Building Standards Commission Meeting – August 24, 2026

The Fort Worth Building Standards Commission convened on August 24, 2026, at 9:31 a.m. to hear several cases involving substandard and hazardous structures, nuisance abatement, and civil penalty assessments. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The meeting recessed for lunch at approximately noon, with one amendment case tabled until after recess.

Consent Calendar

• Motion to accept previous meeting minutes carried 7-0.
• Motion to accept the evidentiary packet carried 7-0.
• Motion to withdraw five cases (ACP 2696, ACP 2697, ACP 2686, HS 2557) carried 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• 2309 Primrose Avenue: Property manager (representing New Nest Properties, LLC) stated work had begun and requested 60 days to complete a full rehab. City staff recommended 30 days.
• 4101 Eastland Street: Marilyn A.G., surviving child of deceased owners, stated she was not willing to incur repair costs, was negotiating sale to a company, and requested 60 days to finalize sale or demolish. She agreed the structure was substandard.
• 3101 Northwest 25th Street: Owner Josie Monroe and daughter Stephanie Munro testified. Josie acknowledged neglect, had engaged a contractor, and requested 90 days due to health issues and pending Social Security income. Stephanie asked for 90 days, citing additional damage from a vehicle hitting the house.
• 700 Griggs Avenue: Jose Frias, son of owner Guadalupe Frias, requested 90 days to demolish the structure, citing lack of funds but stating police had been responding to graffiti.
• 712 West Wagaman Street: Raymond Garcia, son of deceased owner Zita Garcia, asked for 30 days to allow out-of-state siblings to retrieve belongings before demolition. He confirmed the family was unopposed to demolition.
• 2770 Belze Terrace: Contractor Sigali McKinney (representing new owners) stated the roof had been replaced, permits were obtained, and requested 60 days for completion.
• 2704 Hannah Avenue: Stephen Wilson, a tenant, claimed he had a lease and wanted to repair the property, requesting time until end of year. He stated the damage was caused by a former occupant and that he had water but no electricity.
• 1704 Saxony Road: Neighbor Luke Armstrong testified in support of demolition, citing rodent and stray animal problems from the vacant property. Two other interested parties did not speak. A continuance request was denied.
• 9600 Santa Paula Drive (ACP 2691): Owner Carl Cole appeared, stated he had been hauling away debris for two years, requested 90 days for cleanup, and asked for reduction of the proposed $4,400 civil penalty. City noted some progress.
• 3214 Prospect Avenue (ACP 2692): Curtis Washington (son of deceased owner) testified he was cleaning both his father’s properties, had been injured, and requested 60 days. City recommended no civil penalty due to owner’s death.
• 3218 Prospect Avenue (ACP 2693): Same owner as above. Curtis Washington requested 90 days, noting debris from neighbor’s fallen trees. City recommended no penalty.
• 4321 H Avenue and 4301 H Avenue (ACP 2694 and 2695): Multiple parties appeared: Philip Burgess (attorney for estate administrator), and lienholder Rashad Berry Hill. Both requested 90 days for cleanup; Burgess noted an unauthorized occupant required legal action. City recommended no penalty due to deceased owners.

Discussion Items

New Case Residential Hearings

• 2309 Primrose Avenue: City staff presented evidence of substandard conditions (deteriorated framing, water damage, holes). Property manager requested 60 days; commission granted 60 days.
• 4101 Eastland Street: City staff reported holes in roof, rotted joists, insect infestation. Owner’s child requested 60 days; commission granted 60 days.
• 3101 Northwest 25th Street: City staff cited severe exterior damage, foundation shift, exposed wiring. Owners requested 90 days; commission granted 60 days.
• 700 Griggs Avenue: City staff noted dismantled roof, missing walls. Owner’s son requested 90 days; commission granted 30 days due to safety concerns.
• 712 West Wagaman Street: City staff documented fire damage, collapsed ceiling, debris. Owner’s son requested 30 days; commission granted 30 days.
• 2770 Belze Terrace: City staff reported fire damage, collapsed roof, foundation cracks. Contractor requested 60 days; commission granted 60 days.
• 2704 Hannah Avenue: City staff reported foundation shift, severe deterioration, unauthorized persons. Tenant requested time until end of year; commission granted 30 days.
• 1704 Saxony Road: City staff documented breaches, rotted roof, biological growth, rodent infestation. No owners present; neighbor urged demolition. Commission granted 30 days.

Administrative Civil Penalty Cases

• 9600 Santa Paula Drive (ACP 2691): Nuisance abatement case (debris accumulation). City recommended $4,400 penalty (100/day for 44 days) and 30-day cleanup. Owner requested 90 days and penalty reduction. Commission granted 90 days with $4,400 penalty.
• 3214 Prospect Avenue (ACP 2692): Nuisance abatement case. City recommended no penalty and 30-day cleanup due to owner’s death. Owner’s son requested 60 days. Commission granted 60 days with no penalty.
• 3218 Prospect Avenue (ACP 2693): Similar to above. Owner’s son requested 90 days; commission granted 90 days with no penalty.
• 4321 H Avenue (ACP 2694): Nuisance abatement. City recommended no penalty, 30 days. Estate attorney and lienholder both requested 90 days. Commission granted 90 days with no penalty.
• 4301 H Avenue (ACP 2695): Same situation, same recommendation. Commission granted 90 days with no penalty.

Amendment Case (tabled)

• 4701 South Riverside Drive (HS 2638): Toby Evans (son of owner) requested additional time to sell property. He had filed an amendment without proper power of attorney. City objected. Commission voted to table the case until after the lunch recess pending proof of authority.

Key Outcomes

• All structures in new case hearings were declared substandard and hazardous (7-0 each).
• Orders for repair or demolition were issued with compliance periods as follows:
  • 2309 Primrose Avenue: 60 days
  • 4101 Eastland Street: 60 days
  • 3101 Northwest 25th Street: 60 days
  • 700 Griggs Avenue: 30 days
  • 712 West Wagaman Street: 30 days
  • 2770 Belze Terrace: 60 days
  • 2704 Hannah Avenue: 30 days
  • 1704 Saxony Road: 30 days
• In all cases, if owners failed to comply, city staff were authorized to enter and demolish with costs leined against the property.
• For nuisance abatement cases:
  • 9600 Santa Paula Drive: 90 days to abate, civil penalty of $4,400 (100/day for 44 days).
  • 3214 Prospect Avenue: 60 days to abate, no civil penalty.
  • 3218 Prospect Avenue: 90 days to abate, no civil penalty.
  • 4321 H Avenue: 90 days to abate, no civil penalty.
  • 4301 H Avenue: 90 days to abate, no civil penalty.
• Amendment case (4701 South Riverside Drive) tabled until after the lunch recess.
• Owners and lienholders were advised of their rights to request amendments or appeal to Tarrant County District Court within 30 days of mailing of the order.