Oh, no. Oh, you're over here. Sorry. Good morning. Uh the time is 9:32 and we will call the June 22nd meeting to order. If everyone will please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance.
Is there a motion and a a second to accept the previous meet meeting minutes? >> Motion to accept. >> Mr. Lou. Second by Miss uh Dyke. Ready for a vote.
This is a mo This is a motion to accept the meeting uh the minutes from the May meeting. Mr. Castles. >> Yes. >> Mr. Yes, >> Mr. Lou. >> Hi, >> Miss Dyke. >> Mr. Hores.
>> Hi, >> Mr. Walker. Miss Thompson. >> I >> think you skipped me, but yes. Yeah, sorry, that's fine. 8 Z. That passes. Um, Miss Borders, will you please present
the evidentiary packet? Is there a motion and a second to accept the evidentiary packet? >> Motion to accept. Second, >> Mr. Castle, second by Mr. Aloo. Ready for a vote? This is a motion to accept the evidentiary packet. Mr. Castles. >> I.
>> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes. >> Miss Dyke. >> Mr. Walker. Mr. Wararez. >> I. >> Mr. Lou. >> I. >> Miss. Thompson. >> I. >> A motion carries. 8 Z. Uh, will anyone need the services of a translator today?
>> Uh, yes. We have three cases where they'll need an interpreter. >> All right. Morning, M. Scott. Uh, do you solemnly swear to affirm that the translation you get today will be true and accurate to the best of your ability? Thank you. You may sit down. Um, will
all those who intend to give testimony today please rise, raise your right hand, and take an oath of truth? Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Thank you. You may be seated.
Uh are there cases to be withdrawn for today's >> uh yes we are withdrawing uh new case residential HS2673501 Claremont Avenue primary structure new case residential HS2674
4028 Chanel Street primary structure uh ACP 2671327 Illinois Avenue 2674 8924 Guard Hill Drive, ACP 2675,
2421 Dancy Drive North, ACP 26764913 Mobile Drive and HS2597413 Mark's Place. Right. Do we have a motion and a second to withdraw those from today's agenda? >> Motion to withdraw.
>> Second, >> Mr. Lou, second by Mr. Castles. Ready for a vote. >> This is a motion to withdraw those cases. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes. >> Miss Dyke. >> Mr. Walker.
>> Mr. Wares. >> Hi. >> Mr. Lou. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi. >> Motion carries. 8 Z. You can go ahead and uh read the dis read your just verbiage and then call the first case. A 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
Castles, Jonathan Leiden, Muan Wallally, Stephanie Dyke, Jose Wararez, Stephanie Thompson, Janet Lane, Ryan Black, Melandi Doy, James Walker, and Aloo. Please note for the record that Jonathan Leiden, Janet Lane, and Melani Doy are
absent. The city employees involved in today's proceedings are assistant code compliance director Chris Mallister, superintendants Oscar Reyes and Ty Kitchens, supervisors Kenneth Young and Jason Pitman, executive secretary Jerry Smith, title investigators Vasquez,
senior administrative assistant Stephanie Gonzalez, assistant city attorney Elizabeth Borders, and assistant city attorney Dorene Walters. Uh please note that there are code compliance officers in front of the council chambers who will assist owners,
lean holders and/or citizens who wish to speak at today's meeting and they are your liaison with this commission. The city uh Judith Scott is the 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 city of uh 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 the land, nor can the commission determine whether the existing land used 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 are 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, lean holders, mortgages, 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 as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of an interpreter. This is to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to address the commission. City staff will present their case. Owners, lean holders, and or mortgages of record will have the
opportunity to cross-examine city staff. Owners, lean holders, and or mortgages of record will present their case. City staff will have the opportunity to cross-examine the owners lean holders 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. City staff will be allowed to present rebuttal testimony. The owner's lean holders and/or mortgages of record will be allowed to cross-examine city staff. The owner's leanholders and/or mortgages of record will be allowed to
present rebuttal testimony. City staff will be allowed to cross-examine the owners leanholders 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 the city staff located at the
table in front of the 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, leanholder, 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 set 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 Taran County District Court. This appeal must be filed within 30 days of
the mailing date of the order. Please turn off for 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 heard. First case on the agenda,
3204 Northampton New Residential HS 2672 aka uh primary structure aka lots 9 and 10 in block 74 in Fostco Heights. uh an addition to the city of Fort Worth
recorded in volume 204 page 42 of the plat records of Taran County, Texas. Owner Leonardo Padilla, Leanholder, WH Investment. And we have an appearance format, you you can sit over here and we'll call you up in a second because you'll use
this microphone over here today. So, the city will go first and then we'll hear from you. All right, the city ready? >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The city calls officer Franklin Young to present the case. Oh, I see him.
Morning commissioners. My name is Franklin Young with the Builder Standards Commission for the City of Forward Code Compliance. I'm here to present evidence for 3204 Northampton Street. The case originated June 13, 2024 by Officer Max Morris. Notices were
sent out on June 13, 2024, June 5th 13, 2025, October 17, 2025. There are no active permits on file. Structure is vacant and secured by the owner. In inspection was conducted on June 8, 2026 with permission from the
owner. Notice to appear today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to damaged breached and missing sighting, interior walls missing with breaches, exposed foundation shifted and
sloping. Ceiling missing in certain areas, windows broken with glass shards remaining, flooring is in poor condition with noticeable buckling and weakened sections, breaches allowing harbors 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 and text message. Owner informed that his plan is to demolish the structure. There are
three public schools, three the historic stockyards, five city parks, and other gathering places within a 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? Mr. Padilla. >> Good morning. If you'll state your name and city of residence. >> Uh, Leonardo Padilla, Forward, Texas. >> All right. And what would you Did you have any questions of the code officer? >> Oh, no. Everything he's saying is >> What would you What would you like us to
know about this property and your plans with >> Oh, my plans is to kind of like uh go out there and rehab it. Um, take everything out. Uh, do a remodel, new windows, siding, floors, AC, plumbing, electrical. um and add a porch on the
back. >> So, not demolish it. >> Uh I was thinking about that, but now kind of like the numbers doesn't work for me. So, I'm just going to go ahead and just remodel it. It's my It's not my first one that I've done before. I got other properties there. Um I got like three or four of them. I got proofs
that, you know, all the other ones I fixed and they were a lot worseer than than this one looks. >> How long How long are you asking this commission? >> Um 30 days. So you can get it re >> Oh yeah. Yeah. I could get it started in 30 days. >> Well, 30 days is the minimum amount we can get.
>> Okay. >> Uh any questions for where the city have any questions? >> Are you going to remodel and do everything in 30 days? >> Oh, no, no, no, it's not possible. Yeah. Yeah. But definitely start on it and kind of gut it out. Um yeah, probably take like
>> That's what I was asking. How long is it going to take you to get substandard and hazardous? >> Oh. Um so say that again. >> How long are you needed? the the com today we're here because it's to to make determine if it's substandard and hazardous. So, how long will it take you to make it no longer substandard and
hazardous? >> Oh, a week. I mean, if it's like what what I got to do so it won't be hazardous. >> There's a lot that needs to be done. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So, I just So, what's your How long is it going to take you to get it back uh fixed? um to get
it back to a normal house. I want to say like to be 3 to 6 months. >> I'm sorry. How long? >> How long? >> Like 3 to 6 months. >> Three to Okay. So 90 90 to 180 days
>> somewhere around there. Yes, sir. >> Do you have any type of work plan today with you of of uh >> with dates of how long it's going to take to do the different >> work plans like that? No. But I mean definitely kind of like a plan what I got to do with it. >> So the the most we can even consider is 90 days without a work plan.
>> Okay. >> But there is an option at the end for an amendment so that you would whatever we rule today you could come back and request additional time with coming back to us with information. >> Okay. >> So but but 90 is the most that we can even consider today.
>> So is that what you're asking for? >> And those 90s is what are you asking me to do on those 90s? finish the whole house or >> make it in compliant. Make it compliant. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. >> You could work with your code officer. >> Oh, yes, definitely. Definitely. Mhm. >> Any questions from commissioners based on that?
>> Do Do you have the financial means to to start this project? >> I sure do. >> Anything with permits for the city? >> Uh, yes, I have. you have when when were those uh not not on this property but my other property the last one was 3321
North Terry Street >> but I when when do you plan to submit your information >> on this one this one? >> Um no later than this week. >> So do you have any questions? >> Yes, thank you. Uh good morning Mr. Padilla.
>> Good morning. Um, so have you engaged any contractors and gotten any estimates? >> I have. Yes, ma'am. >> Which contractors have you engaged? >> Uh, I've gone uh the AC contractor, which is I got it here. I got a a proposal for him for kind of like an AC one.
>> Okay. What um I'm sorry. Uh what is he what would that would he be working on? >> Uh the HVAC. >> Okay. Um have you engaged any contractors to address the shifting and sloping foundation? Uh myself. >> Who? >> Myself.
>> You're going to repair the foundation? >> Correct. >> Okay. And when are you set to start on these repairs? >> Um like I said, this week, next week, as long as I get the permits for it. >> And you said the permits have been applied for.
>> They haven't. I have not put anything in. >> Are you a licensed uh foundation contractor? >> Uh no. Um, and when do you expect something like the foundation to be completed?
>> Say like 30 days to two weeks. I don't, ma'am. >> All right. Um, we have another speaker on this one. Uh, Mr. Huffman. We'll get back to you in a minute. Mr. My name is Will Huffman. I am the lean holder. I purchased the property in
August of 25. Within two weeks, I removed or evicted the drug users. I spent se I have an invoice that shows $7,300 to clean all the debris. And it was it was a wreck. It had already been
on the radar of um city um for you guys. I got it all cleaned up. Leo came to me. We have owner finance terms. He's professional in what he does. He runs a business. I'm here to vouch for him. I do have contractors. I
flip houses and I seller finance. So, I'm here on behalf of Leo to make sure if he can't comply, I'm going to stand behind him and get it done. I have the cash to take care of it, the means. I could have a foundation guy out there in
two days, complete it in five. However, it's not my property. It's his property now. He's the owner. I'm the lean holder. If it gets to that point, I'm here as a backup to make sure that if you look at these photos,
that shines compared to what it looked like. You can ask the code compliance officers that were working on it. I believe the one that started it is no longer with your company, but I'm just here on behalf of Leo to let you know that I stand behind and I'll make sure
it gets done. >> Any questions for Lean Holder? The city have any questions? >> No questions. Thank you. >> Is the city ready to close? >> Yes. Thank you. Um, the city requests that the structure
be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days. If the owner fails to repo repair or demolish the structure within 30 days, that 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. Um while the owner and lean holder have today proposed um repairs and rehab, I think the testimony from the officer indicates
significant um structural issues, significant other issues that cannot be resolved within a matter of weeks as they claim. And the city would request the 30-day order. >> Agree.
>> All right. So, you heard uh you heard the city's request and I think that what >> I disagree. I've prepared and uh remodeled homes in worse shape than this. It is in bad shape, but if you have any contractor experience, you would know that it can be done in a
project like this doesn't get fixed in two weeks. It can be started and it can be cleaned up. We can transform it to where it's deemed not a hazard, but it's going to take three months for start to finish. Leo would have started this project. However, there was no notice to
me to show the sense of urgency to get this started. He had other projects he put in front of it. Now we can get started. We can move forward. I don't believe we need to condemn it. I think that's just a an easy way out for code compliance.
>> So you're asking for 90 days? >> Yes, sir. No 90 days. >> Okay. And same thing with you, Mr. Patel. Okay. Um and again remember there is an amendment process that whatever this commission gives you can come back with with progress that's been done and a plan if additional time is needed
based on this. So um at this time we'll close the public portion of hearing and open it up for a motion. >> Move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous. >> Second. >> Second by Mr. Gwaldi. Ready for a vote? >> This is a motion to declare the primary
structure substandard and hazardous. Mr. Castles >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wararez. >> I. >> Mr. Lou. >> I. >> Miss. Thompson. >> I. >> Motion carries. 8 Z. >> I move 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 city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause the de demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.
>> Second. Second by Mr. uh Gowaldi. Any discussion? >> I I kind of agree that in 60 days we can have a kind of a plan of what's going on. Yeah. >> With it and they come back and with a with a detailed work plan and can ask for the additional time progress
>> all in are going to so once we have a work plan and do the amendment process. >> Discussion. >> All right. Ready for a vote? This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary structure within 60 days. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Dwali. >> Yes. Miss Dyke,
>> Mr. Walker, >> Mr. Wararez, >> I. >> Mr. Aloo, >> I >> Miss Thompson >> I >> motion carries 800. This commission has declared the structure to be substandard and hazardous and given 60 days to repair demolish. Owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to
request an amendment within 60 days from the date of this order. Owners lean holders mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant 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 penalty be paid. Thank you both for coming. Please stay in touch with the code officer pardon. Thank you. >> Uh next case. Next case. New case residential HS 2671
3300 Northwest 26th Street. Accessory structure aka lots 23 and 24 block 210 of Rosen Heights. Second filing in addition to the city of Fort Worth, Taran County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 204, page 75 of the plat records of Taran
County, Texas. Owner Jose Rivas, no lean holders. And we have an appearance form from Mr. Joseé Rivas. Miss Scott, does he need your help? Okay. Um, we'll go ahead and call the city to remind her to talk slow so she can
translate. Are you uh >> All right, city ready. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The city calls officer Franklin Young to present the case. Morning again, commissioners.
My name is Franklin Young. The case was originated on 23 August 23 um 2025. The case was originated by Richard Montilius. The fire date was August 23rd of 2025.
Notices were sent out on August 26th of 2025, October 28th of 2025, and January 10th of 2026. There are no active permits on file and the structure is vacant and secured by
the owner. The inspection was conducted on June 3rd, 2026 with the owner present. Notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th of 2026.
The accessory structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to the wood framing deteriorating and breached. Smoke damaged interior walls are charred and breached.
Ceiling is breached with exposed and hanging wiring. Flooring has breaches and is covered with debris. Compromised structural support beams. Broken windows with glass shards. Electrical damage from fire and heat.
and the structure is exposed allowing harbors 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. Officers have spoken to owner via phone several times as well as in person via translator. Owner understands and knows the city's position of demolishing the structure and he stated he will work to get it
demolished. There are four public schools, two city parks, forward fire station, and other gathering places within a 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 de
demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. This concludes my testimony. >> Thank you. So, it's hard to tell. Is this structure in the back of the primary? >> Yes, sir. >> All right.
>> Is the primary occupied? >> Yes, it was. There's tenants in the primary. >> Okay. Any other questions, Mr. Rivas? Good morning. >> Could you state your name and city of residence?
in Aurora, Texas. >> Aurora, Texas. >> All right. Does Does he have any questions of the code officer? >> Can you let me fix it? >> I I want to see if you can let me keep it for storage. All right. So, how long do you need to fix
get it fixed? >> About 60 days if that's possible. >> And so, you don't want to tear it down. >> It's going to be very expensive and I don't have anything to pay with. Not for living in there, just to keep things in there.
>> Has he looked to see how much it's going to cost to repair it? >> No, because I can do it. >> Do you have any contractor experience? See this? >> I work in that.
>> Any questions from commissioners? >> City have questions? >> Uh, yes. >> Good morning, Mr. Rivas. Um, have you attempted any repairs since the fire about 11 months ago?
Yes, I've tried to fix it on the outside only. >> Have you um made any plans for further repairs in the next few weeks? Yes, if you allow me, I could start fixing the inside like I told the
inspector that went to see me. >> Can't hear you. microphone didn't seem >> Okay, sorry about that. Um, what financial ability do you have to complete the repairs? Yes. >> No further questions.
>> Are you ready to close? >> The city requests that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days. 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 structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. >> Um while the owner has requested time to repair uh the city has presented evidence of significant fire damage.
This fire date was approximately um 10 months ago and no repairs have been made since then and it does not appear that the owner has the financial ability to complete the significant repairs.
>> All right, Mr. Rivas, the city has asked for 30 days to for you to repair demolish >> them days. >> 30 days. And how much is he ask? Is he asking for 60 days? >> Can you give me 60 days?
>> 60 is what he's asking for. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. That I will consider. Um there there is the amendment process that he can work with his code officer. >> Um so at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open
it up for a motion. Uh I move that the structure declare standard and the hazardless. >> Second. >> Second by Mr. uh Aloo. Ready for a vote. >> This is a motion to declare the accessory structure substandard and
hazardous. >> Mr. Castles. >> I >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jawali. >> Yes. >> Miss Dyke. >> Yes. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wararez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Lou. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi.
Um, Miss Doy had come in before this case. >> Miss Doy, >> I >> That motion carries 90. >> So, let's >> uh I move the owner of the order to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days and the owner needs
clarification. We can't hear him. >> Oh, we they can't hear you. She's trying to translate. Yeah. Uh, I move that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days and the owners fails to repair
or demolish the structure within 60 days, the city staff will be authorized to >> I'll reread it. >> I will reread it. Okay. >> Um, so Mr. Gwaldi, um, do we have a second first and then I'll >> second.
>> Second by Mr. Lou. Okay. The motion is 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, city staff will be authorized to enter
onto the property and cause demolition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. So that was the motion and then second by uh Mr. Lou. Any discussion? All
right, ready for a vote. This >> This is a motion to repair or demolish the accessory structure within 60 days. Mr. Castles, >> I >> Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Jiwali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> I >> Miss Dyke,
>> I >> Mr. Walker, >> I >> Mr. Horz, >> I >> Mr. Aloo, >> I >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> Motion carries 90. This commission has declared the structure to be substandard and hazardous
and given the owner 60 days to repair or demolish. >> The owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 60 days from the date of this order. Still open.
>> The owner leanholder mortgage via record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy. >> The 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. >> Thank you for coming. Please stay in touch with your code officer. >> Next case, please.
>> Next case. New case, residential HS 2676, 3732 South Grove Street, prime uh primary and accessory structures aka lot 14 in block 26 of Worth Heights edition to the city of Fort Worth, Tarant
County, Texas. owner is Jose Perfecto Martinez Garcia and Eusebio Garcia. There are no lean holders and we have an appearance forum from Joe F. Garcia. You just want to sit on the front row. Yeah, that's fine.
>> The city ready? >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The city calls officer Jimmy Brinkley to present the case. Good morning, commissioners. My name is Jimmy Brinkley, co-compliance officer, City of Fort Worth, Building Standards Division. I'm here to present evidence
for 3732 South Grove Street. The case originated February 4th, 2025. The case was initiated by Jason Pitman. Notices were issued on March 3rd, 2025,
July 28th, 2025, and July 30th, 2025, September 3rd, 2025, and December 17th, 2025. There are no active permits on file. The structure is vacant and secured by
owner. Administrative search warrant was executed on June 9th, 2026. Notice today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The primary structure is in substandard and hazardous conditions due
to deteriorated and rotten wood with breaches throughout the structure. Significant rot, exposed studs, and missing drywall throughout. Damaged shingles throughout the roof. The sub flooring exhibits areas of deterioration
and missing sections. The trash and debris throughout the structure allowing harbor of vectors and other pests. The accessory structure is currently in substandard and hazardous conditions due to deteriorated siding with breaches. The right side of the
structure has collapsed. Interior walls are dilapitated with breaches throughout the structure. Uh compromised roof framing. Foundation is structurally deficient. There are other conditions that contribute to the
structure being in violation of mill minimum building standard ordinance and they can be found on in the included instructural inspection report. The property owner is deceased prior to two prior to June 17, 2026.
No contact had been made with the errors regarding the property. On June 17, 2026, Mr. Joe Garcia contacted me, obtained information regarding the hearing. During our conversation, Mr. Garcia advised me that the property is
currently in probate and that is involved that he is involved in the probate process. He stated that once he obtains legal authority over the property, he intends to sell the residence. There are eight schools, one
community center within a mile of the structure. The staff recommends the building standards commission declare this 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 all and and all lean and cost associated with the demolition against the property. This concludes my testimony.
>> All right. Any questions from commissioners? Mr. Garcia. >> Good morning. >> Good morning, sir. >> You'll state your name and city of residence. >> Uh my name is Joe F. Garcia. Also, uh
Jose F. Garcia, primarily Joe. >> And uh what is your relation to the property? I'm one of uh 11 uh survivors or siblings. Uh my father
passed away um in the 20 2011 July. My my mother survived him a few years. She passed away October 2023 after a
series of strokes. the uh the issue with the house and I had I had not seen the the pictures of the interior. I have not been in that house since my uh mother moved away after her her major stroke. Um
the condition or the situation has has become this way since uh the two executives of my father's will uh did absolutely nothing uh to fulfill their obligations.
Um my mother was not able to uh uh do anything with with property uh until she passed away. I I am the executive of my mother's will. Uh I had no I had no knowledge of how severe it
was inside. Um but at the present what what we're in in probate the attorney for uh my mother's cause or where I'm involved uh has initiated uh
reaching out to other siblings and uh we're in the process of obtaining a special warranty deed. I do have uh and he'll approach the probate court uh
authorizing the sale of the properties. I do have a standing uh open contract with a U home builder Ashlin Homes and uh his intent is to demolish it and
rebuild. Uh they are he is an established builder out of Hasslet. uh he he knows the condition of the property and uh I do have this I just I just need the the process to take its
course where we're I'm able to uh to sell it and u and and be done with it. Actually uh I believe uh 90 days would uh be sufficient. Uh is all all pending
depending on the probate court authorizing it. Uh it's it's in the works. The only hold up at this at the present time as as of today uh nine nine of the siblings have have
already signed the uh the uh the deed ex the two initial ones that uh that just uh the original executives of my father's will. uh they just the two hold
outs and uh the course the attorney will have to address that and that is what's pending at this point. As of as as of this morning I had not gotten a notification that they have uh signed the the deed to uh
you know to to be able to approach probate court >> and and talking with the uh the buyer. Did they say how as soon as they take over are they going to demolish it or >> um I believe so he knows he's he knows
he's going to tear it down. Uh he has done several properties uh a couple of them in River Oaks the same thing. U he is an established builder. Um, and you know, I've got I've got a an open contract for the property just pending
on the uh on the uh a legal authorization to to be able to to purchase it. And and >> is there anything that's preventing you from uh demolishing it yourself? >> I don't have the financial means. Um
I mean, I'm I'm one of 11 siblings that nobody has stepped up. Uh, I became aware of the of the situation for today last week when I got the certified letter. Uh, prior to that, um, I had no idea. I knew it was some bad shape, but
uh, I had never I hadn't set foot on that property years since my mom left. >> And sorry, I forgot to ask you at the beginning. Did you have any questions of the code officer's testimony today? >> No, I' I've had contact with them. We have, you know, established communication. I think that's working
quite well. Any questions from commissioners? >> How long have you been dealing with the probate court so far? >> Um, I filed initially um January I mean February of uh 2025 is we initiated the
process. >> You said 2025 or 2026? >> Uh 2025. >> So it's been over a year. >> Yes, sir. You think the 90 days will give you enough time to handle? >> I hope I hope so. Uh the attorney has
notified the two holdouts all that uh non-participants or just the two two bad people in the family uh that uh he will approach uh the court if they don't uh if they don't agree with the majority.
uh he'll follow a suit of u again you know it and he he has told me attorney has told me that he's 100% sure that the probate judge will say sell them get rid of the property but
>> when is that court date >> uh it hasn't been said yet because uh he's he's waiting for the for everybody to have the opportunity to sign the the deed over and it'll approach he'll he'll do that I think should be in the works. Um, I'll contact him today, the
attorney, and tell him, "Let's let's move on with uh, you know, where we're at now." >> Was there a cut off date that he could say that you could tell the attorney to go ahead and move forward? >> Uh, I'll leave it up to him, but I'll but I'll tell him that we need to get it
done. We're at that point now that u nine out of the 11 survivors have already agreed. It's just the two in the two individuals that uh uh I'd say uh the situation has been because of their
uh irresponsibility to fulfill their obligations. >> The city have any questions? >> Uh no questions. Thank you. >> Is the city ready to close? >> Yes. Uh, the city requests the
structures be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days. If the owner fails uh to repair or demolish within 30 days, the city staff shall 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. Um the city requested 30 days because I think given the uncertainty and realities of the probate case that um it
will far exceed 90 days before the um issues within the estate are resolved. Um and I believe that that's justification for the 30-day request. >> All right. So you heard the city's asked for 30 days and you're asking for 90
days. >> Yes, sir. >> Anything else you care to add today? >> Uh if if the uh situations resolve before 90 days, absolutely. Uh the the at the point that uh I'm authorized to
sell the property. Uh I do have the the contract and uh my attorney does title work also, so he's prepared to to get it done. and uh it'll be uh the uh well the new owner's uh responsibility >> and keep in mind there's the amendment
process. So whatever we give today you could ask for additional time based on what's going on with it. So >> sir, um at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up to a motion. Mr. Lou, >> I move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous.
>> Second. >> Second by Mr. Warz. Ready for a vote. This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structure substandard and hazardous. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jiwali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke.
>> Hi. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Horris. >> Hi. >> Mr. Aloo. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> I. >> Motion carries 90. >> I move that the owner be ordered to repair demolish the structure within 60 days. is if the owner fails to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days,
city staff is authorized to enter into the property and cause the demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. >> Second, Miss Doy, any discussion? >> Um, I just chose 60 days. I thought
we're already at a year over a year into this. Something's got to happen in the next 30 to 60 days. >> Are ready for a vote? This motion is to repair or demolish the primary and accessory structures within 60 days. Mr. Castles.
>> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jawali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> I. >> Miss Dyke. >> Hi. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wares. >> Hi. >> Mr. Aloo. >> I. >> Miss. Thompson. >> Hi. >> Motion carries 90. This commission has
uh declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given 60 days to repair demolish. Owners lean holders mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 60 days from the date of this order. Owner leanholder mortgage year of record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant 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 penalty to be paid. Thank you for coming today. Please stay in touch with your code officer. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. Next case. Next case. New case. Residential HS 2679 5738 Gettis Avenue. Primary and accessory structures aka lots 21 and 22 block 184 Chamberlain Arlington Heights.
First filing. An addition to the city of Fort Worth, Taran County, Texas. According to the map plat thereof, recorded in volume 63, page 21, plat records, Taran County, Texas. Owner is Linda C. Coleman. There are no lean holders. And we have an appearance form
from Linda Coleman. Do we have a handheld mic from Coleman? Or if we could get one before she comes up, switch it up. Thank you. the city ready. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The city calls officer Marissa Rodriguez to
present the case. I believe the officer needs to take the oath. you'll raise your right hand. Um, do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> I do. >> Thank you. >> Go ahead.
>> Good morning, commissioners. My name is Marissa Rodriguez and I'm a code enforcement officer for the city of Fort Worth building standards division. Today, I will present evidence regarding the primary and accessory structure located at 5738 Gettis Avenue.
This case originated on April the 3rd of 2024. This case was initiated by officer William Lowry. Notices were sent on April the 9th, 2024, July 29th, 2024, October 30th, 2024,
March 17, 2025, March 18, 2025, April 23rd, 2025, May 15, 2025. September 5th, 2025, March 5th, 2026, and May the 5th of
2026. Um, also on May the 14th of 2025, Judge Martinez ordered that the property be repaired in 30 days. No repairs were made. And on September 24th of 2025, civil penalties were assessed in the
amount of $100 per day for 102 days. There are currently no permits on file. The structure is vacant and open. Um, administrative search warrant was executed on June the 4th of 2026. Notice to appear at today's hearing was
mailed and posted on the property on June the 5th of 2026. The primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to the roof exhibiting severe damage including missing shingles and exposed decking.
The interior walls, ceilings and flooring are showing significant deterioration in structural compromise. Multiple windows and doors with broke broken shards present are creating safety hazards. The doors are damaged
and have been boarded up. The foundation shows signs of of sinking. Electrical systems are damaged due to wire theft. numerous breaches throughout the home allowing entry for vectors and unauthorized occupants.
The accessory structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to the exterior walls are deteriorated with missing sections and multiple breaches. The roof shows severe damage including missing shingles and exposed decking.
The interior walls, ceilings, and flooring and flooring exhibit significant deterioration and structural compromise. The windows are broken with glass shards remaining. The accessory structure also contains multiple breaches allowing harbridge for vectors
and access by unauthoriz unauthorized occupants that the Fort Police Department have been removing um after receiving numerous complaints. There are other conditions that contribute to the structures being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance and they can be found in the included structural
inspection report. There are several businesses, Camp Buoie Boulevard, the city of Fort Worth parks and rec centers um within a a mile radius of this property. The staff recommends that the building standards commission declare the primary and accessory 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 s said order, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause a demolition of said structure and lean all costs
associated with the demolition against the property. And this concludes my testimony. >> Thank you. Any questions from commissioners? M. Coleman. >> Good morning. >> Feel state your name and city of
residence. >> Linda Coleman, 10100 Wandering Way Street, Denver, Texas. >> Thank you. Did you have any questions of the code officer? >> No, I don't I don't have any questions. >> What would you like? What is your plans with this property?
>> We have already begun uh the cleanup. I have photos of the work that's been done since we got the notice and I intend to continue that work. It will take me a while. I'm retired, fixed income, so I'm having to budget for it as I can afford
to do things with it. I do have pictures and I did contact the office to try to find out where I send this, you know, evidence that I have. I have pictures prior to the vandalism because we have had multiple
um times where we've had to call the police and you know get them to get people out of the property. They've gotten to the point where they're actually removing the metal siding from the property. anything that
>> she'll take the photos and we'll take a look at them >> and I'll show you the photos for the property and how we had it boarded up prior to the vandalism because the property's been vandalized >> multiple times it's been vandalized and
I've had it, you know, repaired and boarded up so many times. If you'll look at this photo, you'll notice there are at the top of that side, we've had cameras, we've had outdoor lighting, and
they're actually removing the metal siding from the property. That's how bad it is. I cannot, you know, we can't keep it boarded up. I'm trying to save it for my grandson. And we the
part that's at the back all of that the plan is to remove that. I talked to um Mr. William Lowry in December 24. I had a plan to have the property
updated in February. Had a contractor tariffs hit. The cost was going to be quadrupled. So I had to back off. um studs that had been, you know, four
or five dollars were 14 $15. It priced me out of being able to do the upgrade that I'd like to do to be able to pass the property on. But um you'll look at the accessory, that's the way it was
boarded up. I had put in new windows in the main property. had put in new bathroom, new light fixtures. All of this had been, you know, you know, preparing it, you know, to be at
some point occupied by my my son at that time and now trying to save it for my grandson because it's almost impossible, you know, to be able for someone starting out young to be able to buy a property. So, I plan to continue the
work that we have already begun. Um, the property has been cleaned up. All of the debris has been removed. We have sealed it up. I've already found a contractor to do the roofing. He's given me a bid on that. So, I'm, you know, I
want to not have it demolished. I want to keep it. It is a a cute little property. had done so much work on it in 2006 to bring it up. It had new plumbing, new
bathroom, you know, everything fixed up new kitchen cabinets and they stole everything that was movable, including light bulbs. So that back of the accessory building, they tore it off
because we were screwing uh boards on and rather than, you know, try to figure out how to, you know, take it off, they just pulled them out, you know, just demolished it basically. So I'd like to be able to keep the property and not have it uh be destroyed, but it's going
to take me a while to get it back up to standard. How long are you asking >> reality with my financial situation and the cost of things with um you know
probably six months reality >> 90 days is the most we can give without a work plan at this time. So we can't give we can't consider anything more than 90 uh because you don't have like a detailed work plan yet >> on that. So, that's the most we can
consider. Did you say you were trying to fix up the accessory structure or you're tearing that down? >> I don't know. Um, I haven't been I'm not able to be on site. I think the officer has been working. I had last summer, Mr.
Kimble that you were working with and then with Kenneth he they have been talking with you about what we were planning to do because Mr. Kimble was going to do all the tear down on this >> and we're going to actually add 400
square feet on the back have to repitch the roof to do that but I had been working with Mr. William Lowry. I had found a contractor. As I say, the contractor was coming in February 2025
and tariffs hit priced me out of being able to do the work I want to do on it. >> So, again, on the accessory structure, are you trying to fix it up or you want are you going to tear that? What's your plans on that?
>> I don't know. I talked to the people that cleaned up the property. I don't know. Did you see the um new board up? >> Yeah. The your photos. >> Yeah. All the inside has been cleaned up. Uh it's been boarded up. There's
only one way to get in there if you don't want to tear down more walls. We put up the wall uh that was between missing between the garage and the what had been the patio. And you know, I don't know about the the
little structure. It was a cute little structure, you know, and it was in decent shape when, you know, I first purchased it, but I don't know. It may be beyond I'll have to have the guy that's going to do the work on the roof
and um you know maybe get an idea from him whether or not there's anything can be done with that propert with that part of the property. But I'd like to try to salvage it if I can. >> Okay. >> Any questions for Miss Coleman?
>> Um Miss Coleman, this um thank you for coming this morning. Um, it looks like you've had contact with Officer Lowry since 2016 regarding this property. Isn't that correct? >> No. 2025. 2025. Well, 20 December
of 2024 through February 2025 when I finally told him I had redone the pricing on um materials from Home Depot because I was going to pay for all the materials.
because I have a really, you know, big account with Home Depot. Um, and the the price on materials basically quadrupled. And the other problem was that the contractor that was going to do the work
in February of 2025 lost a lot of his workers due to deportations. So, you know, we it was like I can demolish, but I can't I didn't want to start repairing stuff when we got a
major, you know, upgrade on the property. It was what we were planning. >> Okay. But you've had contact with code compliance since 20 at least 2016 on this property and at this point nothing's been completed.
Well, but in 2015, the property was not in in bad shape. >> Okay. >> Yeah, I have the pictures for what it looked like before the vandalism. >> Okay. >> Everything was um brand new windows. I
had put in brand new windows, brand new tile. All the bathroom was completely redone. New tub, new um all new fixtures, new lighting. We had exterior lighting um installed for the whole
property. It was the only part that had not been done. Brand new kitchen cabinets. Um you know, a couple thousand dollars worth of uh kitchen cabinets. The only thing that hadn't been done hadn't done the floors and they started to steal things. And this was in 2006.
And that's when they um was stealing things as fast as we were putting them in. So, I just boarded it up. I wasn't going to rent it. It wasn't purchased to be a rental property. >> It was purchased to stay in the family.
>> Okay. You said that you have you've spoken with a roofing contractor. Have you spoken with any foundation contractors or any >> I didn't know the foundation was a problem. >> Um, have you spoken with any electrical contractors? >> No. >> Okay. Uh, no further question.
>> Thank you. U I have spoken with a plumber. I have a plumber. Don't have an electrician yet. >> All right. Any questions from commissioners? >> No, I just would like to the the property. Um I don't know where the
pictures that I show you where it's currently boarded up, >> which it shows the outside, but have you done anything on the inside? >> We've cleaned the inside, >> but clean. But have you done any repairs? We put up two walls. >> Okay. Do you have pictures of that or just the outside?
>> Well, they I couldn't take the pictures. I had to ask them to send me pictures. And they have put in walls where the walls were missing between the patio area and the garage. And then the wall
from the patio area into the um I guess that little bedroom there in the structure that's on the back of the house. And all of that's going to go because um it's you know metal is the roof is lower and that's going to go I'm
going to add about 400 square ft to the property. That's the plan. Okay. >> Or that's the dream I should say at this point. I'm hoping we got terrorists and that stuff is going to go down a little bit and we can afford to >> Have you obtained any permits yet to do any of this work?
>> I have done no permits. just repair work at this point. Okay. >> And then the one guy that's going has found a roofer that's going to do the roof on both properties if I need him to, but they want 7,000 to do that. So, you know, that's the only contractor
that I've got that's given me a bid on what it would cost to do part of the work. >> Okay. >> You said that you guys put up two walls since these pictures. Okay. There were two missing walls. >> When were the walls put up? >> Inside the Do you know the date?
>> Primary property. Yeah. All of this work has happened last week. >> Okay. So, it's happened. >> They weren't even work Friday when it was raining. >> Okay. Because I see the administrative search warrant was June 4th, which was about 18 days ago. So, the wall has been put up in the last 18
days. The two walls. >> The wall was put up this last Thursday or Friday on the back. >> Okay. Okay. And do you have any more work scheduled with the contractor who did the walls? >> Yes. >> What do you have scheduled with them right now? >> He was going to take a look at the wall
on the structure on the accessory structure to see if they could do anything with it. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And he said he's got a um Dallas job that he was supposed to go to last week that he put on hold so he
could come and do those walls at my house. I have a quick question. Um, the contractor that you have been working with, >> did you all discuss I know it's expensive and you've explained like to get some of the repairs, but he did he ever discuss with you
>> the expense differences between demolishing and repairing? >> No, >> demolishing the property. Yeah, we I've never talked about demolition of anything on the primary property >> and it was only after I saw the damage
to the wall at the back of the accessory property that I even thought, you know, do how much is it going to cost to fix it? Is it worth it? Because it's a small, you know, >> I just wanted to clarify if he had talked to you about the differences and the cost differences between the two.
>> No, we have not had that conversation. Does it um is the city ready to close? >> Yes. Thank you. The city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days.
If the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures within that time, the city staff should 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. Um the reason for
the 30-day request is that this case um building cedars has been open for well over two years. Um the only work that has been completed is apparently two walls within the last week since this hearing was set. Um, this property has also been issued repair orders from
municipal court that were not followed. Um, the owner has indicated a severe lack of financial ability to complete the significant repairs the structures requires and that is the reason the city is requesting a 30-day order. >> All right. So, you heard the city's
asking for 30 days and I think you've asked for six months, but we said 90 days was the most we could do. >> 90 days gets me moving forward. >> Okay. I may I ask the question the um amendment what is that about if say
>> you know 45 days in I see that I'm not going to be able to get everything done in 90 days would I come back to you and ask you look at what I have done >> yes ma'am >> will you please let me have more time >> correct that's a one time that's a one time it'll have to be before it'll all
be in your letter the time frame to do it >> I just want to know and your code officer can also let you know on that. Okay. >> Right. >> All right. So, at this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion. Study, >> I move that the structures be declared
substandard and hazardous. >> I second. >> Come by, Miss uh I sorry. Uh can you uh ready for a vote? >> This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structure substandard and hazardous. Mr. Castles. >> I.
>> Mr. Black. Yes, >> Mr. Jawali. >> Yes, >> Miss Doy. >> Hi, >> Miss Dyke. >> Hi, >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi, >> Mr. Horris. >> I, >> Mr. Aloo, >> I, >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> All right, that motion carries 90. >> 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 structures within 60 days, that city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and cause demolition of said structures and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property.
Second. >> Second by Miss Dyke. Any discussion? >> Well, I said 60. I was like, I know there's a split between the two, but um as we discussed, there's the amendment process and coming back with the detailed work plan. If more work is needed, then we can extend that out. If the contractors and the work plans are
in place, um otherwise, we've been going since 2024, but it gives both parties time, I think, uh a respectable amount of time to get the the plans done. >> All right. Ready for a vote. >> This is a motion to repair or demolish
the primary and accessory structures within 60 days. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hwali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> Yes. >> Mr. Walker. >> Mr. Wares. >> I. >> Mr. Lou. >> I. >> Miss. Thompson.
>> I. >> Motion carries 90. Uh this commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 60 days to repair demolish. Owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 60 days from
the date of this order. Owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant 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. Thank you for coming. Please stay in touch with your code officer. Thank you. Next case. Next case. New case commercial HS 2670 2726 Chester Boyer Road. Primary and
accessory structures aka tract 1B abstract 1039 John C. McMama Survey situated in the city of Fort Worth, Taran County, Texas, as shown by a deed of record in volume uh 11 968, page 1221
of the deed records of Taran County, Texas, account number 4030796. Owner Rosa Alaro, no lean holders. And we have an appearance form from Rosa Alro. Sorry. >> Right. Uh if you want to have a seat
there, the city will go first. City ready? >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The city calls officer Franklin Young to present the case. >> Good morning again, commissioners. My name is Franklin Young. I'm here to present evidence for 2726 Chesa Boyer
Road. The case originated on February 17th, 2026 by uh Supervisor Kenneth Young. >> Interpreter needs clarification. Nobody called me. I'm >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> Stepping up now. Can you start again? Oh, >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Have you already told >> Yeah. Give me a couple of minutes just
to orient her. >> Right. All right. If you can start over. Thank you. >> Okay. >> My name is Franklin Young. I'm here to present evidence for 2726 Cheso Road. The case was originated on February 17th
of 2026. The case was initiated by Kenneth Young. Notices to appear today's hearing notices were sent out on February 24th, 2026, April 1st, 2026,
and April 21st, 2026. There are no active permits on file, and the structures are vacant and secured. Administrator search warrant was executed on June 9th of 2026. Notice to appear at today's hearing was
mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to metal exterior wall is deteriorated with breaches.
Brick sighting is separating from the structure and falling. Interior walls covered with graffiti. Ceiling is falling, missing and collapsing throughout the interior. Pit in structure is filled with water causing health hazard of stagnant unh
wholesome water with mosquitoes. Flooring is covered with trash and debris. Broken windows with glass shards remaining. Roof portions are missing, collapsing and breached in areas
and openings allowing harbridge for pest in vectors. The accessory structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to metal exterior is deteriorated with breaches and missing.
Metal roof is breached and collapsed in areas. Interior walls covered with graffiti with breaches. Metal fascia has fallen and hanging from the roof. The flooring is covered with trash and debris
and the structures exposed to the elements and creating a harbage for rodents and vectors. There are other conditions that contribute to the structures being in violation of minimum building standards ordinance and they can be found on the included
structure inspection report. officer has spoken with owner via phone several times and informed her of the city's plan for demolition. The case has had several complaints from council and the Bonnie Bray neighborhood
association. There are three city parks, two public schools, and several businesses within a 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 structures. 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. This concludes my testimony. Thank you.
Has the owner said what their intent is with this property? >> No. >> Nope. No, sir. Do we know how long the owners I can ask if I didn't know how long they've owned this property. >> Back in
2002. >> Okay. Any other questions from commissioners? >> Well, I have a quick question. Where it says vacant and secured, I see it semi vacant. It looks like people are in and out, but it doesn't look secured.
There's a fence around it. That's why that's why we call it secured. >> But the Okay. >> But the building itself is not. >> Yeah, pretty much. >> What are those pits? So I was trying is that like holes in the ground with water or what is that?
>> So that I'm not sure. >> Okay. But are those are those >> Yeah. So it's a big old pit opening with full of water. >> Okay. Was it a swimming pool or >> No. Okay. All right. Uh,
if you'll go ahead and come up and state your name and city of residence. >> My name is Rosalo. >> My name is Rosalo. >> Ino, Texas. >> Ino, Texas. >> And does she have any questions for the code officer?
>> Yes. Why didn't you find somebody that spoke my language if I asked you? >> I was never asked. I spoke with her on the phone. >> I told you I needed somebody that spoke Spanish. Okay.
And then I could explain the situation to you that obviously you don't know. >> I bought it in 2004, not two. >> Any any other questions? >> No, that's it. >> Right. So, since you've had this in uh
2004, you said, what have you done to uh to get it fixed up? I'm going to try and explain the situation from the beginning. >> I bought this property from the city of Fort Wortham
without any notice that it was contaminated. We bought the property and started cleaning it. >> At the end of 2006, we received a notification just before the end >> the Texas Commission of Improvement and
Quality >> in Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. that this property was contaminated. >> Commission after that Texas commission came and made an inspection. We had to stop all the process of
cleaning because there was contamination on that property. >> After that they did the inspection >> and then they said they were coming back to test the soil to see if there was any type of contamination. They were supposed to help us after that
because it would be a very high cost to clean this property. I'm the only per I'm retired. My husband is the only one that works and we don't have those kind of finances. We never imagined that this this situation would would work out the way
it has. Then in 2015 we had a hearing same place >> and this the decision was that the city of Fort Worth were going to demolish the place because I don't have the ability to do it.
Then I had a letter saying that the cost was going to be too high to demolish it. After that in 2020, I had a phone call from the commission of Fort Worth. They said that they had a program that
could help us clean this property >> or they would give us an offer to repossess the property. We had a few meetings with them but during COVID the communication uh ceased. They came and checked and said they were
going to help us with this. Okay. They said that they were going to with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality to get together with the owner who I am or the or the Texas city or to either demolish it or make the necessary
repairs. You can't repair it. >> Try to explain to this gentleman >> until all the chemicals in this place have been removed. That's a lot of money
>> and I can't afford it. >> So what is your Sorry. Oh. So, what is your plan going forward? Is do you have any plans to do anything with it? >> I'm still waiting. I'm waiting so that the three can get
that responsibility. Obviously when Fort Worth sold it and and they knew it was contaminated, they have a responsibility. Commission, Texas Commission as well. They can help to make this uh be
possible. That's why we're waiting. I'm still waiting. I try to keep the property clean, closed, >> but there's a lot of It's in an area where there's a lot of people sleeping in the streets.
>> They've destroyed. They've come in. We've tried. We've given reports to the police. >> We've tried to secure it to make it's not so it's not a danger for them. >> Until the mo until this moment, the best
that we could do is just do that, keep it clean. So, are you wanting it to be demolished or repaired or are you intending to try to repair it? >> This property has two parts. That's the part that you're looking at. That's the block part.
I think we could demolish that. The other one is a metal warehouse. We could try, I think, to repair that. I need help. to demolish it even less somebody like me. >> I need help. >> How much time are you asking this
commission to give you to get it resolved? >> I don't have time. They haven't moved the chemicals. I can't do anything with this property. >> Good. In 2004 when you purchased the property, what was your intention
with the property? going to fix up these uh warehouses and rent them. >> Thank you. >> Gracias. >> I have a question for us. Are we Is this one structure or is this both?
>> Says both primary and accessory. >> Primary and accessory. >> So these pictures, which part is the accessory that she's saying? >> Do you have the overview of this? chemicals >> have one that's the primary one towards the front and the
>> I'm sorry we can't hear you. I'm sorry. >> So the one towards the front is the primary and the one at the very back by 2920 is the accessory. >> Sorry, interpreter needs clarification. We can't hear you. >> Are both buildings contaminated?
>> Not sure. Which one has the water pit in it? >> The water pit is the one in the primary at the front. >> Okay. >> The city have any or city have any questions? >> I have one more question for um
>> Miss Alfado. Did you say that? Did you say previously the city said they were going to demolish it, but they didn't because they said their own costs were too high to incur? >> Yes. >> We had a hearing like this one
>> in 2015. >> I hear have the proof here. >> Yeah. Would you mind throw putting it up there? I'm just curious to see it >> because it feels like we're about to go in a circle. That might be a question we could ask the officer. >> Oh, do you have are you aware of
documentation of a building standards hearing for this property previously or any other orders of demolition previous? >> Excuse me. Could you repeat that? >> I'm sorry. I was asking the code compliance officer if he was aware of any other building standards um hearing
for this property or any previous orders of demolition to said property. So, there was a hearing, but I have no knowledge of what took place. I wasn't here then. >> Okay. Thank you. Are we able to see the document? You brought it. I'm just I want to honor that and and and see what
was uh previously ruled upon by the previous board. >> That's the case. I don't know that doesn't show what was unless it's on the second page. Can we pull back up the order? I'm sorry, that second page. This right here. Yeah.
>> Oh, okay. >> Okay. Yeah, this was the notice to appear. Do you did you have the letter where it had the order of what needed to be done? >> I thought it was there, but I probably have it at home.
>> Okay. >> But it's in the records, >> right? They're talking. It'd be just a second. >> On that first page, it showed that it was purchased from the city of Fort Worth >> in 2004. I saw it on that first page. to
clarify. Yes. Um, >> can the city confirm whether order was done in 2015? >> If we could have just a moment, we're reviewing. >> Okay. Thanks. While they're waiting, I don't have a question. Just as a just a comment. I I
want to thank you again for coming back and continuing to show up for this. It's a lot >> and I can hear in your story and you telling, you know, your face looked very emotional and I could only imagine of buying a property. Um, and so thank you for being a good citizen and and coming
back and and and sticking with the process. I just want to acknowledge that for the record and thank you for your scene. We see you. We hear you. We're trying to work through this, but thank you for sticking with the process and in the system. So, thank you. I never thought that buying this
property was going to give us cause us so much anxiety and stress >> and so much responsibility >> that it's just overwhelming. >> Our commission can't help with the cleanup, but I hope that we can at least help with the first step of some
resolution for you. >> Yeah, I hope we can start with the first step of resolution. with secret. >> Yes, thank you. >> Um, we found the order from the 2015 commission. Did you want us to throw that up on the screen?
>> Yes, please. So they received 30 days. >> 30 days. Okay. In >> 2014 then afterwards it obviously wasn't demo. There was no demo. >> I think the city is going
>> Can you scroll down to page two just for the record? Is there a subsequent page? >> Do we have the follow-up demolition order? And I have a qu I have a question for the city. If y'all are y'all still
talking, >> the city would call uh Superintendent Oscar Reyes. >> Good afternoon, commissioners. >> Oscar, co- compliance superintendent. Uh can you please leave that order back on on the screen? Uh at this moment, I don't have uh I can't find it on my
computer. Uh but this property has been a nuisance for quite some time. It it is true. We did go before the bill and standards commission and I believe it was 2016. An order was issued by the commission. Um >> and I wish we had somebody from environmental services.
>> Trying to translate. Sorry. I wish we had somebody from environmental services here today >> because we've had conversations with them about this property. And prior to us coming to this hearing, we did have a conversation with one of the supervisors
over there named Leticia Cordto and I asked her questions about this property as to whether we could move forward with the demolition. Um, Miss Cordderero did inform me that they environmental services at that time had tried to work with with Miss with Miss Alfaro on um
provided her options on the cleanup of the property of the contamination and I guess Miss Alaro did not take those that offer from them. It was a phase one, a phase two I believe. >> Um, but speaking with them and just seeing how this property has continues
to deteriorate, you know, it's become a nuisance. She knows that people are coming onto the property. Uh those pits are open. So therefore, we'd like to move forward with the demolition of this property uh or the owner has the option to repair it. But yes, this property is continues to be a nuisance.
>> So if an order is given this time, will the city move forward with demosition if nothing happens within the expiration of the order? >> Absolutely. >> Is that why we're retrying this because the order has expired? That order is from 2016. We wanted to
make sure that we have all the legal procedures in in a row. >> No, but I'm asking our attorney team. Is there a What I'm saying is I don't want us to read a case. >> Could you just speak slowly so that I can interpret we're all kept in the loop? >> Yes. I apologize.
>> Are we able to review? Do we actually need to hear this case again if it's already been ruled upon? 10 years. Typically, depending on the amount of time that has passed between the original order and the time that the
city is moving forward with demolition, sometimes it out of caution based on the order that was previously issued, the commission ordered the property to be demolished at that current state. So because of the amount of time that has
passed, it's cautious or advised to get a new order. So the commission is making a determination of the property at this time and that's what the city would base its demolition on. >> So give them the minimum and then if it
doesn't happen, the city will take over. And the reason it wasn't or nothing happened back then was because the environmental issue couldn't be demolished. >> I'm not sure if it was environmental issues. I know there was uh talks between environmental and and the property owner, but I don't know the
exact reason as to why we didn't move forward with demolition. >> I have a question. So, you said environmental got involved. Do you know what they offered to help the owner do? Once again, I wish I had a representative from their team to kind
of speak on on the process because I'm not familiar with it, but I know that they offered a phase one and phase two um brownfield cleanup or again I don't want to speak out of term >> and the owner didn't follow through with that is what you're saying.
>> According to Miss Cordderero, uh when I had a conversation with her, that was the information that was provided to me that the owner did move um forward with that phase. >> Thank you. Excuse me. I can't hear you. >> It doesn't work. It's on. Oh, there.
There it goes. with the city requesting a 30-day demolition or proposing it in that case since this was requested before. Is that something the city will then work with the environmental agency
on that or do you is it square one for this property owner? >> So, we're asking for a repair or demolish order. If it comes to it where we need to move forward with a demolition, we'll reach out to all parties involved to just make sure that we're on the right track for this
demolition. >> Would you be >> is it your desire if like the city of Fort Worth demolished it or would you want time to I mean you can't because I guess the EPA stuff but Before I answer your question,
who is going to pay for this? That's what I want to know. If there's demolition because there should be more than just us responsible. I don't know if that's our purview. >> Sorry. Was that a question for me? >> Asking who was going to pay for this. I
don't think that's our purview, right, of who's going to pay for the demolition other than leaning the costs against the property. >> Excuse me. Could you please speak up and speak slowly? >> It's not really this commission's purview to decide who what parties are responsible. It will either be to the ownership or will lean cost against
property. Is that fair? say to direct any questions about pay who would pay for it to co- compliance officer they would be able to have that discussion with you that's not something that the commission discusses in the meeting
>> the question was for him >> um we have funding >> for demolitions and we will use that funing to uh cause a demolition of this property if necessary. >> And if the city causes uh the demolition, then we'll lean all costs
against the property. >> Where is the responsibility from you from the city of Fort Worth that sold it to me? That's >> we have a deed of sale that has information under a disclaimer that Miss
Al Farro bought this property as is. >> And and I would say too that that's not part of this commission to determine ownership or that type thing. Today we're here just to do the order for repair demolish. Uh so just hoping you understand that part. I know you're
working with the city, but if our if our order >> if if our order is to repair or demolish within whatever, you know, 30 days, you would have 30 days to repair or demolish it. If the city came in and did anything, they would lean those costs
against you, the proper or against the property, and that would be something you would work out with the city on the back end. So, that's all this commission is doing today. Excellent. That's fine. I understand.
>> Okay. >> Do we have any other questions for the city? >> Or does the city have any questions of the owner? I don't think we've gotten that far yet. >> Uh, no questions. Thank you. >> Good to
Are we ready? Are you ready to close or you ready to close? >> I have a question. >> Okay. The question is for him. >> You're going to be in contact with me in my language so that we can fix this? >> Yes, ma'am. Uh, I speak Spanish, so if you need me to be in contact with you, I
can be in contact with you. >> I mean, sorry, confused. I will I will help you. >> Need a translator for the translator. >> Sorry about that. >> All right. So, is the uh city ready to
close? >> Yes. Thank you. The city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days. >> Yes. If the owner fails to repair or demolish
the structures within 30 days, the city staff will 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.
>> Okay. So, the city's asking for 30 days for uh you to repair or demolish the structure. Would you ask this commission of anything? What would you like the commission to do on the time frame uh to allow >> 90 days is the most we could give
without the work plan? >> I would 90 days. Well, >> okay. I'll have to do an extension because that won't be a a possibility. We'll have to be plan B. I would I would have to ask for a loan
or sell the property to somebody that could absorb those costs. 19. I don't think that would be enough, but I'll ask for an extension. >> Unfort that's all we can give today without a word plan. >> So, at this time, we'll close >> I understand. >> At this time, we'll close the public
portion and open it up for a motion. >> I move that the structure be declared substandard and hazardous. >> Second. >> Did you say structures plural? I move that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous.
>> Second. >> All right, we have a second by Mr. Walk. Any discussion? >> Ready for a vote? >> This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structures substandard and hazardous. Mr. Castles, >> I. >> Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Jwali, >> yes.
>> Miss Doy, >> I. >> Miss Dyke, >> I >> Mr. Walker, I >> Mr. Warz, I >> Mr. Mr. Lou >> I, >> Miss Thompson, >> I >> motion carries 90. >> I move that the owner be ordered to
repair or demolish the structure and accessory structure, the primary and accessory 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
the primary and accessory structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. >> Second by Mr. Walker. Any discussion? >> I want to explain like the reason I said 30 days is because this was what was
given back in 2015. I think that it does put it in the city's hands to figure this out and help her in a way that takes some of the burden off of her.
>> Completely agree. >> Ready for a vote. >> This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary and accessory structures within 30 days. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. Hi, >> Miss Dyke. >> I
>> Mr. Walker. >> Hi, >> Mr. Wares. >> I >> Mr. Aloo. >> I >> Miss Thompson. >> I >> Motion carries 90. >> This commission has declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish.
Owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order. owner lean holder mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Taran 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. >> Thank you for coming. Please stay in touch with with code officer and and thank you.
Next case. Next case. Administrative civil penalty case. Residential ACP 2668 7224 Whitewood Drive aka lots one block 7 phase 1 Summerfields. An addition to
the city of Fort Worth Tarant County, Texas. According to plot recorded in volume 3881, page 25 Plat records Tarant County, Texas. Owner is Mark Cooper. lean holders FX3 TWWG High Finance Company 1
LLC, Ronald Lee Smith and Le uh Linda Louise Smith and Independence One Mortgage Corporation. And we have an appearance form from Mark Cooper. >> You can have a seat, Mr. Cooper. Thank you. All right. Is the city ready?
>> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The city calls officer Juan Gonzalez to present the case. >> Hello, commissioners. My name is Juan Gonzalez. I am a code enforcement officer, excuse me, for the city of Fort Worth, nuisance abatement section. I'll be
giving testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP-26-68 at the address of 7224 Whitewood Drive. This violation was identified on November 24th, 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, their property remains in violation. There have been 12 inspections by
multiple officers since the inception of this case. One citation was issued was issued prior to the case being sent to nuisance abayment. An administrative search warrant was needed to enter the property. There have been three contacts
with multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants/occupants. The nuisance abandonment order was posted at the property on April 28th, 2026 and expired on May 8th, 2026. A notice to appear for today's hearing was
mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The last inspection was performed on June 17, 2026. The staff recommendation is to assess a civil penalty of $4,400 and also order the owner to remove the
items as outlined in ordinance 11 A-26A 1 27 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
set 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 abatement order was posted on the property on April 28th, 2026. The
property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors. This address has had active trash service since December 5th, 1980. This is the end of my testimony. >> Thank you. Has any progress been made or >> No.
>> Any new stuff that you've noticed coming on or is it the same stuff? >> It's been the same stuff. >> Right. Any uh questions from commissioners? All right. Uh, Mr. uh, Cooper, if you want to stand up.
Would you rather have a microphone? If you want to sit down, I can bring you a hand microphone. Okay. If you'll state your name and city of residence. >> Mark Cooper, Fort Worth, Texas. >> All right. Did you have any questions of the code officer?
>> Yeah. Okay. The wood is all gone and my truck broke down so I wasn't able to remove the metal. >> I maybe miss I asked him if any new stuff has come on or if this is all just existing stuff. Are you bringing any new
stuff to Okay, that's what I that's what he answered. So I'm sorry on that. But uh so you've removed the wood. Um how much longer do you need to get the rest of the stuff removed? >> I I don't know because I can't hardly walk. So, how much time would you like to get
it? >> I don't know. 60 days. >> So, if we give you the 60 days, you could find or someone to come help or get get it removed >> to hire somebody. >> Okay. >> All right. Um, any questions from
commissioners before the city? The city have any questions? Uh, no questions. Thank you. >> All right. So, um, is the city ready to close then if no questions? >> Yes. Thank you. The city requests that
the commission issue a civil penalty in the amount of $100 per day for 44 days for a total amount of $4,400. The city further requests the commission order the owner to abate the m the nuisance within 60 days if the owner
does not comply that city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and then lean all costs associated against the property. >> Okay. So, you heard the city's asking for 30 days and I think you said 60, but they're also asking for the civil
penalty. Um, which is something that once it's cleaned up, if you do it within the timeline, you can bring an amendment process and the commission can look at and reduce or eliminate that if it's cleaned up in time. So, just want to make sure you understand the amendment process going forward. >> Okay.
>> Uh, anything else you care to add? >> No, I guess not. >> Okay. So, um, at this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open up to a motion. Thanks, Mr. Walker. I believe can't hear you. I'm sorry. >> There he is. Now,
>> I move I move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within 45 days. If the owner does not comply, authorize city staff to enter onto the property, and abate the nuisance and lean the cost associated against the property. >> Second.
>> Thank you by Miss Thompson. Any discussion? Ready for a vote? This is a motion to abate the nuisance within 45 days. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Yali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> I. >> Miss Dyke.
>> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. Mr. Wares >> I. >> Mr. Aloo >> I. >> Miss Thompson >> I motion carries 90. Mr. Walker I move that we I move that we issue a civic penalty to the owner in amount of $44
per day. Oh, sorry about that. Remove amount of $100 per day for 44 days for a total amount of $4,400. >> Second. >> Second by Miss Thompson. 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 $4,400. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Giwali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> Hi. >> Oh, that me out of hiring somebody to help. >> Oh, just a second. Sorry.
>> Mr. Walker. >> I Mr. Wares. >> I. >> Mr. Lou. >> I. >> Miss. Thompson. >> I. >> Motion carries 90. Um, this commission has uh given the owner 45 days to abate the nuisance and issued a civil penalty
in the amount of $100 a day for 44 days for $4,400. Owner, leanholder, mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 45 days from the date of the order. Owner, leanholder, mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy
of the order. Please don't forget you have amendment process to request additional time and wave that fee if it's done within the 45 days. So be in touch with the code officer if additional time is needed with that amendment process. Thank you. Next case.
Next case. Administrative civil penalty residential ACP 2673 1628 scenery hill road aka lot 21A. A revision of lot 21 block 4 and all
improvements thereon scenery hill park addition to the city of Fort Worth Taran County Texas according to the plat filed in book 388-0 page 135 deed records of Tarant County Texas owner is Robin Morris Elkins there
are no lean holders and we have an appearance form from Carol Peters is the city Yes, thank you. The city calls officer Jose Zantano. Hello commissioners. My name is Jose Centenno. I am code enforcement officer
for the city of Fort Worth news section. I'll be giving testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP 26. That's 73 at the address of 1628 Scenery Hill Drive. This violation was identified on April
26, 2025. The violation was citizen initiated. There have been several notices mailed and 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 16 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case. One citation was issued prior to the case being sent to news abatement. An administrative search warrant was not needed to enter the property. There have been seven contacts with
multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants and occupants. The new abatement order was posted on the property on April 28th, 2026 and expired on May 8th, 2026.
A notice to appear for today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The last inspection was performed on June 17, 2026. The staff recommendation is to assess a civil penalty of $4,400
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 the order items within 30-day period,
authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of set 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 little progress has been made since the
new subment order was posted on the property on April 28th, 2026. The property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors. This address has had active trash service since August 5th, 1997.
This is the end of my testimony. >> Thank you. Does the owner live in the property or? >> It is my understanding he does. >> Okay. Any questions from commissioners? >> Miss Peters, you'll state your name and
city residence. Yes, I'm Carol Peters. I live in Fort Worth, Texas in Scenery Hill edition. I'm also president of the West Madre Neighborhood Association. I'm here on behalf of my neighbors and
the members of my association to support the uh code violations and the citations that have been issued and the request for um civil penalties. This property has been a nuisance since I moved into
this neighborhood in 1985. It's been a continuous problem, the code violations, criminal behavior, and open structures. I appreciate so much the persistence of the city and code officers in working on
this case, and I hope you will move forward. Thank you. >> Thank you. City ready to close. Yes, thank you. The city requests that the commission in issue a civil penalty in the amount of $100 per day for 44
days in the total amount of $4,400. The city further requests the commission order the owner to abate the nuisance and remove the items outlined in city ordinance 11 A26A 1 27 and 8 within 30 days. If the owner
does not comply, city staff be allow authorized to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean all costs associated against the property. >> All right. At this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open up for a motion.
>> I move that the the owner be ordered to evade the nuisance within 30 days. And if the owner does not comply, I authorize city staff to enter into the property and abate the nuisance and lean the cost associated against the property. >> Second by Miss Thompson. Ready for a vote.
>> This is a motion to abate the nuisance within 30 days. Mr. Castle, >> I. >> Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Jiwali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> I. >> Mr. Warz, >> I. >> Mr. Lou, >> I. >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> Motion carries 90.
I move that we issue a civil penalty to the owner in the amount of $100 per day for 44 days for the total amount of $4,400. >> Second. >> Second by Miss Thompson. 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 $4,400. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Ywali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wares. >> Hi. >> Mr. I, Miss Thompson.
>> I motion carries 90. This commission has given the owner 30 days to abate the nuisance and issued a civil penalty in the amount of $100 a day for 44 days for $4,400. Owner, leanholder, mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.
Owner, leanholder, mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. Next case. Next case is an amendment new case residential HS264
1905 South Jennings Avenue primary structure aka lot 2 block 14 Emory College subdivision a part of the WP WP Patillio edition Taran County Texas according to the plat recorded in said county being the same land conveyed to
Robert B Dominguez and Grantor by deed dated August 2nd 1979 recorded at Volume 6890, page 243. Official public records, Taran County, Texas. Owner is Susan Aosta. Lean Holder is Linda Barger Goen
Blair and Samson LLP. And we have an appearance form from Daniel Dominguez. >> Dominguez. Afternoon or morning. Close. If you'll state your name and city of residence. >> Daniel Dominguez, forward Texas.
>> Were you here earlier for the oath of truth or you just? >> Yes. Okay. All right. If you will uh So, this is an amendment case. If you'll let us know uh what what you're here asking for today. >> I'm sorry. >> If you'll let us know what you're here asking for today. >> Uh if I can get an extension, I guess another 90 days.
>> Okay. What uh what work have you done? Uh I myself have been doing the foundation uh slowly but underneath it and crawling under it and uh but I don't have the jacks to do it all. As I mentioned the first time, I don't know if any of y'all remember it the first time I said I can do the work. Um but
you know, life happens situations shorten funds and everything else like that. If anybody again remembers uh that my sister was here, she got reincarcerated. So I'm trying to do it all on my own. you know, I don't get paid a six, seven figure salary that,
you know, I have money because I have my house I got to pay for. Blueco collar guy, you know, I got I got to just do it all on my own. I talked to a gentleman uh that was talking with Mr. Padilla earlier. Uh he's got information about foundation that I can do so I can start
redoing everything that I need to do. So, hence the reason I need another 90 days. It's a slow process just like everybody else here that's been going through everything. Miss Garcia, Miss Afero, uh, you know, just trying to get it done in a timely manner, whatever I
can, however I can, with funds that I have or don't have versus going up against the city and stuff like that. So >> So I know, do you have a permit to do these repairs? >> No, that was another reason, too, because I mean, like I said, I don't have funds, but they're charging $200 the city itself just to do something
that I can do, but then I mean, what do they want it for? Again, I'm I'm a blueco collar guy. I don't have funds like that. So, if we give you 90 days, are you going to have the funds to get it done or is it just going to >> I'm trying to get them. I mean, I have my own mortgage. I'm paying the property taxes on 1905 South Jennings. I'm doing
so much. I'm stretched so thin. I don't even know what else the city wants me to do or anybody else wants me to do. >> Any questions from commissioners? City have any questions? >> No questions. Sure. Thank you.
>> Are you presenting? >> Yes. The city would call officer Carmen Kllins. >> Good evening. I'm officer Carmen Kllins with code enforcement. Um, at this time there's no measurable progress that has been made. Um, and
there's no current permits on file as of today. So, in looking at these Oh, sorry. He's saying that some work has been done, but you're saying you can't see anything. >> Um, it's very little.
>> Anybody have any questions of the code officer? If I can elaborate a little bit of something because if you pay attention to some of the pictures, the chimney itself was leaning on the house making it fall. The reason that's why I started taking the chimney apart as well as
doing the foundation from the south the south uh part of the house. You can see new new bricks and concrete as to where I'm working on it. I don't know if Miss Carmen understood or se sees any of that to where what I'm doing, like I said, it's a slow process,
but I'm doing, you know, I'm putting the work in there, getting under under there myself, but again, foundation, you got to have jack stands. I don't have jacks. I don't have the money for it. So, that's probably why she doesn't see that I'm really working on it or it looks like I'm not. But,
>> did you have any questions of of her testimony? Did you have any questions of of what? Of her testimony. You mean questions like what? >> Anything she said. Did you have a question? It's your opportunity to ask the city anything. >> No, I mean Okay. She's doing good. It's just >> right
>> by what she says. If I don't know if she sees it like anybody else would see it. I'm under there, but I'm making it. >> Can I ask a question real quick? >> What are your plans with this property? Are you planning to live in it or a family member live in it or sell it? >> I want to be able to leave it as an
inheritance, but also leave it maybe rent it out if anything. just make it real nice, you know what I mean? Because it's a historical classic Fairmont area, you know? I mean, a lot of the houses right there are historical and stuff like that, too. Besides, it's close to JPS and JPS itself, the property I know is going to go worth it. And the city of
Fort Worth knows what the value itself is. So, yeah, they'll make a killing off of and stuff like that. But me, I want to be able to use it for family or if I can in times hard times as prices are going up, just rent it out. Maybe have a little bit of money to help me out really.
I guess trying to understand. So if we today if we give you 90 more days, it still doesn't sound like you have the finance the finances lined up to do anything. But is that >> I'm learning as I go just like I talked to the gentleman from Mr. Padya and stuff like that. I'm talking to him right now and let's see what I can happen what I can do you know make a
payment plan and then start doing it because there are jobs that I can do on the house and stuff like that but the foundation I've never done it but I'm learning. >> What about the roof? >> Roof I've done roofing so I can do that. And you plan on getting a permit? >> I mean, I guess my concern is if you
don't have the money for the permit, how are you going to fix any of this other stuff up, I guess, as well. >> Well, I can use the money for the permit for the house and stuff like that because again, to me, that's just extra money that I'm having to waste on the city. Give it to the city when I can be putting it into the house. You know what I mean? And I understand what you're saying, but I mean, >> have you done
>> the system setting me up for failure if I got to continue to pay them when I'm trying to put it into the house? >> Have you done reconstruction before? >> Yes, I have. >> Have you gotten permits for those or >> No. >> Okay. Any other questions?
So, do you have any questions? >> No questions. Thank you. >> You ready to close? >> Yes. Uh this property was ordered um to repair or demolish back in February.
We're now at 120 days out. Um the owner has stated he doesn't have the financial means to even acquire permits or necessary um tools. At this point, the city's opposed to any further extensions.
>> Okay. >> So the city's opposed to your amendment. I think you're asking for 90 days. Is that correct? Okay. Uh, at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion with Miss Thompson. >> I move that we deny the request for an
amendment. >> Second. Have a second by Mr. Castles. Any discussion? >> All right. Ready for a vote? >> This is a motion to deny the amendment. Mr. Castles. >> I. >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Giwali. >> Yes.
>> Miss Doy. >> Hi. Miss Dyke >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wararez. >> I. >> Mr. Lou. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> I vote carries 90. This commission has denied the request for an amendment. Um
the owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. Thank you for coming in. If you have any questions, talk with the code officer on it. Um, next case. >> Next case. Amendment. New Case
Residential HS2625 2319 Lena Street Primary and Accessory Structures aka Lot 8R block 4 Maxwell subdivision in addition to the city of Fort Worth Tarant County, Texas.
Out of the John Acres Survey, abstract 24, Tarant County, Texas. Owner is JC Renfro. No lean holders. And we have an appearance form from Deborah Weathered. weather. >> Come to the one over. Yes, ma'am.
>> If you'll just state your name and city of residence. >> Yes. Deborah Weathered, >> Fort Worth, Texas. >> All right. What would you like us to know about this request? >> At this request, I have made some repairs at this time. Um, I have uh
before and after pictures. I was here on the 18th. I was here on the 18th of this month to turn some of this information in. They were I was told to just hold it. Come here today with Okay. How long are you how much time are you
asking for, Mr. >> Um, well, I've heard you state that it cannot be any longer than 90 days at this time. So, I'm asking for another 90 days or more. >> Okay. >> At least 90 days. >> Do you have any permits for the work that you're doing?
>> I do. >> Okay. When did you get those? Because it's showing none on file. So, when did you get the permits? >> The permit was given to me on the uh she has it there, I believe. So recently? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> And do you have a contractor doing this
work? Are you doing the work? >> I do. I'm working with GL Hunt. Yes. And they are in the process of still repairing at this time. Are they only Are they just doing the foundation?
>> They're doing GL. Yes, they're doing just the foundation at this time. Yes. >> Do you have anybody lined up to do the rest of the work? >> I've spoken with an electrician. She has that information at this time. Like um waiting for the uh foundation to be
repaired and after that we'll I'll start working with the uh electrician. >> And do you have the funds in place? I have some. >> Some Okay. >> I have some. I'm working with it. So, >> you're asking us today for 90 days?
>> Yes, exactly. >> Any questions from commissioners? >> What's the timeline on when the foundation will be completed? >> Will you repeat that, sir? >> What's the timeline on when the foundation will be completed? >> Well, with the uh jail, uh they should be there now. I'm not sure if they're
there now. Um, I expect uh that foundation to be completed sometime this week. >> Does the city have any questions? >> No questions. Thank you. I'm sorry. Did you have any questions?
>> Thank you. No questions. >> Okay. Are you presenting on this? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> The city would call Officer William Lowry. >> Good morning, commissioners. I was just at the property last Wednesday. Um I'm sorry, Thursday. And
updated photos. Um they they should be in my PowerPoint that I made. They are they had just started working on the foundation was what I observed. Anything done on the accessory structure to your knowledge?
>> Nothing. Nothing done on the exterior of either structures. >> Miss weather, did you have any questions of the code officer or any of his? You said that they had just started working on the uh uh the structure has been uh working they've been working with it since June 1st. Yes.
>> Okay. >> What is your plans for the We didn't talk about the accessory structure. What's your plans for that? The shed, I guess, or the back. >> Well, I'll deal with that um as I go. That's that's that is my plan to deal with it all as I go because I know we
need to get the foundation repaired first. I've had an electrician out there to look at the electrician to repair it. I don't know if it Well, if he's going to repair it um be before he can start any repairs with the electrician, he may have to go through
the wall. So, I'm waiting to get the uh ceilings done before he can do that. I understand that process. It is a process. Um, >> sorry. Are you planning on re redoing the accessory structure, too? Are you tearing that down or what is the plan
with >> Well, you know what? At this time, I I'm not for sure about that one. That is the shed. Is that what you're saying? >> Correct. The accessory structure. Yes, >> we we'll see about that. I'm not for sure if myself, my sisters, and myself will get together and decide that, but
as if at this time, I am uh doing these repair these repairs myself at this time. >> Okay. So, um, if I cannot afford to keep that, then I probably will. >> Okay. >> Commissioners have any questions of the
code officer or anything? City have any additional questions? >> Oh, I'm sorry. Did >> uh I'm the oldest girl sister of those JC Renro. >> Sorry. Can you state your name and city?
>> My name is Barbara Anne Renfro Jackson, but I'm known as Barbara Renfro. >> Okay. >> I have been through a mess with this. This is my sister. Like she said, Deborah. I've been going wishywashy. I got no communication of what's going on.
I just now read the paper in here. I was asked to stay out of it. Let her have it. That's what she asked me to do. let her hand it. I have been ignored as a heir. We have been going through
problems with this property through my brother-in-law and the sister next door. The police was called all out. I just been through up and down with the property of my mother and my father with that house. The house was already
nothing. We just now come into the uh uh problem of fixing it. just about a month. Well, it just now come up. These people here just now come up with doing the blowing. Mr. uh uh uh Larry them have
been over backwards working with the Renfro family. We just not got no information on what's going on. Deborah Deborah Deborah would wouldn't wouldn't communicate with me. We didn't know nothing going I don't know nothing going on. the sister next
door. The house was was this two houses that daddy was a h the family home and the house next door. The sister is running moved in it. It's more like she wanted to get this here like I'm of
age. I don't have to pay taxes. They don't give y'all don't give but one exempt on one house. You don't give no two exempt. Had it separated. We haven't been going through nothing but mess. The police called on me. I'm not supposed to go with it. I'm not supposed to say
nothing with the family home. It's more like to get it separated. I become the owner. I want to I don't want to see it demolished. It was told to me, "No, I don't want to have nothing to do with it." My sister went out there and told the boys off of the garage just angry. I
don't want nothing to do with that house. I don't want to fool with it. and been nothing but mess behind 2319 Lena. They just now was nothing done said no communication or nothing. Larry them just now got the got the information
about it's coming to fix that it just was a week Mr. was just now within a week when about a just within this just within weeks nobody knew nothing. No. And so uh what I'm trying to say is
I'm I am a heir and I don't want the city of Fort Worth looking at me as I'm not is I'm not a heir. I don't know what has happened but my name don't never be mentioned. I don't know if my sister took she took something down there. She took a what
you call that? affidavit and had me eliminated. Only thing you dealing with is her, me, and my sister next door. She never would come in. She went and had all this stuff here all messed up. They separated. She went in and had it all
like she the owner. Then they go back and say she ain't. I don't want to fool with it. I'm not going to fool with that house. It's just a bunch of mess in behind. 2319 Lena and 20401 Lena. They go together. >> Okay. >> It goes together. supposed to be one thing but his whole thing is to outsmart
or to outslick the city of Fort Worth where I get exempt. They don't give no exempt on no two houses. >> Okay. >> If you're the owner, the owner is the only one get the exempt. So, she would have made herself the owner and then they gave her the exempt and then it's it's more like later on I become exempt
of all of this. I don't got old. I'm pretty close to 80 years old. I don't have time with this mess here pretending faking and mistreating me. You don't you Deborah told me here she'll stay. She know I'm telling the truth. If I'm paying my money, what you coming over
for? It's no. Yes, you did. Deborah. >> Deborah told me. She said, "If you if I'm paying my money, what you coming over for?" >> Right. >> What you been involved? >> So, are you also asking I'm over here. Right here. >> I'm right up here.
>> Oh. So, so are you also asking for the 90 days to get it? >> What's what's to I told Deborah I said Deborah we go down there and put the house back like daddy had it. >> Okay. >> We're not here for that today. We're here for this one house. That's something outside of this commission.
>> They all go together. >> Right. But for this commission, we don't >> I know what you're saying. It's a silver matter. >> Right. Correct. So for today's for today's hearing is n 90 days is also what you're asking to get it repaired. this part of it. >> How when she don't tell me leave it alone, she told me don't get involved,
>> right? >> Well, that's that's what I'm saying. How I can't I'm not I've been mistreated. Police been called on me >> and all this kind of stuff. The brother-in-law next door, which is the sister of the house is right there together. It's a house next door. The brother-in-law, he if I walk over there,
he's he's watching me like the FBI. >> All right. >> I don't say something. >> All right. Go ahead. >> This is not true. My sister is uh stating uh my sister uh is not stating uh she's not going to do anything. This is why she
>> No, right. I guess for the for this commission we're here for 2319. >> That's an excuse >> or for 2319. Um we're here to to for the the repair demolish and understand there's some civil stuff going on that we can't address here. >> I don't know where all this coming from.
>> So does the city have any is the city ready to close or did >> Yes. Thank Okay. >> This property was issued a demolish or repair order 90 uh in February of 2026. It's been 120 days at this point and we
are opposed to any further amendments. >> All right. So, the city's opposed amendment. I think you're asking for 90 days. Is that correct? Okay. Uh and at this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up for a motion. I move that the owner be given an
additional 45 days from today's day date to repair demolish a structure to meet the city's minimum building standards ordinance. >> Second by Mr. Galdi. Any discussion? >> Yeah, my thought process is they have the file they have the permit on file. They've started work on foundation and
seems they have some financial means to get this done. Um I know it has been going on for almost four months now. I don't know though that 45 days is enough and this is a one-time shot. Yeah. So, I would probably be unopposed to, you know, giving what we can. >> Okay.
>> I agree. She's here. She's got bids. She's working on it. But that's kind of >> I don't know what everybody else >> No, I mean I like that. >> I think if it was just 45, I would completely be in aligned. I know that there's still some electrical and some other things, but I know she's working. We saw proof of cashiier check and so if
it was just the foundation I think I'd be there but I know that they have a few more things and like this is the one and done. So I don't think I'm opposed to if somebody wanted to submit up to 90. I don't know what other thoughts are. >> Somebody was thinking also since >> I mean I'm just I'm just looking at the
pictures. I mean we're looking at roof you know electrical interior work. I don't know as far as moneywise looks like it's a significant amount of money. Um, would 90 days even be >> feasible?
I >> mean, you could you could do it and see what happens, but at the end of 90 days, we're probably going to be at the same result here. >> Yeah, I'm fine with you either. >> Well, if the I mean, if you look at the foundation that's been done, which is a
significant amount, do you still do have the other repairs? Typically for a rehab, you're looking at about, you know, four to five months either way it goes. And if you got the foundation completed, hopefully at the rest the roof, like you said, the electrical
sheetrock, you still have that. So, I don't know. Uh, with her having the uh bids and paid and working towards it, I don't know, maybe 90 days wouldn't be too bad off. I don't know. That's just my thought.
Do we have a substitute motion? >> No, they they can't hear. >> Oh, you couldn't hear. >> Do you have a substitute motion >> closer to the mic? Sorry, we can't hear. >> Oh, I'm sorry. I do substitute motion for 90 days. >> Go ahead. Have to read it.
>> Oh, you are right. I move that the owner be given additional 90 days from today's date to repair or demolish the structure to meet the city's minimum building standards or ordinance. >> So motion by Mr. Walker, >> second
>> by Miss Dyke. Any more discussion? If not, we'll vote on the substitute motion. The substant motion for 90 days. >> This is a motion to grant the amendment for an additional 90 days. Mr. Castles. I >> Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy.
>> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> Hi. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wares. >> Hi. >> Mr. Lou. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi. >> This commission has uh given granted the amendment for an additional 90 days to repair demolish.
>> Thank you, sir. Um, oh, hold on just a moment. I'm sorry. The owner, lean holder, mortgage via record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. Thank you both for coming. If you could please fill out a speaker card on your way out
since you spoke, if you don't mind, >> okay, >> it's closed. >> All right. Thank Thank you. Right. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Um, at this time we'll go ahead and
recess for lunch until uh 1:00 That'll be awesome. I know. >> Smells like wood in here. All right. So, I lost light. >> No, castles.
I always get castles and light mixed up. >> I know. That's right. She's she's been asked to approach you with something. >> Honestly, that's what it sounds like. She's Mr. Mac.
Right. The time is 10:03. We'll go ahead and go back into session. Uh, next case. Next case is amendment new case residential HS 2631 2914 Northwest 20th Street.
Primary structure aka lots 16 and 17 block 140 Belmont Park edition to the city of Fort Worth, Tarant County, Texas. According to the map or plat thereof recorded in volume 204, page 83 of the plat records of Tarant County,
Texas. Owner owner is RTA Artiaga Capital LLC. There are no lean holders. And we have an appearance form from Eric Artiaga. Yes. >> Good afternoon. >> Good afternoon, everybody.
>> If you'll state your name and city residents. >> Uh, yes. Eric Artaga, owner of Artaga Capital, U forward, Texas. >> What would you like us to know about this amendment and your request? Yeah. So, more than anything, I'm just requesting 30 days just to allow the
eviction agreement that we came to agreement and signed by Judge Pearson on the 18th of this month to take effect. Um, pretty much we had been battling uh tenants in that property. They just kept appealing at the precinct court house uh five level. They appealed it twice. Then
it got kicked up to county and we were officially able to come in, you know, come to an agreement with them and they had pretty much they have till July 10th to get the premises. >> So what's going to happen when they're gone? I >> demolition. >> But demolition. Do you'all have a permit? >> Not yet.
>> Okay. When y'all plan on getting the permit? >> Probably in the next week or so. >> Um, so you're just asking for 30 days? >> Yes, sir. >> Any questions from commissioner? So he feel like 30 days if 30 days is going to be enough to to
handle the permit and be able to do whatever you need to do. They're going to get out in July 10, right? >> Yes, sir. >> Do you have the de is the demo scheduled? >> Not yet. Um but I assume in 30 days everything should be taken care of. Uh
we already we've been in contact with the contractor designated to pull the permit and everything. We just didn't pull anything just because we weren't so sure how court was going to play out last week. But now that we got it signed and you know recorded, we should be good.
>> City have any questions? >> No questions. >> You were presenting anything or >> uh No, the city's unopposed to a 30-day. >> Okay. >> All right. So the city's unopposed to 30 days. So uh at this time we'll close the public portion hearing and open it up for a motion.
Mr. Gualdi. >> Yeah. I move that the owners to uh given and the additional 30 days from the today date to re uh to repair or demolish the structure to meet the city minimum building standard. >> Second.
>> We have a 30-day um ready for a vote. This is a motion to grant the amendment for an additional 30 days. Mr. Yes. >> Uh, Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. >> Miss Dyke, >> I
>> Mr. Walker, >> hi. >> Mr. Wares, >> I. >> Mr. Lou, >> I. >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> Motion carries. 80. Uh, this commission has uh given the owner an additional uh 30 days to repair or demolish the
structure. Owner lean holder mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of our order. Thank you for coming in today. >> Thank you. >> Next case. Next case is amendment new case residential HS2636
2114 Tierney Road primary and two accessory structures aka tract 21A and abstract 597 of the Mitchell Garrison survey file filled of uh filed of record in the deed records of Tarant County,
Texas. Owner is OLED 2026 HB1 Alternative Holdings LLC. There are no lean holders and we have appearance forms from Susan Suarez, uh, Radulfo Estrada, Christina Estrada,
Rabberto Munos. All right, >> good afternoon. >> Hello. Um, let's see. Wait for the paperwork. Just met. >> I guess we'll start with Susan. >> Suzanne. >> Suzanne, I'm sorry. Um, if you'll state
your name and city of residence. >> Suzanne Suarez Fort Worth. >> All right. And what would you like us to know about this amendment request? >> We were previously the lean holder. We were here in March. Um, we foreclosed on the property. Now, it went back went
back to my client. So, now we're the owner. It's now under contract um with a closing set for this week or next week. And so, I would like to ask for for 90 days.
>> What's the plan for the property? >> I'm going to let them speak to that if that's okay. >> Okay. Coming up. This is uh Christina Estrada. Yes. >> All right. If you'll state your name and city your residence. >> Christina Estrada, Fort Worth, Texas. >> All right. And so what what's your plan
with the property? >> So the plan is to basically rehab it. We're thinking of going in and just cutting it out. Um new roof, foundation repair. Um basically leave it,
cut it out, just the skeleton. and then basically making it new. >> And have you done this before? Is this something you do or >> Yes, actually. My father owns a foundation repair company, so he has the the ability to pull the permits. He also
does roofing. We've done a couple of flip homes as well. My husband Rioberto is a master electrician, so he'll be taking care of the electrician side and yeah, we're
hoping well, we wouldn't be able to complete it in the full 90 days, but definitely get it started after closing. We're thinking of in the following week or two to start um the foundation repairs, pull permits, and hopefully get
it going. >> All right. So, you're asking for 90 days? >> Uh, well, yes, because we don't have a plan as of right now. So, that's the I guess that's the most that y'all could give as of right now, >> right? >> Questions from Commissioner
>> with it being an amendment. This is it. >> This is it, right? The one time. So, this is the last It's a one-shot thing. You can't ask for more time. So, that's what 90 days is the most we can give. >> Yes. Yes. That and that's what I was understanding that this is the the last um
>> correct. Okay. >> Yes. >> Um Mr. Munoz, did you have anything to say or you don't have to just >> No, I think No, I think she already say everything. >> All right. Is there four Did you fill out two
speaker forms? No, there was actually previously my father um he was gonna speak but he had to leave for a work issue. So one is Ranulfo and the other one is Gberto Munos.
>> Okay. They both start with R, right? Yes. Okay. That's what I was throwing. Okay. Thank you. >> Oh yeah, understandable. >> Um >> All right. So you're asking for 90 days. Does the city have any questions or going to present? >> Um yes. What what is your timeline for completing a
complete remodel of this? If you only have 90 days to do that, is that even realistic >> to finish it completely? No, we we wouldn't be able to do it in 90 days, but we are going to be um starting it realistically probably six months
to fully be from start to finish, honestly. But in the in those first 90 days, we do plan to uh clean it out because I do know that there is a lot of trees and like bushes. So definitely clean it out. Um gut it out. Start with
the foundation and uh the roofing hopefully. >> Okay. Uh no further questions. >> You're presenting? >> Yes. The city would call officer William Lowry. Good afternoon, commissioners.
Currently, there are uh no permits pulled on this structure, and I have not seen any progress since we were here last. Do >> y'all have any questions of the officer while we're looking through these pictures?
>> Um, no. No, not at the moment. I mean, we have seen it before. Um, before we got into contract, of course, we did go in and we did see it. We do know that it needs a lot of work, but we are um hoping to make it our forever home. And
so y'all y'all have looked and it you feel that it can be rehabbed? >> Yes. >> On structural and all that. Y'all have looked at it and >> honestly for my think I just wanted just to demolish it. But my dad said that he could. It's possible basically just to
rehab it and basically bring it back to life. >> And you have the finances to do this? >> Yes, we do sir. >> Questions? I had a question on the um accessory structures. It looks like it's
shed or something like that. >> In order to like bring this up in your 90 days, if that's what you're requesting, is your plan to demolish those structures while you're working on the foundation? Like, you see what I'm saying? Like, are you keeping those? Are you rehabbing those structures as well?
>> The accessory structures, >> the accessories, >> the sheds, >> the shed. Um, that's a his question. I'll pass it on to >> No, I think we want to try to keep it, but we we have to do something with it.
But we don't know yet. >> When did you all contract on this? Like how long ago? >> I think a couple of weeks. a couple of weeks probably. >> And y'all are taking it over when this
week. >> We're just uh we're just waiting on the survey. So, as long as as soon as that comes in, hopefully today or tomorrow. And then once we have that in, we could probably close as soon as um the end of this week or early next week. >> So, what's the plan? I guess if you
can't close, I guess back with the lender. If they can't close, what's your plan with it? I would still request the 90 days to let my client go out and and decide whether or not they're going to uh put it keep it on the market or or demolish it
themselves. >> Okay. >> Other questions? Does he have any questions? >> Anybody? >> No questions. >> Are you ready to close? >> Yes. Uh the city is opposed to this amendment. Um the original order was
entered on March 23rd, 2026. Um that was a 30-day repair, demolish. We're now 90 days out from that order. Nothing has been done. There is no specific timeline. They haven't even closed on a contract. Um and for those reasons, we don't feel that is realistic that this
could be brought up to standard within 90 days. >> All right. So uh start I guess only with uh Christina sorry as the Nope sorry apologize
Suzanne sorry as the the lean holder you heard they said they they do not agree with amendment and you're wanting the 90 days correct >> correct I think that um you know we had the foreclosure we needed to find out who was going to buy it on the other side of the foreclosure and then once it
went back to my client to put to put on the it. Um, we I wasn't actually aware that it had been under contract until I spoke with um the compliance officer. So, I would ask for a little more time, 90 days, please.
>> All right. At this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open up for a motion. I move that the owners be given an additional 90 days from today's date to repair demolish the structures to meet the city's minimum building standard ordinance. >> Second by Mi Miss Doy. Yeah, I kind of
agree. It's this is a oneshot 90 days. They're wanting to buy it and try to work, you know, fix it up. I would suspect if within 90 days it can't be repaired for whatever reason that they would move to demolish it sooner rather than later um on that. But I agree it's probably not going to be done within 90.
But hopefully within the 90 days it will be enough that the city will work to progress forward with it. But any other discussion? >> I just think that they're going to they're going to have to really move on this otherwise it's not going to look good for you guys. >> All right. Uh ready for a vote for a
90-day. This this is a motion to grant the amendment for an additional 90 days. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Yali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> I. >> Mr. Horris, >> I. >> Mr. Aloo, >> I. >> Miss Thompson, >> I.
>> Motion carries 800. Uh, this commission has granted a 90-day amendment request to repair demolish the structure. uh owner lean holder mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date of city mails a copy of out order. Thank you for coming in today
and work with the code officer with any questions. Next case. Next case is amendment administrative civil penalty residential ACP 2621 601 cooks aka all that certain lot tract
or parcel of land situated in Tarant County, Texas and being described as part of J. Thresher survey abstract number 1870 Tarant County, Texas and part of a tract of land deed to HC Hildebrand and J.R. Murphy of record in volume 1965, page 536, deed records,
Tarant County, Texas, described more particularly indeed recorded with the Tarant County clerk under document D212032160. Owner is Susan Norman. Lean Holder is Judith O. Smith Mortgage Group Incorporated, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA. And we have an appearance form from Susan Norman. Mr. Norman. >> Good morning. >> Morning. >> You'll pull that afternoon. >> Oh, yeah. I guess it is afternoon.
Sorry. Yes. If you'll pull that microphone down so we can hear. Yep. And state your name and city of residence. >> Susan Norman, Fort Worth, Texas. >> All right. Um, so it looks like you're asking for 30 days to to get it done. >> Um, this should have been done 30 days
ago. This is strictly my fault. The um code enforcement officer has been wonderful to work with. He's kept me apprised of everything going. You'll have to excuse me. I'm in the middle of a lot of dental work and I can't say my S's very well, but uh I really thought
that I'm going to be moving and I was putting everything in boxes and I thought I could get them moved to the storage shed. They're too heavy. I can't do it. I um thought I could do something that I couldn't do. You get to my age and you promise stuff that you can't do anymore. So, I have found someone that
will move these boxes for me. That's the big thing. Stuff have been put in the yard that should have been in boxes and put away or thrown away. I've got another big stack of stuff that will need to be taken to the city dump and I'll need to rent someplace uh to do that. So 30 days is more than enough
time to get to get that done, but it's what needs to be done. >> Any questions? >> My fault. >> Okay. >> Totally. >> City have any questions? >> Uh, thank you. No questions. >> Ready? Are you going to present?
>> Uh, yes. The city would call officer Jose Zentano. >> Hello, commissioners. I'll be giving testimony in reference to ACP 26-21. This case was identified on May 8th, 2024 and was citizen initiated. This
case was initiated by officer Navaris. The owner was present at the February 23rd, 2026 hearing when the commission assessed an administrative civil penalty of $40 per day for 44 days for a total of $1,760
and ordered the owner to abate the nuisance within 60 days. The owner had until April 24th, 2025 to comply with the order. The owner requested an amendment on April 23rd, 2026. The owner is requesting an additional 30
days to obey the nuisance. The notice to appear to today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. There is there has only been approximately a 15% of the news abaded.
on the pictures you were showing at the beginning where they had like the the field with the grass and all that. That's not part of this, right? The the tall grass is not >> No, there are items on within the grass. Okay. >> In between it >> that are there now. It didn't look like there was on the picture to the left.
Are you saying there's stuff in the grass now or >> uh and parts of it? >> Yeah, that stuff has been moved out now. You're exactly right. But that was moved out this weekend. And I have found a mower that can >> cut these weeds that are like 12 feet
tall. I've never seen anything like it. So he has to bring in a little tractor. That's why that gate is down partly so he can get in there to cut those weeds. I didn't know anything could grow that tall. >> Did you bring any pictures of work that you've done? >> No, I didn't. And I should have. But
>> So you're just asking for 30 days and this will all be cleaned up. >> Oh, yeah. A lot. Some of that has already been put in there. I just can't get those boxes in there that I have filled up. So, I've got to hire somebody to do it. >> But are you saying all of the stuff like out in the yard is not there anymore? >> Some of it is gone. It Well, it's in
boxes. Let me clarify that. A lot of that green stuff and everything is now in boxes. It's sitting in front of the storage building that it will go in. >> Like the picture. Can y'all go back one? Sorry. So, the picture on the right there with all of that stuff. None of that's out anymore. That's all in boxes.
the pots that are in front. No, I'm keeping my pots out where I can get to them. The stuff half of the stuff that's on the porch there is in boxes and half of it isn't. Half of it needs to be thrown away. >> Okay. >> All right. >> So, in 30 days, you're you'll have it.
>> Oh, yes. That's more than enough time. I have been given more than enough time. And I just healthwise, I've been in the hospital a couple of times and I'd been in a wreck that put me in the hospital for three weeks. So I came out ready to attack and do all
this and I just wasn't ready yet health-wise to do that. So >> is >> I paid the price to have somebody else do it. >> And then there was also the civil penalty. Are you asking this commission anything on that civil penalty? >> I would love for it to be reduced some,
but I am guilty I'll admit. And he did reduce that amount. So, it's not that uh >> I think the committee was fair, >> right, >> in what they did. So, >> um that's not such a big issue as me just getting it
>> right >> up in the boxes and out of sight. >> Okay. >> Is the city have any questions or ready to close? >> No questions. Ready to close. >> All right. >> Uh the city is opposed to an amendment.
This has been almost 120 days since initially ordered to evade the nuisance and there's no indication that 30 more days will have that happen. >> All right. So, you heard the city there saying no more time and you're asking just for the 30 days.
>> Right. >> Right. >> I can probably have it Well, depending on when these gentlemen can come out to put it in, it's probably less uh than that, but >> Okay. >> Uh >> All right. >> I know that's what I hear people saying. 30 60 90. So that's why I said 30, but >> okay.
>> Yeah, 30 is the minimum amount we can do. >> Oh, okay. >> Or or >> certainly could have it done in 30, but I >> 30 is the minimum we can give or deny the member. All right. At this time, we'll close the public portion and open up to a motion. Sorry.
>> I move that we I move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within 30. Is that >> should be >> I move that the owner be given an additional 30 days from today's date to abate the nuisance >> second
discussion again this is a one time last last hope >> last raw is exactly right >> um I I would support this one but I ready for a motion or ready for a vote This is a motion to uh grant the
amendment for an additional 30 days. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Hiwali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> I. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> I. >> Mr. Wares, >> I. >> Mr. Loo, >> I. >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> That motion carries 80.
I move that the civil I move that the civil penalty be reduced to $34 a day per day for 44 days for the total amount of $1,496. >> Second by Mr. Walker. Any discussion? >> I just reduced it by 15%.
>> Okay. >> All right. Ready for a vote? This is a motion to grant the amendment to reduce the civil penalty to $34 a day for 44 days for a total of $1,496. >> Uh, Mr. Black,
>> yes. >> Mr. Dwali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> I. >> Mr. Wararez, >> hi. >> Mr. Aloo, >> I. >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> Motion carries 800. Uh, this commission has granted the 30-day addition the 30
additional days to abate the nuisance and reduce the civil penalty to $34 a day for 44 days for a total of $1,496. Uh, owners lean holders mortgage record have the right to file an appeal of the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy
of the order. Thank you for coming in today. >> Thank you. The city's been more than understanding with me, so I appreciate it. >> Thank you. Next case. Next case, administrative civil penalty case. residential ACP 2677
3149 Milm Street aka the south 1/2 of lot 3 block 16 Hyde Jennings subdivision a part of the SG Jennings survey situated in Taran County Texas according to the plot recorded in volume 106 page
78 deed records Tarant County Texas owner is Larry Crawford lean holder is K Lancaster Properties LLC uh I internal revenue service Linenburgger, GoGen, Blair, and Samson LLP. And we have an
appearance form from Latani Crawford. >> City will go first on this one. So, is the city ready to call? >> Yes. Thank you. The city calls Jose Zentano to present the case. >> Hello, commissioners. I'll be giving testimony in reference to administrative
civil case ACP-26-77 at the address of 3149 Milm Street. This violation was identified on December 10th, 2025. The 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 13 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case. Zero citations were issued prior to the case being sent to new
subment. An administrative search warrant was not needed to enter the property. There have been seven contacts with multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants and occupants. The new subment order was posted on the property on April 28th,
2026 and expired on May 8th, 2026. A notice of appear to today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The last inspection was performed on June 17 and this is a correction to June 18th,
2026. The staff recommendation is to assess a civil penalty of $0 and order 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 the ordered items within 30-day period, authorize the city staff to enter onto the property and cause the removal of set 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 the owner is deceased. This is a correction following this. Little progress has been made since the instabment order was posted on the property on April 28th, 2026.
The property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors. This address has not had active trash service since February 6, 2025. This is the end of my testimony. >> Thank you. Any questions from commissioners,
right? Uh, Latan Latani or Latan. Okay. If you'll state your name and city of residence. >> Latani Crawford. >> Can you I'm sorry, I can't hear you. Can you make sure? >> Yeah, you can pull it closer to you. >> Latani Crawford Fort Worth. >> Thank you. Um, and what is your relation
to this property? >> Um, my father. And it was my father's property. >> Okay. Are you do you live there or? >> Um, no. >> Okay. What would you like us to know about the property? >> Um, I was his caregiver for 18 years and he was a Vietnam veteran service
connected. Um, 100% disabled Ronstar recipient. And I belong to Sacken Fox Nation tribe. My role number is 3375. So, I have different avenues I can go
down to ask for help. Um, since my father's passing, since I was his caregiver for so long, um, I'm having problems dealing with it. I've been to my reservation
to get the mental help that I need, but um there's a lot of homeless people on that side of town and they've tore the property up. My kids left from there because of the
fact of they didn't want to be there. Um it's once I get a piece of fence put up, I turn around and they kick it back down. So, I don't know other than to reach out and ask for help because it's going to
take a lot more than just me to be able to get the property back to the way it was. I haven't been able to work since my father's passing. And um I still have to put the house in my
name. I mean, I haven't done really anything. Who is living there? >> Nobody's supposed to be living there, but every time I go in, they've broke a window and have access to the house. >> Where did all the stuff come from that's there? Do you know?
>> I think they just Well, some of it was my family's and other than that, they just bring trash in it seems like. >> So, what what is your plan to get it cleaned up? are you? >> Um, I can I have numbers to call for
veterans that will help me since I was his caregiver and my tribe will help me um financially since I'm in a crisis, like an emergency crisis. Um, they said that they will get volunteer groups to come out and
actually where there's a lot of people that can just clean it all up at once and bring in dumpsters. How long are you requesting to get it cleaned up? This is all the outside, not the house itself, just the outside of the house.
>> Um, 90 days. That way I can make the phone calls and it has to go through all the avenues and everything get okayed. >> You're asking for 90. Any questions from city have any questions? >> Thank you. No questions.
>> You ready to close? >> Yes. The city requests that the commission order the owner to abate the nuisance and remove the items outlined in city ordinance 11A26A1 27 and 8 within 30 days if the owner
does not comply that city staff be authorized to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean all costs associated against the property. >> Right. So you've heard the city's asked for 30 days and I think you said you'd like 90. Mhm.
>> Keep in mind that whatever the commission grants today, you have an amendment process to where you can come back and show progress is being made and ask the commission for more time, okay, >> on that. So, just make sure you you're aware of that and your code officer can talk to talk to you on that. Okay. >> Um, so at this time, we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open
it up for a motion. >> I move that the owner be given an additional 60 days from today's date to abate the nuisance. Second. >> I have a second. Um, any discussion? >> Oh, we not additional. This is not an
amendment. >> I'm sorry. >> Yes, you got that. Good. So, we're back to the original. >> Back to the original. >> I move that we issue a civil No, I'm sorry. I move that the owner be ordered to
abate the nuisance within 30 days. And if the owner does not comply. >> 60. You said 60. >> Oh my gosh, y'all. I'm so sorry. >> All right, start over. >> Start over. >> I'm thinking about it too much. I move that the owner be ordered to abate the
nuisance within 60 days and if the owner does not comply, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean the cost associated against the property. >> Second. >> Thinking about Mr. Walker. Any discussion? The discussion was I think
within 60 days if you can you know get with the tribe and some other people's I think having a crew out there you can get a lot done in 60 days with the outside and it'll be a great step forward that's what 60
>> ready for a vote >> this is a motion to abate the nuisance within 60 days Mr. Black >> yes >> Mr. Mr. Yali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> Hi. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Huarez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Lou. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi.
>> Motion carries uh 8 Z for the civil penalty. I move that we issue a civil penalty to the owner in the amount of 0 per day for 44 days equaling $0.
>> Second. >> Second by Miss Doy. Uh ready for a vote. >> Uh this is a motion to issue a civil penalty in the amount of $0. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Jali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. Miss Dyke >> I. >> Mr. Walker.
>> Hi. >> Mr. Wararez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Lu. >> I. >> Miss Thompson. >> I. >> Motion carries 8 Z. This commission has given you 60 days to abate the nuisance. Um, and issued no civil penalty.
>> Thank you. >> The owner's leanholders mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 60 days from the date of this order. The owner lean holder mortgage via record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. And thank you for coming in and getting this.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Next case. Next case is amendment civil penalty residential HS2542 1324 Limick Drive primary structure aka
lot 2 block 11R Highland Hills West. an addition to the city of Fort Worth. According to the plat recorded in volume 388-53, page 43, plat records, Taran County, Texas, owner is Phillips Equity Capital LLC. Lean Holder is American National
Investors Corporation. And we have an appearance form from Jiren Howard. >> All righty, M. this. You would go first on this one. >> You want to state your name and city of residence? >> Yes. Jiren Howard, Fort Worth, Texas.
>> All right. Um, so since this is an amendment uh case, it would be uh you go just let us know uh what's going on with the property. >> Okay. Uh well, first I would like to state uh I want to appreciate y'all for taking for understanding and taking your
time with us during the situation. Uh the project is basically finished now and ready to be on the market. Uh the last things for them to do is just paint and put baseboards and the carpet. Uh the property should be listed on the
market for sale uh this Friday or Mon next Monday. Uh so we are just asking if we can if you can consider maybe either removing the fee or at least reducing it. Um, I do have videos of the current stage of the property if I can show
that. >> Yeah, if you want us to to show it or Yeah, if you want to landscaping has been done. We already painted the exterior, put windows, did the roof. We put a new garage door. The guys is there to remove all the trash
out the property and uh yeah, basically get everything taken care of for it to be on the market. >> So, is all that stuff picked up now or No, >> the dumpster is there and the guys was there this morning. So, everything should be removed now. Well, actually, I do have pictures that they sent me while
I was here. Okay. >> I guess the dumpster came after you dumped the stuff. That's why the stuff's not in the dumpster. >> Yes, they delivered the dumpster first and then they was going to come back and pick up all the trash and put it inside the dumpster. >> We see those.
>> You have the pictures of the of it cleaned in the front. Did you have anything of the inside? Okay. Because I believe this one was uh Yeah. As substandard and hazardous, not really
the outside yard. We're looking at the house itself. >> Okay. Well, that's the uh exterior of the trash picked up. Okay. Good. Looks good. We if you have something for the inside. This is the interior. The electrician is
going to be there today finishing all the outlets and light switches. We already did laminate flooring. Like why I stated earlier the paint will be completed. Um the remaining touch is just the paint. finish the uh rough of the well the final for the electric
electric part and then just put the vents in. We're going to paint the cabinets and install carpet. All that will be done this week. But the bathrooms already have tile uh got trim doors. Uh baseboards will be installed.
um door handles. >> What's your plans with it? To sell it or >> Yes, sell it. >> You have a buyer? >> Uh once we put it on the market, it normally sells within two or three weeks. >> Any other questions from commissioners? Does the city have any questions?
>> Thank you. No questions. Are y'all presenting? >> Um, yes. The city would call Officer Franklin Young. Afternoon, commissioners. Um, with the work that is done, we would not have a problem reducing it to $20 >> per day or
>> per day. My Okay. >> $20 per day for 282 days. You have a total >> which is >> 5,640. >> And what's that based on? >> That is based on at least most of the
work done within 90% done before the hearing >> with the pictures that he showed today. Did you see it in the state that he showed pictures or is that >> Yes. So it pretty much looked the same as when I went on Saturday. >> Okay. So, you were out there on Saturday? >> Yes, sir.
>> And remind me, was this was this a substandard and hazardous that wasn't done and that's why the penalty was >> Yes, sir. This was one that was a fire that he had to order, but they put the roof on and then it stayed at the state for a while. >> So, based on what you saw, is it would it be still classified substandard and
hazardous or is it passed? >> So, it'll be still be substandard, but the hazardous is it's gone. What would make it substandard? >> So, you're still missing the flooring. There's um the electric wires are exposed. Of course, you need a few
paint, but other than that, yeah, >> thank you. Did you have any questions of the officer? >> Uh just want to see if it's any way can be lesser days. >> We can't change the days. >> Okay. It's the dollar amount per day that we can adjust because the date the
dates are set by >> I do appreciate the $20, but is it any way maybe we can reduce it because we did spend quite a bit of money fixing up this house and paying contractors and everything. So, if it's just any way we can possibly get any assistance >> and that's what we're here for. Yes. So,
that's what what is your ask? >> Um, we can do 10. >> Okay. All right. Um, does the city uh have any more questions? Are they ready to close? >> Uh, thank you. Ready to close. The city
would request uh $20 per day for 280 days. >> 282 days. >> That's a reduction from $100 a day. >> Okay. All right. So, the city's asked for 20 and I think you said 10. >> Okay. Anything else you care to add?
>> No, that is it. >> All right. Oh, at this time, uh, appreciate you working on it and getting it done. Look, looking good. >> Thank you all. Um, at this time we'll close the public portion of the hearing and open it up to a motion. >> This is the uh I don't have that sheet. We don't have the sheet.
>> Oh, >> I mean the penalty. I move that the owner be order to the >> No, this we this is only for penalty. This is a unique one. This is only for civil penalty only.
It'll be amendment to civil penalty if you're reducing it. The one, two, three, fourth down. Be given additional Oh, fourth one down. I move that the I move that the civil penalty be reduced to $10 per day for
282 days for a total amount of $2,820. >> Second. Do we have any discussion? >> I don't know. Part of me feels like that's just >> I don't My only thing was the amount of work that was completed.
Chief asked the question the hazardous was removed because wire showing >> and flooring I believe is what he said but we can't reopen really we can't talk to them anymore but >> yeah that's why I figured that 10 day
>> $10 a day >> Yeah, part of me feels like it's still too high. Like I feel like the work has been done. They're about to put this house on the market. >> Yeah. Yeah. I was trying to look at how we would do any other abatement, that other type stuff that we're >> Yeah. But if he says 90%'s been done
>> and that's right. So I >> But I was like the only thing we saw was electric pain and carpet. Like I feel like that's more than 90%. >> I mean I think correct. you know there it's still not done I guess is why usually correct but usually
on the other ones >> yeah no and that's I was like looking at the walkthrough which we don't normally get I was like I saw the light so you know that needs to be addressed but that's like you know screwing in the plugs >> but I think the city did recognize the work that had been put on it agreeing to reduce it down
>> but we've done it a little bit more based on what what he did so >> well he said the code compliance office said about 90% of it was right but they were asking for 20 and we went down to be about 10%. That' be a 90% reduction. >> All right. And this is what he asked for. He asked for 10. So
>> yeah, if we're doing that, I'm just so motion. >> Yeah. >> All right. Uh so we're ready for a vote for $10 a day for 282 days for $2,820. Right. For >> th this is a motion to grant the the amendment to reduce the civil penalty to
$10 a day for 282 days for a total of $2,820. Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mr. Gwali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> Hi. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Horz. >> Hi. >> Mr. Aloo. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> I.
>> But that motion carries 80. Uh, this commission has reduced a civil penalty to $10 a day for 280 days for $2,820. Owners lean holders mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. Thank you for coming in
today. Mr. Walker, who seconded your motion? Mr. Wares. All right. Next case. >> Next case. New case residential HS 2662 5433 Diaz Avenue. Primary and accessory
structures aka lot number uh lots number 17 and 18. Block number 42 of Chamberlain Arlington Heights. Second filing. An addition to the city of Fort Worth, Tarant County, Texas. Owner is George B. Wright. There are no lean holders and no one in appearance.
>> All right, the city ready? >> Yes. Uh, the city would call officer Jimmy Brinkley to present the case. >> Good afternoon, commissioners. My name is Jimmy Brinkley, co- compliance officer with the city of fourth building standards division. I'm here to present
evidence for 5433 Diaz Avenue. The case originated August 13, 2024. The case was initiated by William Lowry. Notices were posted on August 13, 2024,
November 5th, 2024, September 23rd, 2025, and April 2nd, 2026. There are no active permits on file. The structure is occupied by a tenant. Inspection was conducted on June 9th,
2026. Uh the tenant, Cleo Henderson, was present. Notice notice to appear at today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The primary structure is currently in
substandard and hazardous condition due to deteriorated roof, missing shingles, and breaches throughout allowing exposure to the elements. Portions of ceiling have collapsed due to water damage.
Foundation shows signs of sinking and structural damage. Non-functioning plumbing system, rotted raptor tails. The accessory structure is currently a substandard and hazardous condition due
to sagging roof present possible collapse hazard. AC accumulation of trash and debris allowing harbor to vectors. Foundation system shows evidence of sub substantial movement and failure.
Exterior walls have de deterioration and breaches. There are other conditions that contribute to the structure being in violation of minimum bu building standard ordinance. They can be found on the included structural inspection report. The property owner is deceased and the
ownership was reportedly left to her sons. One son is deceased and efforts to contact the surviving son have been unsuccessful. Contact was made with Mio Miss Cleo Henderson who advised me she has not had
any contact with their surviving son for approximately two years. I walked through and this inspection of the procker was conducted with Miss Henderson present. Due concerns for regarding Miss Henderson's welfare and apparent lack of
contact with family members, I Officer Brinkley made a referral to adult protective services. APS was reported and contacted uh the day after the inspection. any ser to help her with any services
and assist assistance she may need. There are six schools within one mile of the structure. Staff recommends that building standards commission declare the structure to be substandards 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 demolition of said structure and all lean and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. This concludes my
testimony. >> Thank you. So, you're saying someone isn't living in this? >> Yes, sir. Someone does live on this property. Um, since I have I had the case, I've been trying to get her help and find her
a place to live. >> Does she have any um connection to the family or she just lives there? >> She claims that the owner of the property who is deceased was her aunt, but yeah.
Hold on just a second. The city would call uh supervisor Jason Pitman. >> Hello. >> Good afternoon, commissioners. Um Jason Pitman here. So, I went with Officer Brinkley here to the property and met
with Miss Cleo Henderson and you know, we talked about the conditions that she's living in and she understands that they are not safe and there are hazards and she was made aware of APS
and assistance and was interested in that knowing that the conditions of this house are unsafe and unlivable. Um, she has been working with Officer Brinkley to move out and vacate the property and
that is the plan for her to get that assistance and relocate on her own. We're just helping her get there because she's unaware of how to get get that assistance. >> How long does that should that are you anticipating that to take
>> during the time of having this order? We're going to continue to work with her till that happens because she needs to have an understanding and feel safe. I don't know if there's um things that she's afraid of because one day it's a yes and
some days it's more challenging. So, we're trying to work through those avenues with her. I'm unknown on how long that will take. >> I'm sure the city is going to ask for 30 days to repair demolish. So, if we give that order, what happens? So once that time comes like any other case, it will
come to me for demolition and I will work with those property um owners or heirs or interested parties during that time of my process and if I have to stop demolition at that point to continue working, I will extend that process
until that time. >> Okay. Thank you. Any questions? Is the city ready to close? Thank you. Yes. The city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests
that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structures within 30 days. If the owner fails to repair or demolish the structures 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. At this time, we'll close the public portion and open it up for a motion. >> I move that the structure be declared subcender and hazardous. >> Second, >> Miss Thompson. Ready for a vote?
>> This is a motion to declare the primary and accessory structures substandard and hazardous. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Jali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi, >> Mr. Wares. Hi, >> Mr. Lou. Hi, Miss Thompson.
>> I >> motion passes 80. >> 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, city staff be authorized to enter into the property and cause
demolition of set structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. >> Second by Miss Thompson. Any discussion? All right. Ready for a vote? This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary
and accessory structures within 30 days. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Jwali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> I. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wares. >> Hi. >> Mr. Aloo. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi. >> I. >> Motion carries 800. This commission has
declared the structures to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30 days to repair or demolish. The owner leanholder mortgage year rec I'm sorry. Yeah. The owner leanholder mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of the order. Owner leanholder
mortgage year record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant 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, new case residential HS2675 28376th Avenue primary structure aka lot 15 and south quarter of lot 16 in block 29 Ryan
Place edition to the city of Fort Worth, Tarant County, Texas. according to the plot thereof recorded in the deed records of such county owner Barbara Sue Sims leanh holder none and there is no one in appearance and we have a continuence request on file from the
owners so there is a continuance request I guess I'm on the continuence request it sounds like they're okay with demolition though so I confused. Is that am I reading that right? >> That that was my understanding in discussing it with them.
>> So, are they asking for a continuance or are they okay with us doing it going forward? And >> the they seemed fine either way. They I told them they can either get an amendment or request a continuence. It's up to them and they looks like they decided to go with the continuence.
though. >> So, first we need to vote on or does the city what does the city have on the continuence? >> The city is opposed to the continuance. >> So, do we we need to address do we have a continuence or not? It looks like they're going to demolish it. So, I'm
not sure why we would need to do a continuance, but I'll open it up to the floor for a vote on a continuance. If are you reading it that way, too, Mr. Le too? Yeah, I'm just seeing like they got a quote and they're going to demo it. If we just do the 30 days, you think
they'll get it done in the 30 days? >> They can come back on amendment. If not, >> because the continuence is going to get them the same amount of time, right? >> Just do that. >> Go forward. So, they do a motion on the continuence >> or you can do it.
>> I move that the structure be declared substandard. >> No, sorry. We got to Oh, >> sorry. We've got to do vote on a whether to do a continuence or not and then we'll hear the case. >> Okay. >> Just I move that we uh deny the continuence. >> We have a second. >> Second.
>> Miss Dyke. Discussion. I think that's probably fair with with what we have. So, uh ready for a vote. This is a motion to deny the request for continuance. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Yali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> hi. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> hi. >> Mr. Wares,
>> I. >> Mr. Aloo, >> I. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi. >> Motion carries 8 Z to deny the request for the continuence. So, with that, we'll go ahead and hear the case for the city. >> Thank you. Yes. The city will call officer Carmen Kllins to present the
case. >> Good afternoon, commissioners. My name is Carmen Kllinsk compliance officer with the city of Fort Worth building standards division. I am here to present evidence for 28376th Avenue. This case was originated April 21st of
2026. The case was initiated by myself, Carmen Kllins. Fire date April 16, 2026. Notices April 21st of 2026.
There's no active permits on file. The structure is vacant and secured by the city. Administrative search warrant was executed on June 11th, 2026. Notice to appear at today's hearing was
mailed and posted on the property on June 5th of 2026. The primary structure is currently in a substandard and hazardous condition due to Severe fire damage to interior and exterior walls.
Exterior walls are deteriorated and missing. Missing and collapsed roof. Ceiling has collapsed with charred ceiling joints. Floors are covered with suit and debris. Doors have severe fire damage. Windows
are broken with glass shards remaining. Electrical system compromised due to the fire. breaches throughout the structure allowing harage for pest in vectors. There are other conditions that contribute to the structures being in violation of min minimum building
standards ordinance and they can be found and included in the structure inspection report. There are five public schools, a Texas Christian University, a Fort Worth Zoo, three city parks,
two churches, and other gathering places within a mile of this location. Staff recommends that the building standards commission declare that the structure to be substandard and hazardous, that the owner be given 30 days to repair or to demolish the structure. If the structure I'm sorry,
if the owner does not comply with the the said order, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and cause the deition of said structure and lean all costs associated with the demolition against the property. >> That concludes my testimony. >> Thank you. Any questions from
commissioners? City ready to close? >> Yes. Thank you. The city requests that the structures be declared substandard and hazardous. The city further requests that the owner be ordered to repair or demolish the structure within 30 days. If the owner fails to repair or demolish
the structure within 30 days, 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. >> All right. At this time, I'll close the public portion of the hearing and open
up for a motion. I move that the structure be declared sub standards and hazardous. >> Second. >> Second by Mr. Lou. Ready for a vote. >> This is a motion to declare the primary structure substandard and hazardous. Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes.
>> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Warz. >> Hi. >> Mr. Aloo. >> I. >> Miss. Thompson. >> I. >> Motion carries 8 Z. Uh I move the uh the owner be order uh to repair or the demolish the structure
within 30 days and if the owners fails to repair or the demolish structure within 30 days the city staff uh be authorized to enter on to the property and the cause the demolition of the said structure and then all costs associated with the demolition.
>> Second >> second by Mr. Lou for a 30-day repair polish. Ready for a vote. This is a motion to repair or demolish the primary structure within 30 days. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Hiwali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker.
>> Hi. >> Mr. Warz. >> Hi. >> Mr. >> Hi. >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi. >> Motion carries 800. This commission has declared the structure to be substandard and hazardous and given the owner 30
days to repair demolish. Owner, leanholder, mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days of the date of the order. Owner, leanholder, mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant 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 HS2678
4566 Hem Street Primary and Accessory Structures aka Lot 5 block 28 Southside Edition. In addition to the city of Fort Worth, Tarant County, Texas, according to Plat recorded in volume 204A, page 109, deed records, Tarant County,
Texas. also known uh by Taran County Appraisal District account 02898071. Owners Arondo Jose Azuna. There are no lean holders and there is a continuence request from the city. >> The city's requesting a continuence to
August 24th, 2026 to verify ownership of this property. >> So, uh do we uh do we have a motion on this continuance? Motion to continue to August 24th. >> 4th. >> Second. >> 26.
>> Second by Miss Doy. Ready for a vote. >> This is a motion to continue the case to the August Building Standards Commission hearing. Mr. Black. >> Yes. >> Mr. Dwali. >> Yes. >> Miss Doy. >> Hi. >> Miss Dyke. >> I. >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi. >> Mr. Morris. >> Hi.
>> Mr. Lou. >> Hi. >> Miss. Thompson. >> Hi. That motion uh car carries to continue it until the August uh 24th meeting. Next case. Next case. Administrative civil penalty
26 uh ACP 2672 2744 South Jennings Avenue aka lot 13 block 4 of South Hempill Heights edition and an addition to the city of Fort Worth, Taran County, Texas. According to the plat thereof recorded in volume 106,
page 132, plat records, Taran County, Texas, owner AD Sparland, Lean Holders, Aegis Mortgage Corporation, Countrywide Home Loan Servicing LP for the benefit of Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company and Eegis Wholesale Corp. And there is no
one in appearance. You >> ready? Yes. Thank you. The city will call officer Jose Zentano to present the case. Hello commissioners. I'll be giving testimony in reference to administrative civil case ACP-26
that's -72 at the address of 2744 South Jennings Avenue. This violation was identified on January 17th, 2025. This violation was officer initiated. There have been several notices mailed certified regular to the owner and hand delivered to the
property. Despite the city's efforts, the property remains in violation. There have been 28 inspections by multiple officers since the inception of this case. Two citations were issued prior to the case being sent to news abatement. An administrative search
warrant was not needed to enter the property. There have been 14 contacts, but multiple additional attempts to contact the owner, family, or tenants and occupants. The newest debatement order was posted on the property on April 28th, 2026 and expired on May 8th,
2026. A notice to appear to today's hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 5th, 2026. The last inspection was performed on June 17th, 2026. The staff recommendation is to assess the civil penalty of $4,400 and also
order the owner to remove the items as outlined in ordinance 11 A-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, authorize the city staff to enter onto
the property and cause the removal of set 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 some progress has been made since the new subment order was posted on the property
on April 28th, 2026. The property contains a health hazard of items that can harbor vectors. This address has had active trash service since July 18th, 2025. This is the end of my testimony.
>> All right. Any questions from commissioners? >> Ready to close? >> Yes. Thank you. The city requests that the commission issue a civil penalty in the amount of $100 per day for 44 days for a total amount of $4,400.
The city further requests that the commission order the owner to abate the nuisance and remove the items outlined in city ordinance 11A26 A 1 2 7 and 8 within 30 days. If the owner does not comply, city staff shall
be authorized to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean all costs associated against the property. >> All right. At this time, we'll close the public portion and open up for a motion. I move that the owner be ordered to abate the nuisance within 30 days and if
the owner does not comply, authorize city staff to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance and lean all costs associated against the property. >> I second. >> All right, ready for a vote? This is a motion to abate the nuisance within 30 days. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Yali,
>> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> I. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> I. >> Mr. Wararez. >> Hi, >> Mr. Aloo. >> Hi, >> Miss Thompson. >> I >> Motion carries 8 Z. >> I move that we I move that we issue a
civil penalty to the ownership in the amount of $100 per day for 44 days for the total amount of $4,400. >> A second. >> Second by Miss Dyke. 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 $4,400. Mr. Black. Yes, >> Mr. Jali. >> Yes, >> Miss Dy. >> Hi, >> Miss Dyke. >> I >> Mr. Walker. >> Hi, >> Mr. Wararez. >> Hi, >> Mr. Aloo. >> Hi, >> Miss Thompson. >> Hi. >> Motion carries 8 Z. This commission has
given the owner 30 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. Owner, lean holder, mortgage record have the right to request an amendment within 30 days from the date of this order.
owner lean holder Morgan record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. Next case next next case is amendment administrative civil penalty residential ACP 2638 1418 Homeman Avenue
lot 20 block 88 North Fort Worth addition to the city of Fort Worth Tarant County Texas. Owner is John Gilmore, William uh John Gilmore, William P. Urban, BC Parker, and JP Kent as trustees of Glory Land Admissions. Uh lean holder is Linda Barger, GoGan
Blair, and Samson LLP. Uh we received an amendment request. The owner notified us this past Sunday that they were stuck out of state due to weather. >> All right. Is this the says current status the nuisance has been abated? Is the city opposed to the amendment
request or what? >> The city's unopposed to the amendment request >> which is was for just the civil penalty. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. So, at this time, we'll close the public portion of a hearing and open it up for a motion
for a removal of the civil penalty. >> I move that no civil penalty be issued at this time. >> I think there's a or Is there a red? >> Oh, I move that be removed. >> At this time
four. Number four. >> The amendment. >> Fourth one down. I move that the civil penalty be removed. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> All right. Uh, ready for a vote?
>> This is a motion to remove the civil penalty. Mr. Black, >> yes. >> Mr. Uwali, >> yes. >> Miss Doy, >> I. >> Miss Dyke, >> I. >> Mr. Walker, >> I. >> Mr. Wares, >> I. >> Mr. Lou, >> I. >> Miss Thompson, >> I. >> That motion uh carries. Um 80. This
commission has granted the amendment uh to reduce the or to uh remove the civil penalty. Um see >> that was our last case. >> Read the owner lean holder mortgage record have the right to file an appeal to the Tarant County District Court
within 30 days of the date the city mails a copy of the order. Um that was the last case. Do we have a motion to adjurnn? >> I move to adjurnn. Second. >> Uh all in favor? 517jour. Thank you.