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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-26-2375)-08/18/2026ORDINANCE 0-26-2375 AMENDING CHAPTER 94 (TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES) OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE IV ENTITLED ��PARKING AT PUBLIC FACILITIES"; PROHIBITING OVERNIGHT PARKING AT PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC PARKS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING TOWING AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas (the ��City") is a home-rule municipality having fufl powers of self-government and may enact ordinances relative to its citizens' health, safety, and welfare that are not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the State; and WHEREAS, the Colleyville City Council (the '�City Council") finds and determines that the regulations herein are necessary and proper for carrying out its power to protect the government interest, welfare, and good order of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the adoption and enforcement of this ordinance will help foster a community by protecting the family and maintaining the City as a safe place to live, visit, and conduct business; and WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by law to adopt the provisions contained herein and has complied with all the prerequisites necessary for the passage of this ordinance, including but not limited to the Texas Open Meetings Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT all the forgoing premises and findings are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of this ordinance as if copied in their entirety. Sec. 2. THAT Chapter 94 Traffic and Vehicles is hereby amended by adding a new Article IV entitled "Parking at Public Facilities", and adding Section 94-78 as provided in "Exhibit A." Ordinance 0-26-2375 Page2of3 Sec. 3. THAT any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in Section 1-7 of the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances, and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Sec. 4. THAT all provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Sec. 5. THAT if any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, or provision of this ordinance shall be judged invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any portion thereof other than that portion so decided to be invalid or unconstitutional. Sec. 6. THAT this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage subject to the publication of the caption, as the law or charter in such cases may provide. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the 4th day of August 2026. The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the 18th day of August 2026. Ordinance 0-26-2375 Page 3 of 3 APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 18T" DAY OF AUGUST 2026. Mayor Bobby Lindamood Aye Mark Alphonso, Place 2 Aye Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder Aye Ben Graves, Place 4 Absent DeputyMayorProTemScottyRichardson Aye Tim Raine, Place 6 Aye Kimberly Holt Gunderson, Place 5 Aye ATTEST: CITY OF LLEYVILLE C I�� i��,�.���� Christine Loven, TRMC City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Whitt Wyatt City Attorney ,,�, . :��u� r � amood EXHIBIT A ��Chapter 94 — TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES..." ARTICLE IV. — PARKING AT PUBLIC FACILITIES Sec. 94-78. - Overnight parking at public facilities. (a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "public facilities" and "park property" shall mean the following facilities and park property, including associated parking lots (all locations designated in this subsection are locations within the City of Colleyville, Texas): Cit Hall South Parkin Lot 101 Terra Cotta Wa Central Fire Station & Administration 5209 Colle ville Boulevard Fire Station 2 5212 Pool Rd. Fire Station 3 312 W. McDonwell School Road Justice Center 5201 Riverwalk Drive Colle ville Center 5301 Riverwalk Drive Colle ville Nature Center 101 Mill Wood Drive Pleasant Run Soccer Com lex and Park 6501 Pleasant Run Road Recreation Center 5008 Roberts Road Senior Center 2512 Glade Road Webb House 408 Shelton Drive Woodbriar Park 301 W. Greenbriar Drive Bransford Park 405 Shelton Drive Kimze Park 2201 Broadoak Wa LD Lockett Park 315 L.D. Lockett Road McPherson Park 240 West McDonwell School Road Overland Park 7500 Overland Trail Rea an Park 709 L.D. Lockett Road S ar erPark 4301 Bedford Road Kidsville Pla round at Cit Park 5109 Bransford Road Cit Park 5205 Bransford Road Bidault House 1416 Glade Road (b) Overnight parking prohibited. No person shall stand or park any vehicle in, along, or upon any public facilities or park property, including parking lots, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This prohibition shall not be applicable to any vehicle which is being used for emergency purposes, to the operation of any vehicle being used by a utility company for repair purposes, to any governmental vehicle being used for necessary governmental purposes, or to any City employee's personal vehicle when the employee is conducting business for or on behalf of the City. (c) The City Council has determined that vehicles parked, left standing, or stored in violation of this Article present an inherent threat to the health, safety, and general welfare of the public and residents within the City. Accordingly, in addition to any penalty or other remedy found in this Article, the City Manager, Chief of Police, or any other person duly authorized by the foregoing, including persons with whom the City may have a valid contract for the removal of vehicles is hereby authorized to remove any vehicle parked, left standing, or stored in violation of this Article. (d) It is the intent of the City Council that the authority granted in herein is granted to the greatest extent permitted by law; provided, that this authority shall not apply where removal of a vehicle in violation of this Article is expressly prohibited by or would be indirect conflict with other applicable law. Secs. 94-79-94-99. - Reserved."