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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Agenda Date Requested: January 25.2010 <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: S45,65R 00 <br /> <br />Exhibits: List of Tabled Dangerous Buildings <br /> <br />Amount Requested: <br /> <br />Exhibits: Inspection Reports & 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 />401 N. 6th Street. The October 12th public hearing was then continued until December 14,2009. The December 14, <br />2009 meeting was continued until January 25,2010. Subsequent to the first public hearing meeting, legal notices in <br />accordance with Article VIII; Section 82-475 of the Code of Ordinances, were provided to the structure owners. <br />While the individuals attended each public hearing and were aware of the continuance granted by Council, staff sent <br />letters reminding them of this meeting. <br /> <br />A January 14th site visit to 704 So. Holmes shows the exterior walls, windows and doors have been completed. The <br />inside remains gutted. <br /> <br />There has been no change to 401 N. 6th Street. The attorney assisting the owner's representative (Mary Riley) told <br />me he was advised last week that the outstanding California signatures have been obtained and she is awaiting the <br />paperwork. As of January 14t\ the attorney has not received anything and is not able to move forward with <br />recording the deed to transfer full ownership. 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 the structure is now dried in and <br />secure. Staff recommends Council deny passal!:e of the condemnation ordinance. This will allow the owner to <br />proceed on the interior work without time restraints. <br /> <br />Since the 1 st goal of securing ownership has still not been met and that completion time remains unknown, staff <br />recommends condemnation of 401 N. 6th Street. <br /> <br /> <br />14~ <br /> <br />Date <br />