Good morning.

It is 9 32 and we will uh call the May 18th meeting to order.

If you'll please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pledge allegiance.

Is there a motion and second to accept the prior meeting minutes?

Motion to accept.

Second.

Mr.

Lu, second by Miss Dotti.

Ready for vote.

This is a motion to accept the minutes for the April BSC hearing.

Ms.

Lane?

Aye.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Giwali?

Yes.

Ms.

Dotti.

Aye.

Mr.

Warz.

Aye.

Mr.

Lu.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven zero.

Ms.

P.

Sorry, Ms.

Borders.

Will you please present the evidentiary packet?

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

Motion to accept.

Ms.

Lane.

Second.

Second by Mr.

Lou.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to accept the evidentiary packet.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Diwali?

Yes.

Miss Dotti.

Aye.

Mr.

Warez?

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven zero.

Will there be a translator today?

No, we do not have a translator.

All right.

Okay, for everyone in the audience who intends to give testimony today.

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

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

Thank you.

Are there any cases to be withdrawn today?

Yes.

New case residential HS 2660, 4100 Millet Avenue, primary structure.

HS 2667, 2615 Northwest 25th Street, Primary and Accessory Structures.

Administrative Civil Penalty Residential ACP 2656, 3211 Ellis Avenue, ACP 2658, 8136 Waterside Trail, ACP 2659, 1632, Sierra Meadow, ACP 2660, 3636 Bryant Avenue, ACP 2662 4113 Avenue N, and ACP 2664 1051 Savage Drive.

Is there a motion and a second to withdraw those cases?

Motion to withdraw.

Second.

Mr.

Allu, second by Ms.

Dotti.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to withdraw those cases.

Miss Lane?

Aye.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Jawale.

Yes.

Ms.

Dotti.

Aye.

Mr.

Juarez.

Aye.

Mr.

Alou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven zero.

If you want to call the first case.

After you read.

As a matter of information, please know that our commission members are not city employees, but citizens of Fort Worth, who are appointed by the city council to serve on this board.

Each member is highly qualified and capable of understanding the problems associated with repairing or demolishing a structure.

The commission members involved in our session today are David Castle's Janet Lane, Jonathan Leiden, Brian Black, Milan Yawali, Melanie Dotti, Stephanie Dyke, James Walker, Jose Juarez, Alalu, and Stephanie Thompson.

Please note for the record that Mr.

Castle's Mr.

Leiden, Miss Dyke, and Mr.

Walker are absent.

City employees in today's proceedings are Deputy Code Compliance Director Shannon Elder, Superintendents Oscar Reyes, and Ty Kitchens, Supervisor Kenneth Young and Jason Pittman.

All represent code compliance and present supporting evidence for cases that are heard.

Executive Secretary Jerry Smith reads cases into the official record and coordinates the meeting.

Title Investigators, Avery Timmins, and Sit Lali Vasquez.

Senior Administrative Assistant Stephanie Gonzalez.

All provide administrative support to city staff.

Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Borders provides information and legal guidance to city staff.

Assistant City Attorney Doreen Walters provides information and legal guidance to the commission.

Code compliance officers are in the front of the council chambers and will assist owners, lienholders, and/or citizens who wish to speak at today's hearing, and they are your liaison with this commission.

There is no interpreter for today's meeting.

The City of Fort Worth Department of Code Compliance has requested a public hearing for this commission to determine whether each structure on the agenda is substandard and/or hazardous to determine whether the owners of the properties on the agenda have allowed the accumulation of debris in violation of the code of the city of Fort Worth and to issue orders directing the owners of the properties to correct these conditions within a specified time frame.

Please note the commission cannot make determinations as to the highest and best use of land, nor can the commission determine whether the existing land use is compatible with adjacent neighborhoods.

These issues should be addressed with the planning and zoning commissions.

The commission can only consider evidence presented for its review if you're requesting more than 90 days to comply with an order.

You should present a written action plan with specific timelines.

A ruling will be made based upon the preponderance of evidence presented by the owners, lienholders, mortgagees, or duly authorized representatives having power of attorney, interested parties, interested groups, and city staff.

The commission will first hear cases where citizens are in attendance to give testimony.

Then in the order the cases appear on today's agenda, the commission will break for a work session at approximately noon.

The following guidelines apply for presentations before the commission.

Any member of the public who addresses the building standards commission through an interpreter shall be given at least twice the amount of time.

This is to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to address the commission.

The city staff will present their case, the owner's lienholders and/or mortgages of record will have the opportunity to cross-examine city staff.

The owner's lienholders and/or mortgages of record will present their case.

City staff will have the opportunity to cross-examine the owners, lienholders, and/or mortgages of record.

Interested parties will be given three minutes to present evidence or testimony about the case being presented before the commission.

Groups of five or more individuals are given seven minutes to present evidence or testimony about the case being presented before the commission.

City staff will be allowed to present rebuttal testimony.

The owners' lienholders and/or mortgages of record will be allowed to cross-examine city staff.

The owners, lienholders and/or mortgages of record will be allowed to present rebuttal testimony.

City staff will be allowed to cross-examine the owner's lienholders and/or mortgages of record.

The commissioners may ask questions and request further evidence for clarification as they deem appropriate.

If you intend to participate in this hearing, please complete an appearance form and submit it to city staff located at the table in front of council chambers to request more time to comply with the commission's order or to request a reduction in the amount of civil penalties.

The owner, lien holder, or duly authorized representative may request an amendment to the building standards commission order.

This request must be submitted to the executive secretary of the building standards commission before said order expires or within 30 days of the effective date of the civil penalty order.

This request may be made one time only.

If you disagree with the order of the commission, you have the right to appeal to the Terrant County District Court.

This appeal must be filed within 30 days of the mailing date of the order.

Please turn off or silence all electronic devices.

If you are wearing a hat, please remove it.

When approaching the podium to speak, please adjust the microphones to your height so your testimony can be easily heard.

First case, new case residential, HS 2656, 6201 Woodbine Drive, primary structure.

Oh, uh no, I'm sorry.

No.

First case we have an appearance is uh HS 2659, new case residential, 2219 Ross Avenue, primary and accessory structures, and we have an appearance form from Ahmad Mustafa.

Mr.

Mustafa.

If you want to come sit in the front row up here, the city will go and then you can uh then we'll hear from you.

Uh city ready to start.

Yes, thank you.

The city would call Officer Franklin Young to present the case.

Morning, Commissioners.

My name is Franklin Young.

I'm a code enforcement officer with the building status division.

I'm here to present evidence for 2219 Ross Avenue.

The case originated December 16, 2025 by Officer Micheline Burley.

The fire day was December 14, 2025.

Notices were sent out December 16, 2025, February 2nd, 2026, December 31st, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 23rd, 2026.

There are no active permit.

Structures vacant and secured.

Administrative search warrant was executed on May 4th, 2026.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st, 2026.

The structures currently in the substandard and hazardous condition due to exterior siding is peeling and deteriorating.

Interior walls have breaches.

Several windows broken, covered with boards.

Flooring is covered with trash, clothing and debris.

Structure shows signs of vagrant activity.

Several outlets and plugs are missing with disposed wires.

Foundation has cracks and breaches.

The accessory structure is currently in the substandard and hazardous condition due to severe fire damage to interior and exterior.

Roof is charred with breaches.

Flooring is covered with trash and fire debris.

Ceiling joists are charred with signs of structure distress.

Windows are broken and missing.

The structure is disposed to the elements creating the harpers for pest and vectors.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found on the included structure inspection report.

Officer has spoken with the owner via phone.

There are four public schools, five city parks, and historic stockyards within the mile of this location.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure.

If the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

This concludes my testimony.

Thank you.

Any questions from commissioners?

Uh Mr.

Mustafa.

The one over here.

There you go.

And if you'll state your name and city of residence.

What is your relation to this property?

I'm the I'm his brother, the owner.

Okay.

Did he give you a power of attorney or anything to talk for him?

He did not.

Okay.

So for this case, we'll you'll be considered an interested party.

So what would you like us to know about the property?

Okay.

That property we just bought it a couple months ago.

Wouldn't even uh walk inside the property to see what's going on.

We're just uh seeing those uh property and stockyard and we'll try to invest.

We have a couple property in the same area that already has been done and been rented.

So we bought that property.

We just went back home a couple months.

We got back and I seen that letter.

Uh I pull out most of those permit.

All that trash, though, and a picture is gone already.

I've been working on it for a week or so.

So hopefully I need like uh 90 days.

I would have that house look amazing.

So I can say.

Okay.

And is there a reason your brother's not here today?

Uh his English is not that good.

So and he has a meeting with the bank.

We have a closing and one of the properties coming soon.

So this is why he cannot be able to make it.

Since you're an interested party, you don't have to answer questions, but from the city or from uh what do you want to answer any questions if anybody has any?

Yes, okay.

Does the city have any questions for?

Uh nothing from the city.

Okay.

Does any commissioners have any questions?

So you're asking for 90 days.

Yes, 90 days.

We'll read the stall working on it to clean up all this mess.

So we just gotta fix up the foundation and forward after that.

Okay.

Any questions from commissioners?

Did you mention you are your pool permits for this property?

Yes, I'll put some of the permit they'll really need.

Uh city ready to close.

Yes.

Uh the city moves that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

Uh, the city further moves the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, and if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days, if the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

All right.

So the city is requesting 30 days on that.

Since you're an interested party, um, uh at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing uh at this time and open it up for a vote.

Move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.

Second.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the substructure, uh, primary structure and accessory structures, substandard and hazardous, Miss Lane.

Aye, Mr.

Black, yes, Mr.

Giwali.

Yes, Ms.

Dottie.

Aye.

Mr.

Horace.

Hi, Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven zero.

I move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days, that the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structures.

So uh excuse me, to uh repair or demolish the primary and accessory structures within 60 days.

Miss Lane.

Aye, Mr.

Black, yes, Mr.

Giuwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Boris, aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven-zero.

This commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 60 days to repair or demolish.

Uh owners, leanholders, mortgage or record have the right to request an amendment within 60 days from the date of this order.

The owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with the day's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of pill to be paid.

Please let your brother know that stuff will be coming in the mail and he can work with the code officer.

There is an amendment process if you need additional time.

Uh that'll all be in the paperwork.

That's fine.

Thank you for coming.

Thank you.

Next case.

Next case, new case residential, HS 2663, 2121 Miller Avenue, one primary and three accessory structures.

Owner Jose C.

Checa, no lien holders.

And we have an appearance form from Gloria Lopez.

The city would call Officer Carmen Lopez.

Uh to present the case.

Good morning.

My name is Carmen Killins, code enforcement officer for the City of Fort Worth Building Standards Division.

I will present evidence regarding the primary and three accessory structures located at 2121 Miller Avenue.

The case was originated June 6th of 2025 and whenitiated by Jerry and Gonzalez Vargas.

Fire date June 6th of 2025.

The notices was sent down July 21st of 2025, September 3rd of 2025, October 10th of 2025, and April 2nd of 2026.

The structure is vacant and secured by owner.

Inspection was conducted May 1st of 2026 with permission from the owner.

Notice to appear of today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st of 2026.

The primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to the structure is out of plum.

Severe fire and smoke damage.

Electrical system meter damage due to the fire.

Ceiling has collapsed with deterioration with visible water damage.

Exterior walls have several breaches exposing to the elements.

Roof shingles, fascia, and soffit are deteriorated and lacks adequate weather protection.

Multiple windows are broken with glass shards remaining.

The flooring has been breached, resulting in exposed ground.

Interior walls are charred due to the fire damage.

The accessory structure one is currently in a substandard in hazardous condition due to the porch roof is out of plum.

The foundation has severe cracks, allowing crawl space.

Exterior walls have multiple breaches and cracks with faulty weather protection.

The structure is exposed to the elements due to the opening and allowing harbors for pest invectors.

The structure is exposed to the elements due to the opening allowing harbors for pest invectors.

Facia and soffit are deteriorated, partially collapsed roofed with exposed roof rafters, missing siding with rotten wood, severe cracks in separation observed in the validation, potentially indicating structural stress with exposed electrical wiring.

There are several businesses, three city of Fort Worth Parks, three churches, the Terrant County Courthouse, and a boys and girls club within a radius a mile radius.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare that the primary and accessory structures to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure.

If the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

This concludes my testimony.

Well, the new owner of the property.

If you'll state your name and sorry, uh Gloria Lopez.

And what is your relation to the property?

It looks like Jose Chica is listed as the owner.

So my mother is the new owner of the property.

Illegally using foreign forged documents for my mom.

She doesn't read and write, that's why I'm here to speak on her behalf.

Um that's so who sold it to who?

I'm sorry, I'm making sure I understand.

So okay, so my mother and my father were going through a divorce, um, and my father when the house caught fire in June 5th of 2025.

Um, it was about a month later when he took it upon himself to sell the property to Jose Checa, which we we have no, we don't know him.

Um, and uh so I obviously I hired uh a lawyer's um I got every everybody involved.

Um as of last week, we've got documents saying that the properties back to my mom's name.

Um, that's where we're at with the case.

You want to show those things.

Can you I guess can we you can you can ask me, yes, sir?

I'll translate.

Oh, you're trying to.

We just want to make sure it's okay for you.

Yes, can she state her name for the record?

Whether it's just the number of record, no, they're not salgado.

All right.

Thank you.

Let's look at the usual.

Were these filed with the county already?

Yes.

The lawyer filed uh sent it through a said via uh like emails to them or something.

Uh I am gonna go right after today.

Um I didn't have any time last week.

We just got these documents in this week.

So what is your mom's plan with the property?

Uh demolition.

We're demolishing the we're on that now.

Okay.

Um I have a demolishing crew already.

Um so have you gotten a permit yet?

As soon as I leave here, uh, I'm sending him these documents.

We were we were a little scared on on honestly on just kind of moving forward without the documents just due to the you know the fraudulent act that was done on my mom, and it's just been really hectic lately.

How long?

How long are you asking today?

Uh I mean, honestly, the 30 days is fine with me.

That's what the city will be asking.

So y'all can't.

Perfect, yes, sir.

Is the city have any questions?

No questions.

Ready to close?

Yes.

The city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

The city also requests the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, that the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

All right, so I think we're all they're saying 30, and you're saying 30.

Definitely, yes, sir.

Alright, we'll go ahead and close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion, Mr.

Wadi.

Uh, I move that the structure to be declared subcenter and the hazards.

Second, and that was uh motion for the structures, uh, primary and three accessories.

Uh any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary and three accessory structures substandard and hazardous, Miss Lane.

Yes, Mr.

Black.

Yes, Mr.

Juwali.

Yes, Ms.

Dottie.

Hi.

Mr.

Juarez.

Hi.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Hi.

Motion carries seven zero.

Mr.

Waldy.

I move that the owners uh be ordered to repair our uh demo list the structure within thirty days, and uh if the owner fails to repair or the demolish the structure within thirty days, the city uh will be authorized to enter uh onto the property and the cause of the demolition and the city structure and the lien all costs associated with the demolition at least the property.

Second.

Second by Mr.

Lou.

Ready for a vote?

This is a motion to uh repair or demolish the primary and three accessory structures within 30 days.

Ms.

Lane.

Aye, Mr.

Black, yes, Mr.

Jiwali.

Yes, Ms.

Dottie, Mr.

Juarez.

Hi.

Mr.

Lou?

Hi.

Ms.

Thompson.

Hi.

The motion carries seven zero.

This commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage of record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days of the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage of record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalties paid.

Thank you both for coming.

If you have any questions, you can get with your code officer to the process.

Thank you.

Next case.

there are no lien holders and we have an appearance form from Mr.

Hilton.

City ready.

The city would call Officer Jimmy Brinkley to present the case.

Good morning commissioners.

My name's Jimmy Brinkley, co-co-compliance officer with the City of Fort Worth Division.

I'm here to present evidence for 5101 Nell Street.

The case we originated August 13, 2025.

The case was initiated by William Lowry.

Um notices were sent on August 13, 2025 and April 27th, 2026.

There are no permits on file.

The structure is vacant and secured by owner.

An administrative search warrant was executed on April 3rd 2026 and April 27th, 2026.

Inspection was conducted on May 1st 2026 with the owner's brother present.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st 2026.

The primary structure is substandard and hazardous due to the current conditions.

The ceiling is partially collapsed the subflooring is missing in multiple areas.

The windows are broken with remaining glass shards present trash and debris are present throughout the residence creating a harbage for rodents and vectors.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of the building building building minimum building standards ordinance and they can be found included on the included structure inspection report.

I have spoken to the owner's brother who walked through the property with me there are three churches one medical center located within one mile of the property the staff staff recommends that the building standards commission declare this structure to be substandard and hazardous that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish these structures the owner does not comply with said order authorized city staff to enter onto the property and cause demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against a property this concludes my testimony thank you any questions from commissioners Hilton morning if you'll state your name and city residence yes my name is Michael Hilton I live in Arlington Texas.

Alright and your relation to the owner he is a favorite brother.

Okay.

Do you have a power of attorney?

Yes I do.

We just take a quick glance at that and then I'm just saying oh we're looking at the dates on that can you go back sorry all right we're good thank you did you have any questions of the officer's testimony?

No.

All right what would you like us to know about the property well first um this is this house is was my brother's house and uh 5083 next door to it now street was also his property my brothers lived there for 30 since about 1990 35 years or so something like that he owned 5101 5083 Nell and 4330 Arbor Street which is behind 5101.

It's uh he's lived poverty level for years I've I've uh taken care of him you know financially helping him through all these years he went blind three years ago he's a 70 year old uh army vet and he went um uh when he lost his eyesight he gave away trucks trailers you know to family members and stuff and he told me that uh he owed me so much money he said you can have the houses.

Well, when he did that, I told my brother's other brothers and sisters.

I said, don't tell him, but I said, I'm going to uh sell or demolish or rebuild.

I'm gonna sell the houses.

I'm gonna put the money into an investment uh to take care of him and uh so anyway, so what I wanted to do was right now.

I'm I'm working with uh Stephen Murray and Leon, uh Leon Wilson uh in the planning uh department.

Um between these two properties is a is a right-of-way for the city uh for Arbor Street.

They uh uh one of the gentlemen I talked to called it a paper street.

They have the approaches for it, but the the road was never finished and it was supposed to dead end at the uh entrance of 4330 Arbor Street.

That property is landlocked basically because this piece of land has there's trees on it and stuff like this in the in the city right away.

So I've been working since December with them to try to get this uh property.

They had years ago, they told my brother they would sell it to him at you know, nickel a foot or something like this because it's not doing the city any good, but it would be the only access to get to 4330.

So right now, uh what our plan is is we want to acquire that uh city right away so that we can put a driveway in, uh clear some of the trees and put a driveway in back to uh 4330 Arbor.

And um uh so I'm what my plan is is to tear down both houses, the house on 5101 and 5083 now.

And 5083 now is a double lot, and we want to get that separated because we want to build houses, and we have some of the neighbors that are already wanting to have us build the houses for them because their family uh there's a uh family across the street that has lived there, you know, been friends with my brother, and their son wants to uh uh have us build a house for him there.

So, anyway, we've got plans to do all of this, but right now we're having to go through the 5083 now where my brother actually moved into this house has been vacant for uh some years now, and the thieves have gone in, stolen the copper wiring and tore up the place and all of this stuff, which is why it's such a mess.

So, what my hope is is if if the city would allow us a total of 90 days to get uh this house down, but all we're gonna tear the other house down as well.

But I need time to go through to get any of his uh sentimental stuff and you know things belongings out of the house uh and get those dealt with because then we want to come in and we want to demolish everything at the same time, bring in dumpsters, and I would hope to do that.

I want to do all this within 90 days, so I'm gonna ask the you know the uh code compliance to give us uh 90 days to get all of this uh taken care of.

So your plan is to demolish it, and you can't do it now because you want to do them all together?

Well, it's gonna be a lot more convenient uh for us, and plus um uh right now I'm I'm volunteering, I'm building a house in East Texas.

It kind of it's not a habitat for humanity, but it's that kind of situation.

So I'm gonna be tied up for about the next 30 days out there.

I've been working on it for three months now.

In fact, I just drove in and I left at five this morning driving here to get to this meeting.

So we're trying to get this house completed before the heat of the summer so these people can you know can have it.

So I need about 30 days just to even wrap that up.

At the same time, we're uh trying to go through his stuff to salvage and get anything out of uh we know there's nothing in this house that's that's salvageable, but anyway, so I'm just asking for the 90 days.

I don't think it's gonna take us that much time, but I'd like to ask for that much time just because of everything that's going on, and it would be uh much more cost effective for us to bring in dumpsters and excavator and everything, and just uh tear down haul off all of them.

We're clearing the lots, and then we want to start uh the building process.

Is it any uh issues with financial you have the financial means to get all this?

Oh, yes, yeah, yeah.

The financial stuff is is is taken care of.

Any questions from commissioners?

Are you are you waiting for a passageway to the back house with a city?

Is there any hold up with the city on doing anything?

Well, um, you know the city moves very fast on it.

No, I'm kidding.

Um, no, we've been we've been working with them to get this, and they haven't given us the final answer.

They basically have told us they're going we're going to get it, but they don't know how they're going to do it yet.

One of the big holdups is what from what I understand is because 4330 is a two-thirds acre lot, and uh it's got apartments behind it, and it's got I think it's prairie dog park uh is out in front of it.

Um so this is the only access to it, and um they said that uh they at first they were talking about deeding half of the land or plotting it or deeding it or something, half of it to 5101 and half of it to 50 uh 83 now.

And I told them I said, Well, that won't work because uh we plan to build on the two-thirds acres of 4330.

So we really need it needed to that so that we have access to it, and because we wouldn't be able to sell uh if we don't have access to it.

And they said, Well, the problem is that's gonna possibly cause a flag lot.

I guess it makes it look like a flag pole with a flag at the end, and they I don't think they said so now that's what they're trying to research through and see if how they're gonna be able to do this.

Because they've already told us they're not going to the city is not going to finish the street because it's only going to benefit that one house to do it.

You could demo the the houses, you don't need that to be done before the demo.

Well, uh yeah, it's uh part of it is uh uh yeah, we can demo the house, yes, with without that, but but we're trying to get the whole plan together of what we're going to build and how you know how we're gonna be able to do it.

Okay, thank you.

Okay, thanks.

So do you have any questions?

Um have you spoken with any contractors?

Do you have anybody lined up with plans?

Yes, yes, I have uh I build uh company, it's I build LLC, is uh they're an investor builder, and uh this is what they do is uh so now I'm working working with them and and you know they've said too we need to have that piece of property in between to you know to finalize plans and everything, so but we are planning to have and start on this and have all this done this year.

Do you have any specific time frame for this?

Well, um we've been waiting on the city to get the approval of this before we started tearing down, and um, so we're we're planning to get started.

Like I said, uh uh I'm and I I build also, I mean I'm a uh you know general contractor, but this is a larger project than you know what I would handle myself, which is why I'm bringing other uh other you know people in to do it and uh I'm volunteering on the project in East Texas.

I'm not building the whole house, I'm just volunteering my services for the things that I do, so but yeah, but I do plan uh to uh to be started on this within 30 days uh as soon as I finish out here, I plan on and I'm hoping to have the answers from the city by that time too, so that we can because we got a lot of trees to take out, we really want to go in and we wouldn't want to go in and clear all the lots at the same time.

It's just gonna be uh you know more cost effective that way to clear trees, trash, everything at that same time.

And just to clarify, do you have any permits for this?

Oh no, we haven't pulled permit yet because we weren't ready to uh to start.

But but when we are ready, then we're going to pull all the permits.

Nothing further.

Ready to close?

The city would move that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

The city would further move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, and if the owner fails to repair, demolish the structure within 30 days that city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

All right.

Alright, so you heard the city's asked for 30 days, and I think you've asked for 90.

Is there anything else?

Um, just that I mean I would like to have the the 90s.

Okay, if yeah, you know, if there's any way possible.

I remember there is an amendment process too.

So whatever we give now, if you need additional time for whatever you have an amendment project, okay, sure, too.

And uh and might I ask one question?

Sure.

Um if they you know, if we agree on say it was 60 days or something.

If we get started and we find we need more time, then is that something that's workable too, as long as you see that work is in progress or the amendment process.

The amendment process.

You'll come back and ask for whatever time you'd have a plan.

Oh, a more structured plan at that time it sounded like of how long you would need that to look at.

Yes, absolutely.

Okay, thanks.

Um, you can just stay in touch with your code officer about that along the way.

Okay.

Alright, at this time we'll close the public portion and open it up for a motion.

Move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.

Second.

Is that second by Mr.

Wares?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary structure substandard and hazardous, Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Jawali.

Yes.

Ms.

Stadi.

Hi.

Mr.

Juarez.

Aye.

Mr.

Olu.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven zero.

Move that the structure be ordered uh I've moved that the struct I move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 90 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 90 days, the city staff will be authorized to enter into the property and cause a demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Second.

I just feel like he's gonna be able to get it done right in 90 days based on his experience.

Alright, uh ready for a vote.

This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary structure within 90 days, Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes, Mr.

Giuwali.

Yes.

Dottie.

Mr.

Warz.

Aye.

Mr.

Alou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven-zero.

This commission has declared the structure to be substandard and hazardous and given 90 days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage your record have the right to request an amendment within 90 days from the date of the order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage of record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the day to city the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice of failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalty to be paid.

Thank you for coming today.

Okay, thank you.

Appreciate y'all's time.

Thanks.

Next case.

Next case, new case residential, HS 2661, 1617 Clinton Avenue, primary and accessory structures.

You want to come over to this one or have a seat, and we'll call you up in a second.

Ready to see ready?

You can sit down for right now.

They're gonna talk first and then the city would call Officer Marissa Rodriguez to present the case.

Good morning, Commissioners.

My name is Marissa Rodriguez.

I am with the City of Fort Worth Building Standards Division, and today I will be presenting evidence on the property located at 1617 Clinton Avenue, the primary and the accessory structures.

This case originated on September the 11th of 2023.

And the notices were mailed on September the 11th of 2023.

April 2nd, 2024, August 23rd, 2024, April 8th, 2025, August 4th, 2025, April 1st, 2026, and May the 1st of 2026.

There are currently no active permits on file.

The structures are vacant and secured.

Um there was no search warrant needed for this property and the inspection was conducted on May the 1st with Joseph Yamin present.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted to the property on May the 1st of 2026.

The primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to the exterior walls having breaches and cracks in the siding.

The walls are separating from the roof and the foundation.

The roof shingles are missing and partially covered in tarps.

The soffit and fascia are damaged and deteriorating.

The foundation has cracks and has shifted, resulting in uneven flooring in the interior, causing breaches in the flooring.

The windows are broken with glass shards present.

The structure has a failing plumbing system.

The accessory structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to the large breaches on all sides of the home.

The foundation is shifted, causing the flooring to be uneven.

The structure has a failing plumbing system.

The electrical system is compromised due to wire theft by unauthorized occupants.

There are breaches throughout the entire structure alarming allowing harborage for the vectors.

There are other conditions that contribute to this structure being in violation of the minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found on the included structural inspection report.

There are several businesses, all Saints Catholic Church, Marine Park, Fort Worth Public Library, and the historic stockyards located within a mile radius of this property.

There were several complaints on this property from citizens as well as city council.

The staff recommends that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure if the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

And this concludes my testimony.

Thank you.

Any questions from Chris?

You said uh Yosef Yamine was present for the inspection.

Is he part of the owners on this?

Um he was and I was speaking to Mr.

Shannon, and he says that uh Mr.

Yameen will not be representing this property as of last week.

Any other questions?

You said that houses vacant?

Yes, sir, the house is vacant.

We've had um people trespassing.

We boarded it up and we've had trespassers.

But other than that, it is vacant.

All right, Mr.

Shannon.

Morning.

You'll state your name and city of residence.

Uh my name is uh John Shannon, Fort Worth, Texas.

All right.

And what is your relation to this property?

Owner, uh I bid on it and got it uh just here recently.

Are you a Shannon Trust?

Yes.

Okay, all right.

Um did you have any questions of the code officer?

No.

What would you like us to know about this property?

Uh I came into this thing thinking that uh I was gonna be able to do something.

It's a nice area, really is.

Uh I think I don't know if I can do it in thirty days, but what uh when did you buy the property?

It was uh April in April.

Of this year, yes.

And so your your plan is to rebuild it, repair it?

Most part, yes.

I want to rebuild it.

And uh there's a little structure in the back that's really unneeded.

Uh I don't know what I'm I may demolish that or make a workshop out of it or something, you know.

So are you uh are you a contractor?

Are you hiring out?

I used to be.

I'm retired.

Um I'm uh veteran and I'm retired and I got too many kids, and it's just it's a hard to I'm uh this is really an investment, but I wanna I wanna I would like to live there.

It's right across the street from a nice park, and it's a nice area, north side there.

How long are you needing?

How long are you asking the commission for?

Sir?

How long are you wanting or asking us for?

The city has for thirty days holiday.

Well I thought about starting at ninety days uh to I g my problem is I got two properties that I wanna try to save uh uh two houses and uh it's gonna it's gonna take me probably more than ninety days but if I can get that to start with and y'all see a movement and everything it maybe we could uh maybe another thirty or sixty days 'cause I wanna try and get the biggest one, the big house uh sixty sixteen's uh fifteen uh done first but I'll be I'll be working on the other one too but I mean the major focus is gonna be on that one.

And and uh do you have the funding to f to fix it?

Yes, sir.

Okay.

I'm gonna have to borrow some of it, but yes.

Okay.

Any questions from commissioners?

Uh the city any questions, the city have any questions?

Uh yes uh first of all I don't know that Mr.

Shannon was sworn in at the beginning of the meeting.

Um sorry um let me you I guess you missed the swearing in earlier uh the troth of the truth of oath uh will you raise your right hand and and take the oath of truth uh do you solemnly swear affirm that the testimony that you've given today will be the truth, old truth and nothing but the truth.

Yes.

Thank you.

Sorry about that.

Thank you.

Uh Mr Shannon can you clarify your relationship with the Westside Builders Trust?

It's just uh a friend that's uh and you're talking about Westside?

Yes, Westside Builders Trust is listed as the Yeah is he's a friend that's been advising me and and everything on and helping me with contractors and stuff.

So who owns the property?

Actually I do uh I invested in it and I I got I got it on courthouse steps.

Um what kind of uh funding do you have to accomplish the repairs on this property?

I have a my me and my son have a trust that we can access uh it's Wallace has trust fund and uh we're gonna use it.

We're going to access it for part of it and part of it I'm gonna borrow it part of it I have so you still need to acquire financing for part of the renovations.

Well I will have I have enough funding to get started do you have any timetable for this?

Yeah well really I was thinking about a hundred and eighty days or so but uh because it's two s it's two different residents at the same time and that's gonna be a little tough to get done in sixty ninety days both of them but uh I feel like I'm I can do it in sixty or ninety days.

Ninety days is more comfortable than sixty but I have to be honest I have had a lot of trouble with a like boarding the structure up and trying to keep people off the property's been the biggest problem of all and uh I boarded up they take it down I get it boarded up they get in somehow and I'm gonna have to post I'm gonna have to I think it'd be best for me to be on the property all the time while this is being well I hope be there for quite a while but I really like the park and everything and that part of town and I've been around here for many years off and on.

Just to clarify you don't have any specific time frame and you do not have all of the financing secured at this point.

No I think I do got all the funding all the funding is not really going to be a problem I just don't want to access too much of my trust mine and my son's trust uh I would like to try to do it with what I can get and what I already have now and get the first one done and uh be working on the second one the second house next to it the main thing really I want to do is get that house ready but and put a family in it.

There's a there's somebody living in it right now is the guy's daughter that had been there for about fifteen years and I understand and she works today she's only occupying occupying one room and I can agreed to you know the letter continue because she takes care of it and all her all that but she can't she can't do anything about the people that's coming up there and you know they come in from the alley and come in well they come in from everywhere it's been a real problem.

Okay I'm sorry just to clarify is the property vacant or do you have someone living there?

It's vacant but I got there's a woman staying in the front that was the the man that's lived there for like 15 years is his daughter.

So someone is living in the property.

Just the front that front room the rest of the house is is uh boarded up do you have water service to this property that no does the tent decide not right at this time nothing further all right are you ready to close the city uh request that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous city further requests the owner be ordered to repair demolish the structures within thirty days and if the owner fails to repair demolish the structures within thirty days if the city's staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property so the city's asking for 30 days I think you said you were asking for ninety anything else you care to add today no I'd like a few more days than that but I was as matter of fact like the water situation and I I'm gonna have to have water there to do the repairs and stuff I was gonna try and take that today here and you know this case we're only looking at 1617 I know you keep mentioning another property but we're today only focused on this case right now okay sixteen seventeen is two two different houses yeah right next to each other okay all right uh anything else anybody have any questions or at this time we'll close the public hearing and open it up for a motion.

I move that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous second any discussion ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structures substandard and hazardous Miss Lane.

Aye Mr Black yes Mr Hywali?

Yes Miss Dottie Mr Warriors Mr.

Lou I Miss Thompson Motion carries seven zero I move that the owner be ordered to repair demolish the structures within thirty days and if the owner fails to repair demolish the structures within 30 days that the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Think about Ms.

Thompson any discussion I I I think this the 30 days is good because it really doesn't seem to have a plan and at least we'll have a plan going forward and then come back for the amendment process uh for more time.

Okay.

So do we have uh ready for a vote?

This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary and accessory structures within thirty days, Ms.

Wayne.

Aye.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Ywali.

Yes.

Ms.

Dottie.

Hi.

Mr.

Warez.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

That motion carries seven zero.

This commission has declared the structures to be subcentered and hazardous and giving the owner thirty days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days of the date of the order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with the day's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing.

Thanks for coming today.

Stay in touch with your code officer about the amendment process.

Move forward for the additional time.

Thank you.

Okay, thank you.

Next case.

Next case, new case residential HS 2668, 1604 Denver Avenue, primary structure, aka lot 20 in the north 10 feet of lot 21, block 106 out of the North Fort Worth edition, situated in the city of Fort Worth, Terran County, Texas, and located within the Fort Worth Independent School District and being further described in document D2150.

Owner is Monica Martinez, lean holder none.

We have an appearance form from uh Monica Martinez.

You wouldn't have a seat.

Or you can stand either way.

They're gonna go the city will go first.

Then I'll call you up.

So you can stand or sit, whatever.

Uh ready, city.

The city would call Officer Franklin Young to present the case.

Morning again, Commissioners.

I'm here to present evidence for 1604 Denver Avenue.

The case originated July 2nd, 2025 by Austin Harissa Rodriguez.

There's no fire date.

Uh notices were sent out August 28, 2026, October 22nd, 2020.

My bad, that was an error twenty twenty-five.

October twenty-second, twenty twenty five.

There is an active permit PV 26 as 00179.

It was issued on April 27, 2026.

The structure is vacant and secured.

Um inspection was conducted on May 1st, 2026 with permission from the owner.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st, 2026.

The primary structures currently in the substantial hazardous condition due to roof is damaged with several breaches and shingles missing.

Severe foundation distress causing cracks in siding and foundation.

Breaches and frame siding allowing entry into a structure.

Ceiling has collapsed with several breaches throughout, interior walls breached and peeling with exposed wiring.

Brick siding is severely cracked with separation from the structure.

Health hazard of stagnant water throughout upstairs due to breaches in the roof.

Structures disposed, allowing harbors for pest invectors.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found on included structure inspection report.

Officer has spoken with the owner via phone several times.

There are six parks, three public schools, and the historic stockyards within a mile of this location.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous, and that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure.

If the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure.

Any and all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

This concludes my testimony.

Thank you.

Any questions from commissioners?

Martinez, good morning.

Uh did you take the oath of truth earlier?

Yes.

Okay.

Uh if you'll state your name and city of residence.

Good morning.

My name is uh Monica Martinez and Fort Worth.

All right.

And did you have any questions of the code officer?

No, I did not.

What would you like us to know about this property?

Yes, so I bid it on this property.

Um on the auction of Fort Worth, and they gave me the deed uh February 3rd, 2026.

Um the reason why we didn't um start moving earlier, you know, trying to get everything demolished because we know that the property has no uh no reason to be standing right now.

The reason why is because we had to deal with squatters, um, that they didn't want to move out.

We had to go the legal route, and then um we got them out.

I think I got him no, yes, I got him out on um March seventeenth 2026.

And then now we were dealing with Atmos.

They had to remove one of their meters, their uh meter types.

Uh we got it removed on May sorry May 11th 2026 and we and now we got our quotes and contractors on April 14 oh wait sorry we started getting quotes on April first and then um we accepted the quote on April 14 so there's already a demolition um uh demolition to get a demolished okay in the property there is already um what's it called like stuff to get it torn down and we accept the 30 days we agree with that they're okay yes 30 days is the minimum we can give so you're fine with the 30 days yes okay all right any city have any questions no questions ready to close the city moves uh that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous and further that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days and if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property all right so again third they asked for 30 and you're okay with the 30 and you've got a permit and everything going so all right at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion whereas a move that the structure would be the clear as a standard and hazardous.

Second about Ms.

Thompson ready for a vote this is a motion to declare the primary structure substandard and hazardous Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr Black yes Mr Yawali yes Miss Dottie Mr.

Juarez aye Mr.

Lou I miss Thompson motion carries seven zero I move that the owner be ordered to repair the demolished structure within thirty days and if the order fails to repair the model to see the staff be authorized to answer the property and cause the demolition offset the structure and lien all the costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Okay.

Ready for a vote this is a motion to repair or demolish the primary structure within thirty days miss lane.

Yes Mr Black yes Mr.

Yes Miss Dottie.

Mr.

Juarez I Mr.

Lou I Miss Thompson I motion carries seven zero this commission has declared the structure to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owner leanholder mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of the order.

The owner leanholder mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order.

Commission also gives notice of failure on the part of the owner to comply with the day's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalty we paid thank you for coming in today and getting this taken care of.

Thanks next case next case uh new case commercial HS twenty six forty five thirty two oh one East Lancaster Avenue primary and five accessory structures aka all of lot five and a portion of lot six block three tandy edition of the city of Fort Worth as recorded in volume three eighty eight page thirty one Terrent County flat records.

Owner's RMP hospitality LLC uh there is an a continuance request on file from the owner we also have appearance forms from Sheethout Officer Cotton Officer Cutter Daniel Hayes Michael Phipps Lance Luke Bashara Cindy Bowling Carol Peters Thank you you ready for yes first of all the city would object to the um continuance requests okay um this property has been a longstanding um issue on I and has many many um cases open in municipal court.

I believe that they also have a case in district court that has um that they requested and received a continuance for this morning, and I believe they're here today.

So we'd ask that we go ahead and proceed and present the case.

Alright.

Do we have a motion or a a motion on here for the continuance from someone?

We need a rule on that first.

So you're saying the district court is not today.

That is correct.

We've confirmed with the district court that that case has been continued.

Okay.

Alright, so do we need a motion here to for the continuance request to accept or deny?

Thompson, do you want to?

The continuance codes.

I move that we deny the request for continuance.

Move second.

Second.

Mr.

Lou, second.

Any discussion?

I agree.

Uh it sounds like the other case was is not going on, so there's no reason not to hear this case today.

Uh ready for a vote.

This is a motion to deny the continuance request, Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Uali.

Yes.

Miss Dottie.

Hi.

Mr.

Horris.

Hi.

Mr.

Alou.

Hi.

Miss Thompson.

Hi.

All right.

That motion to for a continuance of motion to not continue at the 7-0.

So we'll go ahead and proceed.

The city ready.

Yes.

The city would call Officer Lynn Wisnant to present the case.

Good morning, Commissioners.

My name is Lynn Catherine Lynn Wisnant.

I am a senior code officer for the City of Fort Worth Building Standards Division Multifamily Outreach Unit.

At this time, I would like to present evidence for case HS-26-454-3201 East Lancaster Avenue.

Eco Motel Slash Cowtown Hotel.

Case originated on January the 20th.

Is initiated by myself, Katherine Lynn Wisdant.

Notice was issued on 123 of 2026.

Current permits for the property are TB 26-00-033-56 and EP 26-04160.

There are six structures on this property.

Inspection was conducted on January 21st, 2026 with manager, director, chatal, the lip, without owner RMP hospitality LLC present.

Notice to appear today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st, 2026.

Building one is the office structure, is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to exterior deficiencies.

Foundation compromised buckled wall on the west side of the structure, damage and missing roofing materials, deteriorated wood surfaces, water damage to porch soffit area, interior deficiencies, exposed electrical wiring, boarded windows, sagging ceiling tiles, severe buckling and deterioration of floor, creating trip hazards, plumbing deficiencies, including leak leaking faucet.

The accessory structure two is building with three units and one storage area is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to exterior deficiencies, compromised foundation with the erosion, separation between siding foundation and structural elements, exposed and deteriorated wood services, storage area deficiencies include multiple breaches and water damage structure materials, accessory structure three, building with two units and one storage area is currently in substandard hazardous condition due to exterior deficiencies include compromised foundation, damaged siding and soffit, structure separation, and missing boards, deteriorating steps.

Units six and seven deficiencies include damaged flooring and exposed subflooring, exposed wiring, and painted over electrical outlets and switches, missing smoke detectors, damaged HVAC unit with framing components, sink separating from walls, storage area deficiencies include water damage wood, wall separation, missing light cover, hole and ceiling, accessory structure four, building with four units and three storage areas is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to exterior deficiencies include compromised foundation with structural separation, damage and breached structural wood beams, deteriorating sidings, soffit and facial boards, water damage wood surfaces, interior deficiencies with units eleven through 15 include uneven and deteriorated flooring, plumbing fixtures separating from walls, HVAC units separating from walls at the assemblies, missing smoke alarms, exposed wiring and missing outlets, broken windows with glass hazards, damaged doors, walls, and ceiling, damaged plumbing, storage area deficiencies, foundation erosion and structural instability, water intrusion, and ceiling damage, deteriorated siding and soffit materials, holes and breaches throughout storage structures, accessory structure five, building with four units and three storage areas, is currently in substandard hazardous condition due to exterior deficiencies, including compromised foundation and sagging roof structure, separation of structural components and exposed wood, window, broken windows, and improperly fitted entry doors, interior deficiencies within units 7 through 10 include deteriorated and uneven flooring, biological growth within bathrooms, smoke alarms missing, exposed wiring and HVAC units separating from wall.

Storage area deficiencies include exposed wiring and structural breaches, significant water damage and ceiling separation.

Building with five units and three storage areas is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to exterior deficiencies, compromised foundation with erosion, roof sagging, and structural separation, exposed deteriorating and breached exterior components, storage area deficiencies, foundation deterioration and exposed wood components, wall separation and missing structural components, water damage ceilings.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structures being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found on the instructional inspection report.

This property is a net force inspection.

This the gathering places within a mile.

There's a Texas Department of Family that is directly across the street, Rebbe Carey Youth Library, three parks, and numerous businesses and restaurants along East Lancaster that are within a mile.

City, sorry, staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure.

If the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Thank you.

Some of them or all of them or on May the 5th, myself and consumer health were actually able to release a total of eight of the units.

So there are more of the like apartments, even though it referenced a hotel or motel or something.

It is a hotel motel.

So it's short or it's uh.

Yes, sir.

Okay.

Any other questions for Mr.

Patel?

Uh feel uh state your name and city of residence.

Hi.

Uh my name is Shetal Patel, and I just came in, so I haven't took an oath.

Uh if I need to take an oath.

Um if you'll raise uh your right hand and take the oath of truth.

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

I do.

All right, thank you.

Did you have any questions of the code officer?

Uh no, not at this.

What would you like us to know about this property?

Alright, so uh in Jan 31st, uh Jan 21st, uh the court compliance came with the net force uh on the property and uh pretty much gave us over close to 400 violations on the property, about three seventy plus violations on the property.

Uh at that time the property was occupied.

At that time we had many tenants, uh long-term tenants staying on the uh in the property.

Uh the first thing I did was to immediately uh relocate all the tenants and have the property completely empty so that there is no safety concern for any of the tenant on the property.

So as of today, uh we were we were fairly able to do that uh shortly uh before the end of the Feb.

Every tenant was moved away from the property.

We also pulled the permit on a couple of buildings that were required.

Uh the structural change or the exterior door change.

A lot of the violation that city and staff has presented are a cosmetic violations.

Uh crack in the tile, uh people missing, the door missing, uh uh uh handles, uh smoke alarm uh were there uh in every unit.

Every unit during the first inspection, smoke alarm was there, second inspection was done on April 3rd where the violation where we actually did the repair on the property, whatever the cosmetic changes that we could uh the violation came down from 370 plus to 229 violation.

I'm sure they have uh the city has the updated report of that.

The latest inspection was done on May uh May 5th.

Um I think another 80 or so violations were removed from the list.

Um I haven't received the updated uh list from the city, but Miss Lin and a health department both were bare on the property.

We voluntarily shut down the property uh during the first inspection, and then uh like Miss uh Officer Lin said that they have opened up eight units.

The reason the eight units were be able to open is because all the violations were corrected.

So we are steadily making the progress on the property.

We haven't sat down and just set on the property.

We made a constant changes and upgrade to the property.

We have pull necessary permits on the property.

We are still waiting on few structural engineering report to do the permit on a few other buildings.

We are taking one building at a time and opening that up.

Uh we just need some time uh to get everything up to the order.

Possibly about 120 days to have the property uh be uh have no violations on the property, and we will still be closed up until that point until all the resolutions have been done and all the property is up to date.

Okay, so you're saying you're asking for 120 days?

Yes, sir.

90 is the most we can give without a detailed plan.

Okay, uh on this.

How long have you owned the property?

We had owned the property for about uh June 2010.

So about 16 years.

And you're saying that everything you you feel is cosmetic with this?

Not everything.

Uh I would say about 70% of the uh thing is cosmetic.

There are some structural issues that city have brought up, but for us to validate that we would need a structural engineering report and other things that we have to submit at the development, but that process does take a little bit of time.

Um that's why we need uh additional time to get everything up to the date.

So how many units have people in them right now?

We have zero units.

No, nobody has anybody.

Nobody.

We only have one unit that's over there, which is uh which is a caretaker of the property, but we have shut down the property just so that everything repair is done.

Um we don't intend to uh open up a property until everything is fixed and any questions from commissioners.

So based on these pictures I'm seeing, um, has anything been done since May 5th?

Like I see some windows are boarded up and any exterior things have been done yet?

Yes.

Uh so a lot of s exterior uh repair has been done.

A lot of siding has been changed.

Uh the pictures that you see are a recent picture.

So we have done the painting of the whole uh uh property, we have done all the facelift of the property.

We have changed all the uh uh exterior wood, uh we have changed all the exterior siding, which were cracked.

Uh a lot of windows that were cracked, uh broken, they were all fixed.

Uh that's why they were able to open up eight units.

Um all this is uh newly upgraded uh painting.

We had cock, we have sealed uh it's going too fast.

But for example, this picture there's a hole right there in the gap.

That's a violation because that there don't need to be a space over there.

So we have violations which are which are easy to fix, but some violations does take time.

Um, but yeah, a lot of work has been done on the property.

Uh we went from 370 plus violation to uh under 200 violation in less than two months.

And you've owned this property for 16 years.

Why have you neglected it for this long that you the city had to come and step in to be?

So uh every time the inspection has been done on the property, anything that came on the inspection, we have corrected it right away.

This uh particular uh setting is completely different.

This is a net force that was uh brought to the property where they check every single detail, every single corner.

Uh it's uh it's a 50-year-old property.

I mean, we did the best we could.

Uh it's more than 50 year old property.

This property was built in 1950s.

Uh we have done an extensive renovation and did a brand new uh certificate of occupancy uh back in 2011 uh when we took over the ownership.

We have periodically done the maintenance on the property.

Uh we haven't neglected anything.

I mean, yes, uh a lot of the bad pictures that we see, those are the storage unit uh that we might have not done the work that we needed to do, but the units itself uh is a lot of them 70 to 80% are cosmetic updates that needs to be done on the property more than anything, and we had a long-term tenants in the property staying there for years and years.

Um that might be one of the reasons we did not do enough in the room uh that needed to be done.

Have you done any work on the inside?

You keep talking about painting and stuff and siding.

Are you just trying to make it look good on the outside or are you also doing stuff on the inside?

We have uh done inside and outside both.

So initially, when the city came and the first step that we took was to every tenant from the property out, and then every room was shut down by the city.

So when the city says that they have opened up eight rooms recently, they are telling you that the inside has been done, everything that they have requested and more.

Um, so that those eight rooms are open, even though it is open by the city, we haven't personally opened those rooms for the tenant.

We would like to keep it closed until the whole property is updated and renovated.

The city have any questions?

Um, have you previously represented to the code officer that you have a structural engineering report complete?

Yes, but we don't have for every building.

And uh the city has said that uh they needed uh based on their um core violation, they pretty much need that for every building.

So we are working on getting that and getting the plans.

We are doing one building at a time.

So you have a structural engineering report on one building, but not the remainder.

Correct.

Do you have a time frame for the completion of those?

Uh, like I said, 120 days should be efficient enough to for us to finish everything on the property.

With the report with the permit with the inspection, uh, the whole turnaround.

So ultimately you're representing today that the repairs you've made have been mostly cosmetic.

Um, and none of the structural issues in the buildings have been addressed.

Correct.

Um is your overall plan to remodel this property and open it to um residents again?

Uh we don't know.

I mean, that would be ideal, but we don't know what we would do um at this point.

Nothing further.

Um, are there any units on this property or any buildings on this property that are not part of subcentered hazardous or is everything on the property?

It's it's all structures that are on the property.

So there's no structures that are when he references that the city said it was okay for is what was that about?

Can you explain that?

So just the units that are within um two of the buildings are able to be actually occupied at this time.

Is the rest of the the violations are actually on the exterior of those buildings?

But it's doesn't it's still subcentered and hazardous even though someone could live in there?

Is that okay?

So just because it says it's okay to live in, it's still substandard and hazardous.

Any other questions from commissioners?

Many more buildings that they need uh to be released.

Um we've released two of the buildings.

It's building six and building two.

So they have four left.

You want a hundred and twenty days for four buildings?

Yes, sir.

90 is the most we could even use it.

It's too much anyway.

What uh okay, there's no more questions for him, then we'll next uh Lance Bishara.

Uh he is the attorney, he had to step out.

Uh I'm the owner.

Uh the reason we requested continuance is because I had the court hearing this morning.

But that was finished, so I came to the uh okay.

So he's not speaking today.

He's not speaking, sir.

All right.

If you'll have a seat, then we have some other people that wanted to come up and speak.

Thank you.

Yes, sir.

And uh for the rest of the the folks on here, they're all interested parties.

So we'll uh hear from you all you all.

Uh we'll call you each up and give your testimony and then since you're interested in parties, you can't answer questions from the commission, you don't have to.

Um so we'll go from that.

But uh first, Officer Cotton.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You'll just state your name and city of residence.

Yes, uh, my name is Officer Gentry Cotton.

Alright, and um have you been were you sworn in?

We all hear this.

I was not, no.

You're not okay.

Um, my sheet here.

Is anybody else not sworn in?

We'll go ahead and get if you want to go ahead and stand up now.

If you weren't here earlier, we'll get it all knocked out.

Uh for those that plan uh that tend to uh to give testimony if you'll raise your right hand.

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

All right, thank you.

Uh, what would you like us to know about the property?

Yeah, so I'm the nuisance abatement officer for the city of Fort Worth for the police department.

I've been dealing with this property for the last three years or so, dealing with Mr.

Patel.

Um over the last three years, I've heard the same thing that he is going to fix the property, he's going to make it better.

He's gonna make it even and some of his words make it the Taj Mahal.

Um over the last three years we've just continued to see this property uh dwindle and and become continue to be run down.

It wasn't until we added this property to the net force and Mr.

Patel was forced to actually make these changes.

I do question some of his ability to repair this property.

He's currently right now we're dealing with home in district court on other cases where he said he's not financially able to to comply with the district court orders, and so I do question his plan and the longevity of his plan to be able to financially um to to follow through with what he's saying he's gonna be able to do.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Anybody did did you want to answer any questions?

If we had it, does anybody have any questions for the officer?

I may not.

Okay.

Thank you for coming in.

Thank you.

Uh Daniel House.

Okay.

Uh what was your name?

Who was it?

Oh, sorry.

I mean, Carol or Cindy.

Cindy, okay.

You'll come over here.

We'll go ahead and start with yours, and then you can read that as part of your testimony on his behalf.

If you'll state your name and city of residence.

Yes, sir.

There you go.

There you go.

My name is Cindy Bowling.

I live in Central Meadowbrook.

I am president of Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association.

My husband and I have lived in the Meadowbrook neighborhood for 35 years, and our neighborhood adjoins West Meadowbrook, which is where this property is located.

All right.

Did you have something to say or other than are you reading Daniels or is this?

I'll start with Dan if that's okay.

I'll read his conclusion for interest of time.

Okay.

The Echo Motel is now 96 years old.

The owner has been uh content to suck the remaining life out of the property for years with no reinvestment.

Anything made in the way of even a minor improvement was because he was forced to.

The property is simply at end of life, and it's time the owner recognized that.

No amount of improvements will change the fact that this is a worn out motel.

No right thinking person would ever stay in.

None of us in the neighborhood will miss it, and all the shenanigans that go along with it.

We recommend a bulldozer.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

And go ahead.

Thank you.

I'll start with you all.

She had it on the podium.

It's this thick.

Okay, it's this thick.

Um, the substandard and hazardous conditions that this property poses doesn't just cover a couple of years.

As long as my husband and I have lived in our neighborhood 35 years, it's been deplorable, and it is right down from family protective services.

It's constantly demanding city resources, police, code, fire, ambulance, all of it.

The neighborhood has done everything we can to try to get the owners to respect our neighborhood and to contribute to our neighborhood.

These owners have proven that they do not care about the well-being of anyone, not the neighbors and not the people that stay at this deplorable motel.

During a neighborhood cleanup a couple year two years ago, exactly, and you'll see in one of the pictures a metal fence across uh Mrs.

Brown's backyard where drug addicts used to hide.

I walked with Captain Brent Halford, the perimeter of the property.

He picked up a five-gallon bucket of needles and other drug paraphernalia and sex stuff.

Just nasty, and that's what we did around this property because the owners don't care.

Human trafficking, drug dealers, prostitutions, deaths from overdose and murder, is they only focus on the cash income that this deplorable piece of property provides to them.

To describe it as deplorable, is an immediate resolution with a bulldozer.

They don't need any more time.

They've had years and years, and they don't do anything.

Please, I'm asking for a bulldozer.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Carol.

You go over here, Carol.

Sorry.

I don't know if that one works.

So we'll put you on that one.

If you'll state your name and city of residence.

Yes, I'm Carol Peters.

I live in Fort Ward, Texas.

Would you like us to know about this property?

Um my name is Carol Peters.

I'm president of the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association.

I'm here to support the case regarding the Eco Motel.

ECO has been the subject of building standards proceedings for literally decades.

Members of my community are here today testified to the ongoing violations to Eco Motel almost 20 years ago.

Eco Motel ownership is unrepentant, unresponsive, and unfazed by the pain they cause businesses and homeowners near them.

Eco drives more police calls and co-compliance visits than any other property in East Lancaster.

The human misery and loss of life associated with this property is enough reason to move forward with the definition demolition order.

I support the opening of this case and quick action to resolve the negligence associated with this property.

No property owner should be allowed to continue to operate a property like this.

The best thing to do for all concerned is to demolish it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mr.

Phipps.

Morning.

State your name as a resident, please.

Good morning, Commission.

My name is Mike Phipps.

I live in Fort Worth, Texas, 76103.

This is a case that is not new to any of us.

It may be to y'all, but back in 1998, I moved to Kenwood Court.

That was in September.

In October of 1998, Mr.

Chattel Patel's father, Manjula, which it was owned by the Manjula Corporation, it was bought in 1998, one month after I moved into the neighborhood.

Within 10 years of the ownership of this property under that name, this property went into extreme decline.

This is not unfamiliar to Mr.

Patel because he stood here before this commission in 2009-2010.

At that time, uh council representative uh Carlos Flores was the chair for this commission.

He heard the cases.

At that time, the property was shut down while they redone some of it.

As we are here today, we're seeing the same things go on as what took place back whenever his father owned it.

It was under the Manjula Corporation under him with the RP.

It's all the same people.

It's the same family.

They also own the other motel, the Buena Vista up on Main Street.

They all carry the same behaviors at the time of the original hearings back in 2009, 2010.

The commission told him if he continues to lease the property to the same type of clientele that he did back then.

He's going to continue with the same things over and over.

As I said, wash, rinse, and repeat.

We've been here.

It's time to move forward.

We want him out of the neighborhood.

I mean, it's the motel.

We want it gone.

It's time, enough is enough.

Last year alone, I think we took three bodies off of this property, all from overdoses.

It's time to put an end to this chapter.

Thank you.

Thank you.

One more thing.

I'm sorry.

Go ahead.

The bus stop.

We have the CPS across the street from it.

We have help around the corner on the corner of Tandy and Mount Vernon.

We have the safe haven down the street.

We have the Eco Motel on one corner of the block.

We have the TL food mart on the other with vacant land in between the two.

They bookend this block.

That is the only bus stop that the children from the CPS and from the women's haven have to come and stand in front of this property.

That shouldn't have to be.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Does this I got a question for the city again?

Do we know do you have like how many calls of service for police?

Do y'all do you have any of that information?

I do not.

Do not okay.

Does he still have it?

Sorry.

Sorry to call you back up.

Yeah, go ahead.

Should have asked you when you're up.

Sorry about that.

Sometimes the city has it already.

I just didn't know.

Um, Scottin, how many do you know about calls of service for this location?

I don't know if you have.

So since 2021, I'd kind of uh when we tally this, it was around sixteen hundred calls for service.

And the the do you have anything on the deaths there?

I don't know if she mentioned that.

Do you have any?

Um yeah, so we had uh last year we had two confirmed uh overdose deaths, and then and then since the the last four years, once again, the data that we were looking at, we had um I believe it was five deaths total.

Um, but some of that data we've only been really strictly tracking the last couple years with an increase in fentanyl.

So okay, thank you.

Any questions from any of the commissioners?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Is the city ready to close?

Yes.

Oh, I'm sorry, just let me see.

If you want to come up.

Did you have anything to add after hearing any?

Yes, I think we are here to talk about the building standard itself.

Uh the my fellow members, community members who are uh doing a retaliation are the one who has a lawsuit against the property.

So clearly they have uh uh they are biased uh to bringing the property down, but I would rather go with them or recommendation of city uh who that's the reason they have a net force and net force is there to actually do the uh substandard of the property.

As far as uh the that's and other things are concerned, that is not the part of this hearing, but I'm still gonna mention it at the three weekend lot that has been talked about uh recently, those are right next to the property where there is a bunch of homeless camps uh where a lot of call comes from.

They don't have an address and naturally a lot of times uh in more instance than not, a lot of times the uh property address has been used if there is any issues or violations that happens in the weekend lot.

A lot of time homeless camps had been destroyed by the city.

Um they come, they clear them up, um people go away for a day, and then the next day they are back up uh over there.

None of those lots belongs to us, and uh that's why we have a trial going on with this case um in regards to that matter.

Um as far as the substandard of the property goes, uh clearly it shows from the action that uh the violation came from 370 to uh under 200 violations.

So we are just not sitting on the property constantly.

We are working on the property and we are doing the repairs on the property uh that is needed.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

Yes.

The city would request that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

The city would further request that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, and if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, would the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

All right, the city you've heard is asked for 30 days, and I think you've asked for you said 120, but the most we can do is 90.

Yes, because it's a six buildings, and we have to get the um unfortunately with the city, we cannot just take a one permit.

Every building has to have its own permit, and um every building has to go through the uh structural engineering report and everything, so it does take time, so that's why we requested a 90 days and uh close the property fund uh that amount of time.

Thank you.

At this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

I move that the structure be declared subcenter and hazardous.

Move a second, second, second by Miss Thompson.

Uh any discussion, ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary and five accessory structures substandard and hazardous.

Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes, Mr.

Yawali.

Yes, Miss Dotti.

Hi.

Mr.

Warez.

Hi.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Hi.

Motion carries seven zero.

I move that the owner be ordered to repair the models of structure within thirty days.

If the owner fails to repair or the monitor structure within thirty days, the city's to be authorized to enter into the property and cost of demolition, offset structures, and lean all costs associated with demolition against the property.

Okay.

Feeling he had enough time throughout the whole year to fix the this property, and it's not until today that he's taking care of all the properties.

This is not just a place where people come and stay.

It's a moving people come in and out.

So this should have been done a long time ago.

Yeah, I agree.

This needs to get uh needs to be taken care of.

Anything else?

Anybody?

Alright, ready for a vote.

This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary and five accessory structures within thirty days.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Uwale.

Yes.

Ms.

Dottie.

Aye.

Ms.

Juarez.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Motion carries seven zero.

This commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner thirty days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgagie of record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.

The owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with the day's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalty we can make.

Thanks for coming today.

Please stay in touch with your code officer.

Thank you.

Next case.

Next case is New Case Residential Multifamily.

HS 2664, 6301 Woodway Drive, AKA 6327 Woodway Drive.

14 primary and three accessory structures.

Lot 3C block 200, wedgewood edition in addition to the city of Fort Worth, Terran County, Texas, according to the plat thereof, recorded in 380 volume 388 52, page 96, plat records of Terrant County, Texas.

Owner is Lurin Real Estate Holdings, L I V, LLC, Lienholder is Service First Bank, Tex Menian Contractors LLC doing business as red carpet cleaning.

And Lina Barker Goggin Blair and Sampson.

Uh and we have an appearance form today from uh Tiffany Hayes.

Hayes, sorry.

You're Tiffany too or Tiffany.

Uh Officer Hayes asked me to speak on her behalf.

Okay, we'll get we'll let the city go and then uh uh we'll have call you up in just a moment.

Okay.

All right, the city ready.

The city would call officer Christopher Weber to present the case.

All right, thank you.

Good morning, Commissioners.

My name is Christopher Weber.

I'm a code compliance officer for the City of Full Ward Building Standards Multifamily Division.

At this time I would like to present evidence for case H S HS 2664 for 6301 Woodway Drive, aka 6327 Woodenway Drive, 14 primary structures and three accessory structures.

Case originated September 16th, 2022.

This case was initiated by Keisha Thomas.

Fire date March 21st, twenty-fourth, two thousand twenty three, February seventh, two thousand twenty four, May 2nd, two thousand twenty four, and October 1st, two thousand twenty-four.

Notices have been sent March twenty-seventh, two thousand twenty three, February seventh, two thousand twenty four, May 2nd, 2024, October 2nd, 2024.

Permits are PB 25-1093, August 1st, 2025, PB 25-10931, August 1st, 2025, PB 25-10930, August 1st, 2025.

Structures are vacant and secured by the city of Fort Worth.

Administrative search warrant was not executed.

Inspection was conducted on April 30th, 2026, accompanied by the property manager without owner present.

Notice to appear today as today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property May 1st, 2026.

The primary structure 1.

Building address 6301 is currently a substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring.

Extensive damage to ceiling, exposed structural members, and electrical wiring.

Doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining.

Exposed interior, exterior, and exterior electrical components.

Plumbing infrastructure has been removed.

Widespread copper theft throughout the building.

Evidence of forced entry, ongoing trespassing and unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure two building address is 6303 is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed and exposing framing and wiring.

Extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining.

Exposed interior and exterior electrical components.

Plumbing infrastructure has been removed.

Widespread copper theft throughout the entire building.

Evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespassing by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure three.

Building address is 6305 is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated and partially removed, exposing framing and wiring.

Extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure has been removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building.

Evidence of forced entry, ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

The primary structure four.

Building address is 6307, 6309, 6311 is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls have been deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring.

Extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring, doors and windows are damaged, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components.

Plumbing infrastructure has been removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure five.

Building address is 6313 is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring.

Extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure has been removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building, evidence of forced entry, ongoing trespassing by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure six building address is 6315 is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceilings and exposed structural members and electrical wiring, doors and window damage broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components.

Plumbing infrastructure has been removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building, evidence of forced entry, ongoing trespassing by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure seven.

Building address is 6317.

Is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components.

Plumbing infrastructure removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building, evidence of forced entry, ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure eight.

Building is 6319 is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to doors and window damage, broken window, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure has been removed, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure six or nine.

Sorry.

Building address is 6321, 6323, and 6325.

Is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling and exposed structural members and electrical wiring, doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building, evidence of forced entry, ongoing trespassing by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure 10.

Building address is 6327 and is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling and exposed structural members and electrical wiring, doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing and infrastructure removed, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure 11.

Building address is 6329.

Is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling and exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and electric interior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure has been removed, widespread copper theft throughout the entire building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure 12 is building addresses 6331 is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated and partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Evidence of moisture intrusion and unsanitary conditions.

Extensive water damage due to active leaks, door window damage, broken windows with shards remaining.

Exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure removed, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure 13.

Building address is 6333.

Is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated and partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling and exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Exposed interior and exterior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure removed, widespread copper theft ongoing throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Primary structure 14.

Building address is 6335.

Is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to severe fire damage, compromising structural components, charge sidings, interior walls are destroyed and missing, exposing framing, extensive fire damage to assemblies with exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Flooring has severe fire damage, doors and windows, door doors and window damage, broken windows with shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespassing by unauthorized individuals.

Accessory structure one, storage is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, partially removed, exposing wiring and framing, extensive damage to ceiling with exposed structural members and electrical wiring, doors do not properly fasten.

Exposed interior electrical components, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

Accessory structure two boiler room or the boiler building is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated and partially removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling and exposed structural members and electrical wiring.

Doors are not properly fastened, exposed interior electrical components, plumbing infrastructure removed, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individual.

Accessory structure three, main office is currently in substandard and hazardous condition due to interior walls deteriorated, parsley removed, exposing framing and wiring, extensive damage to ceiling and exposed structural members and electrical wiring, doors and windows are broken, broken windows or shards remaining, exposed interior and exterior electrical components, widespread copper theft throughout the building, evidence of forced entry and ongoing trespass by unauthorized individuals.

There are other conditions that contribute to structures being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found in the included structural inspection report.

This property consists of 17 structures containing 108 total units and is located within close proximity to highly sensitive public areas, including 10 public schools, including one directly across the street, three city parks, two government properties, and more than 13 businesses and public gathering places within a two-mile radius.

Property has become a significant and ongoing threat to public health, safety, and welfare due to prolonged negligent criminal activity and failure to ownership to comply with city ordinances.

To date, 74 notices have of violation have been issued, fifty-three citations have been filed, and multiple court appearances have been missed by property owner.

The owner, the owner and property manager have been made aware of all existing violations.

However, the owner has remained unresponsive and has failed to appear in courts regarding regarding the citations issued.

Despite repeated enforcement efforts, there have been no meaningful progress towards the abatement of the violations or securing the property.

The city has already executed four litter abatement actions to clean the property due to hazardous conditions and ongoing neglect.

On April 30th, 2026, code officers conducted inspections of all 17 structures and 31 interior units alongside the property manager who voluntarily gruntarily granted access and accompany officers during the inspection process.

The inspector units were representative of the overall condition and property of the demonstrated widespread systemic deterioration throughout the complex.

The continued continued deterioration of the property is directly linked to prolonged neglect, unsecured buildings, and ongoing trespassing and escalating criminal activity.

The neighborhood peace officer, Officer Tiffany Hayes has provided record and indicate approximately 120 calls of service for this property within the last 12 months alone.

Major incidents include 15 burglaries, one homicide on February 24th, 2026, one cutting stabbing incident on January 23rd, 2026, one shooting, four shot fired calls, 10 disturbance calls, two domestic disturbance calls, 14 ambulance, 14 ambulance assist calls, multiple investigations, and officers' response calls.

In addition, repeat vagrants and trespasses have continually burglarized and ventilated the property, including incidents involving students from Southwest High School directly across the street.

Law enforcement officers continue to observe and remove squatters and vagrants from the complex on a regular basis.

However, due to build buildings and perimeter gates remaining unsecured, unauthorized occupants repeatedly returned shortly after removal.

On April 24th, 2026, the city of Fort Worth secured the vacant and open property under co-compliance board up work order executed by senior officer John Duran.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structures to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure if owner does not comply with the set order, authorized city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated associated with the demolition against the property.

That's the end of my testimony.

Thank you.

That was a lot.

So is there anyone living on the property?

Well, other than probably vagrants or anybody.

On March 9th, 2026, all tenants that were on property received emails from the management told that they were told to vacate no later than March 16th, 2026.

Okay.

So the property manager was on there was a property manager, but we can't find the owner.

Is that correct?

The owner has been unresponsive to all emails, uh, text messages, um, certified mails that have never shown up for any of the citations.

The property managers say anything or mention anything about the owner.

Uh she has, this is her words, uh, stated that he's a slumlord, um, and she's already given her two-week notices, and she's no longer works for the company.

But up until I think he said February or March, people were living, being paid, or I guess.

Correct.

Not very many.

There's a total of uh like 12 families living left, but they have since vacated.

And the whole property is impacted.

There's no buildings that aren't in this condition.

Correct.

All it yes, it's a consistency across all buildings.

So any other questions from commissioner?

Alright, we'll call uh uh officers that want to come talk instead of Tiffany.

Cotton.

Sorry, I already forgot.

If you'll fill out another one of these real quick before you leave, uh, since you're speaking instead of our state your name again.

Yes, my name is Officer Gentry Cotton.

Alright, and what would you like us to know about this property?

Um, well, I think you know, the code officer he did cover most of the crime stats the last two years, 2024, 2025.

We had over 45 criminal offenses on this property this year's is continue to be no different.

What we're seeing with the stabbing with the homicide that we have on the property, even with it with the last couple months with the students coming across the street, uh using narcotics, uh, vandalizing the property, and so it's provided a place for these students to be involved in the unlawful activity.

So we uh, you know, from on the police department side, it's continuing to be a place for people to trespass on the property and commit crimes.

Which schools across the street?

That way um there's I thought there's two schools across the street.

Um the one directly across is the is it the middle school?

High school, yeah.

Yeah, southwest high school.

Southwest, okay.

Thank you.

Any questions?

All right, thank you.

Yes.

The city would request that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

The city would further request that the or the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, that city staff be authorized to enter into the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

All right.

At this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

I move that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

Second.

Ready for a vote?

This is a motion to declare the 14 primary and three accessory structures substandard and hazardous, Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes, Mr.

Yewali.

Yes.

Miss Doddy.

Mr.

Warez.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Alright, that motion carries seven zero.

I move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish these structures within 30 days, that city staff be authorized to enter upon onto the property and cause the demolition of structures, and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Second.

Second by Ms.

Lane.

Any discussion?

I know this one needs to get taken care of.

So it doesn't sound like the owner is is willing to do anything with this one.

So the 30 days is good for this.

Ready for a vote?

This is a motion to repair or demolish the 14 primary and three accessory structures within 30 days.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Uwale?

Yes.

Ms.

Stottie?

Aye.

Mr.

Horace.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Hi.

Motion carries seven zero.

This commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days of the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the matter penalty be paid.

Next case.

Next case, administrative civil penalty case, ACP 2661, 1020 East Bowie Street.

Is the front, Mr.

Fretwell, we'll call you in just a moment.

I was just sitting ready?

The city would call Officer Jose Zantano to present the case.

Hello, commissioners.

My name is Josephino.

I am a code enforcement officer with the city of Fort Worth.

This is abandoned section.

I'll be given testimony in reference to the administrative civil case, ACP 26-61 at the address of 102E Bowie Street.

This violation was identified on January 31st, 2025.

This violation was citizen initiated.

There have been several notices mailed certified and regular to the owner and hand delivered to the property.

Despite the city's efforts, the property remains in violation.

There have been 21 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case.

The new subatement order was posted on the property on March 24th, 2026, and expired on April 3rd, 2026.

Notice to appear for today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on Mail 4th on May 4th, 2026.

The last inspection was performed on May 14th, 2026.

Also ordered the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance 11A-26A 127 and 8 within 30 days from the effective date of the order.

If the owner does not remove all ordered items within the 30-day period, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean out costs associated with the removal against the property.

The reason for the amount of the civil penalty requested is the fact that no measurable progress has been made since the new payment order was posted on the property on March 24th, 2026.

The property contains a health hazard of items at Harper Vectors.

This address has not had an active trash service since June 6th, 2022.

This is the end of my testimony.

Thank you.

On your time here, have you noticed new stuff coming in or is it the same stuff?

It's the same stuff.

Good morning.

Good morning.

If you want to pull that if you want to pull that down to make it easier to talk into there, there you go.

If you'll state your name and city of residence.

Alright.

What would you like us to know about this property and getting it cleaned up?

Well, I'm trying to get it cleaned up.

I've didn't notice.

Didn't know about it until recently.

I thought it was just that stuff in the front that I put put moved from my mother's house out of the garage.

Moving this stuff.

You notice I put my track over there so I can move out involved in an accident.

And uh I haven't been able to move anything.

I would like the maximum time allowed it to continue to abate.

I'm ate collector.

And I'm a retired educator also.

I do what I can.

I will continue to clean it up.

Uh if you will allow me the the maximum time, and abate those uh those uh penalties because I'm a retired educator and all I receive is Social Security, and uh I live there.

So I've been working with Mr.

Zentino and everything he's asked me to do, I'm doing.

I just haven't had the time to do it.

You have people to help you or you haven't to do it yourself?

Well, basically, I'm trying to do it myself.

I've got my daughter here, my daughter here, but I've got some nephews, but they are working too, and uh don't have any sons, but uh like I say I got my equipment there, and um, I've got it where I can take that tractor and live lift a lot of things out of there.

You have a trailer to put it in or how what are you gonna do with the I have one trailer.

I have I'm trying to get a longer trailer.

Uh 90 days is the most we can give you, is that is that what you're asking for?

I'm asking for the maximum, yes.

And keep in mind that there is the amendment process, so whatever whatever we you know this commission grants you today, uh you can come back in and ask for additional time as long as you request it within time.

Show us the progress you're making, uh, and then you know whatever time you know is needed on that, as well as the city's also asking for a fine, uh uh a civil penalty in the amount of four thousand four hundred dollars.

Oh lord.

Um if you with the amendment process, if we whenever we assess today, you can come back and ask that to be with waived or reduced.

So just make sure that you know that uh uh that that you follow up on the amendment process.

I will follow up.

Um does anybody have any questions for for him?

Okay.

It says in here that they've been trying to contact you multiple times.

Is there some reason why they can't get in touch with you uh other than the mail process to try to work with you on this?

I don't know who's trying to contact me.

Uh Mr.

Thino had no problem.

I don't know who else was trying to contact me.

Oh, yeah, if you'll state your name and say right.

Sure.

Michelle Ricketts.

Um I live in Crowley, Texas.

Um my dad was recently in the hospital.

He was released, uh I think two weeks going on three weeks now, so I don't know if they were trying to co contact him within that time frame, but my sisters and I we are helping him or will help him to get the tractor or get the trailer to help him get this stuff out now that he's gonna allow us to help him.

Um so if again that's could be the reason why that no one was able to get in touch with him because he has recently been released from the hospital.

Thank you.

Any other questions?

The city have any questions.

I have a question for our code officer.

Are y'all able to give him the do y'all have resources to be able to help some of the citizens that are income restricted?

Yeah, so it's sometimes we issue the bayment uh vouchers for them to use the drop-off station.

But that is the they have active water.

Okay, because I see I don't see active water or mean active trash, so he's not eligible for that right now.

I would have to talk to the supervisor at the drop-off station and see if they can help out with something.

Okay, thank you.

I have a question.

Um could you estimate how many truckloads of stuff this would be that needs to be taken out if it's just a standard trailer and our truck?

There is a lot of items throughout the whole property.

It would be very difficult to put a number for the amount of trailers.

My concern is that there's just a lot of stuff here, a lot of stuff, and I'm not sure if the owner, even with some help of some nephews or s is even capable.

I mean, this is a lot of stuff.

I'll be I'll mute as much as I can.

I will.

Does the city have any questions?

No questions.

You're ready to close.

The city requests that the commission assess a civil penalty of four thousand four hundred dollars and also order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance eleven A-26, A1 to 7 and 8 within 30 days.

If the owner fails to comply with said order, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean all costs associated with the removal against the property.

Alright, so you heard the city's asking for 30 days and then and the forty-four hundred dollar fine.

I think you're asking for 90 days, correct?

Yes, sir.

90 days.

Right, okay.

All right.

At this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

Ms.

Lane.

I move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within 90 days.

If the owner does not comply, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and the lien cost associated with the property.

Against the property.

Any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is the motion to abate the nuisance within 90 days, Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Uwali?

Yes.

Ms.

Dotti.

Mr.

Wires.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Hi.

Motion carries seven zero.

I move that we issue a civil penalty to the owner in the amount of dollars a day.

Or 44 days for a total amount of 4400.

Second.

Think about Mr.

Gualdi.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to issue a civil penalty in the amount of 100 per day for 44 days for a total of 4400.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Hiwali.

Yes.

Miss Dottie.

Hi.

Mr.

Juarez.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Hi.

That motion carries seven zero.

Um, so this commission has given you 90 days to uh to clean up the to abate the nuisance and also issued a civil penalty in the amount of hundred dollars a day for 44 days for 4400 dollars.

Uh remember to about the amendment process that when it's all gets cleaned up, you can file the code officer can work with you and come back and discuss that.

Um the owner, leanholder, mortgage here record have the right to request an amendment within 90 days from the date of the order.

Owner, leanholder mortgagia record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days the date the city mails a copy of the order.

Thank you both for coming and you speak with the code officer on your way out.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Next case.

Next case, administrative civil penalty, ACP 2665, 5521 Fletcher Avenue, aka lot 11 and 12, block 60 of Chamberlain Arlington Heights, an addition to the city of Fort Worth, Terran County, Texas, according to the revised plat thereof recorded in the plat records of Terran County, Texas.

Owner is Priscilla Downs and Dino Walker Jr., lien holder.

Um McKiley Enterprises, LP, and we have an appearance form from both Dina Walker and Priscilla Downs.

The city would call Officer Jose Denteno to present the case.

Hello, Commissioners.

I'll be given testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP-26-65 at the address of 5521 Fletcher Avenue.

This violation was identified on November 14th, 2025.

This violation was officer initiated.

There have been several notices mailed, certified, and regular to the owner and hand delivered to the property.

Despite the city's efforts, the property remains in violation.

There have been 10 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case.

One citation was issued prior to the case being sent to News' abeyman.

And an administrative search warrant was not needed to enter the property.

There have been seven contacts, but multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants and occupants.

It needs to payment order was posted on the property on March twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-six and expired on April third, twenty twenty-six.

The last inspection was performed on May 14, 2026, the staff recommendation is to assess the civil penalty of 4400 dollars and also ordered the owner to remove the items that's as outlined in ordinance 11A-26 a one, two, seven and eight within thirty days from the effective date of the order.

If the owner does not remove all the order items within 30 days period, authorized the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean all costs associated with the removal against the property.

The reason for the amount of the civil penalty requested is the fact that little progress has been made since the news of payment order was posted on the property on March 24th, 2026.

The property contains the health hazard of items that can harbor vectors.

This address has had active trash service since August 14, 2024.

This is the end of my testimony.

Thank you.

Uh has there been any new stuff come on the property or has it been the same it's the same item.

Okay.

Any other questions for officer?

I just see pictures and they they look like the stuff from the bag was thrown to the front.

Is that correct?

No some of the items from the front were cleared out and moved from statuside but no items have been added to the front.

Alright.

You think he's operating a business there.

No I did not Mr.

Walker or Ms.

I don't know we are both going to speak or okay.

Well one of you can come first whoever wants to go first.

He'll state your name and city of residence.

Right.

What would you like us to know about the property?

Well we lived in those properties for about 14 years, eight months um this is our first home that we bought together.

We finally we paid it off December of last year.

So it's our first home.

We have three children so we've raised three kids in here.

Um my I'm the sole provider in my family my husband's a stay at home he takes care of his brother who's incapacitated as well as our children.

Um back in 2024 well 2022 I got injured at work and had to have a couple of surgeries and I was out of work for two years.

During that time Dina was junking um on top of taking care of his brother um that as you can see most of the stuff back there is uh car parts a lot of motorcycles dirt bikes four-wheelers uh things of that such that he tries to resell or junk um during the time I was out Dino ended up breaking his back um he had to have back surgery back in twenty twenty four um he didn't I think it was around March or April he um started having issues with that uh or we found out that he finally broke his that his back was broken during that time frame and he had surgery in September of 2024 um during that point that set him back a lot because he was in the hospital in and out for three and a half months and I had to stay home and take care of him during that time because he um got septic and almost died when he came home from the hospital he's been recovering since then he's still recovering today um between my restrictions and not being able to lift and ban and carry um and his restrictions has been limited limited us a lot on trying to get most of the stuff out um I've had rented a U-Haul trailer or two trying to get most of the stuff out um he has had had made some progress again there's a lot more though and I don't during I feel like 30 days is not enough time.

He's been trying to clean it up since um we we've talked to the officer, Coco Mass Officer um and he's made some progress, but there's so much stuff back there.

It's gonna take us a lot more time to get it done.

Um and just financially, I again me being the only one trying, you know, providing for my family.

I um am asking today if y'all can help us like lower the fines or give us more time for that as well.

That does how much time do you need?

If we can get the ninety days um to hopefully I'll get most of this done.

We did have our children help us again.

Uh my our oldest son fractured his foot, so he's no longer can help us.

Um and then the other two, uh, we have a 16-year-old, which he does his best.

Um, he was our premature child, so he does have a heart murmur and asthma.

So he can't do a lot of heavy lifting and stuff like that.

And then our baby, he's um in eighth grade.

You know, he does what he can do.

I mean, their children, but as far as us, I've I've looked into dumpsters, I've looked into hiring people to help us, but it's is very costly, and so we're we're doing what we can do to get it done.

As you as I explained to the other the case before yours on the fine, whatever we assess today, if you can show that progress has been made, we can reduce or eliminate it at the end.

Okay.

We don't do it at the front.

Otherwise, there's no incentive, you know, to get it get it cleaned up.

So uh that keep that in mind, so whatever we do, and also with time, whatever time we give.

If you uh need an amendment process, you can come back and we can discuss, you know, based on that.

Okay.

Um, so we're are do you plan on taking this all to the dump or what are y'all doing with the stuff when y'all are.

He's been trying to sell it.

He wanna come over here.

I'll uh we can let him talk into a second.

He's been junking.

Um he's he's been he's taken uh I believe a couple loads to the the junk and has gotten, you know, it's not much, you know.

A whole trailer, I think the last time was like two hundred dollars that he got.

Um he's trying to junk it, he's trying to sell most of the other items, and then there is like um we do have five for our kids, you know, they each have their own dirt bike and full four-wheeler.

So he planned on keeping those, but everything else we he plans on junking and getting off taking it off.

All right.

So 90 days is what you're asking.

Yes.

Any questions from commissioners?

Does the city have any questions of uh no questions?

Um Mr.

Walker, were you wanting to speak to on anything?

You're good?

Okay, all right.

Is the city ready to close?

Yes.

The city requests that the commission assess a civil penalty of four thousand four hundred dollars and also order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance 11a-26 a 1, 2, 7, and 8 within 30 days.

If the order fails to comply with said order, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean all costs associated with the removal against the property.

Alright, so you heard the city has asked for the 30 days and then the forty four hundred dollar fine, and I think you've already stated you'd like a reduced fine plus 90 days.

Anything else added.

At this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

Uh I moved the one up the R.

So we do the 60 days and that you've the one that does it's compliant.

Uh, these stuff to onto the property and the news is and the these the losses, at least the public.

Second.

Same about Mr.

Lou, any discussion?

I don't know that they'll be able to do it in 30 and 60 days.

I would probably lean more toward the 90.

That way when they come back, they only get one shot to come back for both the fine and the and the time.

So, to me, I would give the 90, but that's just kind of my thought.

I don't know if anybody else has any.

Yeah, I can offer substitute motion.

Does anybody else have any discussion?

Or that was just kind of my uh, you know, they get one shot to come back for the fine and for the time.

Um, and if we give them 60 days and they're not done, we can't wait really wait.

So I think they're gonna do it.

I appreciate the work you know that they're trying to do in it, but uh Yeah, I can I move that the owner be ordered to I move that the owner be or move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within 90 days, and if the owner does not comply, authorize that he staff to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean the cost associated against the property.

Second, second about Mr.

Gorez.

So we have the substitute motion for 90 days, any discussion on that one.

I agree.

That's fair.

Alright.

Uh, if we'll go ahead and get a vote on that.

This is a motion to abate the nuisance within 90 days, Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Yuwale.

Yes.

Miss Donnie.

Aye.

Mr.

Horris.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries seven zero.

And we need to.

I moved that the issue of the civil penalty to the owner in the amount of hundred dollar per day or forty-four days for their total amount of four thousand four hundred dollars.

Second.

Thank you about Mr.

Lou.

Any discussion on that?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to issue a civil penalty in the amount of one hundred dollars per day for 44 days for a total of 4400.

Miss Lane.

Aye.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Kiwale.

Yes.

Miss Dottie.

Mr.

Boris.

Aye.

Mr.

Lew.

Hi.

Miss Thompson.

Hi.

The motion carries seven zero.

This commission has given the owner 90 days to abate the nuisance and issued a civil penalty in the matter of $100 per day for 44 days for a total of $4,400.

The owner, leanholder, mortgagia record have the right to request an amendment within 90 days from the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgagia record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order.

So thank you both for coming.

Please stay in touch with your code officer.

It is 1202, so we will break for 45 minutes for lunch and come back at 1247.

Are you all ready to get started?

It's uh twelve forty-nine, and we'll go back into session.

Next case, please.

Next case, administrative civil penalty case, ACP 2669, 3202 Prospect Avenue, aka lot thirty uh twenty-three block ninety-nine of MG Ellis, an addition to the city of Fort Worth, Terran County, Texas, according to the plot thereof, recorded in volume sixty-three, page eighteen of the plot records of Terrant County, Texas.

Owner is Jose Napoleon Masias.

Lean Holder is Southwest Securities FSB.

And we have an appearance form from Maria D.

Hernandez.

I will be given testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP-26-69 at the address of 3202 Prospect Avenue.

This violation was identified on October 30th, 2025.

This violation was officer initiated.

There have been several notices mailed certified and regular to enter the owner and hand delivered to the property.

Despite the city's efforts, the property remains in violation.

There have been 12 inspections by multiple officers in the inception of this case.

One citation was issued prior to the case being sent to nuisance abatement.

An administrative search warrant was not needed.

Oh, it's our correct correction was needed to enter the property.

There have been five contacts with multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants slash occupants.

The nuisance abandonment order was posted at the property on our on March 24th, 2026, and expired on April 3rd, 2026.

The staff recommendation is to appear for today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May of $4th, 200 and also order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance 11A-26A 127 and 8 within 30 days from the effective date of the order.

If the owner does not remove all of the ordered items within that 30-day period, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause a removal of said items and lean all cost associated with the removal against the property.

The reason for the amount of the civil penalty requested is the fact that no measurable progress has been made since the nuisance of payment order was posted on the property on March 24th, 2025.

The property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors.

This is the end of my testimony.

Questions from commissioners.

If you'll state your name and city of residence.

Okay, is your husband?

Uh Jose Nacoleon.

Okay.

No, I mean, no.

Okay.

What would you like us to know about your plans to get this cleaned up?

I mean, we do want to clean up and stuff, and we uh we're we've been trying my husband's the only one that works and stuff, and I have kids and I have a son that's diabetic and dialysis and his in and out of the hospital, they cut off his toe.

So do you have help to get the stuff removed?

Yes.

So how long how long are you needing or asking us for?

I mean.

To move uh everything.

I mean, I could get my kids to help and stuff.

It's just they're all working and they have their, you know, their kids and stuff.

Is any new stuff coming on or is this stuff all here?

You're are there any are y'all bringing any new stuff?

No.

I was just moving because I'm at home, you know, sometimes, and whenever I have a chance, I'll move stuff like to clean.

Which I didn't know I had to take stuff, you know, I was like raking and moving, you know, like the weeds.

I don't know if you could see that.

I like I don't know, just cleaning the yard, but I didn't know that I had to remove that.

Yeah, that's the right.

So do you have the do you have trailers or anything to help move the stuff to get rid of it?

I mean, we could rent one or something, and my husband has a friend that he remodels, so he he has a trailer that do you I mean, do you intend to keep any of this stuff or are you fine if with the trailer just throwing it all at the dump or are you trying to keep the stuff or no?

Like I don't know, and my husband says he's gonna you know we're gonna get rid of all the metal and stuff.

I guess grab whatever he has there that has and so in 90 days you think you can get it cleaned up?

Yes.

And then there's also the fine, and I think you heard me telling the other people uh that were up here earlier that there's an amendment process that if we give you the civil penalty now, if you come back before us within the time frame and everything's been cleaned up, we can reduce or waive that.

So that's kind of an incentive for you to uh to get it you know cleaned up.

So just because if whatever we rule on today, remember there's the amendment process.

Okay.

So 90 days is what you're asking.

Yes, sir.

Anybody have any questions for it?

City, have any questions?

No questions.

You ready to close?

The city requests that the commission assess a civil penalty of four thousand four hundred dollars and also order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance eleven a-26A 1, 2, 7, and 8 within 30 days.

The owner fails to comply with said order, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause all the removal of said items and lean all costs associated with the removal against the property.

So the city's asking for 30 days, and I think you're asking for 90.

Is there anything else you want to add?

Alright, at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

I think so.

Move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within ninety days.

If the owner does not comply, authorize city staff to enter into the property and abate the nuisance and lean all costs associated against the property.

Any discussion?

Ready for a vote?

This is a motion to abate the nuisance within 90 days.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Uwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Juarez?

Yes.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries six zero.

I move that we issue a civil penalty to the owner's amount of a hundred dollars per day for 44 days for a total amount of 400, 4,400.

Second.

Thank you, Ms.

Thompson.

Uh ready for a vote?

This is a motion to assess the civil penalty in the amount of 100 per day for 44 days for a total of 4400 dollars.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Yes.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

That motion carries six zero.

So this commission has given you 90 days to abate the nuisance.

Also issued a penalty in the amount of 100 a day for 44 days for a total of 4,400.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 90 days from the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order.

Thank you for coming today and please stay in touch with your code officer.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Next case.

Good afternoon, I think we're now.

Y'all will be up first going around.

So if y'all uh Michael, uh Michael, want to go first?

Which one's Michael?

Michael?

Yes.

My name is Michael Sanders.

I live in the Fort Worth City.

All right.

Um what is your relation to the property?

Um, the son, one of the heirs.

Oh, is uh is Aretha?

She's deceased?

Yes.

Okay, all right.

Um, so what are you wanting uh or what is it you're asking for today?

Uh an extension.

Y'all notice whenever I come up here, I'm the only one up here.

Most the rest of the siblings don't care.

So yeah, I do everything's on my back, then the guy to help me a lot.

Uh he's buying the property.

Uh I uh didn't have the time that I thought I was gonna have because they I thought I was using the restroom, but actually I was bleeding out on the toilet.

So I've been down for quite a while and unable to do anything, and I lost my truck, but now I got my truck back, and now we back active, but the the pictures and stuff that uh that was taken, they're completely different.

We've moved most of that stuff.

Uh we've got brought pictures and stuff too.

If you want to show them, how much time are you asking for?

Uh another 60 days, and we'll so we can clear it up.

It was 30 originally, so now you're wanting 60.

If if if the court would, if if not, whatever we can get.

Right?

And this is for the 3753, right?

Yes, sir.

And there's two properties.

So make sure all the.

Right, but let's we're well, we're gonna have to hear it twice.

So we're gonna focus just on the one.

Yes, sir.

So that stuff on the curb is is someone gonna pick that up, or are y'all gonna do something with that?

That right there?

We're working with it and and and hopefully we can get work with coal compliance or the city or Fort Worth.

So we'll get to you, Zach.

Sorry, no, he was raising his hand.

I was he'll state your name.

Hello, I'm Darion Bell, Fort Worth, Texas.

So I'm the buyer of this property, but while we're in this process with uh the co-compliance and stuff like that, um I've put put out my own money to make sure I clear out this property.

So the thing is the problem that we're dealing with is that the property is consistently getting dumped on, and I don't know what to do.

I've tried to put a camera there, but the camera got knocked down.

So I'm trying my best to kind of like secure the property.

Um I got a quote for a fence to kind of fence it up where no one dumps, um, because it's kind of hard to find somewhere to dump tires in.

You have you obviously see it's a freaking boat there.

Um there are two boats there.

So we're trying our best, but it's a it's a very intensive process, especially with no one to accept the dumps.

Okay.

And how so y'all are asking for 30 or 60 days?

What what is it y'all warning?

Um I'm the one paying for it, so I I know that it's gonna take about 60 more days.

Um, this isn't just oh just cleaning out trash, it's also cleaning out like residue from everywhere, like just everywhere.

You can obviously see.

Um is there a house on this one or is it a lot?

It that's the 3753 is a house.

Okay, that's the one we're looking at right now.

Yes, sir.

Okay, and so yeah, it's the same thing with the other lot, but we'll it's just the same thing.

Okay, all right.

So you're asking for 60 days, and there was no civil penalty, so there's nothing to work on that.

Um does the city have any questions?

Uh no questions for the property owners.

I would call the we are gonna present.

Yes, I'm gonna present.

So I call uh Officer Jose Zantano.

Hello, commissioners.

I'll be giving testimony on ACP-26-24 at the property address of 3753 Waldorf Street.

This case was identified on June 3rd, 2025 and was citizen initiated.

This case was initiated by Officer Ian Shadell.

The owner was present at the January 26, 2026 hearing when the commission assesses an administrative civil penalty of zero dollars per day for 44 days for a total of zero dollars in order the owner to obey the nuisance within 60 days.

The owner had until April 24th, 2026 to comply with the order.

The owner requested an amendment on requested an amendment on April 7, 2026.

The owner is requesting an additional 30 days to obey the news of and a reduction of or removal of the serial dollar administrative civil penalty.

A notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 4th, 2026.

At this time, Denise's has not been abated, and there's only been about 20% uh of the items removed.

Based on the photos he showed, would you change that amount or yes to what?

It is kind of hard for me to say without being present on the property, but it looks like they've probably cleaned maybe like 60, 70 percent.

Is the city opposed to the 60 days request?

The city's not opposed.

Not opposed, okay.

Alright, so the city's you're up if you want to get back.

So the city's okay with the 60 days uh request.

Is there anything else you care to add?

No, is there anybody in the city that can help us because this isn't it's true?

I would talk with the code officer.

They can get you to the right areas.

Um, because like more each constantly dumping.

Right.

I would work with code and they can get you resources or the right department within the city.

We would we don't have anything of this commission to do with that part, but um so at this time uh since you're unopposed and you're uh w the 60 days, I'll go ahead and close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion or Mr.

Morris.

I move that the owner be given an additional 60 days from today's date to repair or demolish the structure to meet the city's minimum building standard.

Wrong one.

There's an o nuisance abatement one.

There's an amendment, a nuisance abatement.

I move that the owner be given an additional sixty days from today's date to evade the nuisance.

Second.

Anyway, Ms.

Thompson, any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to grant the amendment for an additional sixty days, Miss Lane.

Aye.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Juwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Juarez?

Yes.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

That motion carries 6-0.

Uh this commission has given the owner additional 60 days to abate the nuisance.

Uh the owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order.

Thank you both for coming on this case and be in touch with your code officer for any of those questions.

Alright, next case.

Next case is an amendment administrative civil penalty.

Residential.

ACP 2625, 3749 Waldorf Street, aka lot six block one, Astoria Edition, an addition to the city of Fort Worth, Terran County, Texas.

Owner Arletha Sanders, no lienholders, and the same parties in appearance, Michael Sanders and Darien Bell.

If you want to come up, we'll have to start over for this case.

So if you want to state your name and city residence and what you're asking.

Michael Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas.

And uh we're just asking the additional 60 days because we it's a joint operation, and we'll have it up in them 60 days.

That's what I'm asking for the board.

Is this one a bl an empty lot or is there a house on this?

It's just an empty lot, sure, yeah.

So it's gonna take, is there any way you can get that one done?

Or is it the same stuff everywhere?

Well, we can get that done fast than we can all.

It's the it wouldn't be no difference mainly because the properties are so joint together, so the trash and the extra stuff are put in the in the middle of both.

Can you just tell them to put it on the other side?

Well, on the lot.

I'll just kidding.

Oh, okay.

Um, uh does the city have any questions?

No questions, and the city would be unopposed to 60 days on this property as well.

Do you want to show?

Did you have any photos of the other lot?

I couldn't tell where the lot line was, but so we'll have for the record.

Do you want to show us those pictures again for this case?

If you have any for just the empty lot, that's all we need to see for this one.

Yes, I do.

I'm sorry, can you state your name for this one?

Well, I'm Darion Bell, um Fort Worth Texas.

Thank you.

But this was the past this was this weekend's uh past work I did.

This was a lot of more trash than this.

Um, like I said, my only problem with this is just where to dump it, because you can't just dump anywhere.

So and then if you dump somewhere with a whole bunch of different trash, they will charge you X amount to even dump random trash.

So that's my only hurdle.

I can get this done in 60 days.

My only hurdle is just making sure I could dump it somewhere.

So I would like to see if code compliance can give me a voucher so I can dump where I need to.

I work with them on that.

And you said the city is unopposed.

Is the city gonna present anything?

No, this is nothing to present.

Alright, so at this time we will close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

I move that the owner be given an additional sixty days from today's date to abate the nuisance.

Second about Mr.

Warez uh ready for a vote this is a motion to grant the amendment for an additional 60 days Miss Lane?

Yes Mr.

Black yes Mr.

Yawali yes Mr.

Juarez yes Mr.

Lou I miss Thompson aye that motion carries six zero uh this commission has granted an additional sixty days to uh evate the nuisance uh owner leanholder mortgage of record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order thank you again for both coming and talk with your code officer we'd like to thank everybody on the board and all the participants for helping us out giving us an additional time have a good day.

Next case next case new case residential HS 2656 6201 Woodbine Drive primary structure aka lot 7R a revision of lots 789 and 11 block three of FE and Mammy Wolf addition to the city of Fort Worth Terran County Texas according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 388-Q page 449 of the plat records of Terran County Texas owner is Helen G.

Harrell there are no lien holders and no one in appearance ready to present yes the city would call officer William Lowry to present the case good afternoon commissioners this case was initiated by Officer Jerry Ann Vargas notices were sent June 3rd 2024 March 19th 2025 July 17th 2025 August 15th 2025 September 11th 2025 and March 27th 2026 there are there are no uh permits on file at this time structure vacant and secured by owner inspection was conducted on May 4th 2026 with permission from Cedric Harrell notices to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st 2026 the primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to multiple breaches in the roof exposed decking and missing shingles subflooring has collapsed and is currently multiple feet below the interior walls holes in the walls with severe and biological growth on the remaining walls missing ceilings with exposed roof rafters and biological growth from water damage failing structural support system compromised electrical and mechanical systems due to shifting foundational support compromised plumbing system due to foundation failure the interior the structure is open to the outside and creates hardware for vectors there are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of the minimum building standards ordinance and they could be found on the included structure inspection report there are four parks two schools two major thoroughfares and one church and several businesses within a mile of the property staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous that the owner be given 30 days to repair demolish the structure if the owner does not comply with said order authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property this concludes my testimony has the owner said what their plans are or what yes sir they said that they wanted to demolish but that was well passed a month ago okay any questions commissioners city ready to close the city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous are the requests the owner be ordered to repair demolish the structure within 30 days and if the owner fails to repair demolish the structure within 30 days that the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lien all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Alright, at this time we'll close the public portion and open it up to a motion.

I move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.

Second.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary structure substandard and hazardous.

Ms.

Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Kiwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warez?

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Okay.

Motion carries 6-0.

I move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days, that the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lien all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Second.

Any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary structure within 30 days.

Ms.

Lane.

Aye.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Gewali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warez.

Aye.

Mr.

Olu.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Motion carries 6-0.

This commission has declared the structure to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.

Owner, lienholder, mortgage here record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalty to be paid.

Next case.

Next case, new case residential, HS 2657-504 Northwest 25th Street, primary structure, aka lots 1 and 2, block 25, MGLS addition to the City of Fort Worth, Terran County, Texas.

According to the plot recorded in Volume 63, page 19, deed records of Terran County, Texas.

Owners 25th and Ross Manifest Abundance, LLC.

Lean holder is Glenn Allegre and Cynthia Allegre, and there is no one in appearance.

You ready?

The city would call Officer Franklin Young to present the case.

Good afternoon, Commissioners.

Ready to present evidence for 504 Northwest 25th Street.

The case originated February 26, 2026 by Officer Marissa Rodriguez.

There is no fire date.

Notices were sent out February 26, 2026, and March 27th of 2026.

There are no active permits on file.

Structures vacant and secured by the city.

Administrator search warrant was executed on May 5th, 2026.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st, 2026.

Primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazard condition due to deteriorating and falling siding with breaches.

Interior wall shows signs of water damage and covered with graffiti.

Ceiling has several breaches.

Flooring is buckling with signs of foundational distress.

Floor cover with trash and debris due to vagrant activity.

Several broken windows or glass shards remaining.

Foundation is compromised.

Plumbing backed up, causing nauseous odors.

Electrical outlets missing or broken with disposed wiring.

Allowing harbors of vectors and roads due to breaches and vacant activity.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found on the included and structure structure inspection report.

Officer has called and spoke with owner once.

Officer has also sent emails as well as text messages text messages, but no further communication with the owner.

Officer has received several complaints from police.

There are three public schools, three city parks, and the historic stockyards within amount of this location.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure.

If the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

This concludes my testimony.

Questions from commissioners?

City ready to close.

The city requests that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous, and the city further requests the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair, demolish the structure within 30 days.

That city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lien all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Alright, at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

Second.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary structure, substandard and hazardous.

Ms.

Lane?

Aye.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Hihwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warriors.

Aye.

Mr.

Alou?

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries 6-0.

I move I move that the owner of the uh owner be ordered to repair in the demolished structure that we can 30 days and that you've the one that's filled with the demolished structure that we can 30 days.

The SCP is to be authorized to enter onto the property and the cause of the demolition of say the structure and the lean all the costs associated with the demolition, at least the property.

Second.

Second for 30 days.

Any discussion?

All right.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary structure within 30 days.

Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Jawali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warez.

Aye.

Mr.

Alou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries 6-0.

This commission has declared the structure substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount to be paid.

Next case.

Next case, new case residential, HS 2658, 3300 East Rosedale Street, accessory structure, aka lot eight in block 26, less than north four feet thereof.

Polytechnic Heights edition, and an addition to the City of Fort Worth in Terran County, Texas.

Owner is Joanne Porterfield Turner, aka Josephine Turner.

There are no lien holders and no one in appearance.

City ready.

Good afternoon, Commissioners.

This case originated March 11th, 2025.

It was initiated by Officer Francisco Pino Dorte.

Notices March 11th, 2025, June 20, 2025, March 30, 2026.

There are no permits, active permits on file.

Structure is vacant and secured by owner.

Inspection was conducted on May 6, 2026 with permission from the owner, Joanne Porterfield Turner.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st, 2026.

The accessory structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to sagging roof with damaged roof rafters, multiple boards used as bracing to support the structure, severely outward leaning walls with missing and deteriorated wood siding, garage doors and frames are out of plum, creating gaps that are open to the elements.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of the minimum building standards ordinance, and they can be found in the included structure inspection report.

There are four parts, two schools, one major thoroughfell, and one apartment complex directly across the street plus several businesses within a mile from the property.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structure.

If the owner does not comply with said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lean all the costs associated with the demolition against the property.

This concludes my testimony.

Right.

Any questions from commissioners?

Right.

Uh city ready to close.

The city would request that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.

City would further request the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days, that the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

At this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

Move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.

Second.

So we have a the uh accessory structure to be uh substandard and hazardous, ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the accessory structure substandard and hazardous.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Jawali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warz?

Aye.

Mr.

Alou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries six zero.

Move that the owner be ordered to repair, demolish the structure, accessory structure within 30 days.

If the owner fails to repair, demolish the structure within 30 days, the staff be authorized entrance to the property and cause the demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Second.

Right, any discussion?

All right, ready for a vote.

Um I'm sorry, that was 30 days.

Yes.

Yeah.

This is a motion to repair or demolish the accessory structure within 30 days.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Jawali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warris?

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries six zero.

This commission has declared the accessory structure to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owners, leanholders, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage gear record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalty be paid.

Next case.

Next case, new case residential HS 2666 3250 Grover Avenue, primary and accessory structures.

AKA lot 28 block 4 of Milton S.

Simons revision of Diamond Hill Highland.

Second filing, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Terrant County, Texas.

According to the plot recorded in book 388-B, page 258, Deed Records, Terrant County, Texas.

Owner is OLED 2024 HB 1.

There are no lien holders and no one in appearance.

The city would call Officer Franklin Young to present the case.

Afternoon, I'm here to present evidence for 3250 Grover Avenue.

The case originated January 14, 2026 by Officer Marissa Rodriguez.

Fire date is December 29, 2025.

Notices January 14, 2026, and April 2nd, 2026.

There are no active permits on file and is vacant and secured by the city.

Administrative search warrant was executed on May 1st, 2026.

Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 1st, 2026.

The primary structure is currently in the substandard and hazardous condition due to severe fire damage to interior and exterior.

Interior walls damaged with breaches and charring from fire.

Ceiling charred with breaches.

Roof has breaches with charred and damaged rafters.

Windows missing and broken covered with boards.

Exterior walls breached with charring and deterioration.

Electrical compromise from fire and heat.

Floor is covered with fire, damaged, debris, and household items.

Structure is exposed to the elements of our own harbors for pest and vectors.

The accessory structures current in the substandard and hazardous condition due to exterior framing is deteriorated and rotten.

Metal roof is lifting with breaches.

Accessory doors are rotten and open.

Due to opening, it is allowing harbors for pesting vectors.

There are other conditions that contribute to the structures being in violation of minimum building status ordinance, and they can be found on the included structure inspection report.

Officer has not been able to get in contact with anyone regarding this property.

There are four public schools, one city park, and several Terrant County facilities within a mile of dislocation.

Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the structure to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or demolish the structures.

If the owner does not comply with state order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

This concludes my testimony.

Any questions?

City ready to close.

The city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.

City further requested the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, the city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Alright, at this time I'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

I move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.

Second.

That was for both structures, primary and accessory structures.

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structures substandard and hazardous.

Miss Lane.

Aye.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Jawali.

Yes.

Mr.

Forris.

I Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

Motion passes 60.

I move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish this structures within 30 days.

And if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days, the city staff will be authorized to enter into the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.

Any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary and accessory structures within 30 days.

Miss Lane.

Yes.

Mr.

Black.

Yes.

Mr.

Yewali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warriors.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou.

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Hi.

Motion carries 60.

This commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage a record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage a record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order.

Commission also gives notice that failure on the part of the owner to comply with today's order may result in the scheduling and conducting of a civil penalty hearing to determine the amount of penalty to be paid.

Next case.

Next case, administrative civil penalty case, residential ACP 2657 3019 Ellis Avenue, aka lot eight, block 81, MGLS edition, an addition to the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plot recorded in volume 63, page 18, plot records, Tarrant County, Texas.

Owner is Jose Luis de la Rocha, Montenegro, and Michelle Candanosa.

Leanholder Leonardo Laredo Usevia Laredo and Usevio Laredo.

There is no one in appearance.

I'll be given testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP-26-57 at the address of 3019 Atlas Avenue.

This violation was identified on September 4th, 2025.

This violation was officer initiated.

There have been several notices mailed certified and regular to the owner and hand delivered to the property.

There have been 14 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case.

Two citations were issued prior to the case being sent to nuisance abandonment.

An administrative search warrant was not needed to enter the property.

There have been four contacts with multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants slash occupants.

The news and submitment order was posted at the property on March 24th, 2026, and expired on April 3rd, 2026.

In orders to appear for today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 4th, 2026.

The last inspection was performed on May 14, 2026.

The staff recommendation is is to assess a civil penalty of $4,400 and also order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance 11A 26-11A-26A 127 and 8 within 30 days from the effective date of the order.

If the owner does not remove all of the ordered items within that 30-day period, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lien all costs associated with the removal against the property.

The reason for the amount of the civil penalty requested is the fact that no measurable progress has been made since the nuisance abandonment order was posted on the property on March 24th, 2026.

The property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors.

This address has had active trash service since November 3rd, 2023.

This is the end of my testimony.

Questions?

Yes.

The city requests that the structure be declared.

The city requests the commission assess a civil penalty of $4,400, and also order the owner to remove all items outlined in ordinance eleven A-26A 1-27 and 8 within 30 days.

If the owner fails to comply with said order, authorizes city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean all costs associated with the removal against the property.

At this time, I'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion.

I move that we issue a civil penalty to the owner in the amount of 100 dollars per day for 45 days in the amount of 4,400.

Making sure you said 44 days.

Sound like you said 45, but 44 days, right?

44.

Alright, so we have a motion for 4400 and a second.

Any discussion?

Ready for a vote.

This is the motion to assess a civil penalty of 100 per day for 44 days for a total of 4400.

Miss Lane.

Hi.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Hiwali.

Yes.

Mr.

Forz.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

Motion carries six zero.

I move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within thirty days.

And if the owner does not comply, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean the costs associated against the property.

Second.

This is a motion to abate the nuisance within 30 days.

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Hiwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Warz.

Aye.

Mr.

Lou?

Aye.

Ms.

Thompson.

Aye.

The motion carries six zero.

This commission has uh given the owner thirty days to abate the nuisance and issued a civil penalty in the amount of a hundred dollars per day for 44 days for $4,400.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.

Owner, leanholder, mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Terrant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mills a copy of the order.

Next case.

Next case is our last case on the agenda today.

Ace administrative civil penalty, ACP 2663 1301, East Maddox Avenue, aka lot 12, block 35, Lakeview addition to the city of Fort Worth, County of Terrent, Texas.

Owner Robinson Jewel R.

and Willie, lien holder, none, and no one in appearance.

So you ready?

The city would call Officer Jose Zantano to promote the case.

Hello, commissioners.

I'll be given testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP 26-63 at the address of 1302 E.

Maddox Avenue.

This violation was identified on July 14, 2025.

This violation was citizen initiated.

There have been several notices mailed certified and regular to the owner and hand delivered to the property.

Despite the city's efforts, the property remains in violation.

There have been 18 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case.

One citation was issued prior to the case being sent to new submain.

An administrative search warrant was needed to enter the property.

There have been 10 contacts with multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants and occupancy.

The new submitment order was posted on the property on March 24, 2026, and expired on April 3rd, 2026.

The notice will appear to today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 4th, 2026.

The last inspection was performed on May 14, 2026.

The staff recommendation is to assess a civil penalty of 4400 dollars and also ordered the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance 11A-26A127 and 8 within 30 days from the effective date of the order.

If the owner does not remove all the order items within 30 day period, authorized the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean all calls associated with the removal against the property.

The reason for the amount of the civil penalty requested is the fact that no measurable progress has been made since the new submitment order was posted on the property on March 24, 2026.

The property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors.

This is the end of my testimony.

Any questions?

Question.

I think you said uh 1302 when you started.

Is it 1301 is what's on our 1301 eMATOX 70?

Thank you.

Are you ready to close?

The city requests that the commission assess a civil penalty of $4,400 and also order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance eleven A-26A 1, 2, 7, and 8 within 30 days.

If the owner fails to comply with said order, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of said items and lean all costs associated with the removal against the property.

At this time we'll close the public portion and open it up for a motion.

I move that we issue a civil penalty to the owner in the amount of 40.

I'm sorry, 100 per day for 44 days for a total amount of 4400.

Second.

Second by Mr.

Gualdi.

Any discussion?

Alright, ready for a vote.

This is a motion to assess the civil penalty in the amount of 100 dollars per day for 44 days for a total of 4400.

Miss Lane?

Aye.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Giwali?

Yes.

Mr.

Juarez?

Aye.

Mr.

Olu?

Aye.

Miss Thompson.

Aye.

That motion carries six zero.

I move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within thirty days.

If the owner does not comply, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean the cost associated against the property.

Okay.

Thank you by Mr.

Gwaldi.

Ready for a vote.

Is this a motion to abate the nuisance within 30 days?

Miss Lane?

Yes.

Mr.

Black?

Yes.

Mr.

Giwali?