Fort Worth officials announced on October 20 that the city’s Nuisance Enforcement Task (NET) Force program is moving into its second phase, adding seven properties to the coordinated code‑enforcement effort. The expansion follows a pilot that identified over 1,450 code and safety violations across apartments, motels and retail locations.
Phase II targets specific sites
The next‑phase properties include:
- Central Motel – 5800 E. Lancaster Ave.
- Ranch Motel – 3620 N. Main St.
- Cowboy Inn – 3107 N. Main St.
- Shopping center – 3249 N. Beach St.
- Mirabel Apartments – 6301 Woodway Dr.
- Residential property – 2929 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- Residential property – 3300 E. Rosedale St.
These sites were chosen because they exhibited structural deterioration, compromised electrical systems, unsecured buildings, illegal dumping and other hazardous conditions. Some locations also have documented criminal activity, though officials did not attribute every violation to a single property.
Coordinated approach aims to protect families
NET Force brings together police, code‑compliance officers, firefighters and other city departments to address repeated violations in a single, streamlined process. By pooling resources, the city avoids the inefficiency of each agency handling building, health, fire and public‑safety concerns separately.
City leaders say the goal is to work with property owners to correct deficiencies and, when necessary, pursue additional enforcement actions. The initiative reflects Fort Worth’s commitment to safe neighborhoods for families and to uphold the community’s standards of living.
Pilot results show progress
The program launched in January 2026 with inspections at Sandy Oaks Apartments, Eco Motel and two Southside convenience‑store locations. During the initial inspection period, inspectors completed 38 visits and recorded more than 1,450 violations.
Sandy Oaks Apartments alone accounted for over 850 violations. By June, the property achieved full code compliance after owners cooperated with city officials. An October update confirmed that Sandy Oaks remains compliant, though police continue to address ongoing criminal activity at the site.
Other pilot locations saw mixed results. Southside Food Market closed after repeated inspections, while Rocky’s II has made progress but still faces minor code issues and a litter case. Eco Motel reported substantial repairs to its lodging structures, and inspectors will keep monitoring the site.
Transparency and public oversight
Fort Worth maintains a public NET Force dashboard that tracks violations, reinspections, crime reports and police calls for service at targeted properties. Residents can use the dashboard to monitor the city’s progress and hold officials accountable.
The next measure of success will be whether the seven newly added properties achieve and sustain compliance after intensive inspections conclude. The city has not released a property‑by‑property completion schedule or the total taxpayer cost of expanding the program, information that would give residents a clearer picture of the initiative’s effectiveness and resource requirements.
Looking ahead
City officials remain optimistic that the coordinated enforcement model will produce lasting improvements at problem properties, protecting families and preserving the quality of life in Fort Worth neighborhoods. Continued collaboration among city departments and active community oversight are expected to be key factors in the program’s long‑term success.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
