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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: January 25.2010 Budl!:et Requested By: D. Wilmore Source of Funds: General Funds Department: Planning Account Number: #001-9092-524-6021 Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: S45,65R 00 Exhibits: List of Tabled Dangerous Buildings Amount Requested: Exhibits: Inspection Reports & Condemnation Ordinances Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits Photo Presentation SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The August 10,2009 public hearing was continued until October 12,2009 for the structures at 704 So. Holmes and 401 N. 6th Street. The October 12th public hearing was then continued until December 14,2009. The December 14, 2009 meeting was continued until January 25,2010. Subsequent to the first public hearing meeting, legal notices in accordance with Article VIII; Section 82-475 of the Code of Ordinances, were provided to the structure owners. While the individuals attended each public hearing and were aware of the continuance granted by Council, staff sent letters reminding them of this meeting. A January 14th site visit to 704 So. Holmes shows the exterior walls, windows and doors have been completed. The inside remains gutted. There has been no change to 401 N. 6th Street. The attorney assisting the owner's representative (Mary Riley) told me he was advised last week that the outstanding California signatures have been obtained and she is awaiting the paperwork. As of January 14t\ the attorney has not received anything and is not able to move forward with recording the deed to transfer full ownership. Harris County assistance cannot be requested without ownership. 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 the Dangerous Building Inspections Board is aware of the circumstances relating to each location, we also see limited progress. On 704 So. Holmes there is a mortgage company involved and the structure is now dried in and secure. Staff recommends Council deny passal!:e of the condemnation ordinance. This will allow the owner to proceed on the interior work without time restraints. Since the 1 st goal of securing ownership has still not been met and that completion time remains unknown, staff recommends condemnation of 401 N. 6th Street. 14~ Date