District 4 November Update 2017

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 November 2017  |  District 4  Update

Making Fort Worth the best place to live, work and play.

cary moon
 

 

The month of November seems to trigger an inner response of reflection for things we are grateful in our daily lives. This past year, I have been afforded several opportunities to  engage with my community of neighbors on a deeper level, for which I am grateful. My time in office continues to deepen my roots in our communities, yet also build upon new relationships with those whom are looking to be more engaged in our city. Much work has been done, but there is always more to do. Keep engaging our office. We look forward to working with our neighborhoods to make District 4 the best place to live, work and play!

 

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and safe Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 Cary Moon

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District 4 City News

Ambassadors keep downtown Fort Worth safe, appealing

Downtown Fort Worth now has a crew of helpers, all decked out in neon green shirts, who can help with all that and more. The City Council approved a downtown PID assessment rate increase to fund the crew, who will be on duty seven days a week.

Fort Worth amends business diversity enterprise ordinance to increase M/WBE participation

In an effort to increase M/WBE participation in the procurement process, the city has joined other organizations that allow access to their members.

Updated: New eastside library to be a children's library

The city's newest library will provide educational programs that complement a child's formal education and be an environment that encourages curiosity, reading and critical thinking. It is scheduled to be finished in the fall of 2019.

Passenger rail study moves to next phase with focus on corridor between Oklahoma and South Texas

A federally-funded study to determine the feasibility of passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and South Texas advanced to the next phase. The three-segment, 850-mile corridor could eventually provide passenger rail service into Mexico.

Planning association awards Fort Worth

Fort Worth has been named Community of the Year by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. The Community of the Year Award recognizes recent efforts aimed at becoming the Most Livable City in Texas.

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Headlines

What's the "Golden Rule" of Roundabouts?

Volunteer with VITA to help provide free income tax assistance for families in Tarrant County

Learn how to appear or speak before city council

 Find out more about this year's Senior Adult Resource Summit (Dec 4)

Did you know Drop-Off Stations now take paint and other household chemicals? 

Pension shortfall could cost Fort Worth taxpayers $40 million a year

Traveling between Fort Worth and Dallas by high-speed rail getting closer to reality

Police Newsletter

Help Make a Home for The Holidays

 

N. Beach Construction Update

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Construction continues by JLB Contractors LLC:

 Work completed October:

  The contractor continued concrete placement for the turn    lanes, median openings, sidewalks, driveways, and installed sub-drains for the project.

 

Work scheduled November 6 – 17

 Complete the concrete placement for Sandshell intersection and North Beach Street southbound lanes near Loop 820. Install driveways, sidewalks, streetlights and traffic signals.

 Project Completion: December 2017.

 Detour Routes: Through traffic is encouraged to use North Riverside Drive, Fossil Creek Boulevard, or Haltom Road as alternative routes.

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Graffiti Abatement Program

Graffiti not only is unattractive, it lowers property values and encourages other crimes. That’s why letting graffiti stand on your property is illegal in the City of Fort Worth.

The city’s Graffiti Abatement Program helps residential and commercial property owners comply with the law by offering no-cost graffiti removal services. To use this service, mail, fax or email a Permission to Remove Graffiti to the GAP office.

Report Graffiti

Report Online

Graffiti Abatement Program

Phone: 817-212-2700
Fax: 817-212-2702
Email: graffiti@fortworthtexas.gov

Police Gang Graffiti Unit

Phone: 817-392-3670

Police Non-Emergency Number

Phone: 817-392-4222

Location & Hours

Graffiti Abatement Program Office: 920 Woodward St.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Support Us

Support the Graffiti Abatement Program by volunteering.

Call 817-212-2700 to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

 

roundabouts

Click Roundabouts to watch video on proper roundabout etiquette

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City Hall Calendar

No City Council Meeting: November 21st or 28th

 

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City Council Agenda

 

Zoning Agenda

 

Video Archives

City Ordinances

Door to Door Vendors

§ 20-145 REGULATIONS.

   A door-to-door vendor shall not engage in solicitation activities:

   (a)   At any residence or business that has a “No Soliciting” or “No Trespassing” sign posted on the property;

   (b)   At any residence or business where the door-to-door vendor has been verbally informed that no solicitation of food, goods, services or merchandise is allowed; or

   (c)   At any residence before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time and after 8:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time, unless at the occupant’s request.

(Ord. 15245, § 1, passed 9-17-2002; Ord. 21674-03-2015, §§ 2, 3, passed 3-3-2015)

 

  Ordinance exemptions: politics or religion do not require a permit.

 

 “No Trespassing” or “No Soliciting” signs clearly posted should deter anyone from soliciting on your property.

 

§§ 30-5 OBSTRUCTING FREE USE OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS.

   It shall be unlawful for any grouping or assemblage of persons, whose standing, remaining or congregating upon any public street or sidewalk shall obstruct, prevent or interfere with the free or unobstructed use of such street or sidewalk by other persons, to fail or refuse to move on or to disperse upon being ordered to do so by any police officer of the city or other peace officer.

(1964 Code, § 33-5)

 

§ 23-14  POSTING OF HANDBILLS, SIGNS, POSTERS OR ADVERTISEMENTS IN CERTAIN PLACES—PROHIBITED.

   (a)   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, other than the owner of the property to post, fasten, erect or display, or cause to be posted, fastened, erected or displayed:

  1. Any type of handbill, sign, poster or advertisement on or upon any structure, tree, pole, curb or elsewhere within the right-of-way of any public street, or upon any public property within the City of Fort Worth, without the express permission of the city council of the City of Fort Worth;

 

§ 30-16  LOITERING FOR PURPOSE OF BEGGING.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter, remain or wander about in a public place for the purpose of begging. As used in this section, BEGGING means the solicitation of money or other valuable consideration from another person without giving consideration in return.

(1964 Code, § 27-49)  (Ord. 7211, § 1, passed 8-11-1975)

 

§ 24-9  DOGS TO BE ON LEASH.

   Dogs must be kept on a leash and under the direct physical control of the owner or handler while in any city park or recreation area. Dogs are permitted off-leash only in those portions of the park designated by the director of park and recreation as off-leash areas. Dogs must remain under the immediate personal supervision and command of the owner or handler while in off-leash areas.

 

(1964 Code, § 27-19(10))  (Ord. 5637, § 1; Ord. 6360, § 1, passed 8-31-1970; Ord. 6681, § 1, passed 6-5-1972; Ord. 6920, § 10, passed 10-1-1973; Ord. 6945, § 1, passed 1-14-1974; Ord. 7338, § 1, passed 4-26-1976; Ord. 8225, § 1, passed 12-3-1980; Ord. 8255, § 1, passed 1-20-1981; Ord. 15599, § 6, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. 21877-09-2015, § 1, passed 9-15-2015, eff. 10-1-2015)

trash app

Click One Address to direct yourself to the city’s portal of information regarding code, permits, violations etc. 

 

BULK WASTE Questions on when your bulk waste collection time is? Or not sure how much you are allowed? With the Holiday season upon us, now is a good time to download the Fort Worth Garbage and Recycling app

 

 

 

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Do you have a community concern? Please call our office at 817-392-8804.


           Alicia Ortiz                                                   Cary Moon

           District Director                                            District 4 Councilmember

           817-392-6062                                              817-392-8804

           Alicia.Ortiz@FortWorthTexas.Gov               Cary.Moon@FortWorthTexas.Gov