MEMBERSHIP MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
ONE DAY SHIFT OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION DAYS
According to the City of Fort Worth’s website, all Fort Worth residential garage collections will shift one day FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.
- Monday collections shift to Tuesday, January 16
- Tuesday collections shift to Wednesday, January 17
- Wednesday collections shift to Thursday, January 18
- Thursday collections shift to Friday, January 19
- Friday collections shift to Saturday, January 20
Solid Waste residential collections this week will shift by one day as roadway conditions have improved. Starting Tuesday January 16, contracted crews will be out conducting curbside pickup of garbage, recycling, yard and bulk waste.
Drop-off stations, the Environmental Collection Center and other City facilities will be open to residents during normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 16.
Visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/winter for all city services updates. If you have questions, contact the City Call Center, at 817-392-1234, during these hours this week: Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m,
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REGISTERING TO VOTE BY MAIL
If you are eligible to vote by mail (over 65 of age, disabled, expected absence from Tarrant County, expected to give birth within three weeks before or after election day, or confined in jail) you must renew your request for an absentee ballot EVERY YEAR. Call Tarrant County elections office at 817-831-8683 to request an application, or download one here: Link to Ballot by Mail Application.
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UPDATE ON SALE OF CITY-OWNED HOMES ON WESTERN & CARLETON AVENUES
Sealed bids for the sale of the nine city-owned properties on Carleton and Western Avenues in Arlington Heights were opened on December 7, 2023 in City Council chambers. The City received one bid from Groove Improvements, LLC that complies with all of the Sealed Bid Purchase Agreement guidelines and conditions.
Fort Worth City Council was briefed in detail about the bid on January 9, 2024. Click on Link to Informal Report for the written report that was presented.
To view a video recording of the presentation, click on Link to Video, starting at 35:27.
Based on the City’s Stormwater Program’s positive recommendation for this bid, the City Council will vote on the sale on January 23, 2024. If the council votes to approve, the process to close on the sale is expected to be completed within sixty days. Before moving forward with any redevelopment, Groove Improvements, LLC must hold a public community meeting to discuss their redevelopment plans with the property owners on Western and Carleton Avenues, as well as any interested parties.
The City’s requirements for these properties include:
- Redeveloping the properties above flood risk by either elevating the existing structures, or demolishing and constructing new structures at least two feet above the 100-year flood level, or a combination of the two
- Redevelopment must not increase flood risk to surrounding properties
- Any new construction must be single-family and compatible with the character of the neighborhood
- Redevelopment must be completed within forty-eight months of closing
Additionally, the City reserves the right to access and inspect the properties to ensure compliance with its redevelopment requirements. If the bidder fails to comply with the redevelopment requirements, the City retains the option to repurchase the properties.
According to Jennifer Dyke, one of the assistant directors of the City’s Transportation and Public Works Department, even though these homes will be elevated above the 100-year flood level, future deeds for each property are required to include a flood risk notice to ensure that all future residents are aware of the flood risk to vehicles, landscaping, and other property improvements. These deed restrictions will stay with property, requiring future development of these properties, regardless of ownership, to disclose the flood risk and elevate future homes at least two feet above the 100-year flood level.
The Fort Worth Report published a story about the sale: Link to FWR Story.
Corrections to Fort Worth Report story: the photograph of a collapsed ceiling is not from flooding, but is from a broken water heater on the second floor that occurred during the City’s ownership. Also, please note that the required deed restrictions on these homes will follow the land and be required of all future property owners.
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NO AHNA MEMBERSHIP MEETING TONIGHT
Just a reminder that there is no December AHNA membership meeting tonight.
We are sending our best wishes to each of you with the hope you create wonderful new memories this holiday season.
We look forward to seeing you at the next membership meeting
Tuesday January 16, 2024 at 6:30pm
at the Fort Worth Firefighters Hall, 3855 Tulsa Way at Crestline Rd.
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BOTANIC GARDEN HOLIDAY LIGHTSCAPE
Don’t miss this year’s reimagined holiday Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden. It’s up until January 1, 2024. Lots of different ticket price options are available at fwbg.org/lightscape/.
Make sure to reserve a parking space ahead of time. You can do it on line.
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FIRE STATION #18 T-SHIRTS
We still have a few commemorative centennial t-shirts from Fire Station #18’s 100th birthday party in October. Perfect Christmas gifts for your hard-to-shop-for loved ones.
T-shirts are available in S, M, L, XL, XXL & 3X. They’re $20 each or 2 for $35. Send checks to AHNA, PO Box 470692, Fort Worth TX 76147 and include your address so we can hand deliver the shirts to you. Or email president@arlingtonheightsna.com for instructions on how to pay via paypal.
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