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Ordinance No. 2006- J/lrtJ~ Page 2 WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk.l 08. Lots 25-28. La Porte which is further described as 521 1/2 N. Broadway, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 22. 2006 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Arthur Walker. Jf. & Joseph L. Walker. whose address is 8718 Berndale. Houston. TX 77029. and Arthur Walker. Jr. & Joseph Lee Walker whose address is 8523 Collingdale. La Porte. Tx 77571 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 28.2006 (Arthur & Joseph L. Walker) and Post Office returned "Undeliverable" on July 3 L 2006 (Arthur & Joseph Lee Walker), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions ofthe Board;