Hurst council orders repair/removal or demolition of 1016 Mountain Terrace; authorizes filing of liens and cost recovery

The Hurst City Council voted to order the repair, removal or demolition of all improvements at 1016 Mountain Terrace after staff described ongoing maintenance issues and neighbors described public-health and nuisance concerns.

City building official Tanya Wilson told the council that staff had fielded inquiries from potential buyers, accommodated site visits and had no permit activity following the last meeting. Neighbors who live adjacent to the property described a standing pool that breeds mosquitoes, rodents observed over the winter and concerns about boards and transient occupants. A resident who lives directly behind the property also testified to earlier code complaints.

Councilmember (mover) introduced a motion to order repair, removal, or demolition of the improvements at the address. The city attorney suggested an amendment to adopt the staff findings that the building is substandard and authorize the city to proceed with demolition and to recover demolition costs from the owner or by placement of a lien on the property; the council adopted that motion and authorized the city manager to take all necessary action. The motion carried with all councilmembers saying "aye." No opposition was recorded.

Staff will file the order with the Tarrant County real property records as directed; the city attorney noted that any subsequent owner would inherit the recorded notice. Council and staff did not announce a demolition timeline; city staff will proceed with administrative steps to effect the order and cost recovery as permitted by local code and state law.