The Brief
- Fort Worth has launched a new pilot program, NET Force, designed to proactively target and enforce compliance at chronic nuisance properties across the city.
- The first property targeted is the Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue, which has generated nearly 480 police service calls in the past two years, causing distress for neighbors.
- The city is considering a new ordinance that would allow officials to more quickly revoke a non-compliant business’s certificate of occupancy, effectively shutting it down.
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth’s new Nuisance Enforcement Team has identified its first targets, including a motel on East Lancaster Avenue that city officials say has generated hundreds of calls for service and long-running concerns from nearby residents.
Fort Worth launches NET Force
What we know:
The new task force, called NET Force, short for Nuisance Enforcement Team, is a pilot program designed to proactively target chronic nuisance properties. Unlike the city’s current complaint-driven model, the task force will conduct its own inspections and seek compliance before problems escalate.
The city is also considering a new ordinance that would expedite enforcement and, if necessary, allow officials to revoke a property’s certificate of occupancy, effectively shutting down businesses that refuse to comply.
Eco Motel becomes first target
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