Crime Free Housing and Nuisance Ordinance Information Request

Dear Jenny Wadhwa:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office and given the log number P012705-081023 for tracking purposes.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.

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08/10/2023

Jenny Wadhwa
MuckRock News, DEPT MR150621
Boston, MA 02115

RE: Public Information Request P012705-081023

Dear Jenny Wadhwa,

This letter responds to your request for information to the City of Fort Worth, dated and received in our office on 8/10/2023 3:31:40 AM.

Information Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (July 2021-July 2023) regarding "crime free" housing and nuisance property ordinances that will be referred to as “program” and "ordinance" respectively, in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as “Crime Free Multi-Housing Program” and "Minimum Standards for Multifamily Dwelling Complexes" as described in Fort Worth's Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-410.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Program and Ordinance including but not limited to:

• any training/presentation materials used in communication, promotions, workshops, seminars, etc

• criminal background checks performed on prospective tenants

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the program and ordinance

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance or program

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance and program

• meeting minutes and correspondence between municipality officials, regarding the implementation and enforcement of the program and ordinance

• all documents concerning the passage of the nuisance ordinance and any amendments to it, including communications with City elected officials, city staff, and others, and any data relied upon or reviewed as a part of the passage or amendments to the nuisance ordinance.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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The City of Fort Worth  Diversity and Inclusion Department has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. However, since your request was assigned to multiple departments, you may be receiving additional responses.

Sincerely,
Shameka Kennedy
Diversity and Inclusion

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08/10/2023

Jenny Wadhwa
MuckRock News, DEPT MR150621
Boston, MA 02115

RE: Public Information Request P012705-081023

Dear Jenny Wadhwa,

This letter responds to your request for information to the City of Fort Worth, dated and received in our office on 8/10/2023 3:31:40 AM.

Information Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (July 2021-July 2023) regarding "crime free" housing and nuisance property ordinances that will be referred to as “program” and "ordinance" respectively, in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as “Crime Free Multi-Housing Program” and "Minimum Standards for Multifamily Dwelling Complexes" as described in Fort Worth's Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-410.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Program and Ordinance including but not limited to:

• any training/presentation materials used in communication, promotions, workshops, seminars, etc

• criminal background checks performed on prospective tenants

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the program and ordinance

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance or program

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance and program

• meeting minutes and correspondence between municipality officials, regarding the implementation and enforcement of the program and ordinance

• all documents concerning the passage of the nuisance ordinance and any amendments to it, including communications with City elected officials, city staff, and others, and any data relied upon or reviewed as a part of the passage or amendments to the nuisance ordinance.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

The City of Fort Worth  City Secretary's Office has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. However, since your request was assigned to multiple departments, you may be receiving additional responses. You can search public records at this link, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/citysecretary/records

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact me at 817-392-6091.

Sincerely,
Katherine Cenicola
City Secretary's Office

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08/16/2023

Jenny Wadhwa
MuckRock News, DEPT MR150621
Boston, MA 02115

RE: Public Information Request P012705-081023

Dear Jenny Wadhwa,

This letter responds to your request for information to the City of Fort Worth, dated and received in our office on 8/10/2023 3:31:40 AM.

Information Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (July 2021-July 2023) regarding "crime free" housing and nuisance property ordinances that will be referred to as “program” and "ordinance" respectively, in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as “Crime Free Multi-Housing Program” and "Minimum Standards for Multifamily Dwelling Complexes" as described in Fort Worth's Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-410.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Program and Ordinance including but not limited to:

• any training/presentation materials used in communication, promotions, workshops, seminars, etc

• criminal background checks performed on prospective tenants

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the program and ordinance

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance or program

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance and program

• meeting minutes and correspondence between municipality officials, regarding the implementation and enforcement of the program and ordinance

• all documents concerning the passage of the nuisance ordinance and any amendments to it, including communications with City elected officials, city staff, and others, and any data relied upon or reviewed as a part of the passage or amendments to the nuisance ordinance.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

The City of Fort Worth Municipal Court Department has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. However, since your request was assigned to multiple departments, you may be receiving additional responses.

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact me at 817-392-6779.

Sincerely,
Sonia Alegria
Municipal Court