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Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented a summaryand recommended Council move forward <br />with condemnation of structure located at 402 Bay Oaks Rd. <br />Councilmember Zemanekmoved to move forward with condemnationof structure located at 402 <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />Bay Oaks Rd. Councilmember Leonardseconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski, <br />Leonard, Clausen, Mosteit, and Moser <br />Nays:None <br />Absent:Councilmember Engelken <br />(d) <br />Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the condemnation of <br />structure located at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146). –D. Wilmore <br />Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented a summaryand recommended Council move forward <br />with condemnation of structure located at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146). <br />J.B. Williamson, 820 W. Main,addressed Council on behalf of Ms. Rector advising Council that <br />Manning Engineering had been retained by Ms. Rector for repairs to structure located at 3031 S. <br />Broadway.Mr. Williamson requested Council allow time for an itemized survey from Manning <br />Engineering to be presented to staff. <br />nd <br />William Manning,Jr., 108 S. 2St.,addressed Council and advised he had been retained by Ms. <br />Rectorto evaluate the structure located at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146).Mr. Manning <br />informed Council there are minor structural deficiencies, no issues on the stability or soundness of <br />the structure;and repairs can be completed. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned Building Official Debbie Wilmore how long the structural <br />deficiencies have been a concern to the City. Ms. Wilmore respondedthatin 2011,Ms. Rector was <br />provided funding information for repairs by Planning Director Tim Tietjens due to her advising the <br />Cityshe could not fund the repairs; however, the situation has been in existence before 2011. <br />Councilmember Martin questioned Mr. Manning onthe estimated cost to repair the structure <br />located at S. Broadway (Old Highway 146). Mr. Manning responded he willnot have a cost <br />estimate until conducting a full evaluation; he addedthere are no major structural deficiencies. <br />Building Official Debbie Wilmorecommented staff observed issues with stairways;and for the <br />building to not get beyond repair,work needsto be donesoon. The City has not be successful <br />getting the owner to repair the structure. <br />Councilmember Mosteit questioned the $168,255.00 improvements listed for the structure. Ms. <br />Wilmore responded that figure --$168,255.00 –is the last valuation byHarris County Appraisal <br />District for the structure. <br />J.B. Williamson spoke again and advised Council once a detailed survey is obtained from Manning <br />Engineering,it will be submitted to the Inspections Department. Mr. Manning commented it will <br />take 30-60days for a full evaluation and an additional 30 days to review plans with the owner. <br />Councilmember Zemanek commented he felt the structures at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway <br />146) and 500 W. Main were at a stall for repairs. <br />Councilmember Martin agreed with Councilmember Zemanek and questioned Mr. Williamson what <br />assurance he had after 90days. Mr. Williamson advised Council they would move forwardwith <br />condemnation. <br />Page 3of 7 <br />February 25, 2013, City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />