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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBB 2022-09-13 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE COUNCIL WORKROOM, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 The Substandard Building Board of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 13t" day of September 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. Present: Daniel Caulkins John Cope Michael Gist Jeff Arwine Brian Crowson Robert McCary Absent: Bill Wait Staff Members: Stefanie Martinez Thomas McMillian Audrey Cappallo Rayneice Horne Matthew Hall Jennifer Veber Lt. Warren Egerton Sgt. Robert McEachran A. CALL TO ORDER Place 1 Place 3 Place 4 Place 5 Place 6, Chairman Place 7 Place 2 Director of Neighborhood Services Assistant City Attorney Executive Secretary Code Compliance Officer Code Compliance Officer Public Safety Technology Specialist Police Department Police Department Chairman Crowson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Before proceeding forward, Chairman Crowson sworn in Stefanie Martinez, Rayneice Horne, Matthew Hall, Jennifer Veber, Will Wright, Peter Knapp, Amy Waugh Moss, Tanner Moss, and Bo Hyltin. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD ON MATTERS WHICH ARE SCHEDULED ON THIS AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD, BUT NOT SCHEDULED AS A PUBLIC HEARING. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS, A PUBLIC MEETING APPEARANCE CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND PRESENTED TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEETING. Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 1 of 20 Chairman Crowson informed the Board that no one had signed up to speak during public comments. CA APPROVE OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 2022 SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEETING. MR. ROBERT MCCARY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 2022, SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEETING. MR. DANIEL CAULKINS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.2 SBB 2022-88 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6636 BROOKSHIRE TRAIL KNOWN AS LOT 2, BLOCK 6, OF THE NORTH PARK ESTATES ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS IS SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCES AND ORDER REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE. APPROVED Chairman Crowson called on Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, to present the case. Ms. Martinez informed the Board that this property was continued from the last meeting in June meeting as per request from the property owner's son and his attorney to give them time to complete heirship affidavits so the property could be placed in the son's name. The owner is deceased and has been for a number of years. He may have passed away out of the country. This is why the Board had given them 60 days continuances so that they could get that clarified. We are back here as that hasn't been accomplished. The property still remains in violation. The city hasn't heard or found any documentation showing the property ownership has been transferred. The owner's son is here. Ms. Martinez presented several photos of the property showing damaged to the shutters, damaged to the roof line, garage doors and fault weather protection through the property. Updated photos presented showed no improvements have been made to the property. The property still remains in violation. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions for the city. Chairman Crowson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Ms. Jose Ortiz, the property owner son, stepped forward. Mr. Ortiz asked for more time. He stated his mom is trying to get help from Tarrant County with the roof and the other things to bring the property to code but she is on waiting a list. He stated that Tarrant County told him that she is pretty much approved. He also working on getting a loan to Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 2 of 20 get this taken care of. His mother had told him the house was in her name but once they got the attorney, they found out the house wasn't in her name. He is the only child. He has two jobs and trying to save money as he might have to make a trip to Puerto Rico to get a copy of his father's birth certificate. He had a family member that was going to Puerto Rico and was going to get the birth certificate but they are not in good health so he might have to go himself to get it. Chairman Crowson asked how long he has been living with mom. Mr. Ortiz replied about 5 years as he is going through a divorce. He bought a house in Saginaw, and he isn't living there anymore. His mother fell and injured her hip. She hasn't been able to be by herself, so he has been caring for her. The damage on the front of the house was caused by a tree that fell, and he discovered at that point that the house had no insurance. He is having a hard time getting a loan as the house isn't in his name. Ms. Martinez informed that this in the first time we have heard from Mr. Ortiz since the last meeting. We weren't aware of anything that was just stated. It is possible Mr. Ortiz did apply for a Home Funds with Tarrant County. There is a long waiting list and something times that can take over a year. Chairman Crowson asked Ms. Martinez doesn't North Richland Hills have an Urban Development program. Ms. Martinez replied that the City of North Richland Hills partners with Tarrant County on the Home Funds, so we do assist with that if she goes get approved for that. The city does have the Neighborhood Initiative Program and we provided that documentation to Mr. Ortiz months ago before we considered bringing them to this hearing and those documents were never followed up on. We also didn't have the proper ownership information at that time. We would be willing to extend help, but she didn't they could help to replace an entire roof and that is just from the exterior. We don't know if there is any damage to the interior now that he stated a tree fell on it. There are some things that property owners can't qualify for assistance from the city. Chairman Crowson asked if the only problem the city has is the exterior. Ms. Martinez replied correct, only the exterior. We do believe the roof is leaking due to the damage, but we haven't been able to access the interior as property is occupied. Staff is willing to work with them as the Board gave them 60 days and here we are after the 60 days and we are still at the same point where they are asking for more time. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that it is the opinion of staff that the property was in violation of each portion of the NRH Code of Ordinances referenced in this presentation and was a public nuisance. Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board find the property to be a substandard and order that: • All required permits be obtained within 15 days of the board order. • The building be repaired within 30 days of the board order. • If the property owners fail to bring the property into compliance, the city should be authorized to bring the property owner back before the Substandard Building Board to request a civil penalty. Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 3 of 20 Chairman Crowson closed the public hearing. MR. ROBERT MCCARY MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDER FOR SBB 2022-88 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6636 BROOKSHIRE TRAIL LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS L02 BLOCK 6 OF THE NORTH PARK ESTATES ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS THAT THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IS HEREBY FOUND TO BE SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS BY REASON OF CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICES OF THIS HEARING. SUCH NOTICES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED IN THIS ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED ALL REQUIRED PERMITS BE OBTAINED WITHIN 30 DAYS; AND ALL REPAIRS TO THE STRUCTURE MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS. IF THE OWNER FAILS TO COMPLY FULLY WITH THIS ORDER, THE CITY MAY BRING THIS PROPERTY BACK TO THE BOARD AND REQUEST CIVIL PENALTIES BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHAPTER 98, SECTION 98-470. THE CIVIL PENALTY REGARDING THE SUBSTANDARD VIOLATION MAY BE ASSESSED AT THE RATE OF $10.00 PER DAY WHICH THE PROPERTY REMAINED IN VIOLATION BEYOND THE COMPLIANCE DATE ESTABLISHED IN THE BOARD'S ORDER. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.3 SBB 2022-89 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6809 DRIFFIELD CIRCLE WEST KNOWN AS LOT 16, BLOCK 1, WINDSOR PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS IS SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCES AND ORDER REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE. APPROVED Chairman Crowson called on Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, to present the case. Ms. Martinez presented an area map and zoning map of the property located at 6809 Driffield Circle West. The property is zoned R-T-6 which is similar to a townhome type zoning but it is a single family residential. Ms. Martinez provided the Board with an overview of action taken to date for the structure located at 6809 Driffield Circle West. November 12, 2020 — case initiated, violations for accumulation/outside storage and substandard confirmed. Code Compliance Officer Matthew Hall observed the substandard structure he stopped and knock no answer, left business card at front doorbell. In a prior case, owner stated to Hall that the home is mold infested and is not habitable until remediated. He mailed a notice of violation to the owner and photos were taken. • January 20, 2021 — both violations still exist of accumulation and substandard structure, Officer Hall has had prior communication with owner, she did not permit entry onto property at request. The house has been vacant for over two years and does not appear to be maintained. Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 4 of 20 June 16, 2021 — Officer Hall observed a fence violation, the fence gate was observed down on the ground today, accumulation of trash/debris, litter, broken items, and other miscellaneous items stored throughout the property. Rear yard has high grass and weeds again, also noted the substandard violation still remains present. Officer Hall had court with Ms. Ryan on this date as well; an initial $200 fine was assessed, and the owner was instructed to get the yard mowed and cleaned up within 10 days. • June 17, 2021—Code Compliance Officer Matthew Hall posted a notice of violation on the front door. Photos were taken. • June 23, 2021 — The violations still existed with the exception of the high grass/weeds that is now in compliance. Hall processed PCA to the property owner for the existing code violations that are still not in compliance. • July 1, 2021 — Officer Hall received a call from Ms. Ryan, she stated that she has not been able to get the yard cleaned up yet due to her work schedule. She requested a few more weeks to get everything done. • November 16, 2021— All violations still remain, no compliance. Photos were taken. • December 2, 2021 — All violations still remain, no compliance. Photos were taken. • March 24, 2022 - All violations still remain, no compliance. Photos were taken. • April 26, 2022 - All violations still remain, no compliance. Photos were taken. • April 29, 2022 - Notice and Order mailed certified and regular mail to the property owner. • May 6, 2022 — Officer Hall posted the Notice and Order on the front door. • May 23, 2022 — Officer Hall posted the SBB Hearing Notice on the front door and mailed certified and regular mail to the property owner. • June 14, 2022 - The case was presented to the SBB. The owner appeared and explained that she was in the process of selling the property to investors before the bank sold it at auction. A representative from the lienholder stated he believed the sale had been approved as well. At that time the Board continued the case for 30 days to allow time for transfer of ownership of the property. • August 23, 2022 - Hall observed some cleanup that has taken place on the outside but there are still some items out in the yard and driveway. Also, the back two sliding glass doors appear to have been broken open. A blue tarp has been placed over the openings. The second story window remains open and the rotten wood remains on the structure. All violations remain with no compliance. Photos were taken. Ms. Martinez presented several photos of the property. Photos included: Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 5 of 20 • Photos of both the Notice and Order and Notice of Hearing posted at 6809 Driffield Circle W. • Photo taken of accumulation on the ground on the exterior of the property. Photo taken on January 20, 2021 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the side yard back showing accumulation of litter, trash/debris, wood, and several miscellaneous items stored on the property. Photo taken on June 16, 2021 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the side yard back showing accumulation of litter, trash/debris, buckets, wood and several miscellaneous items stored on the property. Damaged/missing horizontal siding on the structure. Photo taken on June 23, 2021 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the accumulation of litter, broken items, trash/debris and other miscellaneous items stored in the rear yard. Fence remains in disrepair. Photo taken on March 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the accumulation of miscellaneous items stored on side of the house. Photo taken on April 26, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of damaged fence, missing pickets. Photos taken on November 16, 2021 and December 2, 2021 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the conditions of the structure. The wood is starting to deteriorate, and a lot of vegetation grow up along the house. Photo taken on April 26, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photos taken June 13, 2022, shows there is furniture in front of the house, high grass, there is vegetation on the side not mowed. The back yard still showing some accumulation. The side yard showing the trash carts out. Photos taken by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photos taken on August 23, 2022 when Officer Hall met the property owner on site. You can see a piece of furniture out on the side yard. The siding yet to be replaced or repaired. Sliding door damage with a tarp over it but hasn't been repaired. Additional furniture outside. The window remains open and the front of the house where high grass and weeds are beginning to grow out. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that it is the opinion of staff that the property was in violation of each portion of the NRH Code of Ordinances referenced in this presentation and was a public nuisance. Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board find that the property substandard and order that: • All required permits be obtained within 15 days of the board order; and • The building be repaired within 30 days of the board order; or if the structure is not repaired within 30 days, the structure shall be demolished and all debris removed from the property. Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 6 of 20 If the owner fails to repair the structure as ordered above within allotted timeframe the lienholder shall have the 30 days to do the same. If the property owner or the lienholder fails to bring the property into compliance within the allowed timeframe, authorize the City to enter the property and abate the nuisance to include the demolition of the structure and assess the cost of such action against the property without any further notice given to the owner. The costs, together with interest accruing at 10% per annum, will be assessed as a charge against the land and a personal obligation of the Owner. If the City is not promptly reimbursed for its expenses, the City will place a lien on the property for the amount owed plus any accrued interest. Chairman Crowson asked if the Board had any questions for the city. Chairman Crowson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Mr. Will Wright stepped forward. Mr. Wright provided his address. He is representing 419 properties. They have entered into a contract with Miss Deneen, seller, in June. After the initial June meeting, the title is open. She had previously filed for bankruptcy. It was his understanding, that the first lien, the bank worked with her on the payout program. However, there's a second lien in place with New York Bank of Mellon. They have been unable to get in contact and their title company has been unable to get in contact with them to release the lien or present a final payoff. Therefore, they are unable to get clear title and have had an inability to close. Their desire is to purchase the property, rehab it and get back above standards. He is in a difficult position because financially she's unable to do any repairs on the property and because they are not an owner and they cannot get a clear title. They received notice on this as well as they have a memo filed and he is there just as a representative buyer. They are working with a local company that will be taking this over as a rental. Essentially because we can't get clear, the title is clouded their hands are tide. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Wright if the owner was present. Mr. Wright replied no. He stated that he spoke to her that day and told her that he would be attending the meeting. She met with, he believed Mr. Hall on the 23rd and she cooperated with him by letting him take pictures of the property and she is in full cooperation. However, like he stated earlier, financially she isn't in a position that she can do any repairs at the moment. His hope is that they can have this wrapped up soon and if for some reason the second title cannot get cleared, they encourage her to start a suit quiet title essential, which could take another 90 days or so. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Wright who is maintaining the property right now. Mr. Wright stated she is. Chairman Crowson asked if she was the one that cleaned up the property. Mr. Wright replied yes. She does still have stuff there in storage but he was told that she moved the remained of that stuff out and the grass had been mowed. Chairman McCary asked if anyone is living at the property. Mr. Wright responded no, sir. It is vacant. He believed the property had been vacant for a while. Chairman Crowson called Mr. Peter Knap to step forward. Mr. Peter Knapp informed the Board that he represents the lienholder, the mortgage company on the property. Fortunately, it's the first mortgage holder, not the second mortgage holder. Mr. knap Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 7 of 20 stated he didn't have much to add from what the Board just heard from Mr. Wright. He did reach out to his client, and they are, just in case, they are preparing bids if they have to step in and make repairs, if they feel that they are authorized and they are able to do so since they technically do not own the property either. Chairman Crowson asked if the mortgage company can do that. Mr. Knap replied it is somewhat clouded whether they could actually step in as a nonowner based on the deeded trust but they are preparing to do so. If they get the green light to do so, they're preparing bids right now for that. Chairman Crowson asked if Mr. Knap knew anything about the title situation. Mr. Knap replied no, not until now. It sounds like they need to track down the second mortgage, get them to provide a payoff quote. Mr. Wright replied their goal is to pay it. Chairman Crowson closed the public hearing. The Board discussed different timeframe and options regarding demolition. MR. DANIEL CAULKINS MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDER FOR SBB 2022-89 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6809 DRIFFIELD CIRCLE WEST LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 16, BLOCK 1 OF THE WINDSOR PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS THAT THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IS HEREBY FOUND TO BE A SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BY REASON OF CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICES OF THIS HEARING. SUCH NOTICES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED IN THIS ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED ALL REQUIRED PERMITS BE OBTAINED WITHIN 15 DAYS; AND ALL REPAIRS TO THE STRUCTURE MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS; OR IF THE STRUCTURE IS NOT REPAIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS, THE STRUCTURE SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND ALL DEBRIS REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY. IF THE OWNER FAILS TO REPAIR THE STRUCTURE AS ORDERED ABOVE WITHIN ALLOTTED TIMEFRAME THE LIENHOLDER SHALL HAVE THE 30 DAYS TO DO THE SAME. IF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR THE LIENHOLDER FAILS TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIMEFRAME, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER THE PROPERTY AND ABATE THE NUISANCE TO INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE AND ASSESS THE COST OF SUCH ACTION AGAINST THE PROPERTY WITHOUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE GIVEN TO THE OWNER. THE COSTS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST ACCRUING AT 10% PER ANNUM, WILL BE ASSESSED AS A CHARGE AGAINST THE LAND AND A PERSONAL OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER. IF THE CITY IS NOT PROMPTLY REIMBURSED FOR ITS EXPENSES, THE CITY WILL PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE AMOUNT OWED PLUS ANY ACCRUED INTEREST. MR. ROBERT MCCARY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. CA SBB 2022-92 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE STRUCTURES AND THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7408 BURSEY ROAD KNOWN AS BLOCK 1, LOT 11, OF THE OAK RIDGE ESTATES IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS ARE SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCES AND ORDER REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURES. APPROVED Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 8 of 20 Chairman Crowson called on Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, to present the case. Ms. Martinez presented an area and zoning map of the property located at 7408 Bursey Road. The property is zoned R-1-S. Ms. Martinez provided the Board with an overview of action taken to date for the structure located at 7408 Bursey Road. • April 20, 2020 — This case was initiated. Officer Brian Thomas observed high grass/weeds, but was unable to confirm the stagnant pool, and a door hanger was left. April 27, 2020 — Officer Matthew Hall made contact with the deceased property owner daughter, Amy Moss via phone. He explained the reported issues on the property and that the notices for observed issues would be mailed. He also explained to her that he would need to verify the other non -observed reported issues that are located behind the front set back, such as the pool and trash in rear yard. April 28, 2020 — Officer Hall observed an accessory structure in the rear of the property to be vacant and open, substandard structures, low hanging tree limbs, overgrown shrubs, accumulation/outside storage and stagnant pool. Notices of violations posted on front door and mailed to the property owner. May 12, 2020 — Officer Matthew Hall completed a re -inspection and observed the front yard had been mowed but did not see any other changes. He sent an email to Amy Moss requesting an update. Officer Hall received a call from Tanner Moss, Amy's son, who stated he would be working on abating all the other issues/violations on the property that week and would contact Officer Hall to meet to conduct a full inspection of the property and confirm both violations had been abated. June 9, 2020 — Officer Hall received an email from the North Richland Hills Police Department in regards to the condition of the property. Hall observed the high grass and weeds violation, the swimming pool was stagnant with some progress the grandson, Tanner Moss had pumped over 30,000 gallons of water out. Tanner also had placed mosquito dunks in the water. The accumulation/outdoor storage had been abated. • July 30, 2020 — Officer Hall spoke with Tanner Moss in regards to the stagnant pool due to recent rain we had, and Tanner confirmed that he was in the process of draining the pool again. August 4, 2020 — Officer Hall confirmed the pool had been drained of the stagnant water. June 9, 2021— Officer Hall spoke with the deceased owner's grandson, Tanner Moss and informed him that the grass needed to be mowed again in addition to questions about the pool status and open entries. Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 9 of 20 • June 23, 2021— Officer Hall was allowed to complete a limited inspection of the exterior and rear yard areas only. The pool had been cleared of water but still had some green moss at the bottom. • June 23, 2021 continued — Mr. Moss was also informed to secure two open doors at rear, mow the rest of the grass, and remove the trash and debris on the property. Mr. Moss advised he would work on the location. • October 12, 2021 — Hall observed that violations remained at the property, with the exception of the high grass and weed violation which was now in compliance. • June 15, 2022 — Hall observed some cleanup had taken place since the previous inspection, however, an appliance remained stored on the side rear yard along with some litter and debris still present near the carport. Hall also observed a coyote exit the rear of the premises and notified Animal Services of this sighting. Hall also noted that there were holes in the wooden soffits near the roofline at the east side portion of the structure and visible from the front yard. Overgrown trees and some dead limbs and branches hanging from trees in the front yard were also observed. June 24, 2022 — Through an Administrative Search Warrant, city staff entered the property. They observed substandard conditions in the single family residential structure, the two story addition to the single family residential structure, and the three accessory structures. The single family residential structure was filled will a large amount of household items and furniture, some areas were so filled that egress was limited if available at all. The main structure exhibited electrical wiring violations, exposed plumbing, rotten/broken/missing interior walls & sheet rock, damaged and and rodent infestation. Wildlife was also observed living in the accessory structures. The property overall had a large amount of overgrown vegetation. The swimming pool at the rear yard of the single family residential had stagnant water. A discarded appliance was also observed at the rear of the two story addition. • July 19, 2022 - Officer Hall observed progress regarding the cleanup of the property. Mr. Moss informed staff that the family would be placing the property for sale. The lot has been cleared of a lot of vegetation and a trailer was on site to remove the debris. August 18, 2022 — Officer Hall took photos of the property showing the continuous progress. The appliance, cut tree trunks, and limbs remained at the property. Officer Hall emailed Tanner Moss requesting the remaining items be removed from the property. • August 23, 2022 — The Notice of Hearing was posted at the property. Hall observed a majority of the accumulation was removed. The vegetation was trimmed. The substandard conditions remained at the property with no changes observed; photos were taken. Property is listed online for sale. Ms. Martinez presented several photos of the property. Photos included: • Photo of the Notice and Order posted at the residential property. Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 10 of 20 • Photo Notice of Hearing posted at the residential property. • Photo taken of the accumulation. Photo taken August 23, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the accumulation on the back of the property. Photo taken August 23, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the accumulation of litter, trash/debris, wood and several miscellaneous items stored on the property. Photo taken August 23, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the side front of the property. Photo taken August 23 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the second floor decking on the exterior of the main structure at the rear/eastern side has rotten wood and not stable. The staircase had rotten/broken wood, and about 50% of the railing was missing. Photo taken June 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of exposed electrical wiring, exposed plumbing, rotten, broken, and missing interior walls and sheet rock. Photo taken June 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photo taken of the damaged sheet rock and ceiling. Photo taken June 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photos taken of the cracks on the exterior wall. Photo taken June 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photos taken of the interior wall with existing biological growth. Photo taken June 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Photos taken of the debris from ceiling damage. The sheet rock failure, water damage to the windows and walls. Photo taken on June 24, 2022 by Code Officer M. Hall. • Additional photos taken on August 23, 2022 showing that the structure still remains substandard. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions for the city. Chairman Crowson opened the public hearing. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that before she present Staff recommendation, she will defer as the property owners are here. Chairman asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Mr. Tanner Moss stepped forward. Mr. Moss provided his address. Mr. Moss informed the Board that he wants to go back to the beginning of the observation. It appears many of the these observation in the presentation were taken care of very soon or right after we were notified that something was wrong. It appears that some sort of continuation of constant drive by in front of my house continued to happen, even though things were Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Pagel 1 of 20 fixed. Every single time except for one in this report. He does want to make a correction that the pool was pumped out. The Pool was pumped out multiple times. Almost every time that it was rained, it was pumped. He does acknowledge that rainwater does go in the pool and need to be taken care of. It did take, in his opinion, probably too long to get to where they needed to get to. Looking back towards around October 21 st when they got their first tree violation due to the low hanging trees that were near the sidewalk, those were taken care of, immediately. He went out there and cut them up himself. He cut the grass. A search warrant was obtained was why or how that was obtained, he doesn't know but he will be pully some records on that. He was working with everyone to get things completed but there was a search warrant noted. There is definitely some stuff inside that's probably not the prettiest or correct. He knows that people probably shouldn't be in there. It shouldn't be accessible so they will put a lock on it. The recent work that was complete, the entire front and back of the property were completely cleaned up. They rented a forestry attachment. They shredded probably 99% of the whole property except for the large oak trees and things of that nature. The washing machine that was in the back was picked up. The backyard is completely picked up. There is still a John Deere mower that is in the back. The photos in the presentation are not the most updated photos. At the end of this report, there are some photos from today. Those photos show that everything has been picked up. It does appear in those photos that the grass does need to be mowed and that will be taken care of. As far as substandard, the steps and missing railing are a fall hazard. He understands that. People shouldn't be there, and they shouldn't be trespassing. It is probably something that could be repaired. The property is up for sale. I've got it listed about. It is listed but will probably come down on it this month and see if we can't get it sold. He doesn't believe that 30 days is remotely the right amount of time to get the interior done. To his knowledge the exterior 100% done. They spent probably $10,000 getting that done. He does think he will need more time to finish the stuff inside that will be probably get bulldozed when it gets sold but the exterior is completed. The pool was pumped out again last week. He is requesting extra amount of time so he can sell it and not have to put forth $152,000 to do anything to the interior. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Moss how long the property has been vacant. Mr. Moss replied the property has been completely vacant for about two years. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Moss when his grandmother passed away. Mr. Moss replied she is still living. His grandfather passed about 8 or 9 years ago. They transferred all the properties into a general partnership with his mom and himself so they could take better and my mom so we could take care of them better. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions. Mr. Caulkins asked Mr. Moss if it was there plan to not let anyone occupy the property until it is ultimately sold. Mr. Moss replied that is correct. The house is in no state to be lived in. Ms. Amy Moss stepped forward. Ms. Moss provided her address. Ms. Moss stated the house was bought about 20 years ago and so. This is where Tanner was raised before he moved off to college and business called and she moved to Dallas. Like Tanner stated we have reached the point of it is time to sell regardless of what state the property is in. It is just time to sell. It really doesn't make sense to redo all the drywall in Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 12 of 20 the kitchen if somebody is just going to bulldoze it and rebuild something. She asked the Board for more time. Chairman Crowson closed the public hearing. Ms. Martinez informed the Board that staff does recognize that it would take more than 30 days to repair the structure, but she stated that the ordinance and the statute both say that the owner, lienholder or mortgagee shall not be allowed more than 90 days to repair, remove or demolish the building or fully perform the work required to comply with the order unless the owner, lienholder or mortgagee (a) submits a detailed plan and time schedule for the work at the hearing and (b) establishes at the hearing that the work cannot reasonably be completed within 90 days because of the scope and complexity of the work. Staff would entertain a longer order, a longer time frame, but we would need something in writing per the statute in the ordinance. Chairman Crowson asked Ms. Martinez from the homeowner. Ms. Martinez replied yes, or lienholder or mortgagee. Mr. John Cope stated to Mr. Moss that what he really wanted was more time to market the property. He wants to satisfy the Board just enough but he is really looking to sell the property. And to do that for the best value he wants more time than 30 days. Mr. Cope asked Mr. Moss if he was right about that. Mr. Moss replied if he got a reasonable offer tomorrow, he would sell the property but that wasn't the necessarily the plan. It has only been on the market little over 30 days. The extensive repairs to the inside would be very costly and time intense. He has been building quite of bit of house in Dallas. He does know about remodeling buildings. No, he is not trying to buy time. He would do what the Board requests but he would like to sell as quick as possible. Ms. Moss informed the Board that the original plan was Mr. Moss wanted to come back to North Richland Hills and tear down the house and rebuild. He wanted to redevelop our property and the property next door as the owner passed away. This plan just became a recent plan with all the stuff they have going. It's just time to sell. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Moss if he was a contractor. Mr. Moss replied yes, sir. Chairman Crowson asked Ms. Martinez if her recommendation would to bring the property up to standard on the exterior or/and the interior. Ms. Martinez replied that staff was going to recommend that the property be completely brought up to minimum standards both on inside and outside. Mr. Caulkins asked if it would be possible to unlink the exterior and interior problems. Ms. Martinez replied she doesn't know if they can separate those because what they look at is the entire structure. They can't just make the interior repair then leave the exterior and vice versa, so it would have to be completed. The complete renovation so that it could be occupied again. That is what we are looking at. She is not aware of partial showing on the outside, especially in the residential area. The Board discussed different timeframe options. MR. DANIEL CAULKINS MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDER FOR SBB 2022-92 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7408 BURSEY ROAD LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 13 of 20 BLOCK 1, LOT 11 OF THE OAK RIDGE ESTATES IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS THAT THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ARE HEREBY FOUND TO BE SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS BY REASON OF CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICES OF THIS HEARING. SUCH NOTICES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED IN THIS ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED ALL REQUIRED PERMITS BE OBTAINED WITHIN 45 DAYS; AND ALL REPAIRS TO THE STRUCTURES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 60 DAYS; OR IF THE STRUCTURE IS NOT REPAIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS, THE STRUCTURE SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND ALL DEBRIS REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY. IF THE PROPERTY OWNER FAILS TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIMEFRAME, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER THE PROPERTY AND ABATE THE NUISANCE TO INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURES AND ASSESS THE COST OF SUCH ACTION AGAINST THE PROPERTY WITHOUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE GIVEN TO THE OWNER. THE COSTS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST ACCRUING AT 10% PER ANNUM, WILL BE ASSESSED AS A CHARGE AGAINST THE LAND AND A PERSONAL OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER. IF THE CITY IS NOT PROMPTLY REIMBURSED FOR ITS EXPENSES, THE CITY WILL PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE AMOUNT OWED PLUS ANY ACCRUED INTEREST. MR. BILL WAIT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.5 SBB 2022-93 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE STRUCTURES AND THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8851 BOULEVARD 26 ALSO KNOWN AS 8735, 8859 & 8867 BOULEVARD 26, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF LOT 3R1 AND ALL OF LOT 4R, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS ARE SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCES AND ORDER REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURES. APPROVED Chairman Crowson called on Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, to present the case. Ms. Martinez presented an area and zoning map of the property located at 8851 Boulevard 26. Ms. Martinez provided the Board with an overview of action taken to date for the structure located at 8851 Boulevard 26. February 16, 2022 - Cases were initiated when violations were confirmed. Officer Rayneice Horne, Officer Debbie Heizer, and NRHPD inspected the property known as 8851 Boulevard 26 also known as 8735, 8859 and 8867 Boulevard 26. This property is the former Mountasia Family Fun Center. The location is now permanently closed. The group identified several code violations during the inspection. Photos were taken of all the violations. • February 17, 2022 — Officer Horne emailed and mailed the notices of violation to ProParks, the property management and ownership, informing them that the Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 14 of 20 vacant and open violation required immediate resolution. The deadline to comply was Monday February 21, 2022. • February 28, 2022 — Officer Horne observed the doors and windows had been secured; photos taken confirming the secured structures. • March 25, 2022 — Officer Horne observed some progress. However there has been no contact from the property owner; photos were taken. • July 21, 2022 — Officer Horne observed the property and the code violations remain; photos were taken. No violations were observed on the section of property addressed as 8735 Boulevard 26 (three canopy structures). • August 2, 2022 — Notices and Orders were mailed certified and regular mail to the property owner. • August 9, 2022 — Green Certified Mail Signature Card signed as received at owner's address. • August 23, 2022 — Notice of Hearing posted at the property. Horne observed the building(s) remain secured and the code violation still remains, photos taken. Ms. Martinez presented several photos of the property. Photos included: • Photo taken of the accumulation of trash/debris, litter, and all other miscellaneous items including a pallet in this photo. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Several photos taken of the broken glass, trash/debris, litter, and all other miscellaneous items stored in the kiosk area. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Several photos taken of the interior with damaged items, trash/debris, litter, and all other miscellaneous items stored. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Photo taken of the water feature holding water. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Photo taken of the damaged/broken go-karts, trash/debris, litter, and all other miscellaneous items. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Photo taken of the piles of tree limbs, trash/debris, and litter on the exterior of the property. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Photo taken of the damaged HVAC, ceiling tiles, and stripped electrical wiring. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Photo taken of damaged doors, broken glass from doors, and damaged interior walls. Photo taken February 16, 2022 by Code Officer R. Horne. • Photos taken on September 13, 2022 shows boards have been placed at the front door, board placed in the kiosk area but there are some glass shards still Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 15 of 20 around the outside. The interior shows items being hauled off. The brush has been removed. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that before she present Staff recommendation, she will defer to the owner. She also informed the Board that the North Richland Hills Police Department is here to speak to all the have of there dealing with the property. Chairman Crowson opened the public hearing. Mr. Bo Hyltin stepped forward. He provided his address. He is the Director of Operations for this park and other properties around the country. His role is the Director of ProParks. He is the owner's son as well. He was the Director of Operations with this park when it was open and he did see the closeout and the transition of moving out other assets from the property to other properties. He is the property manager as far as overseeing the day-to-day of maintaining the property. He does live in Orlando and he does have assistance here. They do manage Hawaiian Falls and they are out of season now, so they are checking in on the property once a day. As far as the issues in the letter regarding debris, like Ms. Martinez stated earlier, they do have a full team on site clearing everything they can. All hard attractions that were inside and anything that was outside we are looking at removing immediately, if it's not done already. As far as the fencing, all the fencing is in place. The only section that has not been maintained yet or fixed is the swing gate that leads into where the attractions were. They had flatbed trucks in there and until they can have everything removed, they didn't want to cause any damage. They do have a have a landscaping crew hired. They are there several times a week maintaining the landscaping. The interior is not open to public but that doesn't mean they are not looking at bring it up to code and into compliance. They are a business and are looking at different options as far as what they are going to with the property in the future. One option is to maintain the property and reopen it. The second option is to sell the property. They do have a potential buyer interested in the property. Their focus right now is to fix the issues at hand but those are two options. They want their interest to be aligned with the city and fix those violations at hand, but we also have potential buy that would bring great interest for the city as well. He believes any changes to structures or plans to the structures could be a hindraants to sell of the property. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Hyltin how long had the property been closed. Mr. Hyltin replied since November of last year. Chairman Crowson commented that property had gone down fast. Mr. Hyltin replied that vandals got in there and ripped out every piece of electrical as far as the lighting and the alarm system. They have been basically swimming upstream to get things back on track. As far as getting things integrated, they just got lighting reinstalled inside the building. They are looking to continue to add all systems throughout the whole building as well as security in place. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Hyltin just to clarify you are looking at either selling the property or refurb it and reopening, is that correct? The want to refurb and reopen, which is primarily their first goal. If they can sell in the matter of improvement the property, then they want to do as well. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Hyltin if he had a plan on how to bring the property back up to minimum standards. Mr. Hyltin asked Chairman Crowson for guest operations or for city code. Chairman Crowson replied per city code. Mr. Hyltin replied they are Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 16 of 20 working with the city as needed as far as the violations at hand and addressing them as we get them. They have vendors on site. They are looking at maintaining the inside. They will fix any damages on the interior. As far as a plan, they are gradually there every day on site maintaining the site. The pictures from February are different from what the property looks like now. Mr. Gist asked Mr. Hyltin when did having people on site daily start. Mr. Hyltin replied about a month ago. Mr. Gist asked if they are going 7 days a week. Mr. Hyltin replied they are stopping by once a day. Mr. Gist asked so they are not physically on the property, they are just checking in on it. Mr. Hyltin replied there is no point in having them hanging out on site. They do have cameras on site. They do have someone watching the camera and can be onsite immediately. Mr. Gist asked from a secure standpoint, people can still just walk into it right now. Obviously, the doors are boarded and windows are boarded. but people can roam around there or is it secure. Mr. Hyltin replied it is secured but if someone wants to jump a fence, they can do that. Mr. Caulkins asked if there are any explanation as to how the ball got dropped, where we are having to talk about this property at this point. Mr. Hyltin replied ultimately the power was shut off at one point, which is where we are at now. Mr. Caulkins ask if it was due to a bill not being paid or did the electric company make a mistake. Mr. Hyltin replied it was out of his control that it got shut off and he had a former manager that wasn't doing his job. Its unfortunate was happening. Lieutenant Warren Egerton the North Richland Hills Police Department stepped forward. As much as they try to patrol the area there is a lot of trouble there. No one is there. It's vacant. It attracts people, normally teenagers. They are attracted there to break stuff. People break in to steal wiring and things like that. But we also had trespassers into NRH2O which is right next door. Graffiti on the walking trails that Police had to deal with, address and abate. It becomes a manpower drain for the Police Department because just since November of 2021, 167 times they have had officers conduct an officer initiated detail which is more than just patrolling around. They are actually there checking on it and doing something. Last Sunday, they caught three teenagers that were inside building. They ran but they were caught. They are not the first people we've caught. We've caught several teenagers the last few months. I think you alluded there was some point of contact for us, but until recently we weren't prosecuting them. Those that ran from us actually had other additional charges so we prosecuted them anyways. But these are the kind of things we're concerned about. It's deteriorating quickly. It is starting to affect the neighborhood around it. Chairman Crowson asked if there has been any problem with Sonic because of the property. Lt. Egerton replied he isn't aware of any problems with the Sonic. Mr. Hylltin asked Lt. Egerton if he has seen a decrease in activities in the last month. Lt. Egerton replied well we just had the issue with the teenagers on Sunday. There has been a great deal of activity there. The owners are working on that. Chairman Crowson asked if any injuries to anybody at the property. Lt. Egerton replied not that he was aware of. they are working on that. I just know we have had Colonel trespassers jumped the fence at night into NH2O. Yeah. Yeah. Is there a perimeter fence around this? Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 17 of 20 Mr. McCary asked if there is a perimeter fence around the business Lt. Egerton replied the business itself has a perimeter fence and then there's the parking area where the Sonic is. NRH2O also has a perimeter fence and behind NRH2O is where you get onto the walking trails. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board find the property to be a public nuisance. The Board has heard from the Police Department. People continue to get in there. It's continues to be vandalized. Although this was identified back in February, we didn't see a lot of activity start until the last few weeks and really a lot of it over the last week. This entire property got cleaned within this last week. That says a lot that they finally got it done, but just hate that they waited since February to get to that point. • The items and conditions identified in violation of Chapter 34, Section 34-33 be removed within 30 days. • If the owner fails to comply with such order, authorize the City to enter on to the property, abate the nuisance, remove the debris, and remove the inoperative vehicle with costs to be assessed against the property owner. The City will place a lien on the property for the amount owed plus any accrued interest. • A civil penalty be assessed against the property for failure to remove the accumulation from the property in accordance with Chapter 98, Sec 98-470 in the amount of $35,000.00 which is $1,000.00 per day that the property remained in violation of the Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills since the Notice and Order was mailed to the property owner on August 2, 2022 and received on August 9, 2022. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board find all structures on the property to be substandard and order that: • All required permits be obtained within 15 days of the board order. • The buildings be repaired within 30 days of the board order. • If the property owners fail to bring the property into compliance, the lienholder shall have the same timeframe to bring the property into compliance. Should the owner and the lienholder fail to bring the property into compliance, the city should be authorized to bring the property back before the Substandard Building Board to request a civil penalty. Chairman Crowson closed the public hearing. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if anyone had any questions. MR. DANIEL CAULKINS MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDERS FOR SBB 2022-93 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8851 BOULEVARD 26 ALSO KNOWN AS 8735, 8859, AND 8867 BOULEVARD 26 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF LOT 3R1 AND ALL OF Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 18 of 20 LOT 4R, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS COMMERCIAL ZONED PROPERTY IS HEREBY FOUND TO BE IS FOUND TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE BY REASON OF CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICES OF THIS HEARING IN REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34-33 SPECIFIC NUISANCES ORDINANCE. THE ITEMS AND CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED IN VIOLATION SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN 14 DAYS; AND IF THE PROPERTY OWNER FAILS TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIMEFRAME, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER THE PROPERTY AND ABATE THE NUISANCE TO INCLUDE THE CLEANING AND REMOVAL OF ALL ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS AT THE PROPERTY AND ASSESS THE COST OF SUCH ACTION AGAINST THE PROPERTY WITHOUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE GIVEN. THE CITY WILL PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE AMOUNT OWED PLUS ANY ACCRUED INTEREST. A CIVIL PENALTY BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY FOR FAILURE TO REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION FROM THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 98, SEC 98-470 IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.00 WHICH IS $1,000.00 PER DAY THAT THE PROPERTY REMAINED IN VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SINCE THE NOTICE AND ORDER WAS MAILED AND RECEIVED ON AUGUST 9, 2022. MR. JOHN COPE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. MR. DANIEL CAULKINS MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDERS FOR SBB 2022-93 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8851 BOULEVARD 26 ALSO KNOWN AS 8735, 8859, AND 8867 BOULEVARD 26 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF LOT 3R1 AND ALL OF LOT 4R, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS THAT THE COMMERCIAL AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ARE HEREBY FOUND TO BE SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS BY REASON OF CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICES OF THIS HEARING. SUCH NOTICES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED IN THIS ORDER AND THE CONDITIONS IN VIOLATION SHALL BE REPAIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED ALL REQUIRED PERMITS BE OBTAINED WITHIN 15 DAYS; AND ALL REPAIRS TO THE STRUCTURES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS. IF THE PROPERTY OWNERS FAIL TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE, THE CITY SHOULD BE AUTHORIZED TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNER BACK BEFORE THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD TO REQUEST A CIVIL PENALTY. A CIVIL PENALTY MAY BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY FOR FAILURE TO REPAIR THE STRUCTURES WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIMEFRAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 98, SECTION 98-470. THE PENALTY MAY BE ASSESSED AT $1,000.00 PER DAY THAT THE PROPERTY REMAINED IN VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SINCE THE NOTICE AND ORDER WAS ISSUED ON AUGUST 2, 2022 AND RECEIVED ON AUGUST 9, 2022. MR. ROBERT MCCARY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Crowson adjourned the meeting at 7,31 p. Brian Crowson, Chairman Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 19 of 20 ATTEST: al" - r,1)4 - �//,--7 Audrey Cap alto, cutive Secretary Substandard Building Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 20 of 20