Whole lotta shakin

Going on in Tarrant County.

When the seismic trucks roll through your neighborhood, what's the cost to YOU?  To YOUR home's foundation?  Anyone??

Why do seismic testing crews hire police officers to escort them through city neighborhoods?

District 8 Councilwoman Kathleen Hicks has said "properties are protected against damage".   Those being tested want to know how Ms. Hicks is protecting them.

Read about it on FWCANDO.

Additionally, we request documentation that proves seismic testing will not harm slab foundations, public streets, sidewalks, plumbing, sprinkler systems, utilities, septic systems, water wells, electronic devices and other public and private property in any way including, causing subsidence, cracks, wear and tear or any other negative impacts.

We also request proof that our homeowners' insurance will not be impacted in any way by seismic testing including, increased rates or reduced liability coverage.

It is essential that this documentation come from an independent, third-party source and not from the gas drilling industry, City of FW or any other party who benefits financially from drilling or seismic testing. It is important that the document demonstrate that such testing is safe in an urban environment and has been monitored for a period of at least five years. It is imperative that this proof be provided in a timely manner since the City has already issued permits and testing is underway.

Timing is everything...

Last week Fort Worth Mayor Moncrief said he would not seek reelection. 
This week the air quality tests are in. 

And as expected, it ain't all sunshine and roses as the industry and their benefactors would like you to beleive.

Read about it on WFAA.com.

The story seems backwards doesn't it?  Testing AFTER allowing thousands of wells in densely populated areas.  Thank your city "leaders" today.

Fort Worth Agenda

Where will YOU be August 3rd?  At the Fort Worth City Council meeting.  Something on the agenda for everyone. 

Want to hold a meeting or event in your neighborhood?  Well, Fort Worth doesn't want you to so they are setting up their own roadblocks.   WHO was on the committee?  You would think neighborhood associations?  Nope, just one of those.  Oh and those Fort Worth events?  Yeah, they don't have to comply to the new plan.

Read about it in the FW Weekly here (Special-ly Peeved).  Kudos to Libby Willis for continuing to bring these issues to light.

Willis also complained about how the ordinance was crafted: Only one of 10 members of the council-appointed committee that drew it up represented neighborhood associations; the rest were downtown business and chamber of commerce types.

The ordinance sets up lots of hurdles for those kinds of events: sizable security deposits to be paid, appearances before two city-appointed committees for approval, heightened security, and a requirement for petitions signed by anyone who lives nearby. Of course, events that cause truly major hassles, like the Main Street Arts Festival, the stock show, and anything at the Texas Motor Speedway, would be exempt.

Also, on the agenda - the contract for the Air Quality Study and the vote on taking land by eminent domain for the Trinity River Vision.  Of course, it is not worded that way, it is called the Riverside Park Expansion. Sounds friendlier and less costly/politically connected, doesn't it?
That's the Fort Worth Way!

Dallas can hear...

Why can't Fort Worth?


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