HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7448 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7 448
March 27, 1990
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Subject:
ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH WARRAN-T.1% -
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Article 18.05 was amended in the last regular legislative session
to extend the authority to obtain search warrant to include
building code violations. Prior to this amendment, the fire
marshal and public health officer were permitted the authority to
obtain warrants for inspections of fire or health hazards.
The amendment permits the city manager to designate one code
enforcement official for the purpose of obtaining search
warrants . The code enforcement inspections are limited to unsafe
building conditions or violations of building regulation, statute
or ordinance. Probable cause must be presented before a
magistrate, as with any search warrant , outlining the reasons for
requesting the warrant .
The City Manager has designated the position of Chief Building
Official as the responsible code enforcement official authorized
to obtain warrants if necessary.
No City Council action is required.
David Ivory
City Manage7
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-ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS