District 4 February 2019 District Update

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February 2019  |  District 4  Update

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District 4 City News 

New report shows some Tarrant County households struggling to make ends meet

One-quarter of households in Tarrant County could not afford basic needs in 2016, and 12 percent were living in poverty, as defined by the federal poverty guidelines according to the Texas ALICE Report released by United Ways of Texas.

New clubhouse to be added at Rockwood Golf Course

Rockwood Golf Course will get a new clubhouse to complement the redesigned course. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2019.

Log Cabin Village recognized for its role in preserving history

Log Cabin Village received the Texas Star Award presented at the Texas Living History Association annual conference last month. The Fort Worth attraction earned the award based on a vote by its peers.

Speak out on Northside neighborhood improvements on Feb. 19

At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, join the North Side Neighborhood Association at a public meeting where community there will be a discuss on neighborhood improvement strategy. The City Council approved $3 million for neighborhood revitalization.

Fort Worth Public Library launches strategic plan, new mission and vision

Keeping in mind that the City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, the mission reflects the diverse personalities and needs in the city.

Carroll Street intersection improvements to be discussed with the community

The city will meet with residents at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the University of North Texas Health Science Center to discuss proposed intersection improvements along Carroll Street. Make plans to attend.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training to be presented Feb. 21

CRASE training will be offered for free to Fort Worth residents at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. The program provides civilians with information to help them during an active shooter situation.



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The City of Fort Worth Municipal Court is declaring February, Warrant Forgiveness Month. Anyone with outstanding citations with the Court is encouraged to resolve their cases.

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Headlines

 

Fired Fort Worth detective wrote warrants, then did nothing with them, letter alleges (Star-Telegram)

The master plan is meticulous, but some say the developer isn’t sticking to it (Star-Telegram)

Don’t like red light cameras? These Texas lawmakers don’t either — and want to ban them (Star-Telegram)

Organization donates 200k worth of Body Armor to Fort Worth PD (WBAP)

Thousands Of Fort Worth Pets Find Forever Homes Thanks To Animal Transport Plan (CBS-11)

For the 2nd time, a big K-pop group is including Fort Worth among only a few U.S. tour dates (Star-Telegram)

Alliance sees strong 2019 with Amazon Air likely in the fall (Fort Worth Business Press)

City Manager presents long-range financial outlook (Fort Worth Business Press)

East Lancaster becomes city's 20th PID (Fort Worth Business Press)

Meadows re-appointed to DFW Airport Board, former employee Evans joins board (Fort Worth Business Press)

Zoning change for 1,000 acre+ Chapel Hill project approved (Fort Worth Business Press)

Animal Control has success with Mega Adoption event; New shelter manager, veterinarian (Fort Worth Business Press)

What Happens in the Cultural District … (Fort Worth Weekly

 

Fort Worth Overpaid 74 City Workers and Now Wants the Money Back (NBC-5)

Grady Spears announced as caterer for police charity despite domestic violence case (Star-Telegram)

This 9-acre development in southwest Fort Worth will have shops and apartments (Star-Telegram)

More warehouses on the way at AllianceTexas north of Fort Worth (Dallas Morning News)

Fort Worth's most famous rodeo says goodbye to historic Will Rogers Coliseum (Dallas Morning News)

 
 
 
 
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Street Light Repair - Western Center completed

North Fort Worth/City of Keller Project

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New water line along Alta Vista Parkway

Posted Dec. 11, 2018

The City of Keller will be installing a new water line along Alta Vista Parkway. That means Fort Worth residents who use this roadway should be aware of construction activity. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2019 and be completed in July 2019.

During portions of the construction, traffic on Alta Vista from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Ray White Road may be reduced to one lane. Follow all signage and watch for workers in the area.

To learn more, contact Pat Buckley at 817-392-2443.

TEXRail Service 2019

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Have you Heard: Gas Compressor Regulations

(d)   Compressor stations - natural gas facilities.

     

 (1)   Compressor noise regulations. For purposes of this subsection (d), OPERATOR shall refer to either the pipeline operator or the gas well operator, as applicable.

  1. 1.   Maximum permitted sound levels for all permanent lift or line compressors shall be limited by the following zoning classifications:

 Industrial

75 dBA day/65 dBA night

Commercial

65 dBA day/55 dBA night

Residential

55 dBA day/50 dBA night

 

  1. If the measurement location is on a boundary between two different land use classifications, the lower noise level standard applicable to the noise zone shall apply.
  2. Line compressor operators shall be allowed to demonstrate that the current actual ambient is greater than allowed which will become the new ambient for that location (measured at the property line of the noise creator).
  3. Noise measurement will be taken at the property line of the compressor station to determine ambient. To determine compliance with the noise requirements all measurements will be taken at the property line of the receiver/receptor.
  4. Compressors shall meet the low and high frequency requirements/standards as required for gas wells.

 

Creates low-frequency outdoor noise levels that exceed the following dB levels:

 16 Hz octave band

65 dB

31.5 Hz octave band

65 dB

64 Hz octave band

65 dB

Did you know it's the law?

 

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)

Special Needs Assistance Program aids the entire community

A man-made accident, terrorist act or severe weather disaster can strike quickly and without warning. All Fort Worth residents should know what to do and quickly move to shelter in these situations, but residents with a disability can find it especially difficult to get out of harm’s way.

According to the July 2016 U.S. Census Quick Facts Report, 7.8 percent of Fort Worth residents under the age of 65 were reported to have some type of disability. That is more than 66,000 Fort Worth residents, and that number grows substantially when you add in residents 65 and older.

That is why the City of Fort Worth hosts the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP).

This SNAP program is not federal food stamps, but a local database that contains information about residents with disabilities who may not be able to evacuate their homes, or simply want to provide advance information on their disability to emergency first responders.

SNAP registration is available in English and Spanish, does not define or limit what a disability would be, is free to all Fort Worth residents and should be reviewed annually to keep information current.

Register online, call the Office of Emergency Management at 817-392-6170 or mail a registration request including name and contact information to: Office of Emergency Management, 200 Texas St., Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Emergency management personnel will assist residents with phone and mail registration.

Information provided in the SNAP program helps emergency management personnel plan for future disasters and provides advance knowledge of the resident’s specific disability to emergency first responders after a disaster or 911 call.

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           Alicia Ortiz                                                   Cary Moon

           District Director                                            District 4 Councilmember

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