by At a June meeting of the Fort Worth Building Standards Commission, fire damage was a major worry.
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Brian Black, Jonathan Lyden, Tony DiNicola, Stephanie Thompson, Melondy Doddy, James Walker, Al Alu, and Mohan Gyawali are among the board members in attendance.
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New members of the board: Mohan Gyawali was sworn in by municipal employee Stephanie Cardona to serve as the representative for municipal Council District 5. Charles Edmonds said a few words as he got up to leave the seat. He welcomed Gyawali to the commission and commended Fort Worth Code Compliance for shielding locals from hazardous constructions and buildings.
Cases removed from the agenda
3921 Micki Lynn Ave. and 4429 E. Rosedale St.
fresh instances, residential
Built in 1954, this house suffered a devastating fire that left exposed rafters, drywall fell, windows cracked with char still visible, and other damage. Jerome Hilderbrand of JHC Construction was representing Joan Campbell, the new owner. In addition to replacing all of the windows and installing new insulation, his company has also consulted a plumber and begun repairs. Hilderbrand laid out a plan of action. Employees of the city wondered if Campbell was really the new owner. Flora Aleman is named as the current owner, and staff had communicated with her heirs. Nine or ten heirs, according to Hilderbrand, all signed off. The city suggested that properties be brought up to code in 30 days. Al Alu proposed a 60-day period. The motion was approved 8 to 0.
The case was started on March 31, 2025, and the owner has secured the unoccupied property. Smoke from a fire has destroyed or destroyed windows, walls, and ceilings. According to owner Jeffrey A. Weaver, the wait for payment from the insurance company was the cause of the delay. As of June 13, he has been keeping up the yard, and two permits—one for an electrical project and one for a residential building—are on file. Weaver asked for 120 days to finish the project. Weaver could file an appeal, according to Chair Brian Black, who stated that the panel could only grant 90 days. The local officials suggested 30 days. A motion to grant the owner 90 days was made and seconded. The motion was approved 7 to 0.
instances involving administrative civil penalties, residential
The case started on September 12, 2024. According to city employees, this property has no trash service and poses a health risk. The crew claimed that the numerous piles of trash are an annoyance. There was nobody there to represent the owner. A $4,400 fine and 30 days to bring it up to code were suggested by the staff. According to the staff, if it is not finished within 30 days, the city will have it done and the owner will be responsible for the charges. The motion was approved 6-0.
2. ACP-25-70, 3796 Kearby St. (City Council District 11).
The city was represented by a code compliance officer. The matter started on April 19, 2024. The officer informed the commission that there are numerous old tires, broken furniture pieces, ice chests, and other rubbish in piles outside the property. According to the officer, the property hasn’t had garbage service since February 2024. David Wayne Wallace, the proprietor, has passed away. The city suggested that the estate be given 30 days to either restore or demolish the building, but no monetary fine. The motion was approved 6-0.
Residential administrative civil penalty case
The case started on October 11, 2022. A code officer informed commissioners that the lot is unoccupied, untidy, littered with rubbish, and a nuisance. Dickson Kuteyi, the owner, canceled his planned international flight so he could attend the conference. He informed the commissioners that he had disposed of the trash at least four times by renting a garbage roll-off. He claimed that after cleaning, he takes photos. He informed the panel that more trash has been thrown on the lot each time he visits. Kuteyi claimed that he has attempted to resolve every issue and that code officers do not return his calls. Kuteyi informed the commission that there is a roll-off at the location, which should be cleared by June 24. Kuteyi was questioned by a city employee about his plans to protect the lot from vandalism and to maintain it safe. He stated that he intends to develop the property into an office complex. The city staff suggested 30 days to do the work and a $4,000 civil penalty. Stephanie Thompson seconded the motion proposed by Tony DiNicola. The motion was approved 7 to 0.
Appreciation
Before the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m., Tony Hiller, a code compliance superintendent, was recognized. Today was his last day with the city. He was thanked for his hard work and given well wishes for his retirement.
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