O-2009-3164 Public hearing left open 60days

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 12.2009 Aoorooriation Requested By: D. Wilmore Source of Funds: General Funds Department: Plllnnin~ Account Number: #001-9092-524-6021 Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: ~100,000 00 Amount Requested: Exhibits: List of Tabled Dangerous Buildings Budgeted Item: YES X NO Exhibits: Insoection Reoorts & Condemnation Ordinances Exhibits: Photo Prp~pntlltion SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On July 13,2009, Council reviewed the findings ofthe Dangerous Building Inspections Board and granted staffa public hearing date of AugustIO, 2009. At that meeting, Council condemned several structures but tabled two structures and continued the public hearing until October ]2th (60-days). The addresses of those structures are 704 So. Holmes and 40] N. 6th Street. Subsequent to the first public hearing meeting, legal notices in accordance with Article VIII; Section 82-475 of the Code Ordinances, were provided to the structure owners. While the individuals associated with 704 So. Holmes and 40] N. 6th Street were at the public hearing and are aware of the continuance granted by Council, on August 19th staff sent a letter confirming the October 12th meeting. Also, an additional reminder letter was mailed to the individuals on September 28th. September 28th photos show minimal progress on 704 So. Holmes. Owners (Tim & Mary Gomez) have advised us that their contractor was paid for the work but failed to perform. They also tell staffthey do not have funds to complete the structure and plan to meet with an attorney on the matter. On 40] N. 6th Street, our September 28th photos show no change. The owner's representative (Mary Riley) advises she has met with legal aid personnel and as of September 23rd, she completed the mailing of all the final paperwork necessary to begin the process of an ownership transfer from her parent's name to her name. At this time the ownership has not been transferred. That ownership is necessary for Ms. Riley to initiate a request for financial assistance from Harris County. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive property owner, citizen and staff comments as to why the structure should or should not be condemned and demolished. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be asked to consider condemnation of each structure. While we have been advised of their circumstances, the Board also notes the lack of progress within 6O-days. Therefore, the Board recommends passage of the condemnation ordinances on 704 S. Holmes & 401 N. 6th Street. The Finance Department confirmed the 2009/2010 budget has $100,000 in available demolition funds.