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Fort Worth Building Standards Commission Meeting - April 27, 2026

City Council — Monday, April 27, 2026
BodyFort Worth, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, April 27, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:03

Yes, the study's ready.

0:04

Okay.

0:05

Um it is now 9 31.

0:07

We'll call the meeting uh building standards meeting to order.

0:10

Uh if you'll please stand and uh join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:32

Is there a motion and a second to accept the meeting minutes from the March uh meeting?

0:38

Motion to accept second Mr.

0:40

Alu, second by Mr.

0:42

Walker, ready for a vote.

0:46

This is a motion to accept the uh April minutes.

0:49

Miss Lane, yes, Mr.

0:51

Leiden, Mr.

0:53

Black, yes, Mr.

0:54

Iwali, yes, Miss Dyke, Miss Dotti, yes, Mr.

1:00

Walker, yes, Mr.

1:01

Juarez, aye, Mr.

1:03

Alu, aye, Miss Thompson.

1:05

Aye.

1:06

Motion carries 10 0.

1:08

Is there a I'm sorry, uh the city uh if you'll present the evidentiary packet?

1:34

Is there a motion and a second to accept the packet?

1:37

Make a motion to accept the packet.

1:39

Ms.

1:39

Lane motion, second by Ms.

1:41

Dotti.

1:44

This is a motion to accept the evidentiary packet.

1:47

Ms.

1:47

Lane?

1:48

Yes.

1:48

Mr.

1:49

Leiden.

1:50

Mr.

1:50

Black?

1:51

Yes.

1:51

Mr.

1:51

Jwali?

1:52

Yes.

1:52

Ms.

1:53

Dotty.

1:54

Miss Dyke.

1:54

Aye.

1:55

Mr.

1:55

Walker.

1:56

Mr.

1:57

Juarez.

1:58

Aye.

1:58

Mr.

1:58

Alu.

1:59

Aye.

1:59

Miss Thompson.

2:00

Aye.

2:01

That motion carries 10 0.

2:03

Is there going to be a translator today?

2:05

No, there's no translator.

2:07

All right.

2:08

For anyone else here that's uh intending to give testimony today.

2:11

If you'll please rise, raise your right hand and take an oath of truth.

2:16

Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

2:23

Thank you.

2:25

Are there any cases to be withdrawn today?

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Summary of Proceedings

Fort Worth Building Standards Commission Meeting - April 27, 2026

The Fort Worth Building Standards Commission met on April 27, 2026, beginning at 9:31 AM, to hear cases regarding substandard structures and nuisance abatement. The meeting included consideration of 10 residential cases, with 7 property owners or representatives appearing, and resulted in declarations, orders to repair/demolish, and civil penalties. The meeting recessed for lunch at 11:52 AM and reconvened briefly to adjourn.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes from March meeting: Motion to accept passed 10-0.
  • Evidentiary packet: Motion to accept passed 10-0.
  • Withdrawal of 12 cases: The following cases were withdrawn by motion (passed 10-0): HS 2650 (3204 Denman Street), HS 2652 (8608 Prairie Wind Trail), HS 2653 (4612 Shackleford Street), HS 2654 (3412 Autumn Drive), HS 2655 (6448 Regina Drive), ACP 2647 (2912 Rodeo Street), ACP 2651 (3416 Slade Boulevard), ACP 2655 (2607 Northwest 22nd Street), and amendments HS 2612 (4132 Sandage Avenue) and ACP 2633 (3429 Wade Avenue). A new case commercial was also removed from the preliminary agenda.

Discussion Items

  • HS 2638 – 4701 South Riverside Drive: City staff reported the primary structure and three accessory structures were substandard and hazardous (collapsing brick wall, roof decay, animal waste, pool hazard, etc.). Owner’s son Toby Evans appeared, citing family illness and financial hardship, and requested 90 days to sell the property. Commission declared the structures substandard/hazardous and ordered repair or demolition within 60 days (motion carried 10-0).
  • ACP 2645 – 612 Timothy Drive: Nuisance abatement case for debris accumulation. Owner Brent Stone (son of owner) appeared, stated cleanup was about 65% complete, and requested 30 days. City staff confirmed progress. Commission ordered abatement within 30 days and imposed a civil penalty of $35 per day for 45 days (total $1,575) (10-0).
  • ACP 2650 – 2513 Wallace Street: Owner Willie Dimes appeared, claimed he was a veteran awaiting a home remodeling program, and requested 90 days. City staff reported little progress. Commission ordered abatement within 60 days and imposed a civil penalty of $100 per day for 45 days (total $4,500) (10-0).
  • HS 2649 – 3800 Ren Avenue: No owner appearance. City staff reported the primary structure was vacant, open, and substandard (accumulated trash, animal waste, unstable flooring). Commission declared the structure substandard/hazardous and ordered repair or demolition within 30 days (10-0).
  • HS 2651 – 4120 Cherokee Trail: No owner appearance (owner deceased). City staff reported widespread deterioration, roof openings, and debris. Commission declared the structure substandard/hazardous and ordered repair or demolition within 30 days (10-0).
  • ACP 2646 – 2408 Michael Street: No owner appearance. City staff reported the owner had a fractured hand but no measurable progress. Commission ordered abatement within 30 days and imposed a civil penalty of $100 per day for 45 days (total $4,500) (10-0).
  • ACP 2649 – 2324 Halbert Street: No owner appearance (owner deceased). City staff reported no progress. Commission ordered abatement within 30 days and assessed $0 civil penalty (10-0).
  • ACP 2652 – 3732 Slade Boulevard: No owner appearance. City staff reported no measurable progress. Commission ordered abatement within 30 days and imposed a civil penalty of $100 per day for 45 days (total $4,500) (10-0).
  • ACP 2653 – 9924 Osprey Drive: No owner appearance. City staff noted some progress and recommended a $1,125 penalty. Commission ordered abatement within 30 days and imposed a civil penalty of $25 per day for 45 days (total $1,125) (10-0).
  • ACP 2654 – 4525 Tri-Sale Drive: No owner appearance. City staff reported no measurable progress. Commission ordered abatement within 30 days and imposed a civil penalty of $100 per day for 45 days (total $4,500) (10-0).

Key Outcomes

  • All 10 heard cases resulted in declarations of substandard/hazardous (for new residential cases) or orders to abate nuisances (for administrative civil penalty cases).
  • Orders for repair/demolition were set at 30–60 days, and abatement orders at 30 days.
  • Civil penalties ranged from $0 (deceased owner) to $4,500, calculated as daily amounts over 45 days.
  • Owners were informed of the right to request amendments or appeal to Tarrant County District Court within 30 days.
  • The commission will next meet on May 18, 2026 (adjusted due to Memorial Day).

Meeting Transcript

Yes, the study's ready. Okay. Um it is now 9 31. We'll call the meeting uh building standards meeting to order. Uh if you'll please stand and uh join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. Is there a motion and a second to accept the meeting minutes from the March uh meeting? Motion to accept second Mr. Alu, second by Mr. Walker, ready for a vote. This is a motion to accept the uh April minutes. Miss Lane, yes, Mr. Leiden, Mr. Black, yes, Mr. Iwali, yes, Miss Dyke, Miss Dotti, yes, Mr. Walker, yes, Mr. Juarez, aye, Mr. Alu, aye, Miss Thompson. Aye. Motion carries 10 0. Is there a I'm sorry, uh the city uh if you'll present the evidentiary packet? Is there a motion and a second to accept the packet? Make a motion to accept the packet. Ms. Lane motion, second by Ms. Dotti. This is a motion to accept the evidentiary packet. Ms. Lane? Yes. Mr. Leiden. Mr. Black? Yes. Mr. Jwali? Yes. Ms. Dotty. Miss Dyke. Aye. Mr. Walker. Mr. Juarez. Aye. Mr. Alu. Aye. Miss Thompson.

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