Fort Worth Launches Nuisance Enforcement Task Force Pilot Program

Addressing Problem Properties

• 🎯 The city of Fort Worth has launched a pilot program called the Nuisance Enforcement Task Force to address recurring issues at problem properties.
• 📞 This initiative comes after hundreds of service calls and repeated neighborhood complaints, such as those at the Eco Motel on Lancaster, which has seen nearly 500 police calls in two years for drug activity and violent crime.

Program Goals and Operations

• 🤝 The task force aims to interrupt cycles of crime and code violations by combining efforts from various city departments, including police and fire.
• ✅ The primary goal is to ensure violations are corrected and criminal activity is stopped, making areas safer for everyone.
• 🗣️ The program emphasizes a cooperative effort with property owners who are making an honest attempt to resolve issues.

Pilot Program Details

• 🗓️ The pilot program will run for 6 months, starting in January.
• 📊 The city will meticulously track compliance, costs, and progress, with plans to create a database for public tracking.
• 🏛️ Findings and data from the pilot will be presented to city council to determine future strategies for nuisance property enforcement.