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Navasota orders demolition of derelict building at 1900 Courtney after public hearing
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Summary
Following a public hearing, the Navasota City Council voted to order demolition of a substandard, tax‑delinquent structure at 1900 Courtney, citing a collapsed roof, failing walls, overgrown vegetation and public‑safety hazards; staff reported unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner.
The Navasota City Council voted March 23 to order demolition of a substandard building at 1900 Courtney after a public hearing in which code enforcement staff described the property as unsafe and a community nuisance.
Eric Covarrubias, who opened the hearing and presented photographs, told the council the roof has caved in, supporting walls are failing, and the building is collapsing on its own. He said the lot is overgrown, has become a dumping ground and contains an abandoned vehicle, creating potential health and safety risks.
Covarrubias said staff had tried since 2020 to reach the owner through certified mail and other due‑diligence searches of county and appraisal district records; most certified letters were returned. He also said tax records show multiple years of delinquent taxes and that the property has been referred for possible tax auction.
No one appeared to represent the property at the hearing. After staff closed the public hearing, a council member moved to approve an order to demolish the substandard building at 1900 Courtney; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote with no opposition.
Next steps announced by staff included coordinating the demolition order and any required notifications; the council record did not specify a demolition contractor or timeline.
