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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Agenda Date Requested: <br /> <br />December 14,2009 <br /> <br />Budl!et <br /> <br />Requested By: <br /> <br />D. Wilmore <br /> <br />Source of Funds: General Funds <br /> <br />Department: <br /> <br />Planning <br /> <br />Account Number: #001-9092-524-6021 <br /> <br />Report: X Resolution: <br /> <br />Ordinance: <br /> <br />X <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: $45,65R 00 <br /> <br />Exhibits: List of Tabled Dangerous Buildings <br /> <br />Amount Requested: <br /> <br />Exhibits: InsDection ReDorts & Condemnation Ordinances <br /> <br />Budgeted Item: YES <br /> <br />NO <br /> <br />Exhibits Photo Presentation <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The August 10, 2009 public hearing was continued until October 12,2009 for the structures at 704 So. Holmes and <br />40 I N. 6th Street. The October 12th public hearing was then continued until December 14, 2009. Subsequent to the <br />first public hearing meeting, legal notices in accordance with Article VIII; Section 82-475 ofthe Code of <br />Ordinances, were provided to the structure owners. While the individuals attended each public hearing and were <br />aware of the continuance granted by Council, staff sent letters reminding them of this meeting. <br /> <br />A December 2nd site visit to 704 So. Holmes shows minor progress in the last 60-days. The roof and the front <br />exterior walls are complete but doors & windows are still needed to secure the home and the interior is still gutted. <br /> <br />There has been no change to 401 N. 6th Street. The 0\\11er'S representative (Mary Riley) advised staff that as of <br />December 2nd, two California signatures are still needed to complete the affidavit and deed. Ownership transfer <br />cannot occur until the deed is recorded and Harris County assistance cannot be requested without ownership. <br /> <br />The purpose of this public hearing is to receive property owner, citizen and staff comments as to why the structure <br />should or should not be condemned and demolished. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be asked to <br />consider condemnation of each structure. <br /> <br />While the Dangerous Building Inspections Board is aware of the circumstances relating to each location, we also see <br />limited progress. On 704 So. Holmes there is a mortgage company involved and there was some progress, so we <br />recommend continuinl! the DubHc hearinl! for a final 60-davs to allow completion ofthe structure. <br /> <br />Since the I st goal of securing ownership has not yet been met and that completion time remains unknown, staff <br />recommends condemnation of 401 N. 6th Street. <br /> <br /> <br />fJ~() ~~ <br />