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Alert! The  closing of Silver Creek Road for a period of about one year, beginning in September 2014



This location is within the City Limits of Fort Worth, but will affect travel to/from the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County and citizens located in the unincorporated area of Tarrant County.
TXDOT has two bridge replacement projects on Silver Creek Road.  The first is the Silver Creek Road bridge over Live Oak Creek just north of Heron Drive inside the CFW.  The contractor is expected to close the bridge on an as yet unspecified date in September 2014.  The road will be closed for approximately six months.  Once that bridge is complete and reopened, the contractor will close Silver Creek Road at the Silver Creek bridge.  That project is estimated to take six months to complete.  Final opening of the road will occur in the fall (September – October) of 2015.
The road closure will have a significant impact on traffic, emergency services, local businesses, and residents in the area.  Silver Creek Rd. is the primary western route around Lake Worth.  Certain locations, depending on which bridge is closed, will require a substantial detour to gain access.  This will have impact on general patrol routes, and potentially negative impact on response times to calls.  EMS and Fire Services are developing response plans.  Our collaborative relationship with Lakeside PD and White Settlement PD will be fully utilized when we receive a call that requires going extra distance to get to the location in a timely manner. 
It is imperative that we stress to our personnel to not let the added distance override the need for driving safety. There will be a huge temptation to hurry to make up for the increased travel, which (especially on roads like FM 1886, Cattlebaron, and Silver Creek) increases the risk of fleet collisions – and not arriving at the call at all.  
 Signs and electronic message boards advising of the road closure will be posted 2-4 weeks before construction begins.


Notes from LWRCC Meeting April 24, 2014 (Recorded by Phil Wetzel, NASLW Steering Committee)
LWRRC Meeting April 24, 2014
1.     Welcome by Dennis Shingleton

2.    Tarrant Regional Water District – David Marshall
a.    Mandate is flood control and water supply
b.    Service population 1.8 million
c.    11 counties, 70 cities
d.    80% of water supply comes from east Texas
e.    There is steady supply of water until 2030
f.    40,000 additional people added to system annually
g.    Looking to East Texas for future water sources, 100 miles away
h.    $2.5 billion being spent on infrastructure between now and 2035
i.    Works on flood control with the Corp of Engineers
j.    The water level at Lake Worth must be at a certain level for Lockheed Martin to function; its chillers are dependent on the lake.
k.    The city of Fort Worth owns the lake basin; Tarrant County Water District owns the water in the lake
l.    30% of the total water consumption goes to yards, increases to 60% in summer
m.    DFW in the top 6 metro areas in US, needs sources of water for businesses to maintain growth
n.    Fracking at its height only accounted for 1% of the water use in area
o.    Bermuda grass is preferred over St Augustine

3.    Lake Worth Greenprint – Kelly Hart
a.    Greenprinting maps will be finalized after this meeting
b.    Trust for Public Land (TPL) has a 82% success rate for funding for conservation plans
c.    Reviews federal, state and private sources of funding
d.    U.S. funding 41% state, 40% local, and 19% federal
e.    Texas funding 3% state, 62% local, and 35% federal
f.    90% success rate on ballot voting in Texas, generating over $1 billion in funds
g.    Funding 90% bonds and 10% sales tax, sales tax is not an option as we are at the legal limit
h.    Everyone is attendance worked on narrowing the focus of the draft action planning for the Lake Worth Greenprint, 65 ideas were reduced by 10

4.    Lake Worth Centennial - Pat Hyer and Bob Crow
a.    Revised schedule of events was reviewed

5.    Fort Worth Nature Center -  Rick Shepherd
a.    22nd Buffalo Boogie is scheduled for May 10th  

6.    Next meeting is scheduled for June 26th


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Notes from LWRCC Meeting February 20, 2014 (Recorded by Phil Wetzel, NASLW Steering Committee)

Councilmember Dennis Shingleton opened the meeting, notified us that at the next meeting on April 17th, Dave Marshall with the Tarrant County Water District will present how Lake Worth fits into the Fort Worth water supply
Greenprinting – Two major objectives:
A.     Develop long term vision of Lake Worth open space network
B.     Identify land areas most important for lake water quality and open space conservation goals.
Green Printing Process:
A.     Current condition analysis - completed
B.     Goal setting public engagement - completed
C.     Economic benefit - completed
D.    GIS data collection and mapping (current stage)
E.     Conservation finance feasibility assessment
F.     Level of service analysis
G.    Action planning & recommendations
Attachments:
A.     Recreation Access and Connectivity
B.     High Priority Water Quality Zones
A discussion evolved on the terminology of changing the “improving” the water quality to “protecting” the water quality.
Air Installation Compatible Use Zones
A.     See Attachment
B.     Captain Miller reviewed the Fact Sheet on NAS Fort Worth JRB, see attachment
a.     Additional information
                                                        i.     24,000 sorties were flown in 2013
                                                      ii.     Aircraft stationed at base; F/A 18’s, KC 130’s, C-130’s, F-16’s & C-40’s
                                                     iii.     Base is third largest employer in Tarrant County
                                                     iv.     Economic impact $2.3 billion
                                                       v.     Airshow scheduled for April 26 & 27th
Nature Center Master Plan
                  10 year review of plan developed in 2003.  The plan has a life span of 40 years.
                  Two attachments concerning Founders Plaque Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Events
Lake Worth Centennial Celebration      
A.     Reviewed New Schedule of events for 2014, attached
B.     Casino Beach delays have postponed the grand opening until 2015
Dennis Shingleton brought the following items to everyone’s attention
A.     May 10th there is a Bond Package up for vote
B.     Fort Worth Mounted Patrol is going to be housed by Lake Worth
   
Update January 29, 2014
TO: NASLW Members & Friends 

FROM: Gale Cupp & NASLW Steering Committee  (www.naslw.8m.com)
CONGRATULATIONS to the East Lake Worth NA, Pat Hyer, President (pathyer@att.net). The award was announced officially at the 
11th Annual Fort Worth Neighborhood Awards  during a banquet held this past Wednesday.  As noted from the CIty's web site Link below, the ELWNA has deservedly won the Spirit of Fort Worth Award
On behalf of all of us here on the south shore of the Lake, we send Pat, her entire Board and all ELWNA members hearty best wishes for this well deserved award. The ELWNA has a long history of community service and collaboration and in this Centennial Year of Lake Worth, what a perfect time to receive this honor. 
Check the City site to view details of the awards:


Spirit of Fort Worth Award
This award focuses on the big — or little — things that associations do to help neighbors feel welcome and connected. The East Lake Worth Neighborhood Association hosts a wide variety of social events and community outreach projects designed to welcome newcomers, as well as connect longtime residents of different ages and diverse economic backgrounds and lifestyles. Through these social events and regular communication, the association strives to give every resident “a place at the table” in discussing issues that affect them, including zoning, boat docks and the future of Lake Worth.


  
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Update December 26, 2013
The last Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee (LWRCC) meeting of 2013 was held December 19. City staff have posted the following information at the City site and Noah has provided us the following message. ( http://fortworthtexas.gov/boards/lakeworthrcc )

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Heath, Noah" <Noah.Heath@fortworthtexas.gov>
Subject: LWRCC
Date: December 20, 2013


LWRCC members:


The next LWRCC meeting is Thursday February 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center.  Attached are the presentations from the December 19 meeting.  They will be posted to the LWRCC website.


Thanks,

Noah Heath, AICP
Senior Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of Fort Worth
(817)-392-2536
Click below for the presentations


Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee Meeting December 19, 2013

The next LWRCC meeting is Thursday December 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center. 

NASLW will be represented.






Update December 19, 2013

Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee Meeting December 19, 2013

The next LWRCC meeting is Thursday December 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center. 

NASLW will be represented.





Update October 25, 2013
LWRCC Thursday October 17th
At the Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee meeting, there was a presentation by Paul Bounds that resulted in conversations about the overall Lake dredging project and some topics that local residents felt needed to still be addressed.  For copies of the LWRCC presentations refer to the City's web site: 
 Notes from the meeting (JW Hill, NASLW Steering Committee)
Greenprinting:
  • Discussed increasing water quality and quantity and protection of same. 
  • Interest in providing recreation.                        
  • Most citizens support acquiring land to protect drinking water sources.                        
  • Majority support for Trails and parks.  
Casino Beach: Water and sewer at Casino Beach in work.   
Trail System: Under design. Phase One: working with land owners. Design estimate complete Dec. 2013. 11.5 miles under design.   
Dredging: Much comment about dredging. It is 98% complete.   Bob Crow gave an interesting  short commentary about the Lake Worth centennial celebration which, thanks to his efforts, is coming along nicely.   
It was mentioned that it is ok to eat the top feeding fish taken from Lake Worth, but the bottom feeders are still iffy.



Update August 28, 2013
News from our District 7 Councilman Dennis Shingleton�s Office: Upcoming 2014 Bond Election  
  • For detailed information, see the City�s Website: http://fortworthtexas.gov/2014bonds/
  • City wide public meeting dates, times, location are listed on the site
  • PDF copies of Proposed Bond Projects, and Other Projects
  • Questions can be routed to 817-392-7621, or directly online at the website
  • Give it a preview and remember, here�s our opportunity to participate in recommendations to fund new roads, parks and facilities.
Update August 18, 2013
1st presentation - LWRCC Projects Update - Click Here
2nd presentation - DFW Surf - Click Here
3rd presentation - Casino Beach - Click Here


Update August 9, 2013
The Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee (LWRCC) meeting was held Thursday, August 8, 2013, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the
City of Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center, 7005 Charbonneau Road, Lake Worth, Texas.
NASLW was represented by Steering Committee member, P. Wetzel who has provided us expert meeting notes: (click here)
For a copy of the flyer from DFW Surf (Standup Paddle-SUP) click here

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Note from the NASLW Steering Committee and  Chair:

NASLW has provided a letter of support for the nomination of the Lake Worth Vision Plan for a 2013 Planning award as requested by Eric Fladager (see below). We feel confident that the VISION PLAN is worthy of such an award. For a copy of the NASLW supportive letter, click here:


TO: Members of the Lake Worth Coordination Committee and Lake Worth Supporters:

Thank you for all your efforts in support of Lake Worth and its future water quality and recreational opportunities.  In light of the group effort to develop the Lake Worth Vision Plan, we would like to submit the plan for consideration for a 2013 Long Range Planning Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.  In support of the nomination, please consider writing a letter of support to be included in the nomination packet.  The nomination packet must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2013 to be considered.
Please call me if you have any questions.  Thanks very much.
Eric
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Eric Fladager, AICP, CNU-A
Planning Manager, Comprehensive Planning Section
Planning and Development Department
(817) 392-8011

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Planning Department/Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee Update July 16, 2013.
Mr Eric Fladager* of the Fort Worth Planning Department has provided the LWRCC including NASLW representatives a copy of the memo summarizing the results of the Lake Worth public opinion survey (POS) conducted this past June (6/11-13/2013).  (Click here for a PDF copy of the memo).
(Excerpted from the report)�.The Bottom Line
Residents are optimistic about the way things are going in the Fort Worth area and have a generally positive view of Lake Worth and its importance to the community. Residents believe that any additional development in the Lake Worth area must first ensure that the quality of the drinking water is protected. Once continued clean water is assured, residents would like the focus of additional development to be on protected natural areas with some public access, public trails, and public parks.

*MESSAGE: From: "Fladager, Eric" <Eric.Fladager@fortworthtexas.gov>
Date: July 16, 2013, 11:06:22 AM CDT
Subject: Lake Worth Survey Results
Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee Members and Lake Worth Supporters: 
Public Opinion Strategies prepared the attached memo summarizing the results of the Lake Worth public opinion survey conducted June 11-13.  As Jim Hobart of POS explained at our last meeting, the results of the survey are very encouraging, with strong support shown for protecting water quality.  Please let us know if you have any questions or comments on the memo.
Thanks very much for your continued engagement in the Lake Worth Greenprint � and for your support of the Lake Worth Vision Plan.
 Eric
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Eric Fladager, AICP, CNU-A
Planning Manager, Comprehensive Planning Section

Planning and Development Department

City of Fort Worth

1000 Throckmorton St.

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 392-8011
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1.    LWRCC June 20, 2013 Notes (Courtesy P. Wetzel for NASLW)  click here
 
2.    Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee Meeting Information
LWRCC members:
The next LWRCC meeting is August 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center.  The presentations and agenda from the June 20 LWRCC meeting are available on the LWRCC website.  The link is below.
From:
Noah Heath, AICP
Senior Planner

Planning and Development Department

City of Fort Worth
(817)-392-2536

Noah.Heath@fortworthtexas.gov

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Presentations from the meeting:



TO: NASLW Members
FROM: Gale Cupp, Chair NASLW Steering Committee
For those interested to attend the upcoming Lake Worth Regional Coordinating Committee meeting this month, please note the date/time and location as follows. There is a public seating area for residents/citizens.

Also attached below are files from the last meeting resent to us by Becky McGibson.
Phil Wetzel, NASLW SC member will attend on our behalf this Thursday (Thanks Phil!)


When: Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:00 PM-4:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada).

Where: Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center, 7005 Charbonneau Rd., Lake Worth, TX


AGENDA: (Click here)
Other Files:


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From: "Pils, Becky" <Becky.Pils@fortworthtexas.gov>
Subject: Updated: LWRCC
Date: February 12, 2013 5:11:24 PM CST


When: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:00 PM-4:00 PM  Central Time 

Where: Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center, 7005 Charbonneau Rd., Lake Worth, TX

 

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Attached is the agenda (CLICK HERE) for the February 21 Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee meeting.  See you then.
 
Thanks,
Becky


817-392-7645

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Dear Neighborhood Leaders:

 

Plan now to attend a District 7 Town Hall meeting with Councilman Shingleton and City staff on either January 29, or February 26.  Additional information on both meetings is included in the invitation below (and attached in a Word document).  Please share this announcement with your neighbors.

 

We look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming District 7 Town Hall meetings.

 
Thank you,
 
Sami Roop
Aide to Councilman Shingleton
Fort Worth City Council, District 7
817-392-8807
Announcing District 7 Town Hall Meetings
 
With Councilman Dennis Shingleton
 
 
      January 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northwest High School Student Union
2301 Texan Dr. in Justin, TX
 
and
 
      February 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
UNTHSC Room 109
(New Building on Montgomery Street)
 
 
Please join us to visit with Councilman Shingleton and City Staff.
This is an open forum. Questions and comments from those in attendance will be heard.
We look forward to seeing you soon at a District 7 Town Hall meeting!


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Lake Worth RCC Meeting Notes/December 6, 2012

From: Senior Planner, Becky Pils <Becky.Pils@fortworthtexas.gov>
Date: Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM
Subject: LWRCC December 6 Meeting Highlights


TO: LW Regional Coordinating Committee Members:


Presentations from yesterday�s meeting are on the City web site at



December Meeting Highlights
  • Robert Sturns, Housing and Economic Development Department provided an update on the Patterson Group�s Casino Beach development project.  Next steps include finalizing development agreements.  The Zoning Commission will consider recommending rezoning the property on January 9.  The City Council will consider the rezoning and also a park conversion on February 5.
  • Paul Bounds, Water Department provided an update on capital projects, and a presentation can be viewed at the link above.  Nikki Sopchak, Parks and Community Services Department provided an update on the Lake Worth Park Dedication Study and the Lake Worth Trail Study.  The City is working on executing the design contract this month with Freese and Nichols for the trail study. 
  • Eric Fladager, Planning and Development informed the committee that the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Trust for Public Land have finalized agreements for the greenprinting project.  The M&C authorizing the agreement is scheduled for the December 18 City Council meeting.  Greenprinting helps communities make informed decisions about land conservation and recreation. 
  • Larry Colvin with the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers� Association (FWMBA) presented a recommended Trinity Trail connection to Marion Sansom Park and also presented the purpose of the FWMBA and how everyone benefits from the trails.  A recommended trail connection map and photo presentation can be viewed at the link above.  (The photos of the park and trails are outstanding and a must see.)
Questions and comments by committee members: 
  • Which direction will the Casino Beach outdoor pavilion face?  Robert Sturns said the stage will face Jacksboro Highway. 
  • Can dredge material be placed on Goat Island?  Paul Bounds said it�s possible that could happen in the future. 
  • Will a traffic study be done for the Casino Beach project?  Staff will confirm when a traffic study will be required; possibly at the preliminary plat phase.  
  • Lake level regulatory criteria should be evaluated by the Tarrant Regional Water District and City of Fort Worth.
  • Canoe trips at Fort Worth Nature Center have been cancelled between December and February due to low water levels.  First time canoe trips have been cancelled due to low water levels.
  • A Love Circle Park Master Plan process should begin soon to determine how to connect the park with the Lake Worth hike/bike trail.
The next meeting is Thursday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Center, 7005 Charbonneau Rd., Lake Worth, TX.
Becky Pils, AICP
Planning and Development Dept.
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
LWRCC Meeting December 6, 2012/Notes Courtesy P. Wetzel (NASLW Steering Committee Member)

Dana Burgdorf chaired the meeting.
Project Updates:
Casino Beach � Robert Sturns, presently working on many projects, lease options, water improvements, etc. will have more details at next meeting. Outdoor amphitheater guests would be facing the lake, so noise from the stage would be directed away from the lake. A zoning application will be submitted in the near future.
Water Projects � Paul Bounds, 516,376 cubic yards dredged so far. Will complete section H, then proceed to I & J. Completion date is projected to be July 2013. It will take 2-3 months to demobilize the approximately 100 truckloads of equipment. Casino Beach � park land conversion approved by park board, will be submitted to city council Feb 5th. Revised site plan should be available next week.

Joe Waller asked about lake levels, how calculated, how to improve. Paul expanded on the goal tominimize evaporation, etc. Joe wants this to be reexamined from the stand- point evaporation is one issue, recreational use is another, and the first does not override the second! Joe will follow up on this issue with Councilman Shingleton and Paul with the water district. Rick Shephard with Friends of the Nature Center brought to everyone�s attention that the lake levels have cause the nature center to cancel Canoe Fest for December, January and February. This is the first time that has happened due to the level of the lake.
Hike/Bike Trial � Nikke Sopchap, Last Tuesday Council approved preliminary trail design stages 1 & 2.
Green printing � Eric Fladager, Green printing project should take 16 months start to finish. Goal is protecting water quality, looking to get the biggest bang for the dollar. The project will impact future land use around the lake.
Marion Sansom Park Trail � Larry Colvin, park has 10 miles of trials, built by volunteers. Area is family oriented, people use the trails for hiking, walking riding etc. Trinity Trail comes to park, but no one knows how to get through the park and connect to the upper end of the trail on the other side of the park. Larry�s group has recognized the problem and developed a very workable solution. Very impressive presentation!
Lake Worth Centennial � Paul Bounds, committee formed headed by Bob Crow, interest in making it a yearlong celebration, with lots of events throughout the year. Looking at various fund raising events to raise money for the costs associated with the celebration. The Centennial coincides with the opening of Casino Beach.

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  October 24, 2012

 Proposed FW Police Department Equine Facility
Click below for more information.

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October 9, 2012





Public Hearing Notice received by NASLW.

Please see the following important materials (click the title for documents):



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Email message below regarding Fort Worth Parks and Community Services request for an alternative use of park property for the Police Department Mounted Patrol.

From: Gale Cupp [mailto:ga.cupp@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:18 PM
Subject: NA on South Lake Worth; Sign at FFA barn and PACSD Notice

October 3, 2012

Dear Cornell,

Thanks for taking time today to  discuss briefly the PACSD proposal for a park conversion request on behalf of the FW Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit in order to allow constructing and operating the equestrian facilities. The formal announcement was also received for NASLW today via post.

No doubt the current facilities at the downtown FW Stock Yards have outgrown their utility and there is currently an unmet need to re-locate. However, before NASLW can succinctly address the proposal, I need additional information.

(1) Could you provide me a description  where the facilities are proposed to be constructed? It is not indicated clearly on the map of West Park that accompanied the PACSD cover letter. It appears that the proposed site is near the FFA Barn that currently occupies ~10 acres of parkland at 1801 Las Vegas Trail (where the City sign has been posted-see attachment).

(2) What is the proposed size of the facility? Site plan proposal (draft).

(3) Was it made clear to the Park Board last month during the review of this proposal that since the building of the FFA facilities,that there is located across the street to the Barn an A-5 residential area (Sandlin Homes) that continues to expand with additional single family homes. Further, that there will be built nearby another multi family complex at 1451 West Loop 820, next to the current apartments and near the barn facility.

(4) Have any other location options been considered?

As you may know, NASLW supported Councilman John Stevenson in the original proposal of the FW Independent School District  FFA project. This was deemed an essential element needed for the school district (Arlington Heights in particular) coupled with the assurance that with the FFA barn would come the survey of the 200+ acre West Park that would 'cement' the dedication of this City property as park. This has now come to pass. However, I must advise that there is current  opposition to construction of equine facilities for the FW Police Department located in the water shed of Lake Worth, and so near the expanding residential area on the south shore. A project 'for the kids' is markedly different than this proposed project. Thus I need to know exactly where in the park the new facility is proposed, .

Any additional information you can provide me prior to the public hearing (October 23, 2012) will be appreciated. I assure you there will be public comment and letters from our south shore group.

Thank you in advance for your time,

Gale Cupp, Chair
NASLW 2011 & 2012 Steering Committee  (www.naslw.8m.com)

ga.cupp@gmail.com
 
 

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July 29, 2012: Stone Villas Update

 

The Subdivision plat for Phase 2 of the Stone Villas development plan proposed several years ago is now ready to proceed (CLICK TO VIEW).

This area of the Hickman Companies properties off the frontage road of I-820 is zoned �C�-Multi-Family. With all current units of Phase 1 at 100% occupancy, the developer will move to complete PHASE 2 on land bordering the current complex and West Park as noted in the file. It will go before the City Plan Commission on 22August2012/1:30pm. For added information, the  City�s P&D web site is: www.fortworthgov.org/PlanningandDevelopment



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