1974-11-19167
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1974
7:30 P.M.
A G E N D A
1. Public Hearing on Flood Hazard Amendment to Zoning
Ordinance.
2. Street Standards Final Discussion.
3. Consortium with Tarrant County regarding Community
Development Act: Murphy Kleuser.
4. Private Access Road Request - John Love.
5. Livestock Control Discussion.
6. Appointing of Member to P & Z to replace David Moak.
Fire Department Report.
A. By-Laws.
8. Police Department Report.
A. Traffic Control Grant.
B. Increase in Radio Grant.
9. Water Department Report.
10. City Administration.
A. Approval of Bills.
B. City Logo.
C. Tarrant County Health Department Septic Tank
Regulations.(Resolution No. 74-28-A.)
I hereby certify that the above Agenda was posted on the
bulletin board in City Hall, 667 North Carroll Avenue, on
Friday, November 15, 1974, at 4:00 P.M.
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City Secretary
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 19, 1974
The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of City Hall, at 667 North Carroll
Avenue in Southlake on Tuesday, November 19, 1974, with the fol-
lowing members present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
W. O. Nunn, Mayor Pro Tem
Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
R. D. Drummond, Councilman
Sam Davis, Councilman
James Winfrey, Councilman
Staff members present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney
J. Craig Eaton, Carter & Burgess, Planner
Police Chief Douglas R. Hughes
Fire Chief R. P. Steele.
Mayor Booker called the meeting to order at 7:35 P. M. The invo-
cation was given by Councilman Nunn. The minutes of the last
regular meeting were approved as read.
FLOOD HAZARD AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE was opened for
discussion. Citizen Martin Vale asked if the designation of an
area as flood prone would be harmful to its value. The Council
felt this would not hurt the value of property and would qualify
for the flood insurance program because of it. Craig Eaton offered
further thoughts along this line. Motion by Councilman Knox to
adopt Ordinance No. 161-62, as written, pertaining to the flood
hazard amendment; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed
unanimously. (Said Ordinance attached hereto and made a part
hereof.)
STREET STANDARDS: Final discussion was next had on the adoption
of an ordinance setting forth street standards. The Council ex-
pressed the view that the standards as developed by Carter &
Burgess were thorough. Councilman Knox advised he had been out
of town and therefore had not had the opportunity to study the
proposed ordinance. Councilman Davis moved that the matter be
tabled to the December 3rd meeting; seconded by Councilman Knox.
Councilman Nunn asked to go on record as stating that he did
not care to see delay beyond that time. Motion passed unani-
mously.
At this time, Craig Eaton handed the PUD section he has
developed for the updating of the zoning ordinance. He also
handed in a prepared check list for final plats as asked for
by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
3 The Council next considered the request for a private access
road by John Love. Mr. Love introduced Mr. Ken McWaters to
explain what was needed. He stated that some of the land has
been sold and access is only attainable by such a road. The
Mayor called on the City Attorney who advised that if a gate
would be kept closed and a "Private Property" sign posted, to
which Mr. Love agreed, there would be no problems. The Council
were all in agreement that such a road be permitted and that
this is not being done as preliminary road construction.
The Mayor tabled the appointment of a member to the Planning &
Zoning Commission in David Moak's place to the next regular
meeting.
LOOSE LIVESTOCK CONTROL was next discussed with the Council
and Mrs. Evelyn Zembrod who asked that an ordinance be passed
to alleviate such a problem. Discussion followed. The Mayor
recommended to the Council that they take time between now and
the December 17th meeting to study the problem and determine
their wishes as to the passage of such an ordinance at that time.
Miss Cathy Wincovitch addressed the Council regarding the City's
consortium with-Tarrant County for participation in the Commu-
nity Development Act. Councilman Davis moved that Resolution
Nn-,7,-., ,1, having the City joining with Tarrant County in the
Community Development Act, be passed and approved; seconded by
Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. (Said Resolution
attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
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FIRE DEPARTMENT report was given by Councilman Winfrey who then
gave the floor to Fire Chief Steele, who asked for Council ap-
proval of a purchase of a pressure relief valve in the sum of
$45.00:` So moved Councilman Knox; seconded by Councilman Davis.
Motion passed unanimously.
The by-laws were then discussed. Councilman Winfrey moved
that the amendment to the by-laws be accepted as presented;
seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously. (A copy
of same being attached hereto.)
Regular Council Meeting 11/19/74-Pg 2 of 3.
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The POLICE DEPARTMENT report was given by Police Chief Hughes
at the request of Councilman Nunn. He called the Council's
attention to a fifty-fifty grant for the purchase of traffic
control signs. The Council did not exhibit any interest. He
then called the Council's attention to the present grant in-
volving the purchase of radio equipment, the City's share
needing to be raised approximately $1200.00 which would then
make the City's total cost in this grant participation the sum
of $2,754.00. Councilman Knox moved that such raise be author-
ized, amending Resolution No. 74-28; seconded by Councilman
Davis. Motion passed unanimously. (Said amendment to Resolu-
tion No. 74-28 attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
Councilman Knox informed the Council that the Department
of Public Safety is "looking for a home". After some discus-
sion, the Council agreed that $500.00 be allocated to enclose
a space on the second floor of this City building to be used
as an office by the Department of Public Safety. So moved
Councilman Knox; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed
unanimously.
The WATER DEPARTMENT report was given by Councilman Davis. First
topic of discussion was to provide a fenced in storage area at
a cost of about $2100.00 and Councilman Davis so moved; seconded
by Councilman Winfrey. Motion passed unanimously. The City
Secretary was instructed to place on the December 17th agenda
the subject matter of the No. 2 ground storage tank which is
in need of repair.
Councilman Knox moved that the bills presented be approved for
payment; seconded by Councilman Winfrey. Motion passed unani-
mously.
The City Attorney advised the Council as to the Tarrant County
Health Department septic tank regulations being inflexible as
to the lot'size and also to the fact that there are nine (9)
cities that have adopted it thus far. The Council took no action
on this matter at this time.
Mayor Booker announced that a closed session on the subject of
personnel matters would follow this meeting.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Regular Council Meeting 11/19/74-Pg 3 of 3.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL AT NOVEMBER 19, 1974 COUNCIL MEETING:
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Gulf Oil Products (Gas) #006802
General Telephone (City) Svc. to 12/13/74
Whites Auto Store (City) #30564,#30568,#30559
Xerox (Copy Machine -City Hall) #026201201, #026201202
Watco Air Cond. Co. (City Hall Expense)#02516
Pitney Bowes (Meter Ad - City ) #195328
Kilsby Tubesupply (Tube for Garbage
Can Racks - City) #D12878
( Carter & Burgess, (City Planning) Stmt 9/12 - 10/31/74
Cr'.abtree & Powers (Repair -P.D.) #0252
City of Ft.Worth (Crime Lab Fee-P.D.) #11-43
Village Grocery (Anti-Freeze - F.D.) 11/13/74
Grapevine Auto Supply (Supplies.-F.D.) #31442
i Fire Protection Svc.Co.(Bilgram Skid
Mount Pump -F.D.) #3441
f~ Fire Control (Ball Valve-Unit 3003 -
F.D.) #19599
The Rohan Co.(Repair-Water Dept.) #68436
Arnold Welding Svc. #959
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290.52
34.56
132.37
15.00
17.00
25.00
2,877.60
9.54
42.00
31.50
7.08
1,280.00
322.96
22.70
45.00
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ORDINANCE NO. 161- 62
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 161 OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH
13 TO SECTION VI. OF SAID ORDINANCE, SAID
PARAGRAPH 13 BEING "FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS"
THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS:
FW-FLOODWAY DISTRICT and FP-FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT;
ESTABLISHING FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT BOUNDARIES;
REGULATING LAND USE, STRUCTURE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION METHODS WITHIN SAID DISTRICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMITS; PROVIDING
FOR APPEAL PROCEDURES; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND '
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary, to promote and
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare, to regulate
flood hazard areas within the corporate limits of the City of
Southlake, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
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4,17itle 28 of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes of Texas as,amended,
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has caused exhaustive studies by the Consulting Engineers of the City, ,
received and considered such engineering studies, recommendations of
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the Planning and Zoning Commission, and considered all information
received at public hearings conducted after due public notices;
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NOW THEREFORE, be it enacted by the City Council of the City of
Southlake, Texas: j
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 161 of the City of Southlake, Texas is
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hereby amended by including the following as Paragraph 13 of Section
VI. thereof: All provisions of Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made
a part hereof by reference, such Exhibit "A" being a 29 page printed
instrument prepared by Carter and Burgess,Inc., Engineers-Planners,
Fort Worth, Texas, signed for identification by the Mayor of the
City of Southlake, Texas.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby declared to be cumulative
of the provisions of any other applicable ordinance of the City of
FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT ORDINANCE
FOR THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
(AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE N0.161)
PREPARED THROUGH THE COOPERATION
OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS
THE PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT WAS FINANCED IN PART
THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING GRANT FROM THE DE-
PARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
BY
CARTER & BURGESS,INC-
ENGINEERS - PLANNERS
EXHIBIT "A" TO ORDINANCE 161-62 FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SIGNED FOR IDENTIFICATION:
Mayor
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SECTION 3. Any person violating or failing to comply with
any provisions of this ordinance shall be fined upon conviction,
not less than $1.00 nor more than $200.00 and each day any
violation of non-compliance conditions continues shall constitute
a separate offense. All other remedies provided by law are also
reserved by the City of Southlake, Texas.
SECTION 4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable and if
any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section hereof should be
declared unconstitutional, such unconstitutionality or invalidity
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 City Council without the incorporation in this
ordinance of any such unconstitutional or invalid phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5 The said Ordinance 161, except as amended by prior
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amendments and this Ordinance No. 161-62 remains in effect in
all other respects as originally passed.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect after its pabtage
and publication as required by law.
PASSED this day of1974. _jI ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT ORDINANCE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE......... TEXAS
AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 161
CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 - FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS: "FW" - FLOODWAY DISTRICT;
AND "FP" - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
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1..1 PURPOSE, AND INTENT
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1.2 METHODOLOGY AND REFERENCES USED TO ANALYZE AND
DEFINE FLOOD HAZARDS AND FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS
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1.3 APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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1.4 DESIGNATION, DETERMINATION AND INTERPRETATION OF
FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
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1.5 "FW - FLOODWAY DISTRICT" USE REGULATIONS
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1.5.1 Permitted Principal Uses
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1.5.2 Special Exceptions
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1.5.3 Prohibited Uses
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1.6 "FP - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT" USE REGULATIONS
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1.6.1 Permitted Principal Uses
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1.6.2 Special Exceptions
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1.6.3 Prohibited Uses
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1.7 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS
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1.7.1 Easements and Dedications
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1.7.2 Density and Floor Area Ratio Bonuses; and
Computation of Open Space
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1.7.3 Fill
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1.7.4 Buildings and Structures: Temporary and Permanent
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1.7.5 Floodproofing
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1.7.6 Storage of Materials and Equipment
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1.7.7 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage Facilities
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1.7.8 Proof of Concurrence of Fill, Land Use or
Development by Other Agencies
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CONTENTS (Continued)
1.8 SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMITS FOR FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS
1.8.1 Application and Procedures
1.8.2 Supplemental Information: Requirements
1.8.3 Factors for Consideration of Approval
1.8.4 Special Conditions or Requirements Which May Be
Attached and Made Part of An Approved Special
Use Permit
1.9 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS
1.10 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
1.11 DEFINITIONS
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FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT ORDINANCE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE......... TEXAS
(AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 161)
SECTION 1 - FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS: "FW!' - FLOODWAY DISTRICT AND "FP" -
FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT:
The regulations governing the use of land, buildings and structures, or as
set forth elsewhere in the City's Zoning Ordinance when referred to in this
section, are the regulations of the "FW - Floodway District" and "FP - Flood
Plain District." Both districts are by nature interrelated and therefore
combined in this section.
1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT. It has been determined that within the City of
Southlake, Texas, there exist flood hazard areas which are subject to.
periodic inundation and which can result in loss of life and property,
cause disruption of commerce and governmental services and facilities,
induce extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief
and' ~airment of the tax base - all of which adversely affect the public
health, safety and general welfare. It has further been determined that
such losses in flood hazard areas are caused by the cumulative effect of
obstructions in floodways which increase flood heights and velocities and
the occupancy of flood plains by uses vulnerable to floods or hazardous
to other inadequately elevated or otherwise unprotected uses from flood
damages.
It is the purpose and intent of this section, therefore, to promote and
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare in minimizing
the aforedescribed losses by provisions designed to:
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a. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety
' or property in times of flood or cause increased flood heights
or velocities;
b. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including P ublic facilities
' which serve such uses, be provided with flood protection at the time
of initial construction or major expansions thereof;
t c. Protect individuals in the acquisition or development of lands
which are generally unsuited for certain purposes because of
' potential flood hazard;
' d Provide for the establishment of a comprehensive drainage plan
for the major watercourses, drainageways and greenbelts of the
' City;
e. -Insure the perpetuity, conservation and protection of watercourses,
drainageways and greenbelts throughout the City as a natural.Pro-
tection against hazards and losses connected with flooding.
In order to achieve the aforedescribed purposes, two interrelated
' districts are established: ."FW - Floodway District," which embraces
the channel of a watercourse, drainageway or greenbelt and adjacent
' land areas on either side that are required to carry and discharge
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' the floodwater or flood flows with the regulatory flood - commonly
referred to as the "floodway," delineated by floodway encroachment
' lines;" and the "FP - Flood Plain District," which delineates the
areas outside the floodway encroachment lines which are still subject
' to inundation by the regulatory flood. These districts are superimposed
on the Zoning District Map and their provisions apply to all lands,
water areas and watercourses within the City, irrespective of the
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Zoning District classifications overlaid by the flood hazard districts.
' The uses and special exceptions herein allowed in this section are the
uses of the "FW" and "FP" Districts to the extent they are not pro-
hibited by any other zoning district regulation or supplementary
district
regulation of the zoning districts underlying said flood hazard district
boundaries.
1.2 METHODOLOGY AND REFERENCES USED TO ANALYZE AND DEFINE FLOOD HAZARDS
AND FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS. This ordinance uses a reasonable method
' of analyzing flood hazards which are outlined as follows:
a. Selection of a regulatory flood which is based upon engineering
calculations which permit a consideration of such flood factors
as its expected frequency of occurrence, the area inundated and
the depth of inundation. The regulatory flood selected for this
' ordinance is representative of large floods known to have occur-
red in this region and which are reasonably characteristic of
what can be expected to occur on the particular streams subject
' to this ordinance. It is in'the general order of a flood which
could be expected to occur on the average of once every 100
t years (a one percent chance of occurring during any Year).
' b. Calculation of water surface profiles based upon a hydraulic
engineering analysis of the capacity of the stream channel and
' overbank areas to convey the regulatory flood;
c. Computation of the floodway required to convey this flood without
' increasing flood heights more than one (1) foot above the regu-
latory flood to an extent which would cause substantial upstream
or downstream damage to existing or reasonably anticipated future
' development;
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d. Delineation of floodway encroachment lines within which no addi-
tional obstruction is permitted which would cause damage or would
inhibit the discharge of flood flows;
' e. Delineation of the flood plain, i.e., that area outside the flood-
way encroachment lines but which is still subject to inundation
by the regulatory flood;
' f. The following Flood Plain Information Reports were used in the.
delineation of the Flood Hazard Districts and form the basis of
' the "FW" and "FP" District boundaries. They are hereby attached
' to and made a part.of the Zoning District Map and Zoning Ordinance
by reference, including any subsequent revisions or amendments
' updating said information that may occur from time to time. Such
reports shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary
' for public inspection:
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1) Flood Plain Information Bear Creek, Dallas and Tarrant
Counties, Texas, dated June 1971, prepared by the Corps of
Engineers, U. S. Army, Fort Worth, Texas, District;
2) Flood Boundary Delineation: Map of Flood Prone Areas
Grapevine and Colleyville Quadrangles 7.5 Minute Topographic
Series (1959 Base Data, Photorevised in 1968) dated 1973,
prepared by the Geological Survey, Water Resources Division,
of the U. S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey,
Austin, Texas, District;
3) Federal Insurance Administration Flood Hazard Boundary Maps,
City of Southlake, Texas (Tarrant County), Nos. H 48-439-6485-01
through 10, dated February 15, 1974, as prepared by the office
of the Federal Insurance Administration of the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development; and
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4) Updated Master Plan, Trinity River and Tributaries, Texas,
Grapevine Lake Denton Creek, Elm Fork, Trinity River, July '
2S, 1973; prepared by U. S. Army District, Corps of Engineers,
Fort Worth, Texas. '
1.3 APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. No land, water, building
or structure shall hereafter be used and no building or structure shall
be located, extended, converted or undergo major structural alterations, '
nor shall any building permit, fill permit or certificate of occupancy be
issued, nor shall any zoning district change or subdivision plat be
approved without full compliance with the terms and provisions of this '
section and other applicable Zoning, Subdivision and Building Code
Regulations. The City Clerk, City Engineer and the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, when applicable, shall administer and enforce this section.
In administering this section, the City will coordinate its administra-
tion with affected neighboring jurisdictions, local, county, state and '
federal agencies to assure compatibility of related flood control, open
space and flood plain management decisions and measures across juris-
dictional lines and conform with applicable laws, statutes and adminis-
trative rules and regulations at all governmental levels.
1.4 DESIGNATION, DETERMINATION AND INTERPRETATION OF FLOOD HAZARD
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. There shall be superimposed upon the Official
Zoning District Map, as an overlay, the "FW - Floodway" and "FP
Flood Plain" District boundary designations, as determined by the
Flood Plain Information Reports hereinabove described. The boundaries '
thereof shall be determined by scaling distances on the Zoning District
Map. Where interpretation is required as to the exact location of the '
boundaries of said districts then reference to the aforedescribed Flood ,
Plain Information Reports or other updated surveys and studies using
controlling floodwater surface and land elevation data therefrom, plus
interpretation and review by the City Engineer shall be made for more
exact determinations. However, where a conflict arises between a
mapped boundary and existing on-site field conditions, or due to more
current updated information supplied by the land owner or City, then
the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall make and rule on the necessary
interpretation.
While the regulatory flood protection elevation, for any point in
question or dispute, shall be the governing factor in locating"the
district boundary on the property in question, the land owner con-
testing any district boundary location shall be given an opportunity
to present his findings of fact to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
and submit his technical evidence, if so desired.
In any interpretation and application, the provisions of this section
shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed
in favor of the governing body and shall not be deemed a limitation or
repeal of any other powers granted by State Statutes.
Determinations of "FW" and "FP" District boundaries shall be made in
conformance with either or all of the following methods:
a. By a comprehensive engineering watershed study, using technical
and professionally acceptable hydrological and hydraulic criteria
and procedures, of all or a part of the land embraced within the
City's corporate limits and areas of extraterritorial jurisdic-
tion;
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b. By the owner's registered engineer when a subdivision plat and/or
zoning district change embracing residential, commercial or indus-
trial development is prepared for submission and approval by the
City or when a request for a building permit or fill permit is
made to the City by the Owner. The methodology used in such deter-
mination shall be the same as in paragraph a. above.
"FW" and "FP" district boundary lines shall correspond to the following:
1. The "FW - Floodway" district shall be bounded by the floodway
encroachment lines as shown on the zoning map, by scaling distances
therefrom. On the ground said boundaries shall be located by meas-
uring distances perpendicular to the.floodway centerline. A reg-
istered land surveyor's or engineer's description of the alignment
of said centerline and limits of the floodway shall be attached by
reference to, and made a part of, the Official Zoning District Map,
and to any subdivision plat prepared, as such centerlines and flood-
way limits are ascertained. In no case shall the boundaries of any
"FW" District extend beyond the outer boundary of the "FP" District;
2. The outer "FP - Flood Plain" District boundaries shall correspond
to, and be the same as, the regulatory flood elevation existing at
the time of passage of this section or future amendments thereto.
This elevation is further defined as being the 100-year (or one
percent chance of occurring during any year) floodwater surface
elevation, and/or one (1) foot below the lowest minimum floor.ele-
vation of a permitted building or structure, i.e., that elevation
to which uses regulated by this section are required to be elevated
or floodproofed. Said minimum floor elevation shall be the govern-
ing factor in locating the outer area boundary of the "FP" 'District,
whereas the inner boundary shall correspond with the boundary of
the "FW" District.
3. In cases where the floodway encroachment lines which govern the
limits of the "FW" District have not been delineated, the land area
below the minimum floor elevation shall be designated as the floodway
elevation until said encroachment lines can be determined.
1.5 "FW - FLOODWAY DISTRICT" USE REGULATIONS. The regulations set forth
herein are the regulations of the "FW - Floodway District."
1.5.1 Permitted Principal Uses. The following open space uses shall be
permitted to the extent they are permitted within the Zoning
District in which the "FW" District is superimposed thereon, and
further provided that such uses do not require buildings, fill or
unsecured storage of equipment, machinery or materials.
a. Ranch and Agricultural Uses, such as: general farming
pasture and grazing land; outdoor plant nurseries; horti-
culture; viticulture; field and truck farming; forestry; sod
farming; grain, crop, tree, orchard and vine farming and
harvesting; horse and livestock breeding; apiaries; poultry
yards; and fish hatcheries.
b. Streets; bridges; drives; roadways; parking and loading areas;
pedestrian overpasses; railroads; and helistops.
c. Public; semi-public and private park, recreation and open space
uses, such as: parks, playgrounds; parkways, greenbelts;
botanical gardens and arboretums; ponds and lakes; pedestrian
hiking paths; bicycle and equestrian bridle trails; swimming
pools and court games; playfields; picnic grounds; golf
courses; golf driving ranges; archery ranges; shooting
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preserves and game farms; target ranges; trap and skeet
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ranges; hunting and fishing areas; bird and wildlife and
nature preserves; and overnight camping or tent grounds and
roadside parks and rest areas.
d. Residential Uses, such as: lawns; gardens; play areas; and
parking areas.
e. Essential Public Services, such as: underground gas distri-
bution mains; water mains and storm and sanitary sewers pro-
vided any pressure pumping facilities shall be located above
a floodway's designed water surface elevation, and further
provided any such installations are placed or located so as
to minimize flood damage; overhead telephone and electric
transmission lines provided the supports for same are located
outside the "FW" District boundaries on approved fill or out-
side the "FW""District.
f. Other uses and accessory uses of a similar nature and char-
acter to any of the uses described above which are consistent
with the general provisions set forth in this section and
permitted within their respective districts.
1.5.2 Special Exceptions. In order to provide for certain uses which,
because of their unique character cannot be given unconditional
usage within the "FW" District, the Zoning Board of Adjustment
may, in conformance with this section, authorize and grant the
following "special exceptions" contingent upon reasonable and
appropriate safeguards, and where allowed in the zoning district
underlying the "FW" District in which they are to be located:
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a. Circuses, carnivals, fair grounds and other similar transient
outdoor amusement enterprises and activities;
b. Drive-in theaters, new and used car and recreational vehicle
sales lots, temporary roadside stands for the sale of produce,
signs and billboards;
c. Storage yards for equipment, machinery or materials provided
such storage is sufficiently secured from flotation at all
times or can be readily removed through ample warning prior
to a flood;
d. Animal kennels, horse stables and show rings;
e. Properly constructed and anchored boat docks, wharfs, piers,
bulkheads, marinas, or other similar waterfront structures.
1.5.3 Prohibited:Uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited
a. Solid fences or walls which are perpendicular or near per-
pendicular to the boundaries of the "FW' District and any
other fence or wall less than (70%) open positioned at the
same general angle.
b. Operative electrical equipment or transformers, unless ele-
vated above the regulatory flood protection elevation.
c. Unsecured (flotable) storage of junk, materials or equipment.
d. Feeding or disposal of garbage, rubbish, rash or offal.
e. Sanitary land fills and any other obstructive structures.
f. Residential, commercial, industrial and community facility
buildings and structures not expressly permitted.
g. Unpermitted fill or encroaching development.
h. Any other uses not otherwise permitted.
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1.6 "FP - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT" USE REGULATIONS. The regulations set forth
herein are the regulations of the "FP - Flood Plain District."
1.6.1 Permitted Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted
to the extent they are permitted within the zoning district in
which the "FP" district is superimposed thereon, and further
provided that such uses do not require buildings or structures,
fill, storage of equipment, machinery or materials unless in con-
formance with this section.
a. Any open space or nonstructural use permitted in the "FW -
Floodway District."
b. Any structural use, provided such use is elevated above the
minimum floor elevation (regulatory flood protection eleva-
tion).
c. Residential, commercial, industrial and community facility
buildings or structures, including mobile homes, constructed
or placed on fill and floodproofed, provided they shall have
the lowest floor not less than one (1) foot above regulatory
flood protection elevation and further provided that any such
permitted fill shall be placed to an elevation not lower than
one (1) foot below the regulatory flood protection elevation
for the particular area and such fill shall be extended hori-
zontally at said elevation not less than 15 feet beyond the
limits of the perimeter of any building or structure erected
thereon.
1.6.2 Special Exceptions. In order to provide for certain uses which
because of their unique character cannot be given unconditional
usage within the "FP" District, the Zoning Board of Adjustment
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may, in conformance with this section, authorize and grant the
i following "special exceptions" contingent upon reasonable and
appropriate safeguards and upon determination of said exceptions
not creating additional flood hazards to other private or public
interests, and when allowed in the zoning district underlying the
i "FP" District in which they are to be located:
a. Nonresidential and accessory buildings or structures (either
temporary or permanent) provided such are adequately flood-'
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proofed or otherwise protected, in conformance with the
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requirements outlined in the "Special Provisions" paragraph
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of this subsection, to a point above the regulatory flood
protection elevation.
b. Any "special exception" use listed under the "FW" District
1 regulations and other similar uses permitted in the zoning
district underlying the "FP" District in which they are to
be located, provided such will not be subjected to substantial `
flood damage nor cause additional flood hazards to other public ?
or private interests. These may include uses which can be
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readily removed from flood hazard areas during time of flood.
In granting approval of any "special use" the Zoning Board of
Adjustment may allow such uses to be located at an elevation
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below the regulatory flood protection elevation upon just and
reasonable cause.
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C. Filling of land for any purpose.
d. Solid fences or walls which are parallel to the flowline of
the floodway and flood plain.
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e. Levees, dikes, berms or similar floodproofing means.
1.6,3 Prohibited Uses. The following uses are expreSSly prohibited:
a. Operative electrical aqui
pment or transformers unless elevated
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b. Unsecured (flotable) storage of junk, materials or equipment
below the regulatory flood protection elevation.
c. Feeding or disposal of garbage, rubbish, trash or offal.
d. Obstructive structures or buildings which hinder flood water
flowage or which create additional flood hazards to other
public or private interests.
j e. Hospitals, nursing homes, boarding schools and orphanages,
i sanitariums, hotels, motels, detention centers, fraternities
and sororities, dormitories and other uses of a similar nature
and character.
f. Any other use not otherwise permitted.
1.7 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS. The following special
provisions apply to all lands and water areas within the "FW" and "FP"
flood hazard districts:
1..7.1 Easements and Dedications. Maintenance and access easements, or
dedications, for waterways, drainageways, greenbelts and the
like shall be required so as to insure maintainability, and access
to flood hazard areas. Likewise, easements or land dedications
along either or both sides of waterways, drainageways, greenbelts,
etc. for open space developments in conformance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance shall be encouraged. Any
such easements and/or land dedications shall meet the following
minimum requirements:
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a. All and within the waterway which lies between the controlling
banks of waterways or drainageways shall be dedicated to the
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City so as to allow the proper protection and preservation
thereof to insure unrestricted water drainage and flowage.
b. Additional easements or dedications of land along and to
the waterways and drainageways, where required, shall meet
the following requirements:
1) A maintenance easement, with a minimum width of fifty (50)
feet, shall be conveyed to the City on each side of the
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required dedicated area indicated in paragraph a. above.
Land dedication may be substituted in lieu of an easement
at the Owner's option.
2) An o en s ace easement or dedication with a total width of
200 feet along major creeks, watercourses and drainageways
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and 150 feet along minor drainageways, exclusive of the
area dedicated in paragraph a. above, shall also be encour-
aged. Said easement or dedication may be coincidental
with the maintenance easement described in paragraph b:l)
j above and may be located entirely on one side of the,
dedicated land described in paragraph a. or divided
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equally between two sides. When such dedications or ease-
ments are provided, the provisions of subsection 1.7.2
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may be applied.
3) Access easements of not less than 40 feet in width shall
be required from adjacent public use areas and/or public
streets at horizontal intervals of not less than 500 feet,
for access to maintenance and/or open space easements or
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dedications described in paragraphs b.l) and 2) above,
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so as to provide sufficient ingress and egress of trucks
V and equipment for maintaining flood hazard areas, and for
public access to any public park or open space use created
or maintained. Land dedication may be substituted in lieu,
of an easement at the Owner's option.
4) Reasonable variations and modifications of the above
requirements may be allowed by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment upon written recommendations and concurrence
by the City Engineer and City Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion (or other designated board or commission such as a
Parks and Recreation Board) when it can be determined that
lesser or greater easement widths or dedications than
herein required would be sufficient to achieve the intended
purposes of both the Flood Hazard Zoning Districts and that
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
c. Timing of conveyance of required easements or land dedications
for maintenance, access, and/or open space purposes may be
made by the land owner at any time and consummated upon approval
and acceptance by the City; however, no building permits, certi-
ficates of occupancy or fill permits shall be issued nor shall
final approval of any change in zoning classification be made,
nor shall any plat revision or final plat approval be given
until any required easements or land dedications are made by
the land owner in conformance with this section.
1.7.2 Density and Floor Area Ratio Bonuses; and Computation of Open Space.
Land within the Flood Hazard Districts either conveyed as an easement
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or dedicated to the City by the owner, in accordance with this
section, may be counted as open space for computing density and/or
open space requirements with regard to the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Density and floor area ratio bonuses may be granted by the City's
Planning and Zoning Commission to the land owner when such ease-
ments and/or dedications are made. The extent of such bonuses
shall be dependent upon the nature and amount of land granted by
easements or dedications and the type of development proposed.
However, in no case shall the density bonus be less than the density
of development recommended by the City's Comprehensive Plan if
development were to take place without such required easements,
or open space dedications.
1.7.3 Fill. An application requesting any fill material proposed to be
deposited or placed within the Flood Hazard Districts must first
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and recommendation
prior to the consideration of and issuance of a fill permit by
the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Prior to the issuance of such
permit the proposed fill must be shown by the owner to have some
beneficial purpose and the amount thereof shall not be greater
than is necessary to achieve such stated purpose, as demonstrated
by a plan drawn to scale of not less than V=1001, along with a
sufficiently detailed narrative describing the type, quantity,
compaction and dimensions of the fill material - including the
uses to which the fill material will be put. Such fill or other
materials shall be adequately protected against erosion or slippage
by either riprap, bulkheading and/or vegetative cover, whichever
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is approved as being the most reasonable and adequate method by
the City Engineer.
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1.7.4_ Buildings and Structures:
Te rar and Permanent. No building
or structure shall be designed or occupied for human habitation
within the Flood Hazard District unless such meets the re
ments of this section. qurre-
The design of any permitted building or
structure shall be such as to afford a low flood damage
Permitted buildings potential..
placed or constructed within the Flood Hazard
Districts shall be positioned and oriented so as to offer the
minimum degree of obstruction to the flow of flood waters,
Whenever possible, buildings and structures shall be
Positioned their longitudinal axis parallel to the direction of flood
and so far as practicable, buildings and structures shall b
Placed approximately on the same flood flow line- e
s as those of any
adjoining permitted structures on either end.
All permitted buildings, structures and mobile homes shall be
firmly secured or anchored to prevent flotation,
lateral movement which may collapse or
y result in damage to other structures,
restriction of bridge or culvert openings and other narrow sec-
dons of the watercourse, drainageway, creek, greenbelt and
like, the
Service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment
be constructed or shall
placed at or above the regulatory flood protec-
tion elevation for the particular area.
Permitted major repairs, alterations or enlargements o
buildings or structures within the Flood Hazard of existing
Districts shall
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use construction materials and utility equipment that are resis-
tant to flood damage and employ construction methods and that will minimize flood damage. Practices
Construction methods and practices that will minimize flood
shall be damage
employed on all new construction and such shall be pro-
tected from flood damage.
1. 7.5 Flood roofin All structures permitted to be erected or con-
structed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be
fl°odproofed. Floodproofing measures such as the following
be designed consistent with the flood protection elevation.for
the particular area, flood velocities, durations rate of rise,
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces and other factors associated
with the regulatory rated
flood. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may
require that the applicant submit a plan or document certified
by a registered ed
professional eng
ineer that the floodproof.
ing
measures are consistent with the regulatory flood protection el -
vation and associated flood factors for the particular area, e
following floodproofing measures may The
y be required, without limita-
tion because of specific enumeration:
a. Anchorage to resist flotation and lateral movement.
b. Installation of watertight doors, bulkheads and shutters.
C. Reinforcement of walls to resist water pressure.
d. Use of paints, membranes or mortars to reduce see a
water through walls. p fie of
e. Addition of mass or weight to structures to resist flotation
f. Installation of pumps to lower water levels in structures
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OR
g• Construction of
water supply and waste treatment
as to prevent the systems so
entrance of flood waters.
h' Pumping facilities for subsurface external foundation wall
and basement floor pressures.
i• Construction to resist rupture or collapse caused by water
pressure or floating debris.
j• Cutoff valves on
sewer lines or the elimination of gravity
flow basement drains.
k• Elevation of structures and uses to the regulatory flood
Protection elevation.
1• Floodproofing by use of levees
dikes, berms or similar means
must meet the requirements of state statutes and shall not
create additional flood hazards to other public or
interests. Private
1•7•6 St_ge of Materials and
uirment. The storage or
materials processing of
that are buoyant flammable, explosive or could
injurious to human, animal or be
plant life in time of flooding is
expressly prohibited.
Storage of other material or equipment
when otherwise permitted
may be allowed if such is not subject to major dama
and is firmly secured to ge by floods,
prevent flotation, collapse or lateral.
movement or such can be readily removable fro
the limited time available after flood warn, from the area within
1.7.7 Water Su 1 and log. ,
Sanitar Sewa a Facilities. New or re
water supply and sanitary sewage facilities shall be designed and
installed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters
into water systems and discharges from sewage systems into flood
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waters. Land developments with planned on-site waste disposal sys-
tems shall be approved only where the system can be designed, I'
located and constructed or placed so as to avoid impairment or con-
tamination of such facilities during flooding. These requirements
are applicable as a part of subdivision plat approval and/.or in
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connection with the issuance of a building permit.
1.7.8 Proof of Concurrence of Fill Land Use or Development, b Other I'
Agencies. In cases where the use of land, placement of fill or
other development is proposed in a designated Flood
Hazard District,
the City or Zoning Board of Adjustment may, at its discretion,
require ~
proof of concurrence by the Water Rights Commission and/or
the Texas Water Development Board Pursuant to V.T.C.S. and the
Texas Water Code. The City and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
adhere to all Texas statutory and constitutional requirements when
rendering any decision or issuing any applicable permit.
1.8 SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMITS FOR FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS.
1.8.1 Application and Procedures. Application for any special use listed
listed in this subsection as requiring a "Special Exception Permit"
may be allowed only upon application by the land owner to the
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Zoning Administrator, on forms furnished by said person, and upon
issuance of a "Special Exception Permit" by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. Upon receipt of the application, the Zoning Admin-
istrator shall forthwith submit one copy to the City Engineer (for
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his review and recommendation to the Zoning Board of Adjustment) and
one copy to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. One copy shall be kept
on file in the office of the City Secretary for
purposes of general
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Public information. The Board shall conduct its review and investi-
gation and pass on the application's approval or disapproval in
accordance with the established procedures set forth herein and
elsewhere described in the Cityls Zoning Ordinance.
1.8.2 Supplemental Information: Requirements. Upon receipt of an appli-
cation for a "Special Use Permit" involving land use, placement
of fill, construction of levees, dikes, berms or similar flood-
proofing means, construction or alteration of new or existing
buildings and structures including their accessory uses or storage
of materials and equipment, the Board may, prior to rendering a
decision thereon and upon recommendation from the City Engineer:
a. Require the applicant to submit, where applicable, plans in
triplicate drawn to scale of not_ less than 111=100' in plan
and other appropriate scale drawings showing the nature,
location, dimensions and elevation of the lot, existing or
proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, floodproofing
measures and the relationship of the above to the location of
the channel and floodway and the regulatory flood elevation.
b. Transmit where necessary one copy of the information described
in section a. to any other designated person or agency from
which the Board of Adjustment may request expert technical
assistance in evaluating the proposed project in relation to
flood heights and velocities, the seriousness of flood damage
to the use, the adequacy of the plans for protection and other
technical matters.
c. Require, where special circumstances necessitate more detailed
information, the applicant to furnish the following additional
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information as deemed necessary by the Board for the evaluation
of the effects of the proposed use upon flood flows and other
factors necessary to render a decision on the suitability of
the proposed use:
l) A typical valley cross-section showing the channel of the
stream, elevation of land areas adjoining each side of the
channel, cross-sectional areas to be occupied by the
proposed development, and high water information.
2) Plan (surface view) showing elevations or contours of the
ground; delineation of the floodway encroachment lines and
"FP" District boundaries, when involved; pertinent struc-
tares, fill, or storage elevations; size, location and
spatial arrangement of all proposed and existing structures
on the site; location and elevations of streets, water
supply, sanitary facilities; photographs showing existing
land uses and vegetation upstream and downstream; and
soil types and other pertinent information. ,
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3) Profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel or
flow line of the stream; and water surface elevation of
the 100-year regulatory flood, from official maps and
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data.
4) Specifications for building construction and materials,
floodproofing, filling, dredging, grading, channel improve-
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ment, storage of materials, water supply and sanitary
facilities.
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1.8.3 Factors For Consideration of A roval, In
applications passing upon such
the Zoning Board of Adjustment
consideration to the
following. shall give due
a• The danger to life and propert
or velocities caused b y due to increased flood he
by encroachments. ghts
b• The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or
downstream to the injury of others.
c• The proposed
water supply and sanitation systems
of these systems to and the ability
prevent disease, contamination and
tary conditions. unsani-
d• The susceptibility of the
proposed facilit
flood d y and its contents to
amage and the effect of such
owner damage on the '
. individual
e• The importance
of the services provided by the
to the community. Proposed facility
f• The requirements of the facility for a waterfront or flood
plain location.
g• The availability of alternative locations not sub'
flooding for the proposed use. )ect to
h• The compatibility of the proposed use with existin
inept and development anticipated in the g develop_
1' The relationshi foreseeable future.
p of the proposed use
to the comprehensive plan
and flood plain management Program f
J• The or the area.
safety of access to the property In ti
ordinar mes of flood or for
y emergency vehicles.
k• The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and
sediment transport of the flood waters expected at: the site
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1. Such other factors which are relevant to the purpose of this
section.
1.8.4ecial Conditions or
is
Be Attached and. Made
Part of an Approved Special Use Permit. Upon due consideration of
the factors listed above and the purposes and intent of this section,
the Zoning Board of Adjustment may attach such reasonable conditions
and safeguards to the granting of any Special Use Permit as it deems
necessary to further said ordinance purposes and intent. These
conditions and safeguards, without specific enumeration, may
include but need not be limited to
a. Modification of waste disposal and water supply facilities.
b. Limitations on periods of use and operation.
C. Imposition of operational controls, sureties and deed
restrictions.
d. Requirements for construction of channel modifications, dikes,
levees and other protective measures.
e. Floodproofing measures, as described in this subsection.
f. No structure (temporary or permanent), fill, including fill
for roads and levees, deposit, obstruction, storage of materials
or equipment, or other uses shall be permitted which, acting
alone or in combination with existing or future uses, unduly
affects the efficiency or the capacity of the floodway or
unduly increases flood heights above the minimum building
elevation. Consideration of the effects of a proposed use
shall be based on a reasonable assumption that there will be
an equal degree of encroachment extending for a significant
reach on both sides of the stream, waterway, drainage way or
greenbelt.
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g. Proof of concurrence by the Texas Water Rights Commission
and/or the Texas Water Development Board Pursuant to their
authorities specified in V.T.C.S. and the Texas Water Code,
for the use of land, placement of fill or other proposed'devel-
opment of a permanent or temporary nature within a flood
hazard area.
1.9 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS. It is not intended by this s
ection
to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed
restrictions. However, where this section imposes greater restrictions,
the provisions of this section shall prevail. All other ordinances or
parts of ordinances inconsistent with this section are hereby repealed
and superseded to the extent of the inconsistency only.
1.10 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. The degree of flood protection
required by this section is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes
and is based on sound engineering and scientific methods of study and
application. Larger floods than herein described and provided for may
occur on rare occasions or the flood height may be increased by man-made
or natural causes, such as bridge or culvert openings becoming restricted
by debris. This ordinance does not imply that areas outside "floodwayll
and "flood plain" district boundaries or land uses permitted within such
districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance
shall not create a liability on the part of the City or any officer or
employee or paid consultant thereof for any flood damages that may result
from reliance on or compliance with this ordinance, or any administrative
decision lawfully rendered thereunder.
1.11 DEFINITIONS. Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used
in this section shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning
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as they have in common usage and so as to give this section
its most
reasonable application:
1.11.1 Buildings and Structures. Anything constructed or
erected, on f'
the ground or attached to the ground, including but without
limiting the generality of the foregoing: buildings, factories,
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sheds, cabins
mobile homes, bridges, towers, streets and other
similar items.
1.11.2 Easement. A right, either in the public generally or in private
entities or persons, to the use of a piece or parcel of land for
a special purpose, including the location of utilities, storm
drains or access, which right may include the use of the surface,
subsurface and/or the air space over such land.
1.11.3 Easement Maintenance. An easement to provide for the
maintain- l
ability of all or part of the floodway and/or flood plain..
1.11.4 Easement Access Watercourse and Greenbelt. An easement for
access to the floodwa I
y and/or flood plain and to provide .for
the conservation of drainageways, waterways and greenbelts I
throughout the City.
1.11.5 Encroachment Lines. Limits of obstruction to flood flows.
These
lines are generally parallel to the stream. The lines are estab-
lished by assuming that the area landward f
(outside) of the
encroachment lines will ultimately be developed in such a way
that it will not be available to convey flood flows. If hydrau-
lic efficiency of the floodway is maintained by protecting it
against unnecessary encroachments, it will be adequate toconvey I
the regulatory flood without resulting in an increase in flood
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elevations which would cause damage to existing or future devel-
opment.
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1.11.6 Equal Degree of Encroachment. A standard applied
to the evalua-
tion of the effects of special exceptions on increases in flood
heights. It assumes that an encroachment if permitted may
confer on all property owners on both sides of the stream an
equal right to encroach to the same degree within that reach.
Since the factors affecting hydraulic efficiency are usually not
uniform within a reach, this will usually not result in equal
distances between encroachment lines and the sides of the stream.
1.11.7 Flood. A temporary rise in stream flow or stage that results
in water overtopping its banks and inundating areas adjacent to
the channel.
1.11.8 Floodwav. The channel of a stream, creek watercourse or drain-
ageway and adjacent land areas which are required to carry and
discharge the flood water or flood flows of any river or stream
associated with the regulatory flood with an allowable maximum
increase in water surface elevation above the regulatory flood
of one (1) foot.
1.11.9 Flood Plain. That area outside the floodway which is still
subject to inundation by the regulatory flood.
1.11.10 Floodproofing. A combination of structural
provisions, changes,
or adjustment to properties and structures subject to flooding
primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood damages to
properties, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and
contents of buildings in a flood hazard area.
1.11.11 Minimum Floor Elevation. The lowest building floor elevation
to which uses regulated by this ordinance are required to be
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elevated or floodproofed. This elevation would be equal to the
elevation that could be reached by the regulatory flood if it
occurred under conditions existing at the time this ordinance
was passed, plus one (1) foot to allow for encroachments permitted
by the establishment of floodways, i.e., Minimum Floor Elevation
equals Regulatory Flood Elevation plus one (1) foot.
1.11.12 Obstruction. Any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike
pile, abutment
, projection, excavation, channel rectification,
bridge conduit, culvert, building, wire, fence, rock, gravel,
refuse, fill, structure or matter in, along, across or projecting
into any channel, watercourse or regulatory flood hazard area
which may impede, retard or change the direction of the flow of
water, either in itself or by catching or collecting debris
carried by such water, or that is placed where the flow of water
might carry the same downstream to the damage of life or property,
1.11.13 Person. Any natural person, firm, partnership, association or
corporation; however, this definition does not include any
governmental unit.
1.11.14 Reach. A hydraulic engineering term to describe longitudinal
segments of a stream or river. A reach will generally include
the segment of the flood hazard area where flood heights are
primarily controlled by man-made or natural obstructions or
constructions. In an urban area an example of a reach would be
the segment of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge
crossings.
1.11.15 Regulatory Flood. The regulatory flood is a flood which is rep-
resentative of large floods known to have occurred generally in,
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the area and reasonably characteristic of what can be expected
to occur on a particular stream. The regulatory flood generally
has an average frequency in the order of the 100-year
interval flood (one P recurrence
ercent chance of occurring during any year)
determined from an analysis of floods on a
other streams and water impoundments particular in the same
1.11.16 Regulator Flood Protection general region.
Elevation. The elevation to which
the lowest floor of uses regulated by this ordinance are
to be elevated or floodproofed. required
1.11.17 Structure. See "Buildings and Structure
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RESOLUTION NO. 74-31
RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY OF SOUTHLAKE'S PARTI-
CIPATION IN TARRANT COUNTY'S APPLICATION TO HUD
WHEREAS, the 93rd Session of the Congress passed and the
President of the U.S. signed into law, the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 for the specific purpose of developing
viable communities, And,
W11EREA.S, Tarrant County has been designated as an "URBAN
COUNTY" by the Department of Housing and Urban Development en-
titled to a formula share.of program funds provided said county
has a combined population in excess of 200,000 persons in its un-
incorporated areas and its included units of general local govern-
ments with which it has entered into cooperative agreements, And,
THAT, Article III, Section 64 of the Texas Constitution au-
thorizes Texas counties to enter into coopertive agreements with
local governments for essential community development and housing
assistance activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Southlake, that
the City Council of Southlake, Texas supports the application of
Tarrant County for funding of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974. To this end:
(1) The City of Southlake, Texas asks that its population be
included with that of Tarrant County, Texas.
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(2) Authorizes Tarrant County to undertake certain essential
community development and housing assistance activities
within the corporate limits of Southlake, Texas, and,
(3) Authorizes the Mayor of Southlake, Texas to sign such
additional forms as requested by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the purposes
of this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November, 1974.
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Mayor
WEST:
City Secretary
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SOUTHLAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
AMMENDMENTS TO BY LAWS
The Fire Department's Fiscal year shall correspond to the City's
fiscal year. (October 1st thru September 30th)
All members-4f the Southlake Volunteer Fire Department will be
known as FIREFIGHTERS.
Article III Amendment: All officers shall be appointed, as required,
to insure proper operation of the department
for non-specific terms of office by the Fire
Chief. Officers appointed by the City Council
shall not be effected by this Amm adsent.
The proposed amendments were passed by hand vote at the regular
meeting 11-04-74.
R. P. Steele
Fire Chief
SOUTHLAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
RPS: ss
CITY OF SOUTMAKE
SOUTHLAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
. PHONE - 4887222 - FIRE
PHONE 481-3567 BUSIL+M.
R. P. Steele
Dire chief
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ONSTIMION AM BY-TAWS OF TIM SOUTM AKE FIRE DEPARTMEM, SOVISMUZ
TMS
ARTICLE I Name and Object
This department shall be known as the Southlake Fire Dept. - object
shall be the preservation of the lives and prV6rty of our fellow citizens.
ARTICLE II Me!ubership
Section 1 No person shall be eligible to becomb a member in this department
who is under 18 years of age. All members shall live within the Lul-
mediate fire limits, shall have good character a~d habits, and shrill
be from such infirm' es, as may prevent: him frdm performing than duties
of an ActiV6 firemrsaI
Section 2 ~b
Exempt members at large. 8bnarary members oxwVt from active duties
shall be of the following classes, reapectivelyss
1 Those who by accident or other wise may be incapacited while
engaged in the services of the department.
2. All those who have served continously mites active: members for a
period of 25'years.
3. (Notes Ex*mpt' membersss are thane exeMi lkoma attendance 'of
duties and meetings.)
Section 3o
The honorary members may be elected by unahimous vote of those
present at the regular meeting. An honorary member shall. be entitled
to the floor at all occasions:, but will not be entitled to votieo
ARTICLE III n~ Officers
3 The department shall have the following o! f
icers, the same to be
filled by the mexibers of the department who shall be elected to the
MR MOWN regular meeting in December of each years. secretary, treasurer, two
s .captains. two lieutenants, one sergeant-at-arms, and one maintenance
enginner Chief and'Assistant Chief will be appointed by the CityCouneilo
AR -TCLE IV Duties of Officers
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Section I
C It shall be the duty of the Chief to preside at all the meetings
of the Department= he shall sign all minutes, resolutions, orders and
atbaamnone of the Depaartsrent, as well as these by-laws and ammsndment;s
thereto, He shall appoint all c*mmittees and officers, not otherwise
provided for. He shall hold, as trustee for the City of Soutblake,
Texas, title to all property belonging to used by, or in possesion of
the Department, and shall ex cute all correspoaadsnce of such as trustee.
He shall have the authority to fine any member in an amount not.to
exceed one dollar for mnisbehavior* or misconduct during any meeting of
the Department. Ho member shall be appointed Chief rmho has not served
at least two years as an active nwaber. (Two year clause beginning
January 1970.)
Section 2
First
The/Assistant Fire Chief shall preside at 4,11 Meetings of the
Department in the absence-of the Chief. shall preserve order and decorum
and shall rule, on all questioaas of order, his snlinge: to be final,
aublect to an approval by the Chief. As a air of the Executive
Committee, he shall attend all meetings of such .body. IRO member shall
be appointed First Assistant.Chief who has not served at.least one year
as an active member beginning Zanuaary 1970.
Section 3.--
'The Chief shall have such PMr as . the city ordinances# aud_ other
constitutiov.s that the.'Department may anthorit o no emu have full
charge of 1-%e Department at gill. fires, parades, funerals, drills, ate.
Be shah time the pour toy. assign or. transfer arty member to any y
he aaay see fit, and he may expel from the Department any member guilty
of a subord!.natioan, rigtious coanddet 'whale an duty, or any other infraction
of the Irf-laws and rules governing this Departaftt. He may~eall drills
.and. inspect ions at his discretion, and shall from time to time inspect
the apparatus, trucks, acid stations of the Department. It shall be his
duty to recommend to the City Council any additions, changes, or in-
provemonts to the same that he may deem necessary and Council will adhere
to.
0,ection 4
The-First, Assistance Chief shall assist the Chief at all fires,
dx il'l.s, parai~sf funerals, etc. go shall be second officer in command on
sueb oceasion4, and in the absence of the Chief shall assume full charge
of #'ile-Department, having all the powers delegated to the Chief for the
gool work and *fficiency of the Department while in his charge. As a
me bor of the :Executive Committee he shall attend all meetings of the same.
Section 5--
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to attend all meetings of the
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Department, keep accurate minutes of all transactions therein. He
® shall preserve the minutes boo% on that the same may be available
when called for or needed. He shall keep an file all oommunicat:ions
addressed to or laid before the Department and shall keep this roll
book in good order.
Section 6
It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and keep in
charge the Firemen's Fund of the Department and to make a monthly
report Be shall upon assuming his office deposit whatever funds
received by him from his predecessor. as well as funds received by
him for the Department from time to time during his texat of office
in a local bank. He shall keep his bank books or deposit slips always
available to the end that a clear and concise statement can be had
upon request of the BXecutive Committee or any member iA good stand-
ing at a regular meeting. Me shall keep the books and vouchers of
his office and bills paid or unpaid and shall when in funds honor all
bills approved by vote of the Department,. He shall upon leaving his
office# transfer all books, vouchers, funds, etc., to his successor in
office within 10 days from the date of retir4iment.
ART1CIS V , Committees
Section 1
The Executive Commit:tas shall be a standing committee and shell be
composed of the Chief, First Assistant Chief, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2
It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to audit the books
and accounts of the Department and as oftea as twice a year and report
the condition of same to the Daft at the regular meeting follow-
ing such action. To act for and in the name of the Department in all
cases of emergency and to report inane to the Departmitnt at the next
meeting.
ARTICLE V1 ® Fire Marshall -
Who Fire Marshall shall keep a correct record of all fires and
iilarmig during the year. an shall keep a:correct record of all fire
loses, estimated as nearly accurate as possible, during the year and
the amount of time spent at each fire and shall report same to the De-
partment at the end of his year's service. A copy of the report shall
be Lp, ant to the City Secretary for forwarding to the State Fire Cow-
misdioner in Austin.
ARTICLE I
Section 1 -
Immediately after the specified time of meeting, the Chief shall
call the meeting to order. in the absence of both the Chief and First
Assistant Chief, the First Captain shall take charge.
ARTICLE I (Continued)
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Section 2 -
® The following order of business shall be observed during the pro-
ceedings of the meeting on the fire's Monday of each month.
1. Roll call.
2. Reading of minutes of previous meeting.
3. Communications. bills reoeipts, etc.
4. Report of committees, stai0ing and special.
5. Report of officers.
6. Unfinished business.
Now business.
8. 8lection and installation of officers.
9. Adjournment.
Section 3 -
Meetings shall be conducted in 'an orderly Mnaer under parliamentary
procedure.
ARrXCL$ II -
Section 1
0 It is the duty of each member to obey tl-e De'aertmsnt officers in
the faithful discharge of duties connected with the Department. Bach
member shall promptly respond to the alarm of fire and upon reaching
the fire shall report to tht..offiear in charge, take the station assigned
him and there remain until relfeved.
Section 2 -
Any me~abor guilty, of insubordination shall be subject to *.%-pulsiox-,
and any member leaving his station at a fire v3thout peraisston of his
directing officer shall be subject to a reprimand.
Section 3 -
Any member guilty of using vulgar or insulting language at a fire,
meeting,, or parade, or any other Departizent as",ablies shall. be :i;bjeet:
to a, reprimand.
Section 4
All members present shall vote yea or nay as all dons, applications,
resolutions. or questions placed before the Dep~ rtir:ent or state his
C reasons for not 'doing so when called upon by the Chief. A quorum shall
consist of at least five members.
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Section 5 -
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Any member found under the influence of intoxication beverages
during fire dry.; a-, fares parades, or any other duties of the Depart:-
ment shall be AW03srended from the Department indefinitely at the dis-
cretion of the Executive CGmmitteeo
_vtior.._6_
No person shall ride any Southlake Fire Department emergency equip-
ment who is not a member of the same Department or Rescue squad unless
authorized by the off:W er in charge o
ARTICLS III Duty of Committees
Any aentbor appointed to serge on a committee shall attend to the
duties of the appointment and ropoVt' the amcnmt of progress attained at
the next regular meeting or give reasons vity such report could not be
made at the timso
ARTICLE IV - Candidate for KeMberekip
Section I
ton the presentation of a written application of a candidate for
10 membership by the Chief or some ma ber of the Department, the Chief shall
appoint a co®aittee to investigate:the candidate's possibilities of
making a good fireman. The committee shall make its report as soon as
it is feasible. if the report is favorable, the candidate shall be voted
on t and if is received 2/3 vote of the quorum, he will be accepted an a
three months probation. If at the end of.three months he he has proved
himself a willing worker and a good fireman, he shall become a full-
fledged member of this Department and shall have all rights and privileges
pertaining thereto. The Secretary or Chief shall notify each newly eelectec
member through the meiobor proposing him or by other means of his acceptance
Section 2
After-becoming a full-flOged member of said department the member
will be issued a badge, membership card and windshield decal by the Chief
of the Department.
Section 3 -
Members wishing.to install lights (red) or siren on his personal car
or pickup will be issued a p~ssit signed by the Kayor of the City of
Southlake.
30 Section 4
A member hereby'nnderstaaida that this.4margency equipment is not to
Section S
-gage S
Any member fouizd under the influence of intoxication beverage,
during fire dryer.-1rd fires parades, or any other duties of the Depart.-
sent shall be nessended from the Department indefinitely at the dis-
cretion of the Executive Ctmittee.
Vtpvtior. E -
No person shall ride any Southlake Fire Department emergency equip-
ment who is not a member of the same Department or Rescue Squad unless
authorized by the officer in charge.
ARTICLE III -n- Duty of Conmitteas
Any member appointed to serve on a comamittee shall attend to the
duties of the appointment and repolt~'the amount of progress attained at
the next regular meeting or give ribasons v*1 such report could not be
made at the time.
AMCLE IV Candidate for Mesberthip
Section 2
Upon the presentation of a written applicatim of a candidate for
membership by the chief or some mabber of the Department, the Chief shall
appoint a committee to investigato.the candidate's possibilities of
making a good fireman. The committee shall make its report as soon as
it is feasible. If the report, is favorable, the candidate -hall be vot
4
ont and if is received 2/3 vote of the quartaa, he will be accepted on a
three months probation. If at the and of.three months hi he has proved
himself 'a willing worker and a good fireman, he shall become a full-
fledged member of thi8 Department and shall have all rights and privileges
pertaining thereto. The Secretary or Chief shall. notify each.newly elec
member through-the member progoring him or by other means of hie acceptan t
Section 2
After-becoming becoming a full-430fted member of said department the member
will be issued a badge, membership card and windshield decal by the Chia
of the Department.
Section 3
Members wishing.to instai,l lights (red) or siren on his personal car
or pickup will he issued a permit signed by the Mayor of the City of P•
Southlake,
Section 4 -
A member hweby-understands that this.emtergency equipment is not to
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ARTICLE IV (Continued)
be used in any way except emergency operations performed by the City of
Aft Southlakeo
ARTICLE V
It shall be the duty of a member of the Department upon learning of
the illness of another member, to report same to the Executive Committee,
whose duty is, shall be to wait on such m or and learn of his needs, if
any, and to administer the same. In such eases the Chief may notify the
13 Treasurer for Department at the next regular meeting of the department.
Limitations: On Funerals $10,00 for flowers to member, wife, children,
mother or father,
Illness Expenditures Up to $Se00 on meeobsr, wife, children, mother or
father,
ARTICLE V1 e-- Leave of Absence
Any member in good standing desiring to leave the city temporarily
and desiring to retain his m mbearship, may secure a leave of -absence not
exceeding three months, by applying to the Chisfo Upon returning, he
must report without delay to the Chief.
. _ If a men y. an leave of absents remains away for more than three
months, he shall automatically be dropped from the rolls, unless he is
granted an extension of time by th& Chief.
ARTICLE VII Bleetion of Cfficerdt.
All Department officers shall be nominated at the regular meeting
in December each year e
All Department officers shall be elected gn tra First Monday in Dec..,
and installed at the regular meting in Darn„ of each year.
ARTICLE VIII
All members shall be alXwad to vote by proxy.A (pending)
ARTICLE IX its
The constitution and by-Imm may be amended by unanimous vote at a
regular meeting or by a 2/3 wets at three consecutive meetings.
ARTICLE X Excuses
Exe:naes for non attw ante of dutles, fire: alasmrs, drills and- meet-.
ings must be personal stGkne,ss that mould unfit hJP for duty, absence
%WO f9r;U the city or such sickness its 'his fasoily as would require his attend.
ante and attention. Upon Positive.-'stat:esmnt of a member that it was
ARTICLE X (Continued) rege r
impossible to leave his business to attend to said duties, the depart-
ment may excuse him by a majority Leo
the cones
Any meomber wishing to leave the scene of a fire shall got sent of the Chief officer in charge to do so providing his excuse is
legitimate.
ARTICLE XI
The Southlake Fire Department shall consist of one class of perso=el,
Volunteer Firemen.
Volunteer Firesen are-those who according to the by-laws have met
the requirements thereof and are duly elected or appointed by the Chief,
in accordance with this report. They receive no direct monetary coneld.
eration for their services for fighting fire from the City of Southlake.
ARTICLE XXX -M-ft
Three unexcused absences shall automatically atop a der frost the
rolls of this department. Bach awmber must attend at least two t2}
meetings a month to keep in good standing, and remain at said meeting
until adjourned.
ARTICLE XIII..-'
The limit for volunteer membership in this shall be 33 members.
ARTICLE xxv
All Firecten.shall be expected to make all fire calls possible.
ARTICLE XV
The fireman or person taking the alarm call shall get the following
informations
1. Type of fire---Building, grass. automobile, etc,
2. Location of lira or qra
3. Route to take to fire or emergency (These rules to be attached
to the blaeoard. }
ARTICLB xvt
Voting err officers of the Department shall be secret ballot.
ARTICLE XVII
It shall be repaired that the meetings be made each v+sek. An ab-
°4006 o f tat rem caatee~ttivre ataetia9s without legitisate excuses shall
and diseommts.sme thtw lrom the dapart~nt Mithaut privileges
ARTICLE X°ZII
1-1
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Equipment other than trucks and rescue units shall be removed from
fire station only upon permission of the Chief or the Asst, Chief. Loca-
tion of such equipment shall be placed in writing upon bulletin board in
the office of the Fire Chief.
ARTICLE XIX
At no time shall the rescue unit of the Rescue Squad be used by
firemen or other people for recreational purposes. ?hilt unit is to be
used only.in emergencies and fire department activity.
ARTICLE XX -
Dues are $5.00 a year, payable January 15, o£ each year and will go
into the firemen°s fund and will be completely *operate from other City
Fire Department funds, and can only be spent by a majority vote of the
meanbOrshipa
Chief
let Asst. Chief
1o
ANN
Secretary
Treasurer
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SOUTHLAKE_ FIRE DEPARTMENT
M mthly Council Reyort
For October, 74
I. RESPONSES:
Signal 2------------------------ (with four fatalities)-------------------------1
Mutual Aid-------(Keller and Roanoke)-------------------------------------------------- 2
Truck Fire--------------•----•------•-------•------•------------------1
Toronado Damage'In'apectiosr-•------•---•-----------'~-------`--•----------
Signal 1------------- (assistance in clearing wreckage) -----------•---------'---1
Total responses for the month--•--•--••6
II. Man/hours:
On Emergency Calls
----------------------------------24.0
On Training(Tarrant County training grounds)
Public Service(Bon-fire stand-by 18 m/h;fire prevention parade 20 m/h; foot ---56.0
ball field stand-by 18 m/h)------------
-------------------------------------•---------------•--------•-38.0
On Maintenance 96.0
Average number of men at each weekly meeting-@12 m/h
Total man hours for the months-•--------------- 214.0
III,Men Responding During
the Monty
~
Chief Steele
4
Asst. Chief Joyce
3
Fire Marshall Weddle
2
Res. Off. Schneider
2
Main. Off. Schuman
5
Andrews, J.
3
Bell, C.
2
Bradley, Sr.
2
Clifton, D.
2
Respectfully Submitted,
i
R. P. Steele, Fire Chief
SOUTHLAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RPS: as
1
McMillion
1
Shelton,J.
3
Davis, S.
1
Thomas, D.
1
Armstrong,D.
1
Miller, T.
2
Shelton, M.
2
Wilson, Be
1
1]
November 1, 1974
Onorable Mayor and City Council:
Police Department Report for the month of October 1974
Tickets issued in September 157
Tickets issued in October 187
Persons in jail in September 9
Persons in jail in October 7
Traffic accidents in September 9
Traffic accidents in October 12
Burglaries investigated in September 0
Burglaries investigated in October 0
Approximate total value taken in burglaries in October 0
Approximate total value recovered in burglaries in October 400.00
Thefts investigated in September 0
Thefts investigated in October 4
Approximate total value taken in thefts in October $2,815.50
Approximate total value recovered in'thefts in October 0
Number of calls in September 235
Number of calls in October 305
iles driven in September 10,235
Miles driven in October 11,376
Speedometer reading on Unit #4 (73 Ford) 82,510 Speedometer reading on Unit #5 (74 Ford) 23,231
Speedometer reading on Unit #6 (74 Ford) 63,979
Respectfully submitted,
Dougl s R. Hughes
Chief of Police
SOUTHLUM POLICE DEPARTMENT
DRH: 28
176
RESOLUTION NO.
74-28-A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLU'T'ION NO. 74-28 PER-
TAINING TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS TO PURCHASE LAW
ENFORCEMENT RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE., PHASE II IN BEHALF
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake
passed
and approved Resolution No. 74-28 authorizing North Central
Texas Council of Governments to purchase certain radio equip-
ment for the City of Southlake; And,
WHEREAS, said Resolution indicates the City's share of th
cost to be the
$1474.73; And,
WHEREAS, it has developed that the type equipment needed
by the City of Southlake must be supplemented at an additional
cost to the City; Now,
'T'HEREF'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, THAT:
I. The matching share of such grant is raised to a total
of $2,754, from $1474.73 as set forth in Resolution
No 74-28.
2• That all other sections of said Resolution No. 74_28
stand as passed and approved.by the City Council on
October 1, 1974.
PASSED i
AND
:'APPROVED THIS 19th day of November, 1974.
F
Wade Booker, Mayor
ATTEST:
i
Aliceanne Wallace, city Secretary