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Filiberto Alba, lead building official, presented photographs and a description of widespread exterior deterioration and water intrusion, saying siding and sheathing were cracked and decayed, door and window frames were unlevel and separating, and decks, stairs and metal connectors were corroded. Alba described differential settlement and sagging framing around multiple sides of the multi‑family structure.

Angie Cantu, code enforcement officer with Environmental Health Services, told the board the property had repeated violations under current ownership including nine violations related to stagnant pool water, 16 property‑cleanup violations and 23 weed‑lot violations (22 of which had been addressed), and that her department logged roughly 51 hours of patrol and enforcement activity on the property in 2024.

Owner Carlos Irena apologized to the board and said he had retained a structural engineer and intended to take the actions necessary to comply. An engineering representative, Jorge Hernandez, said his firm’s assessment identified significant water‑related deterioration and recommended replacing gutters, exterior sheathing and stairs; Hernandez said repairs to make the building habitable were feasible.

The board voted to: find the structure dilapidated and unfit for habitation; order the owner to secure the property immediately (including full perimeter fencing and enclosing the pool) within 48 hours; remove stagnant water from the pool or treat it to prevent mosquito larvae; clear debris from the grounds; and submit by March 5, 2025 a licensed professional engineer’s (PE) report, an estimate of repair costs and a surety bond in an amount adequate to cover those repairs. The board cautioned the owner that failure to comply with orders could result in civil administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per day and that the city could pursue demolition or repairs at city expense and place a lien for costs.

Board members said the owner may perform permitted work before March 5, but emphasized the immediate need to secure the site because of life‑safety risks, including falling debris, corroded structural connectors and an unsecured pool. The board set March 5 as the date for the owner to return with the engineer’s plan and the required financial surety for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Padre Island - Substandard Structure Review Board - Jan 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","South Padre Island’s Substandard Structure Review Board found 204 West Gardenia a substandard structure and public nuisance, ordered the owner to secure the property within 48 hours, enclose the pool and submit a licensed engineer's report and a surety bond estimating repair costs by March 5.","taxTitle","South Padre , Cameron County, Texas","taxId",57359,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6672691,"Board reinstates $29,500 in civil penalties and orders lien for 119 East Kingfish",1223,103000,1326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118547-60ec402b20f354d235f909350c8788b4&start=103&end=1326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118547-60ec402b20f354d235f909350c8788b4/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6672691/Texas/Board-reinstates-29500-in-civil-penalties-and-orders-lien-for-119-East-Kingfish","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672691-ce11ae9ea73f9b9f19b3547cf3f0b43d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770718456&Signature=BuaeHfrZpe46bLXoi30EgpSi1jDAgR5Ujnsg8K5y2wOZkmcxwX1xECk0enZ8mCCwaXA11RLER0BQa0gtoB2-NpJywYBMAzWzuPl5znTObDBQ5AqznrCMg8dqi-gi4J3eLVWzhp8~iS55KbKenUT1VK1uRqbldyVsxx4WSUWIXjaW3ClOSkuOuqKUCD8LjpJgB5F5yc8qYdx0XTdjaL6~qikk7gm-X-RhNOOv6ZtIYUTikWFr13jKhvJIV3Q4KilswXt5bgSBb~7ZIS0EWFPaBoQ-lVJp0z1vUsUHNeEBN7SEi68SJAuEwOem2zFkdSS5rvBJpdVPw1S1d6NWwBWg1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Padre Island Substandard Structure Review Board on Jan. 16, 2025 voted to reinstate civil administrative penalties totaling $29,500 for the property at 119 East Kingfish and authorized filing a lien for accrued penalties.

Filiberto Alba, lead building official for the department, told the board that exterior and interior work is underway but incomplete, estimating the project’s progress “between 40 [and] 50%.” Alba said the exterior has initial cement layers but is missing final stucco in places, the front still lacks a garage door and the back lacks a sliding door, and balconies are not yet weatherproofed. Alba also said mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that were in place earlier have since been finished and meet minimum code requirements, but the property remains missing insulation, sheetrock and final electrical clearances.

Property owner Guadalupe Maldonado told the board workers have returned and that flexible ductwork and straps had been installed; he said remaining work includes insulation, drywall, tile and cabinetry. Maldonado said he declined an offer of $820,000 for the property \"at the condition that it was in\" about a month and a half earlier.

During discussion, a board member noted the board had given multiple timelines over several years and expressed frustration with the property’s slow progress. The board made a motion to reinstate the previously abated civil penalties in the amount of $29,500 and to have them continue to accrue at $2.50 per day beginning Jan. 16, 2025, until a certificate of occupancy is obtained; the motion also authorized filing a lien for accrued penalties. After a voice vote of \"Aye,\" the motion carried.

Board staff discussed additional enforcement options under the substandard-structure process, including demolition or repair by the city at city expense and filing a lien for costs; staff noted a $50,000 surety tied to property in Santa Rosa that was intended to cover repair costs. The board did not rescind the penalties and indicated they will remain in place until the certificate of occupancy is issued.

The board’s action followed public remarks from a neighbor, Vic Sprecher, who described long-term nuisance and safety concerns at the property and urged stronger enforcement. The board’s motion did not set an alternate completion timeline in the vote; staff reiterated inspections and required permits remain outstanding.","South Padre Island’s Substandard Structure Review Board voted to reinstate existing civil administrative penalties of $29,500 for the property at 119 East Kingfish and to file a lien; penalties will accrue at $2.50 per day beginning Jan. 16, 2025 until a certificate of occupancy is obtained.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6672695,"Substandard Structure Review Board approves Oct. 16, 2024 minutes",64,90000,154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118547-60ec402b20f354d235f909350c8788b4&start=90&end=154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118547-60ec402b20f354d235f909350c8788b4/thumbnail_90000.jpg","/articles/6672695/Texas/Substandard-Structure-Review-Board-approves-Oct-16-2024-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672695-98791775dda0560795c86fa719bf8a70/orig.mp4?Expires=1770718455&Signature=JVK24jZonFZOcMJ6mnzdA9v7nBHWelKbuyFuQWkWcf-hlfJQwoC4NHFCsKqbTkn6QcHxiWLK4I0mkTlNUFeDPpPdGAvo-KT4jkVSZetPMf5fk4UXe-nifLAXdsHmTpsBuiNmn8hdE0GGMGNqk-YB-U9X1ak-SIt0IBKZWeTRkj8nrV86HDmAA-ifTZZR0xKF8GoAEGULtdudXIPHMJPWR~2rKALroO2MXKx6duZJri~UlhXwz7wcNgrJ6gcYF4Mx9q8o5zLHAJkDhdUCH0IHdMxACwUqp3Zew6XwLW~Xj1HPRsyvIxcHiT6-QDMs81DDo37fBnPKzbU3ILe1Oq62-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Padre Island Substandard Structure Review Board on Jan. 16, 2025 voted to approve the minutes of its Oct. 16, 2024 meeting.

Board members moved and seconded approval of the minutes; the board chair called for the vote and members said “Aye.” The motion carried and the minutes were entered into the record.

The vote was taken at the start of the regular agenda; no public comment or debate was recorded on the minutes before the board approved them.","The South Padre Island Substandard Structure Review Board unanimously approved minutes from its Oct. 16, 2024 meeting during its Jan. 16, 2025 session.","actionData","errors"]

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Board finds 204 West Gardenia dilapidated, orders immediate security and engineering plan by March 5

Board reinstates $29,500 in civil penalties and orders lien for 119 East Kingfish

Substandard Structure Review Board approves Oct. 16, 2024 minutes