit shall be posted in public view in a conspicuous place at the public swimming pool for which it is issued or on file in a secure area of the permitted facility’s premises.

C. Permits issued under the provisions of this article are not transferable. Upon change of ownership of a business, the new business owner will be required to meet current standards as defined in city ordinances and state law before a permit will be issued. The new owner shall notify the city within ten days after assuming ownership of the pool, spa or interactive water feature.

D. A separate permit shall be required for every public pool, spa or interactive water feature except that public pools or spas or interactive water features on a single water filtration system require one permit.

E. A permit may be denied if the city, upon inspection, determines that the requestor has failed to comply with approved plans and specifications adopted in accordance with these rules.

F. An inspection shall be required annually to qualify for a permit. A permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

G. Fees applicable to this ordinance are set forth in Article V. of this ordinance.

Sec. 66-124. -Review of plans for pools and spas.

A. Before a public pool’s and/or spa’s and/or interactive water feature’s construction or extensive remodeling begins, the person proposing to construct or remodel shall submit an application to the regulatory authority for review and approval. The application shall include:

(1) The construction or remodeling plans, under an engineer’s seal, and specifications stating that the proposed construction or remodeling complies with these rules and indicating that the proposed layout, mechanical plans, construction materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities;

(2) The date on or after which proposed construction is to begin;

(3) The phone number and address of the entity primarily responsible for constructing the pool, spa or interactive water feature and the phone number and address of the entity primarily responsible for operating the pool, spa or interactive water feature;

(4) A check or money order in the amount of $150.00 payable to Tarrant County, Texas; and

(5) And any necessary additional information necessary to verify compliance.

B. The city shall approve plans and specifications that meet the requirements of these rules. No public pool, spa or interactive water feature shall be constructed or extensively remodeled except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the city.

Sec. 66-125. -Pool, spa, or interactive water feature closures.

A. A public pool, spa or interactive water feature shall be closed if any of the following conditions occur:

(1) Disinfectant level below the minimums set by the Texas Department of State Health Services;

(2) pH below 7.0;

(3) Inability to see bottom drain (poor visibility);

(4) Chlorine levels above eight ppm; or

(5) Any other imminent health hazards.

B. A closed sign shall immediately be posted and the pool, spa or interactive water feature access gate shall be locked until all violations have been corrected.

Sec. 66-1 26. Pool, spa, interactive water feature records.

Daily records for each permitted public pool, spa or interactive water feature shall be kept on premises and shall include information pertaining to:

(1) Disinfectant-Three times per day;

(2) pH-Three times per day;

(3) Alkalinity-One time per week;

(4) Chemicals added-As noted by name, amount and date; and

(5) Other information needed to ensure the facility’s proper operation.

Sec. 66-127. -Suspension and revocation of permit.

A. The city may temporarily suspend the permit of a public pool, spa or interactive water feature for noncompliance with state pool, spa or interactive water feature standards, by issuing a written notice for suspension. When a permit is suspended, pool, spa or interactive water feature operations shall immediately cease. A closed sign shall be immediately posted and the pool, spa or interactive water feature access gate shall be locked until any and all violations have been corrected.

B. Whenever a notice of suspension is issued by the city, the holder of the permit or the person in charge will be given an opportunity to correct the violation(s) prior to final revocation of the permit. The city may end the suspension and reinstate the permit any time if the reasons for suspension no longer exist.

C. The city may, after providing notice of pending revocation and an opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of these rules or for interference with the city in the performance of its duties. Prior to revocation, the city shall notify the holder of the permit or the person in charge, in writing, of the reason for which the permit is subject to revocation and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of the ten days following service of such notice. Unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the city by the holder of the permit within such ten-day period, the revocation of the permit becomes final.

D. A notice provided for in these rules is properly served when it is delivered to the holder of the permit or the person in charge of pool and/or spa operations, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address listed on the permit application. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the regulatory authority.

E. The hearings provided for in these rules shall be conducted by the regulatory authority at a time and place designated by it. Based upon the recorded evidence of such hearings, the regulatory authority shall make a final finding, and shall sustain, modify or rescind any notice or order considered in the hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the holder of the permit by the regulatory authority.

F. Any permit holder who wishes to dispute the decision of a hearing may appeal the decision to the Director of the Tarrant County Health Department.

G. Final revocation of a pool and/or spa permit shall not prevent the holder of the revoked permit from making written application for a new permit to the regulatory authority.

H. Prior to reopening, the owner or operator shall provide the application and fee required by Section 66.123 if a pool, spa or interactive water feature:

(1) Closes voluntarily at the request of the regulatory authority on more than two occasions in one calendar year; or

(2) Closes on court order on more than two occasions in one calendar year.

Sec. 66-128. -Public pool and spa manager certification.

A. The person in charge of pool, spa or interactive water feature operations at a Class C pool as defined by the adopted regulations, shall have at least one certified pool, spa or interactive water feature operator employed to maintain the pool, spa or interactive water feature for each apartment complex or municipal location. The certificate must be kept on premises to facilitate inspections.

B. In the event that a certified pool, spa or interactive water feature operator is terminated or transferred, the business shall have 60 days from the operator’s termination or transfer date to designate a new certificate holder. This requirement is applicable even if pool, spa or interactive water feature maintenance operations are contracted to an outside company.

Sec. 66-129. -Penalty for violations.

This article is declared a public health measure. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this article shall be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

Sec. 66-130. -Designation of health authority.

The city designates the Medical Director of the Tarrant County Public Health Department as its health authority for the purpose of insuring minimum standards of environmental health and sanitation within the scope of that department’s function."

SECTION 5: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article V -Permit and Inspection Fees, Sections 66-180 through 66-1 81 are enacted to hereinafter read as follows:

“Article V -Permit and inspection fees

Sec. 66-180. -Food program fee schedule

A. Food Store

<F"Symbol">£<F255>5000 sq. ft.: $200

<F"Symbol">>><F255>5000 sq. ft.: $300

B. Food Service

<F"Symbol">£<F255>500 sq. ft.: $100

<F"Symbol">>><F255>500<F"Symbol">£<F255>1500 sq. ft.: $150

<F"Symbol">>><F255>1500<F"Symbol">£<F255>3000 sq. ft.: $200

<F"Symbol">>><F255>3000<F"Symbol">£<F255>6000 sq. ft.: $250

<F"Symbol">>><F255>6000 sq. ft.: $300

C. Child Care Food Service: $150

D. Catering Operation: $250

E. Food Court: $200 per establishment

F. Adjunct Operation

1. Food Service: $150 per independent operation

2. Food Store <F"Symbol">£<F255>15000 sq. ft.: $150 per independent operation

3. Food Store <F"Symbol">>><F255>5000 sq. ft.: $200 per independent operation

G. Commissary

1. No food prep: $100

2. With food prep: $200

H. Mobile Units

1. Prepackaged food only: $100

2. Open and/or food prep: $200

3. Push Carts: $200

I. Plan Review

1. <F"Symbol"><<<F255>500 sq.ft.: $0

2. <F"Symbol">>><F255>500<F"Symbol">£<F255>3000 sq. ft.: $50

3. <F"Symbol">>><F255>3000 sq. ft.: $100

J. Late Fee

1. From 1-30 days: 10% of fee owed

2. From 31-60 days: 20% of fee owed

The late fee increases 10% for each 30 day block until permit fee and late fee is paid.

Permits that are more than 90 days overdue will be void and required to reapply.

K. Reinspection Fee

1. Required reinspection: $75

Sec. 166-181. -Pool, spa and interactive water feature fees

A. Plan Review and opening inspection: $150

B. Annual Permit: $250

C. Required reinspection: $75"

SECTION 6: SEVERABILY. If any section, subsection, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 7: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All ordinances, orders and resolutions heretofore passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Texas are hereby repealed to the extent said ordinances, orders or resolutions or parts thereof are in conflict herewith, except for the City’s Zoning Ordinance unless repealed or amended consistent with state law and city ordinance.

SECTION 8: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which the Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

SECTION 9: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be and become effective immediately upon and after its passage and publication as may be required by governing law.

DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Texas on this 19th day of July 2011.

SEAL: City of Forest Hill, Texas

APPROVED:

/s/ Gerald Joubert

Gerald Joubert,

Mayor

ATTEST

/s/Grace Edwards

Grace Edwards,

City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Warren Spencer

Warren Spencer,

City Attorney

12-27-28

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City of Forest Hill

 

ClTY OF FOREST HILL

ORDINANCE #

2011-12-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING CHAPTER V -SECTION 5.100 -SCHEDULE OF USES BY ADDING THE USE OF A HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER; AMENDING SECTION 3.100 BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR A HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.

WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council was published in the official newspaper for the City of Forest Hill at least fifteen (15) days before such hearing; and

WHEREAS, public hearings to the addition of this use to the schedule of uses herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the addition of the use; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that adding the use to the schedule of uses herein initiated furthers the purpose as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Forest Hill:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS:

SECTION 1: That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas Section 5.100 is hereby amended by adding the use of a health and fitness center to the schedule of uses to be allowed in zoning districts LR (Local Retail), GB (General Business), LI (Light Industrial), and PD (Planned Development).

SECTION 2: That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas Section 3.100 is hereby amended by adding the definition of a health and fitness center to be an indoor facility including uses such as game courts, exercise equipment, locker rooms, Jacuzzi and/or sauna, pro shop, gymnasiums, private clubs (athletic, health, or recreational), reducing salons, and weight control establishments. Also may offer classes for exercise, dance, self-defense, and martial arts.

SECTION 3: All ordinances, orders, or resolutions heretofore pass and adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas are hereby repealed to the extent that said ordinances, orders, or resolutions, or parts thereof, are in conflict herewith.

SECTION 4: Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance as read with the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Forest Hill shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor the final conviction thereof fined an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Each and every day any such violation shall continue shall be a separate violation punishable hereunder.

SECTION 5: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance an alternative method of publication as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas this the 6th day of December, 2011.

/s/ Gerald Joubert

Gerald Joubert,

Mayor

City of Forest Hill, Texas

Attest:

/s/ Grace Edwards

Grace Edwards,

City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Warren Spencer

Warren Spencer,

City Attorney

12-27-28

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CITY OF FOREST HILL

ORDINANCE NO.

2011-07-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS, REPEALING SECTIONS OF THREE ARTICLES OF CHAPTER 66, HEALTH AND SANITATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, AND ADDING ONE NEW ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 66, HEALTH AND SANITATION, TO UPDATE THE HEALTH AND SANITATION REGULATIONS TO BE CURRENT WITH STATE OF TEXAS AND TARRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, RULES AND LAWS; THE CHANGES INCLUDE:

(1) CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE I, HEALTH AND SANITATION -IN GENERAL, SECTIONS 66-1 THROUGH 66-3, BY REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 66-1 THROUGH 66-3; AND

(2) CODE OF ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE II, HEALTH AND SANITATION -FOOD PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW AND FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION, SECTIONS 66-31 THROUGH 66-33, BY REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 66-31 THROUGH 66-38; AND

(3) CODE OF ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE IV, HEALTH AND SANITATION -SWIMMING POOLS, DIVISION 2, PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SECTIONS 66-121 THROUGH 66-129, BY REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 66-121 THROUGH 66-130; AND

(4)ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V, HEALTH AND SANITATION -FEES, SECTIONS 66-180 THROUGH 66-181, TO CHAPTER 66 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING FEES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SANITATION; AND

REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Forest Hill, Texas (“City”) addresses issues related to health and sanitation for the City; and

WHEREAS, the City has designated Tarrant County as the agency responsible for health and sanitation matters for the City; and

WHEREAS, Tarrant County has advised the City of changes in law and rules governing health and sanitation issues and has requested the City to amend its ordinances to comply with these changes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council (“Council”) of the City has determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City to adopt this ordinance repealing sections of Articles I, 11 and IV of Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, and adding new sections to Articles, I, 11, IV, and a new Article V to Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation to update the rules and regulations dealing with health and sanitation matters; and

WHEREAS, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the public and in support of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the City that the Code of Ordinances provisions relative to the regulation of health and sanitation matters be amended as hereinafter stated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS THAT:

SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS: All of the above premises are hereby found to be true and correct legislative and factual findings of the Council, and are hereby approved and incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if copied in their entirety.

SECTION 2: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article 1 -In General, Sections 66-1 through 66-3 are repealed and replaced by enacting new Sections 66-1 through 66-3 to hereinafter read as follows:

“Sec. 66-1. -Designation of health authority.

The city designates the county health department director as its health authority for the purpose of ensuring minimum standards of environmental health and sanitation within the scope of that department’s function.

Sec. 66-2. -State regulations adopted.

The city of Forest Hill adopts by reference the provisions of the current rules or rules as amended by The Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission found in 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 229, Sections 161 through 171 and 173 through 175 regarding the regulation of food establishments in this jurisdiction.

Sec. 66-3. -Definitions.

In addition to the definitions contained in the rules adopted by reference under section 66-2, the following terms are hereby defined:

“Authorized agent or employee” mean the employees of the regulatory authority.

“Food establishment” means a food service establishment, a retail food store, a temporary food establishment, a mobile food unit, and/or a roadside food vendor; every place where food or drink is manufactured, packaged, produced, processed, transported, stored, sold, commercially prepared, or otherwise handled, whether offered for sale, given in exchange or given away for use as food or furnished for human consumption; the term does not apply to private homes where food is prepared or sewed for guests or individual family consumption; the location of commercially packaged single-portion nonpotentially hazardous snack items and wrapped candy sold over the counter is excluded.

“Municipality of Forest Hill” in this ordinance shall be understood to refer to the city of Forest Hill.

“State rules” means the state rules found at 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 229, Sections 161 through 171 and Sections 173 through 175; these rules are also known as the Texas Food Establishment Rules.

“Regulatory authority” means the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

“Child care facility” means a facility keeping more than 12 unrelated children that provides care, training, education, custody or supervision for children under 15 years of age who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner or operator of the facility, for all or part of the day, whether or not the facility is operated for profit or charges for the service it offers. Nonprofit facilities will be required to make application for a permit and meet current requirements but are exempt from payment of the permit fees.

A notice provided for in these rules shall be deemed properly served upon the earlier of delivery to the holder of the permit or the person in charge, or the date when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the holder of the permit."

SECTION 3: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article II -Food Permits, Plan Review and Food Manager Certification, Sections 66-31 through 66-33 are repealed and replaced by enacting new Sections 66-31 through 66-38 to hereinafter read as follows:

“See. 66-31. -Food permits.

A. Permits and Exemptions

A person may not operate a food establishment without a permit issued by the regulatory authority. Permits are not transferrable from one person or entity to another or from one location to another location, except as otherwise permitted by this ordinance. A valid permit must be visibly posted in or on every food establishment regulated by this ordinance.

B. Application for Permit and Fees

1. Any person desiring to operate a food establishment must make a written application for a permit on forms provided by the regulatory authority. The application must contain the name and address of each applicant, the location and type of the proposed food establishment and the applicable fee. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Failure to provide all required information, or falsifying information required may result in denial or revocation of the permit. Renewals of permits are required on an annual basis and the same information is required for a renewal permit as for an initial permit.

2. Prior to the approval of an initial permit or the renewal of an existing permit, the regulatory authority shall inspect the proposed food establishment to determine compliance with state laws and rules. A food establishment that does not comply with state laws and rules will be denied a permit or the renewal of a permit.

3. Fees for permits issued under this ordinance shall be as listed in Article V. of this ordinance.

See. 66-32. -Review of Plans

A. Whenever a food establishment is constructed or extensively remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the regulatory authority for review before work is begun. Extensive remodeling means that 20% or greater of the area of the food establishment is to be remodeled or when equipment required by the rules is to be relocated or removed. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, equipment arrangement, mechanical plans and construction of materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The plans and specifications will be approved by the regulatory authority if they meet the requirements of the rules adopted by this ordinance. The approved plans and specifications must be followed in construction, remodeling or conversion.

B. Failure to follow the approved plans and specifications will result in a permit denial, suspension, or revocation.

C. Fees for the review of plans shall be as listed in Article V. of this ordinance.

Sec. 66-33. -inspections

A. Before a permit is issued, the city or its authorized representative shall inspect and approve the food establishment. An inspection of a food establishment shall be performed at least once annually and shall be prioritized based upon assessment of a food establishment’s compliance and potential of causing foodborne illness according to 25 TAC 229.171 (h).

B. The regulatory authority shall classify food establishments as special priority, high priority, medium priority or low priority, according to the type of operations; particular foods that are prepared; number of people served; susceptibility of the population served; history of violations and any other risk factor deemed relevant to the operation.

C. Refusal of an owner, manager or employee to allow the authorized representative of the regulatory authority, upon presentation of credentials, to inspect any permitted business or operation therein during normal business hours will result in an immediate suspension of the permit, requiring all permitted activities to abate until after such time as a hearing may be held per Subsection F.

Sec. 66-34. -Food Manager I Food Handler Education

A. Requirement:

(1) Each food service establishment shall have at least one person employed in a managerial capacity possessing a current food manager certificate approved by the regulatory authority.

(2) Each food service establishment with six or more employees that is required to have certified food managers must have at least one certified manager on site during all operations.

(3) Every employee of a food service establishment other than a certified Food Manager must maintain a valid food handler certification registered with the regulatory authority.

(4) Food Handler certification shall be valid for a period of up to three years as determined by the regulatory authority.

(5) Food Manager and Food Handler certification documentation must be maintained in the food service establishment and presented upon request by the regulatory authority.

Sec. 66-35. -Suspension of Permit

A. The regulatory authority may, without warning, notice, or hearing suspend any permit to operate a food establishment if the operation of the food establishment constitutes an imminent hazard to public health. Suspension is effective upon service of the notice required by Paragraph (7)(B) of this ordinance. When a permit is suspended, food operations shall immediately cease. Whenever a permit is suspended, the holder of the permit shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing within ten days of receipt of a request for a hearing.

B. Whenever a permit is suspended, the holder of the permit or the person in charge shall be notified in writing that the permit is, upon service of the notice, immediately suspended and that an opportunity for a hearing will be provided if a written request for a hearing is filed with the regulatory authority by the holder of the permit within ten days. If no written request for hearing is filed within ten days, the suspension is sustained. The regulatory authority may end the suspension at any time if reasons for suspension no longer exist.

Sec. 66-36. -Revocation of Permit

A. The regulatory authority may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of these rules or for interference with the regulatory authority in the performance of its duties. Prior to revocation, the regulatory authority shall notify the holder of the permit or the person in charge, in writing, of the reason for which the permit is subject to revocation and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of the ten days following service of such notice unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the regulatory authority by the holder of the permit within such ten day period.

B. If no request for hearing is filed within the ten day period, the revocation of the permit becomes final.

See. 66-37. -Administrative Process

A. A notice as required in these rules is properly served when it is delivered to the holder of the permit or the person in charge, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the holder of the permit as shown on their permit application. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the regulatory authority.

B. The hearings provided for in these rules shall be conducted by the regulatory authority at a time and place designated by it. Based upon the recorded evidence of such hearing, the regulatory authority shall make final findings, and shall sustain, modify or rescind any notice or order considered in the hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the holder of the permit by the regulatory authority.

Sec. 66-38. -Remedies

A. Any person who violates a provision of these rules and any person who is the permit holder of or otherwise operates a food service establishment that does not comply with the requirements of these rules and any responsible officer of that permit holder or those persons shall be fined not more than $2000 dollars.

B. The regulatory authority may seek to enjoin violations of these rules.

C. The remedies cited herein are cumulative in nature."

SECTION 4: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article IV -Swimming Pools, Division 2 -Public Swimming Pools, Sections 66-121 through 66-129 are repealed and replaced by enacting new Sections 66-121 through 66-130 to hereinafter read as follows:

“Sec. 66-121. -State regulations and guidelines adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference of the V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code §§ 341.064; Tex. Admin. Code §§ 265.181-265.208, “Standards for Public Pools and Spas,” and Tex. Admin. Code §§ 265.301-265.308 “Public Interactive Water Features and Fountains” A copy of each shall be kept on file in the official records of the city.

See. 66-122. -Definitions.

All definitions in the V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code Ch. 341 and Title 25, Chapter 265, Subchapter L of the Texas Department of State Health Services regulations, “standards for public pools and spas,” are hereby adopted. In addition, the following definitions shall apply in this article:

Certified pool operator -A person who possesses a valid pool operator’s certificate from a course approved by the city.

City -Authorized representatives of the City of Forest Hill, which shall include the director and representatives of the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

Director -Director of the Tarrant County Public Health Department, who shall be an authorized representative of the city with respect to public pool and spa inspections and permitting.

Pool -Any manmade permanently installed or non-portable structure, basin, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water that is used for swimming, diving, aquatic sports, or other aquatic activity other than a residential pool and that is operated by an owner, lessee, operator, licensee or concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use. The pool may be either publicly or privately owned. The term does not include a spa or a decorative fountain that is not used as a pool.

Private residential pool. -A pool that is located on private property that is intended for use by one single-family and their invited guests, located on property used for the placement of a single-family residence.

Private residential spa -A spa that is located on private property that is intended for use by one single-family and their invited guests, located on property used for the placement of a single-family residence.

Public interactive water feature and fountain (PIWF) -Any indoor or outdoor installation maintained for public recreation that includes water sprays, dancing water jets, waterfalls, dumping buckets, or shooting water cannons in various arrays for the purpose of wetting the persons playing in the spray streams.

Regulatory authority -The director and representatives of the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

Spa -A constructed permanent or portable structure that is two feet or more in depth and that has a surface area of 250 square feet or less or a volume of 3,250 gallons or less and that is intended to be used for bathing or other recreational uses and is not drained and refilled after each use. It may include, but is not limited to, hydro jet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral baths, air induction bubbles, or any combination thereof. A spa does not refer to a business establishment, such as a day spa or a health spa. Industry terminology for a spa includes, but is not limited to, “hydrotherapy pool,” “whirlpool,” “hot spa,” “hot tub,” etc. A spa does not include a private residential spa.

Sec. 66-123. -Permit for pools and spas.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a public pool, spa or interactive water feature in the city without a current and valid pool, spa or interactive water feature permit.

B. A valid permit shall be posted in public view in a conspicuous place at the public swimming pool for which it is issued or on file in a secure area of the permitted facility’s premises.

C. Permits issued under the provisions of this article are not transferable. Upon change of ownership of a business, the new business owner will be required to meet current standards as defined in city ordinances and state law before a permit will be issued. The new owner shall notify the city within ten days after assuming ownership of the pool, spa or interactive water feature.

D. A separate permit shall be required for every public pool, spa or interactive water feature except that public pools or spas or interactive water features on a single water filtration system require one permit.

E. A permit may be denied if the city, upon inspection, determines that the requestor has failed to comply with approved plans and specifications adopted in accordance with these rules.

F. An inspection shall be required annually to qualify for a permit. A permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

G. Fees applicable to this ordinance are set forth in Article V. of this ordinance.

Sec. 66-124. -Review of plans for pools and spas.

A. Before a public pool’s and/or spa’s and/or interactive water feature’s construction or extensive remodeling begins, the person proposing to construct or remodel shall submit an application to the regulatory authority for review and approval. The application shall include:

(1) The construction or remodeling plans, under an engineer’s seal, and specifications stating that the proposed construction or remodeling complies with these rules and indicating that the proposed layout, mechanical plans, construction materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities;

(2) The date on or after which proposed construction is to begin;

(3) The phone number and address of the entity primarily responsible for constructing the pool, spa or interactive water feature and the phone number and address of the entity primarily responsible for operating the pool, spa or interactive water feature;

(4) A check or money order in the amount of $150.00 payable to Tarrant County, Texas; and

(5) And any necessary additional information necessary to verify compliance.

B. The city shall approve plans and specifications that meet the requirements of these rules. No public pool, spa or interactive water feature shall be constructed or extensively remodeled except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the city.

Sec. 66-125. -Pool, spa, or interactive water feature closures.

A. A public pool, spa or interactive water feature shall be closed if any of the following conditions occur:

(1) Disinfectant level below the minimums set by the Texas Department of State Health Services;

(2) pH below 7.0;

(3) Inability to see bottom drain (poor visibility);

(4) Chlorine levels above eight ppm; or

(5) Any other imminent health hazards.

B. A closed sign shall immediately be posted and the pool, spa or interactive water feature access gate shall be locked until all violations have been corrected.

Sec. 66-1 26. Pool, spa, interactive water feature records.

Daily records for each permitted public pool, spa or interactive water feature shall be kept on premises and shall include information pertaining to:

(1) Disinfectant-Three times per day;

(2) pH-Three times per day;

(3) Alkalinity-One time per week;

(4) Chemicals added-As noted by name, amount and date; and

(5) Other information needed to ensure the facility’s proper operation.

Sec. 66-127. -Suspension and revocation of permit.

A. The city may temporarily suspend the permit of a public pool, spa or interactive water feature for noncompliance with state pool, spa or interactive water feature standards, by issuing a written notice for suspension. When a permit is suspended, pool, spa or interactive water feature operations shall immediately cease. A closed sign shall be immediately posted and the pool, spa or interactive water feature access gate shall be locked until any and all violations have been corrected.

B. Whenever a notice of suspension is issued by the city, the holder of the permit or the person in charge will be given an opportunity to correct the violation(s) prior to final revocation of the permit. The city may end the suspension and reinstate the permit any time if the reasons for suspension no longer exist.

C. The city may, after providing notice of pending revocation and an opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of these rules or for interference with the city in the performance of its duties. Prior to revocation, the city shall notify the holder of the permit or the person in charge, in writing, of the reason for which the permit is subject to revocation and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of the ten days following service of such notice. Unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the city by the holder of the permit within such ten-day period, the revocation of the permit becomes final.

D. A notice provided for in these rules is properly served when it is delivered to the holder of the permit or the person in charge of pool and/or spa operations, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address listed on the permit application. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the regulatory authority.

E. The hearings provided for in these rules shall be conducted by the regulatory authority at a time and place designated by it. Based upon the recorded evidence of such hearings, the regulatory authority shall make a final finding, and shall sustain, modify or rescind any notice or order considered in the hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the holder of the permit by the regulatory authority.

F. Any permit holder who wishes to dispute the decision of a hearing may appeal the decision to the Director of the Tarrant County Health Department.

G. Final revocation of a pool and/or spa permit shall not prevent the holder of the revoked permit from making written application for a new permit to the regulatory authority.

H. Prior to reopening, the owner or operator shall provide the application and fee required by Section 66.123 if a pool, spa or interactive water feature:

(1) Closes voluntarily at the request of the regulatory authority on more than two occasions in one calendar year; or

(2) Closes on court order on more than two occasions in one calendar year.

Sec. 66-128. -Public pool and spa manager certification.

A. The person in charge of pool, spa or interactive water feature operations at a Class C pool as defined by the adopted regulations, shall have at least one certified pool, spa or interactive water feature operator employed to maintain the pool, spa or interactive water feature for each apartment complex or municipal location. The certificate must be kept on premises to facilitate inspections.

B. In the event that a certified pool, spa or interactive water feature operator is terminated or transferred, the business shall have 60 days from the operator’s termination or transfer date to designate a new certificate holder. This requirement is applicable even if pool, spa or interactive water feature maintenance operations are contracted to an outside company.

Sec. 66-129. -Penalty for violations.

This article is declared a public health measure. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this article shall be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

Sec. 66-130. -Designation of health authority.

The city designates the Medical Director of the Tarrant County Public Health Department as its health authority for the purpose of insuring minimum standards of environmental health and sanitation within the scope of that department’s function."

SECTION 5: Chapter 66, Health and Sanitation, Article V -Permit and Inspection Fees, Sections 66-180 through 66-1 81 are enacted to hereinafter read as follows:

“Article V -Permit and inspection fees

Sec. 66-180. -Food program fee schedule

A. Food Store

<F"Symbol">£<F255>5000 sq. ft.: $200

<F"Symbol">>><F255>5000 sq. ft.: $300

B. Food Service

<F"Symbol">£<F255>500 sq. ft.: $100

<F"Symbol">>><F255>500<F"Symbol">£<F255>1500 sq. ft.: $150

<F"Symbol">>><F255>1500<F"Symbol">£<F255>3000 sq. ft.: $200

<F"Symbol">>><F255>3000<F"Symbol">£<F255>6000 sq. ft.: $250

<F"Symbol">>><F255>6000 sq. ft.: $300

C. Child Care Food Service: $150

D. Catering Operation: $250

E. Food Court: $200 per establishment

F. Adjunct Operation

1. Food Service: $150 per independent operation

2. Food Store <F"Symbol">£<F255>15000 sq. ft.: $150 per independent operation

3. Food Store <F"Symbol">>><F255>5000 sq. ft.: $200 per independent operation

G. Commissary

1. No food prep: $100

2. With food prep: $200

H. Mobile Units

1. Prepackaged food only: $100

2. Open and/or food prep: $200

3. Push Carts: $200

I. Plan Review

1. <F"Symbol"><<<F255>500 sq.ft.: $0

2. <F"Symbol">>><F255>500<F"Symbol">£<F255>3000 sq. ft.: $50

3. <F"Symbol">>><F255>3000 sq. ft.: $100

J. Late Fee

1. From 1-30 days: 10% of fee owed

2. From 31-60 days: 20% of fee owed

The late fee increases 10% for each 30 day block until permit fee and late fee is paid.

Permits that are more than 90 days overdue will be void and required to reapply.

K. Reinspection Fee

1. Required reinspection: $75

Sec. 166-181. -Pool, spa and interactive water feature fees

A. Plan Review and opening inspection: $150

B. Annual Permit: $250

C. Required reinspection: $75"

SECTION 6: SEVERABILY. If any section, subsection, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 7: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All ordinances, orders and resolutions heretofore passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Texas are hereby repealed to the extent said ordinances, orders or resolutions or parts thereof are in conflict herewith, except for the City’s Zoning Ordinance unless repealed or amended consistent with state law and city ordinance.

SECTION 8: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which the Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

SECTION 9: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be and become effective immediately upon and after its passage and publication as may be required by governing law.

DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Forest Hill, Texas on this 19th day of July 2011.

SEAL: City of Forest Hill, Texas

APPROVED:

/s/ Gerald Joubert

Gerald Joubert,

Mayor

ATTEST

/s/Grace Edwards

Grace Edwards,

City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Warren Spencer

Warren Spencer,

City Attorney

12-27-28

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

ORDINANCE NO. #69-03-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN AND ORDINANCE 69-03A TO REFLECT AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND SCHOOL USES; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 5.

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00). Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 7.

The City Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance at least once in the official newspaper of the Town of Edgecliff Village.

SECTION 8.

This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 15th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot

Mayor

/s/ Sherrie Rundle

City Secretary

12-27

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

By the City of Dalworthington Gardens Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council

An application for a planned development has been received by the City of Dalworthington Gardens.  Public hearings will be held for the following:

1. A Concept Plan Application which involves a proposed change of zoning from Single-Family Residential (SF-1) zoning to a commercial planned development.

Applicants: J. Michael Rogers, D.D.S. and Coy E. Garrett

Location:  3513 & 3517 South Bowen Road, SE Corner of Bowen/Mayfield intersection

Legal Description: Lot 1B & Lot 2A4, Block 5, Dalworthington Gardens Addition

Current Zoning: SF-1 Single Family Residential

The public hearings on this application will be as follows:

Planning and Zoning Commission:  Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 7:00 PM.

City Council:  Thursday, January 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM.

The public hearings will both be held at the following location: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas

This notice has been sent to all owners of real property within 200 feet of the request as such ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their opinions on the amendment.  If you are unable to attend but wish to have your opinions made part of the public record, please mail your opinions to the address below prior to the public hearing.  Please include your name, address and property description on all correspondence.

City of Dalworthington Gardens, Attention: City Secretary, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, TX  76016

12-22/1-3

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City of Forest Hill

 

Notice of Public Hearing

The Forest Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX  76119.  The Forest Hill City Council will conduct a second Public Hearing on these matters on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119.  Any interested person will be allowed to appear and speak at the public hearing.  The Planning and Zoning Commission is a recommending body only.  The City Council is authorized to approve or deny the request.  A copy of the request is available at the Forest Hill City Hall in the Planning Office located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119 or any other information may be acquired by calling (817) 806-4701.

1. Case # PZ 2012-01 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Hotel Facility to be located at 3712 Mansfield Highway and 3721 Bisbee Street.  The current zoning of this property is GB (General Business) and the legal description of this property is Lot 4, Block 17 of the Trentman City Addition, Tract 2A of the Mary Horn Survey, Abstract 691, Tracts 39A14 & 45 of the Marceline De La Garza Survey, Abstract 617 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Piyush Patel.

2. Case # PZ 2012-02 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Rental Facility to be located at 6212 Anglin Drive.  The current zoning of this property is LI (Light Industrial) and the legal description is Lots A1A1 & A1B, Block A of the Forest Wood Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Jeff Mackie.

12-22

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City of North Richland Hills

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Proposals on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS at the OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX. 76118 until 2:00 P.M.(local time) on JANUARY 12, 2012 for the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS in accordance with drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents prepared by the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS.

Proposals will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. at the CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3200 DIANA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76118.

Complete Contract Documents as needed for bidding on the project may be examined without charge or deposit in the office of the Owner or may be obtained from the offices of the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 6700 RENA DR., RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76118, at a non-refundable cost of $40.00 for each set of documents so obtained.

Proposal Guaranty consisting of either a cashier’s check or a Bid Bond on the form included or similar form of Surety Company (FACSIMILES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE) made payable to the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, and in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal, must accompany each bid as a guaranty that if the proposal is accepted, the bidder will execute the Contract and furnish the required Bonds within the time provided in the “INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS”.

Minimum rates of pay to all laborers and mechanics on the project must not be less than as provided in the Wage Rate Schedule and wage provisions must particularly comply with all other applicable wage laws of the State of Texas.

The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract at any time within sixty (60) days after date of receiving bids, or to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.

Sealed Proposal on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS at CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DR. until 2:00 P.M. (local time) on JANUARY 12, 2012, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, material, equipment and performing all work required for the CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS.

Signed: /s/ Michael H. Barnes, P.E.

Michael H. Barnes, P.E.

Director of Public Works

12-15-21

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

ORDINANCE NO. #253A-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 3.02.351 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.352 TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDE FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODE TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 8

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 11.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot

Mayor

/s/ Sherrie Rundle

City Secretary

12-14

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Town of Pantego

 

ORDINANCE NO.  11-650

An ordinance of the Town of Pantego Amending Pantego Municipal Code Chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection, by Amending the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code Regulating and Governing the Safeguarding of Life and Property from Fire and Explosion Hazards, Providing for Publication, Establishing an Effective Date, and providing for a Penalty.

106.2.2 Penalty. Fire inspection fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a certificate of fire inspection. Any person, business owner, or manager who fails to pay the required inspection fees within a forty-five (45) day period from the statement date shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be issued a citation as prescribed by Section 109.3.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on this First and Final Reading this the 8th day of August, 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-651

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF PANTEGO CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE 13.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS BY UPDATING AND REVISING VARIOUS SECTIONS AS NOTED WITHIN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING A PENALTY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

13.01.003 Penalties

Any violations of Section 13.01.001 or Section 13.01.002 of this Article are hereby declared to be a violation of a rule, ordinance or police regulation that governs fire safety, or public health and sanitation within the meaning of Town of Pantego Code Section 1.01.009(b) and all penalties and enforcement mechanisms provided by this Town Code including  Section 1.01.009, or provided by Texas law for such a violation shall be available to the Town.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on this First and Reading this the 22nd day of August, 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-652

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF PANTEGO CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE 13.05 DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN BY UPDATING, REVISING, AND  DELETING VARIOUS SECTIONS AS NOTED WITHIN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING A PENALTY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on this First and Reading this the 22nd day of August, 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-657

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF PANTEGO CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE 6.04 FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AMENDING AND REPLACING THAT ARTICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH WITHIN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING A PENALTY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on this First and Final Reading this the 12th day of September, 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-658

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF PANTEGO CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE 6.05 PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS AMENDING AND REPLACING THAT ARTICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH WITHIN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING A PENALTY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Sec. 6.05.011

Penalty for violation.Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Article 6.05 shall be guilty of a violation. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. A violation of this article or any provision of this Article 6.05 is hereby declared to be a violation of a rule, ordinance  or police regulation that governs fire safety, or public health and sanitation  within the  meaning of Town of Pantego Code Section 1.01.009(b) and all penalties and enforcement mechanisms provided by this Town Code including Section 1.01.009, or provided by Texas law for such a violation shall be available to the Town.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on this First and Final Reading this the 12th day of September, 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE 11-659

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PANTEGO, TEXAS TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF PANTEGO, TEXAS, APPENDIX A-FEE SCHEDULE, ARTICLE A8.000 BUSINESSES TO ADD A FEE FOR MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATIONS, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND STATING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION A8.005 Municipal Setting Designation Fees A fee of $500 is hereby levied for each consideration of an application for a Municipal Setting Designation for a specific location or specific business operation pursuant to      regulations or requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of September 2011 with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 abstentions.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-663

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 “OFFENSES AND NUISANCES” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF PANTEGO, TEXAS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8.02 “NUISANCES GENERALLY” BY REPLACING THIS ARTICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RENAMING THE ARTICLE “NUISANCES”; MAKING THE ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF OTHER ORDINANCES ON THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Section 8.02.152 Penalty for Violation

(a) Any person violating Sections 8.02.052(a), Graffiti; 8.02.052(j), Sight Obstruction; 8.02.052(l), Household Appliances; 8.02.052(m), Landscape in an Unsafe State of Disrepair; 8.02.052(n), Nuisance Outside Storage; 8.02.052(o), Nuisance Tarp; 8.02.053(e),Manner of Placing Litter in Receptacles; 2.03(F), Throwing, Depositing Handbills in Public Places; 8.02.053(h), Sleeping in Public Places; 8.02.053(i), Vehicle Spillage; 8.02.053(j), Miscellaneous Conditions; or 8.02.053(k), Noise; of Division 3 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Each such offense shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

(b) Any person violating any section of Division 3 or committing an act or continuing or maintaining a condition declared to be a nuisance by this Code of Ordinances, other than those enumerated in Section 8.02.152(a) hereof, shall be guilty of an offense, and each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Any  violation of this article, other than the violations enumerated in section 8.02.152(a) is hereby declared to be a violation of a rule, ordinance  or police regulation that governs fire safety, or public health and sanitation  within the  meaning of Town of Pantego Code Section 1.01.009(b) and all penalties and enforcement mechanisms provided by this Town Code including Section 1.01.009, or provided by Texas law for such a violation shall be available to the Town.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on First and Final Reading this the 24th day of October 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-664

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF PANTEGO, TEXAS, CHAPTER 12 “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES” BY AMENDING ARTICLE 12.01 “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, SECTION 12.01.001 “DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION” AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 12.05 “PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING” SECTION 12.05.002 “GENERAL PROVISIONS” BY REPLACING SECTION 12.05.002 IN ITS ENTIRETY; MAKING THE ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF OTHER ORDINANCES ON THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 4:  PENALTY CLAUSE Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined at the maximum amount allowed by governing Texas law.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on First and Final Reading this the 24th day of October 2011, by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-665

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF PANTEGO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES BY ADDING ARTICLE 12.08 SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS; DECLARING A PENALTY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Section 12.08.005 Enforcement  (a) Abatement. The Director is authorized to abate a violation of this Article in accordance with Article 8.02 of this Code.

PRESENTED AND PASSED on this First and Final Reading this the 24th day of October, 2011, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas.

12-9

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION & BOARD OF ALDERMEN PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Edgecliff Village at 7:00 p.m. and a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen immediately following on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in the Communnity Center at 1605 Edgecliff Road, to consider the following:

1. An Amendment to PD #69-30 Zoning Ordinance to accommodate a Charter School on approximately 7.16 acres of Phase 2 and maintain the density of 2.3 dwelling units per acre on the remaining 43 acres of Phase 2 for property located at the Northeast corner of Village Parkway & Cherryridge Drive.

2. Approval of the Final Plat for the Texas Boys Choir Addition No. 1 of approximately 7.16 acres for a Charter School located at the Northeast corner of Village Parkway & Cherryridge Drive.

The Public is invited to attend and offer comments.

12-1-8

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION & BOARD OF ALDERMEN PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Edgecliff Village at 7:00 p.m. and a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen immediately following on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in the Communnity Center at 1605 Edgecliff Road, to consider the following:

1. An Amendment to PD #69-30 Zoning Ordinance to accommodate a Charter School on approximately 7.16 acres of Phase 2 and maintain the density of 2.3 dwelling units per acre on the remaining 43 acres of Phase 2 for property located at the Northeast corner of Village Parkway & Cherryridge Drive.

2. Approval of the Final Plat for the Texas Boys Choir Addition No. 1 of approximately 7.16 acres for a Charter School located at the Northeast corner of Village Parkway & Cherryridge Drive.

The Public is invited to attend and offer comments.

12-1-8

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

By the

City of Dalworthington Gardens

Planning and Zoning

Commission

and City Council

An application to consider a concept plan for a planned development has been received by the City of Dalworthington Gardens.  The concept plan proposes a single story dental office building and associated parking.

Public hearings to consider the concept plan request will be cover the following topic:

1. A concept plan application which involves a proposed change of zoning from Single – Family Residential (SF-1) zoning to a commercial planned development.

Applicant:  J. Michael Rogers, D.D.S.

Location:    3517 South Bowen Road, SE Corner of Bowen/Mayfield intersection

Legal Description:  Lot 1, Block 5 Evelyn P. Crawley

Current Zoning:     SF-1 Single Family Residential   

The public hearings on this application will be as follows:

Planning and Zoning Commission:  Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 7:00pm.

City Council, Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00PM

The public hearings will both be held at the following location: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas.

This notice has been sent to all owners of real property within 200 feet of the request as such ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their opinions on the amendment.  If you are unable to attend but wish to have your opinions made part of the public record, please mail your opinions to the address below prior to the public hearing.  Please include your name, address and property description on all correspondence.

City of Dalworthington Gardens Attention: City Secretary, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, TX  76016

11-23-30

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

By the

City of Dalworthington Gardens

Planning and Zoning

Commission

and City Council

An application to consider a concept plan for a planned development has been received by the City of Dalworthington Gardens.  The concept plan proposes a single story dental office building and associated parking.

Public hearings to consider the concept plan request will be cover the following topic:

1. A concept plan application which involves a proposed change of zoning from Single – Family Residential (SF-1) zoning to a commercial planned development.

Applicant:  J. Michael Rogers, D.D.S.

Location:    3517 South Bowen Road, SE Corner of Bowen/Mayfield intersection

Legal Description:  Lot 1, Block 5 Evelyn P. Crawley

Current Zoning:     SF-1 Single Family Residential  

The public hearings on this application will be as follows:

Planning and Zoning Commission:  Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 7:00pm.

City Council, Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00PM

The public hearings will both be held at the following location: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas.

This notice has been sent to all owners of real property within 200 feet of the request as such ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their opinions on the amendment.  If you are unable to attend but wish to have your opinions made part of the public record, please mail your opinions to the address below prior to the public hearing.  Please include your name, address and property description on all correspondence.

City of Dalworthington Gardens Attention: City Secretary, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, TX  76016

11-23-30

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Town of Pantego

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held at the Pantego Town Council Chambers, located at 1614 South Bowen Road, by the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas, on December 5, 2011 at 7:00 pm and December 12, 2011 at 7:30 pm respectively, concerning a proposed special use permit.

ZONING CASE Z-159, A PROPOSED SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER, AS REQUESTED BY S&D FAMILY PARTNERS, LP, ON THE PROPERTY AT 2227 WEST PARK ROW DRIVE, BLOCK 1, LOT 1R OF THE DUKE ADDITION, PANTEGO, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. THE PROPERTY IS GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST PARK ROW DRIVE BETWEEN MILBY ROAD AND WAGGONER DRIVE.

Residents will be given an opportunity to be heard in connection with said proposed special use permit.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, you are allowed to forward a letter voicing your opinion for or against the special use permit to the attention of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 1614 South Bowen Road, Pantego, Texas, 76013.  Your comments and concerns will be read aloud during the Public Hearing.

Prepared and posted this 21st day of November 2011, in accordance with V.T.C.A. Chapter 211, Tex. Gov’t Code.

11-22

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City of Bedford

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 for:

Bid Reference Number: 12-ST-01

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as described in the bid documents, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works Conference Room.  Any bid received after 10:00 A.M. will be returned unopened.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at the City of Bedford Public Works Department, 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76021.  For additional information, please contact Bill Shelton, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Bedford at, 817-952-2220.

A cashier’s check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to the City of Bedford, Texas in the amount of not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in the prices of the proposal, the City reserves the right to accept the most advantageous proposal thereof to the City, or to reject the proposal.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.  No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the bids are opened.

11-14-21

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City of Blue Mound

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF BLUE MOUND

ORDINANCE NO. 462

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLUE MOUND, TEXAS, BY ADOPTING A DROUGHT AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ADMINISTER AND IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S DROUGHT AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, TO DEFINE DROUGHT STAGES, TO SET FORTH MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Section 13:  Penalty Notwithstanding any notice provisions contained in this ordinance, any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense.  Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

Section 15:  Publication The City Secretary is directed to publish in the official newspaper of the City of Blue Mound the caption, penalty clause, publication clause, of this ordinance as required by law.

Section 16:  Effective date This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and publication as required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS  15th  DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011. CITY OF BLUE MOUND

By: /s/ Alan Hooks,

Mayor

ATTEST: /s/ Deborah Dennis,

City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

/s/ George A. Staples,

Attorney

11-21

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City of Forest Hill

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Forest Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX  76119.  The Forest Hill City Council will conduct a second Public Hearing on these matters on Tuesday, January 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119.  Any interested person will be allowed to appear and speak at the public hearing.  The Planning and Zoning Commission is a recommending body only.  The City Council is authorized to approve or deny the request.  A copy of the request is available at the Forest Hill City Hall in the Planning Office located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119 or any other information may be acquired by calling (817) 806-4701.

1. Case # PZ 2011-23 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is HI (Heavy Industrial).  The property is located at 5327 Wichita Street and with the legal description being Lot 1R1, Block 1 of the Conatser Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Dusty Anderson with Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

2. Case # PZ 2011-24 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is HI (Heavy Industrial).  The property is located at 5327 Wichita Street and with the legal description being Lot 1R1, Block 1 of the Conatser Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Dusty Anderson with Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

3. Case # PZ 2011-25 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is HI (Heavy Industrial).  The property is located at 5327 Wichita Street and with the legal description being Lot 1R1, Block 1 of the Conatser Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Dusty Anderson with Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

4. Case # PZ 2011-26 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is HI (Heavy Industrial).  The property is located at 5327 Wichita Street and with the legal description being Lot 1R1, Block 1 of the Conatser Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Dusty Anderson with Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

5. Case # PZ 2011-27 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is HI (Heavy Industrial).  The property is located at 5327 Wichita Street and with the legal description being Lot 1R1, Block 1 of the Conatser Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Dusty Anderson with Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

6. Case # PZ 2011-28 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is LI (Light Industrial).  The property is located at 6629 Anglin and with the legal description being Block Lot 2 of the AEO Addition in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Newark Energy, LLC.

11-18

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

ORDINANCE NO. #69-11

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69-01, AS AMENDED THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF “PATIO”; BY CLARIFYING THE SET BACK REQUIREMENTS OF GARAGES IN ESTATE DISTRICT 1, ESTATE DISTRICT 2, ESTATE DISTRICT 3, AND ESTATE DISTRICT 4; BY PROVIDING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ENCROACHMENT FOR A PATIO IN ESTATE DISTRICT 1, ESTATE DISTRICT 2, ESTATE DISTRICT 3, AND ESTATE DISTRICT 4; BY AMENDING THE ORNAMENTAL FENCING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 18.2; PROVIDING THAT HIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 9.

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Aldermen that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Board of Aldermen without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.

SECTION 10.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined,  upon conviction, not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 13.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Edgecliff Village,  the caption, peralty clause, publication clause and effective date clause of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

11-16

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ORDINANCE NO. #379C-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 3.02.101 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.102 TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODES TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 7.

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Alderman that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Board of Alderman without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.

SECTION 8.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 11.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

11-16

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ORDINANCE NO. #379B-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 3.02.201 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.202 TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODE TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 6.

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Alderman that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Board of Alderman without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.

SECTION 7.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 10.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

11-16

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ORDINANCE NO. #379A-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 3.02.151 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.152 TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODES TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 6.

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Alderman that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Board of Alderman without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.

SECTION 7.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 10.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

11-16

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City of Everman

 

ORDINANCE NO. 645

An ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 18 of the City of Everman Code of Ordinances by adding Section 18-51 to provide for the ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property in transit or “Super Freeport” goods pursuant to Section 11.253  of the Texas Tax Code; and providing for said ordinance to take immediate effect.

11-14

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City of Bedford

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 for:

Bid Reference Number: 12-ST-01

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as described in the bid documents, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works Conference Room.  Any bid received after 10:00 A.M. will be returned unopened.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at the City of Bedford Public Works Department, 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76021.  For additional information, please contact Bill Shelton, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Bedford at, 817-952-2220.

A cashier’s check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to the City of Bedford, Texas in the amount of not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in the prices of the proposal, the City reserves the right to accept the most advantageous proposal thereof to the City, or to reject the proposal.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.  No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the bids are opened.

11-14-21

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City of Everman

 

ORDINANCE NO. 644

An ordinance regarding requiring permits to discharge industrial waste into the Everman sanitary sewer system; authorizing the Director of Public Works Department to promulgate regulations pertaining to such permitting, providing for definitions; providing a severability clause; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing for penalties and injunctive relief for violations hereof; providing a savings clause; providing for publication in the official newspaper; and providing an effective date.

11-3

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION & BOARD OF ALDERMEN PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public Hearings will be held before the Planning & Zoning Commission at 7:00 p.m. on November 10, 2011 & the Board of Aldermen immediately following to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding rear-yard setbacks in Estate #1, 2, 3, & 4 and Ornamental Fencing. The meeting will be held in the Community Center at 1605 Edgecliff Road.

The public is invited!!

11-2

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City of Everman

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

There will be a Public Hearing held by the City of Everman City Council on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Everman City Hall, 212 N. Race St., Everman, TX  76140  to receive public comments on the amending of Article III of Chapter 18 of the City of Everman Code of Ordinances by adding Section 18-51 to provide for the ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property in transit or “super Freeport” goods pursuant to Section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code.

10-28

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City of Forest Hill

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-05-004

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS ADDING ARTICLE V, STORMWATER PROTECTION, TO CHAPTER 113, STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE REGULATIONS FOR STORMWATER PROTECTION; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DIVISION 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS; ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGING INTO THE MS4; ESTABLISHING NUISANCE REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF UTILITY SERVICE AND MS4 ACCESS REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR NON-EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF UTILITY SERVICE AND MS4 ACCESS; ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR DIVISION 2, COSMETIC CLEANING; ESTABLISHING PERMITS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES; ESTABLISHING A PERMIT FEE; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION REGULATIONS FOR PERMIT DENIAL AND REVOCATIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATION NUMBERS AND CERTIFICATES; ESTABLISHING PERMIT CONDITIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR PERMIT DENIAL AND REVOCATIONS; ESTABLISHING NUISANCE REGULATIONS FOR COSMETIC CLEANING; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVISION 3, STORM WATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY; ESTABLISHING THE APPLICABILITY; ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO ACCESS FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR UNPERMITTED DISHARGES; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO THE CITY; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE MODIFICATIONS OF STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS; ESTABLISHING DIVISION 4, REGULATION FOR DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGING INTO PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING CITY’S RIGHT TO REVISION REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR DILUTION; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR UPSET; ESTABLISHING BYPASS REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SHOULD ANY PERSON BE FOUND VIOLATIONG ANY PORTION OF ARTICLE V, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AS STATED IN ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 113.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-05-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 86-63 OF CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES TO PROHIBIT THE USE, PURCHASE, POSSESSION AND SALE OF ILLEGAL SMOKING PRODUCTS CONTAINING CERTAIN PLANT, PLANT PRODUCTS OR DERIVATIVES, CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS APPLIED TO PLANTS, AND PLANT PRODUCTS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES, AND INGESTION DEVICES USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ILLEGAL SMOKING DPRODUCTS; DISPENSING WITH A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE FOR AUTHORIZED MEDICAL USE OR USE IN LANDSCAPING; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION FOUND TO BE VIOLATING ANY TERM OR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A $500.00 FINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1-12 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR EACH OFFENSE. EVERY DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-10-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF F0REST HILL, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 86, OFFENSES, ENACTING NEW SECTION 86- 63, URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON IN VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE FINED A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00).

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-10-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 114, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES ADDING ARTICLE III; BASKETBALL HOOPS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; ESTABLISHING PURPOSE AND SCOPE; ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR BASKETBALL HOOPS; ESTABLISHING UNLAWFUL USE OF BASKETBALL HOOPS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF BASKETBALL HOOPS; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SERVERABILTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON IN VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND ORDER, OR JUDGEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A DISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE FINED A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00). EACH AND EVERY DAY SUCH VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND SHALL BE PUNISHABLE AS SUCH. THE PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THIS ORDINANCE ARE IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER LAWFUL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE CITY.

ORDINANCE NO. 2010-11-002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION X OF THE FOREST HILL COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE; AMENDING SECTION 10.1100, EXTERIOR FAÇADE REQUIREMENTS, TO ADD EXTERIOR FAÇADE COLOR REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.

ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION VIOLATING ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AS READ TOGETHER WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00). EACH AND EVERY DAY SUCH VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND SHALL BE PUNISHABLE AS SUCH.

ORDINANCE NO. 2010-03-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS, ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE USE OF WATER AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND/OR THE DISCONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN.

ANY CUSTOMER, DEFINED PURSUANT TO 30 TEX. ADMIN. CODE CHAPTER 291, FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00) AND/OR DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE BY THE CITY. PROOF OF A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS SECTION. EACH DAY A CUSTOMER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PLAN IS A SEPARATE VIOLATION. THE CITY’S AUTHORITY TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER CIVIL RELIEF AVAILABLE UNDER THE LAW IS NOT LIMITED BY THIS SECTION.

ORDINANCE NO. 2009026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 90 “PARKS AND RECREATION” TO THE CITY OF FOREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE ENTITLED “PARK POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS;” ESTABLISHING PARK AND RECREATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES; CREATING OFFENSES FOR VIOLATING PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR PARK USE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER OR POLICE CHIEF; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, SHALL, UPON CONVICTION, BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE FINED NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR($1.00) NOR MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; EACH DAY THAT SUCH VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL BE CONSIDERED A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND PUNISHABLE ACCORDINGLY.

ORDINANCE NO. 2009018

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 1/2 OF THE FOREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THE REGULATIONS PERTIANING TO FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZATION PUBLICATION.

NO STRUCTURE OR LAND SHALL HEREAFTER BE CONSTRUCTED, LOCATED, EXTENDED, CONVERTED, OR ALTERED WIHTOUT FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS COURT ORDER AND OTHER APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COURT ORDER BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF ITS REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDING VIOLATIONS OF CONDITIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ESTABLISHED IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITIONS) SHALL CONSTITURE A MISDEMEANOR. ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS COURT ORDER OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF ITS REQUIREMENTS SHALL UPON CONVICTION THEREOF BE FINED NOT MORE THAN $2000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION, AND IN ADDITION SHALL PAY ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES INVOLVED IN THE CASE. EACH DAY A VIOLATION OCCURS IS A SEPARATE OFFENSE. NOTHING HEREIN CONTAINED SHALL PREVENT CITY FROM TAKING SUCH OTHER LAWFUL ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR REMEDY ANY VIOLATION.

10-26-27

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City of Forest Hill

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-05-004

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS ADDING ARTICLE V, STORMWATER PROTECTION, TO CHAPTER 113, STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE REGULATIONS FOR STORMWATER PROTECTION; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DIVISION 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS; ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGING INTO THE MS4; ESTABLISHING NUISANCE REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF UTILITY SERVICE AND MS4 ACCESS REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR NON-EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF UTILITY SERVICE AND MS4 ACCESS; ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR DIVISION 2, COSMETIC CLEANING; ESTABLISHING PERMITS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES; ESTABLISHING A PERMIT FEE; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION REGULATIONS FOR PERMIT DENIAL AND REVOCATIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATION NUMBERS AND CERTIFICATES; ESTABLISHING PERMIT CONDITIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR PERMIT DENIAL AND REVOCATIONS; ESTABLISHING NUISANCE REGULATIONS FOR COSMETIC CLEANING; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVISION 3, STORM WATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY; ESTABLISHING THE APPLICABILITY; ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO ACCESS FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR UNPERMITTED DISHARGES; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO THE CITY; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE MODIFICATIONS OF STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS; ESTABLISHING DIVISION 4, REGULATION FOR DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGING INTO PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING CITY’S RIGHT TO REVISION REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR DILUTION; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR UPSET; ESTABLISHING BYPASS REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SHOULD ANY PERSON BE FOUND VIOLATIONG ANY PORTION OF ARTICLE V, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AS STATED IN ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 113.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-05-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 86-63 OF CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES TO PROHIBIT THE USE, PURCHASE, POSSESSION AND SALE OF ILLEGAL SMOKING PRODUCTS CONTAINING CERTAIN PLANT, PLANT PRODUCTS OR DERIVATIVES, CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS APPLIED TO PLANTS, AND PLANT PRODUCTS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES, AND INGESTION DEVICES USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ILLEGAL SMOKING DPRODUCTS; DISPENSING WITH A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE FOR AUTHORIZED MEDICAL USE OR USE IN LANDSCAPING; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION FOUND TO BE VIOLATING ANY TERM OR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A $500.00 FINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1-12 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR EACH OFFENSE. EVERY DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-10-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF F0REST HILL, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 86, OFFENSES, ENACTING NEW SECTION 86- 63, URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON IN VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE FINED A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00).

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-10-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 114, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES ADDING ARTICLE III; BASKETBALL HOOPS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; ESTABLISHING PURPOSE AND SCOPE; ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR BASKETBALL HOOPS; ESTABLISHING UNLAWFUL USE OF BASKETBALL HOOPS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF BASKETBALL HOOPS; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SERVERABILTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON IN VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND ORDER, OR JUDGEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A DISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE FINED A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00). EACH AND EVERY DAY SUCH VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND SHALL BE PUNISHABLE AS SUCH. THE PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THIS ORDINANCE ARE IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER LAWFUL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE CITY.

ORDINANCE NO. 2010-11-002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION X OF THE FOREST HILL COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE; AMENDING SECTION 10.1100, EXTERIOR FAÇADE REQUIREMENTS, TO ADD EXTERIOR FAÇADE COLOR REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.

ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION VIOLATING ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AS READ TOGETHER WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00). EACH AND EVERY DAY SUCH VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND SHALL BE PUNISHABLE AS SUCH.

ORDINANCE NO. 2010-03-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS, ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE USE OF WATER AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND/OR THE DISCONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN.

ANY CUSTOMER, DEFINED PURSUANT TO 30 TEX. ADMIN. CODE CHAPTER 291, FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00) AND/OR DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE BY THE CITY. PROOF OF A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS SECTION. EACH DAY A CUSTOMER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PLAN IS A SEPARATE VIOLATION. THE CITY’S AUTHORITY TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER CIVIL RELIEF AVAILABLE UNDER THE LAW IS NOT LIMITED BY THIS SECTION.

ORDINANCE NO. 2009026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOREST HILL, TEXAS ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 90 “PARKS AND RECREATION” TO THE CITY OF FOREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE ENTITLED “PARK POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS;” ESTABLISHING PARK AND RECREATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES; CREATING OFFENSES FOR VIOLATING PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR PARK USE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER OR POLICE CHIEF; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, SHALL, UPON CONVICTION, BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE FINED NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR($1.00) NOR MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; EACH DAY THAT SUCH VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL BE CONSIDERED A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND PUNISHABLE ACCORDINGLY.

ORDINANCE NO. 2009018

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 1/2 OF THE FOREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THE REGULATIONS PERTIANING TO FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZATION PUBLICATION.

NO STRUCTURE OR LAND SHALL HEREAFTER BE CONSTRUCTED, LOCATED, EXTENDED, CONVERTED, OR ALTERED WIHTOUT FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS COURT ORDER AND OTHER APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COURT ORDER BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF ITS REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDING VIOLATIONS OF CONDITIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ESTABLISHED IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITIONS) SHALL CONSTITURE A MISDEMEANOR. ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS COURT ORDER OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF ITS REQUIREMENTS SHALL UPON CONVICTION THEREOF BE FINED NOT MORE THAN $2000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION, AND IN ADDITION SHALL PAY ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES INVOLVED IN THE CASE. EACH DAY A VIOLATION OCCURS IS A SEPARATE OFFENSE. NOTHING HEREIN CONTAINED SHALL PREVENT CITY FROM TAKING SUCH OTHER LAWFUL ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR REMEDY ANY VIOLATION.

10-26-27

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City of Blue Mound

 

ORDINANCE NO. 460

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLUE MOUND, TEXAS ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, RETAIL FOOD STORES, TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, MOBILE FOOD UNITS, AND ROADSIDE FOOD VENDORS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SWIMMING POOL, SPA OR INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURES; UPDATING FEES CHARGED FOR PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.

Section 22. Penalty for violation. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this article shall be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

Section 25. Effective Date. The provisions of this ordinance shall take effect on December 1, 2011.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED.  PASSED AND APPROVED this  18th  day of October, 2011.

ATTEST:

Deborah Dennis,

City Secretary

CITY OF BLUE MOUND

Alan Hooks, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

George A. Staples, Attorney

10-24

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Town of Pantego

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held at the Pantego Town Council Chambers, located at 1614 South Bowen Road, by the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the Town Council of the Town of Pantego, Texas, on November 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm and November 14, 2011 at 7:30 pm respectively, concerning a proposed zoning change:

ZONING CASE Z-158, A PROPOSED CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2 AS REQUESTED BY SHIRLEY BRYANT,  FOR THE PROPERTY AT 2500 SMITH BARRY ROAD, TRACT 9D1 OF NATHAN SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER A-1432, PANTEGO, TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS. THE PROPERTY IS GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SMITH BARRY ROAD AND SOUTH BOWEN ROAD.

Residents will be given an opportunity to be heard in connection with said proposed zoning change.  Information on Zoning Case Z-158 is available for review in the Planning & Zoning office.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, you are allowed to forward a letter voicing your opinion for or against this zoning change to the attention of Cherie’ Charboneau, Planning & Zoning Commission Secretary at 1614 South Bowen Road, Pantego, Texas, 76013.  Your comments and concerns will be read aloud during the Public Hearing.

Prepared and posted this 20th day of October 2011, in accordance with V.T.C.A. Chapter 211, Tex. Gov’t Code.

Cherie’ Charboneau

Planning & Zoning Commission Secretary

10-24

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City of Everman

 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Everman, Texas will accept at the City Hall Office, 212 N. Race St., Everman, Texas 76140, sealed proposals for Employee Group Medical Insurance coverage until 2:00 P.M., October 26, 2011.  Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

Two (2) copies of the sealed proposals will be accepted until the date and local time listed.  Each proposal must be in a sealed envelope and labeled with “Employee Group Medical Insurance” on the outside of the envelope.

One (1) copy of Specifications and any other Request for Proposal documents may be obtained on or after October 14, 2011 from the City Hall Office, 212 N. Race St., Everman, Texas 76140.

Until final award by the City Council, the City of Everman reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor technicalities or to proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the City.

Please direct all inquiries to:  Joe A. McFadin, LHIC, Wellspring Insurance Agency, Inc., 817-430-7102.

City of Everman, Texas

10-14-21

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City of Forest Hill

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Forest Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX  76119.  The Forest Hill City Council will conduct a second Public Hearing on these matters on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Forest Hill Council Chambers located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119.  Any interested person will be allowed to appear and speak at the public hearing.  The Planning and Zoning Commission is a recommending body only.  The City Council is authorized to approve or deny the request.  A copy of the request is available at the Forest Hill City Hall in the Planning Office located at 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX 76119 or any other information may be acquired by calling (817) 806-4701.

1. Case # PZ 2011-17 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is R-2 (Single Family Residential).  The property is located at 4556 Forest Hill Circle with the legal description being Lots 1 & 2 of the Florence G Whitlock Subdivision and Tract 42B of the Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Walter Dueease with XTO Energy, Inc.

2. Case # PZ 2011-18 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property if R-2 (Single Family Residential).  The property is located at 4556 Forest Hill Circle with the legal description being Lots 1 & 2 of the Florence G Whitlock Subdivision and Tract 42B of the Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Walter Dueease with XTO Energy, Inc.

3. Case # PZ 2011-19 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property is R-2 (Single Family Residential).  The property is located at 4556 Forest Hill Circle with the legal description being Lots 1 & 2 of the Florence G Whitlock Subdivision and Tract 42B of the Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Walter Dueease with XTO Energy, Inc.

4. Case # PZ 2011-20 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the drilling of a gas well.  The current zoning of this property if R-2 (Single Family Residential).  The property is located at 4556 Forest Hill Circle with the legal description being Lots 1 & 2 of the Florence G Whitlock Subdivision and Tract 42B of the Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas as requested by Walter Dueease with XTO Energy, Inc.

5. Case # PZ 2011-21 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request to add a use to the Schedule of Uses Section 5.100 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Forest Hill for a Health & Fitness Center and to propose the allowable zoning districts for the proposed use and add a definition for a Health & Fitness Center to Section 3.100 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Forest Hill as requested by Ken Jonson.

10-21

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

ORDINANCE NO. 11-08

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AD VALOREM TAX RATE AND LEVYING A TAX ON PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS, TEXAS FOR THE 2011-2012 TAX YEAR.

BE IT ORDAINED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS, TEXAS:

1.

That there is hereby adopted an ad valorem tax rate per $100 valuation for this City for tax year 2011 – 2012 as follows:

.208436 - FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

.05303 - FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL INTEREST ON DEBT OF THIS CITY

.262739 - TOTAL TAX RATE

2.

That a tax at the rate hereinabove adopted is hereby levied on all non-exempt property in the City for the tax year 2011 - 2012.

PRESENTED AND PASSED by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dalworthington Gardens held on the 15th day of September, 2011.

10-19

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

Ordinance 11 - 09

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS , TEXAS ADOPTING COURT SECRITY, COURT TECHNOLOGY, PARK FUND, CRIMECONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICTS, PARK AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES CORPORATION, WATER AND SEWER FUND AND GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGETS AND APPROPRIATING RESOURCES FOR THE BUDGET YEAR TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.

BE IT ORDAINED:

1.

Subject to the applicable laws of the State of Texas, the budget for the fiscal year of the City beginning October 1, 2011 and ending September 30, 2012 as filed and submitted by the Mayor and adjusted by the City Council, containing estimates of resources and revenues for the year from all the various sources, and the projects, operations, activities and purchases, proposed to be undertaken during the year, together with the estimated costs thereof and estimated amounts of all other proposed expenditures; is hereby approved and adopted.

2.

There is hereby appropriated from the funds indicated and for such purposes respectively, such sums of money as may be required for the accomplishment of each of the projects, operations, activities, purchases and other expenditures proposed in such budget not to exceed for all such purposes proposed for any department, to the total amount of the estimated costs of the projects activities, purchases and other expenditures proposed for such department.

3.

A copy of each of the budgets described in the caption to this ordinance shall be attached to and each is hereby made a part of this ordinance.

PRESENTED AND PASSED by a vote of _5__ ayes and __0_ nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dalworthington Gardens held on the 29th day of September, 2011.

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

ORDINANCE NO. #430-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE ADDING DIVISION 11, “FUEL GAS CODE,” TO CHAPTER 3, “BUILDING REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 3.02, ”TECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION CODES AND STANDARDS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODE TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE. OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 6.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 8.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF October, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. #379-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE AMMENDING SECTION 3.02.451 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.452 TO ADOPT LOCAL, AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODE TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 7.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 10.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF October, 2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. #253-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EDGECLIFF VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 3.02.551 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADOPT THE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.552 TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2008 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODE TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

SECTION 7.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 10.

The Town Secretary of the Town of Edgecliff Village is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty clause of this ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the Town, as authorized by Section 52.011 of the Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF October,2011.

/s/ Tony Dauphinot,

Mayor

Sherrie Rundle,

City Secretary

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City of Everman

 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Everman, Texas will accept at the City Hall Office, 212 N. Race St., Everman, Texas 76140, sealed proposals for Employee Group Medical Insurance coverage until 2:00 P.M., October 26, 2011.  Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

Two (2) copies of the sealed proposals will be accepted until the date and local time listed.  Each proposal must be in a sealed envelope and labeled with “Employee Group Medical Insurance” on the outside of the envelope.

One (1) copy of Specifications and any other Request for Proposal documents may be obtained on or after October 14, 2011 from the City Hall Office, 212 N. Race St., Everman, Texas 76140.

Until final award by the City Council, the City of Everman reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor technicalities or to proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the City.

Please direct all inquiries to:  Joe A. McFadin, LHIC, Wellspring Insurance Agency, Inc., 817-430-7102.

City of Everman, Texas

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Town of Edgecliff Village

 

NOTICE OF PROPOSALS

The Town of Edgecliff Village is accepting proposals for medical, dental and life insurances; providing multiple deductions. To obtain a copy of the employee census, call (817) 293-4313. Please remit proposals to the town of Edgecliff Village, ATTN.: Sherri Rundle, 1605 Edgecliff Road, Edgecliff Village, Texas 76134, by October 3, 2011.

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City of Everman

 

ORDINANCE  # 641

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING RESOURCES FOR THE BUDGET YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 APPROVING BUDGET FIGURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 FINDING THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF THE BUDGET AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE  # 642

AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 2011 DIRECTING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE CLAUSE.

ORDINANCE NO.  643

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 433, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVERMAN AND REVISING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Dalworthington Gardens, Texas will be received at City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016 until: 2:00p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment and the performing of all work required in the Roosevelt/Bowen Sanitary Sewer Replacement in Dalworthington Gardens, and other improvements incidental thereto, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.  Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank form of proposal furnished.  Sealed envelopes shall be marked BID FOR ROOSEVELT/BOWEN SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT FOR THE CITY OF DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS, TEXAS.  DO NOT OPEN UNTIL  2PM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011.  Plans and specifications and contract documents may be examined without charge at Dalworthington Gardens City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016.  Copies of such instruments may be obtained from the City of Dalworthington Gardens, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, 76016, upon a non-refundable payment of $25.00 per set.  The major work for this project shall consist of the following:  Removing the existing 10” vitrified clay sewer line and related manholes and constructing a new 12” PVC sewer line in the same basic location (horizontally and vertically) between Roosevelt Drive and Bowen Road.  Pipe bursting of the 10” clay sewer line will be required under Bowen Road to minimize disruption to traffic and the concrete roadway in this location. A ductile iron pipe aerial sewer crossing with concrete piers will be required at the small creek that is crossed by this sewer line.  Qualifications of all bidders is required by the Owner.  Each bidder shall furnish a written experience record consisting of at least five projects of similar scope and type over the past 10 year period.  If the bidder has not been doing business as the subject firm for 10 years, an experience record consisting of 3 similar projects with the past 5 years will be acceptable.  In addition,  a current equipment schedule (owned, not rented) shall accompany the experience record.  The Owner reserves the right to use these items of data to influence a decision as to the award of the Contract.  Specifications and contract documents may be examined without charge at the Dalworthington Gardens City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016.  Copies of said documents may also be obtained from the Dalworthington Gardens City Hall upon a non-refundable payment of $25.00 per set.  In case of ambiguity of lack of clearness in stating proposal prices, the City of Dalworthington Gardens reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject any or all bids.  No bid may be withdrawn with 60 days after the date on which bids are opened.

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City of Bedford

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 21, 2011 for the construction of:

RE:  Bid Reference Number: 12-4B 1  Subject:  Gold Hawk Lane Paving & Water Improvements

as described in the bid documents, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works Conference Room.  Any bid received after 10:00 A.M. will be returned unopened.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at the City of Bedford Public Works Department, 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76021.  For additional information, please contact Bill Shelton, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Bedford at, 817-952-2220.

A cashier’s check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to the City of Bedford, Texas in the amount of not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in the prices of the proposal, the City reserves the right to accept the most advantageous proposal thereof to the City, or to reject the proposal.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.  No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the bids are opened.

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City of Dalworthington Gardens

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Dalworthington Gardens, Texas will be received at City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016 until: 2:00p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment and the performing of all work required in the Roosevelt/Bowen Sanitary Sewer Replacement in Dalworthington Gardens, and other improvements incidental thereto, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.  Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank form of proposal furnished.  Sealed envelopes shall be marked BID FOR ROOSEVELT/BOWEN SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT FOR THE CITY OF DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS, TEXAS.  DO NOT OPEN UNTIL  2PM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011.  Plans and specifications and contract documents may be examined without charge at Dalworthington Gardens City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016.  Copies of such instruments may be obtained from the City of Dalworthington Gardens, 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, 76016, upon a non-refundable payment of $25.00 per set.  The major work for this project shall consist of the following:  Removing the existing 10” vitrified clay sewer line and related manholes and constructing a new 12” PVC sewer line in the same basic location (horizontally and vertically) between Roosevelt Drive and Bowen Road.  Pipe bursting of the 10” clay sewer line will be required under Bowen Road to minimize disruption to traffic and the concrete roadway in this location. A ductile iron pipe aerial sewer crossing with concrete piers will be required at the small creek that is crossed by this sewer line.  Qualifications of all bidders is required by the Owner.  Each bidder shall furnish a written experience record consisting of at least five projects of similar scope and type over the past 10 year period.  If the bidder has not been doing business as the subject firm for 10 years, an experience record consisting of 3 similar projects with the past 5 years will be acceptable.  In addition,  a current equipment schedule (owned, not rented) shall accompany the experience record.  The Owner reserves the right to use these items of data to influence a decision as to the award of the Contract.  Specifications and contract documents may be examined without charge at the Dalworthington Gardens City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016.  Copies of said documents may also be obtained from the Dalworthington Gardens City Hall upon a non-refundable payment of $25.00 per set.  In case of ambiguity of lack of clearness in stating proposal prices, the City of Dalworthington Gardens reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject any or all bids.  No bid may be withdrawn with 60 days after the date on which bids are opened.

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City of Bedford

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bedford, Texas in the Public Works Office located at 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, TX  76021 until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 21, 2011 for the construction of:

RE:  Bid Reference Number: 12-4B 1  Subject:  Gold Hawk Lane Paving & Water Improvements

as described in the bid documents, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works Conference Room.  Any bid received after 10:00 A.M. will be returned unopened.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at the City of Bedford Public Works Department, 1813 Reliance Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76021.  For additional information, please contact Bill Shelton, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Bedford at, 817-952-2220.

A cashier’s check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to the City of Bedford, Texas in the amount of not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in the prices of the proposal, the City reserves the right to accept the most advantageous proposal thereof to the City, or to reject the proposal.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities.  No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the bids are opened.

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City of Forest Hill

 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2011-2012 ANNUAL BUDGET

The City of Forest Hill will hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Forest Hill City Hall, 3219 E. California Parkway, Forest Hill, Texas 76119.

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