Substandard Motel/Hotel Update Brandon Bennett Code Compliance Director March 2, 2009

Purpose of Update Recap 2009 Program Highlight Significant Improvements Review Program Challenges Highlight Program Strengths Outline 2010 Plan of Action 2

High Risk Code Factors Substandard Building Violations. Lack of hot water. Lack of general sanitation in the guest rooms (mattresses, bedding, restroom) and common areas. Toxic items stored improperly. Insects or rodent infestation. Broken and Hazardous furnishings. Trash and debris accumulations. One or more room closures in the past 12 months. 3

Crime Density Summary

2009 Highlights Initially identified significant fire, life and safety violations at 17 facilities. Number of facilities increased to 27 by early Inspections performed 164 Rooms closed. 56 Citations issued. Three facilities were taken to the Building Standards Commission. 5

Best Budget Inn & Suites West Interstate 30

Buena Vista North Main Street

Buena Vista (continued) 8

Valley View East Lancaster

Century Motel East Lancaster

Dreamland South Riverside Drive

Challenges Staffing Funding Weak Motel/Hotel Ordinance –Limited Sanctions –Limited Closure Authority –Limited Cost Recovery –Patchwork of State and Local Laws Economic Situation 12

Strengths Mayor & Council Community Industry Building Standards Commission Law Department Police and Fire Departments Code/Health consolidated efforts working well – Officers motivated 13

2010 Plan of Action Continue Systematic inspection of ALL high risk facilities. Identify other potential high risk facilities and initiate proactive efforts. Zero Tolerance on Fire, Life and Safety violations. Additional facilities scheduled for the Building Standards Commission. Continue to Enhance Interdepartmental Coordination (Code/Police/Law/Courts/Parole/Others) Draft ordinance amendments for better fee recovery, penalties and regulation of high risk facilities. 14

15 Core Project Team: Robert Spindle, RS, Code Supervisor Arturo Franco, RS, Consumer Health Specialist Kenneth Young, Code Officer Leticia Cordero, RS, Consumer Health Specialist Ernie Dollar, Code Officer Allen Speed, Police Officer

Facility NameAddress Valley Motel1850 Jacksboro Hwy Greenview Inn1816 Jacksboro Hwy Buena Vista2911 N. Main Cowboy Inn3107 N. Main Ranch Motel3620 N. Main Fiesta Inn3808 N. Main La Mirage Inn9600 Palo Pinto Landmark Motel7501 Camp Bowie W. Drummer's Inn7312 Camp Bowie W. Crest Motel7600 Camp Bowie W. Best Budget8401 West I-30 Golden Gate7316 Camp Bowie W. Vickery Motel5636 W. Vickery Super 7 Inn4451 S. IH-35 Eco Motel3201 E. Lancaster Luxury Motel2108 E. Lancaster Valley View2013 E. Lancaster Great Western1815 E. Lancaster Great Western Inn913 E. Northside Dr. Dreamland Motel2625 S. Riverside Dr. Ace Motel3105 S. Riverside Interstate Motel5840 S. IH-35 Delux Inn4451 S. IH-35 Century Motel3434 E. Lancaster Dalworth Inn812 E. Felix Motel Oasis2109 S. Riverside Dr. Astro Inn3518 S. IH-35