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Minutes of Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council on July 26, 2010 8 A. Update on travel trailers, permit fees and blue roofs related to Hurricane "Ike" - D. Wilmore Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided an update on travel trailers, permit fees and blue roofs related to Hurricane "Ike". Council directed staff as follows: Permits continue to be required for all "Ike" related work. Continue fee waiver on all "Ike" related permits until November 2010. The individual trailer located at 619 S. Shady Lane (home repair) and the FEMA THU (Temporary Housing Unit) located at 208 Bay Colony (new home) may continue to be utilized until the homes become livable. No other "Ike" related trailers are authorized. No deadline regarding the removal of blue roofs for residential properties; however, staff shall establish a roof case utilizing the following procedures: 1) Meet with resident and determine if lack of funds or pending Ike claim (document file). 2) Provide handout identifying potential financial assistance (document file). 3) Advise tenant/owner that blue roof may remain as long as they remain properly secured. If tarps become loose or start tearing apart, it must be properly re-secured within 10 days. Maintenance of blue tarps is required until roof is replaced/repaired. 4) Case remains active until roof is formally repaired. Suspense blue roof cases for periodic inspections to confirm they remain in good condition. Non-residential properties are no longer allowed to have a blue roof. Staff shall establish a roof case utilizing the following procedures: 1) Meet with tenant/owner and advise that they have 30-days to obtain city permit and have roof repaired/replaced. Issue 30-day notice in person whenever possible; otherwise, send certified court letter. 2) City roof permit is required prior to replacement and the installation shall comply with applicable city codes/policies. 3) Advise tenant/owner that failure to comply shall result in the issuance of a municipal court citation. B. La Porte Safety Town -Safety Town Project Committee (Police, Fire, EMS, EM, Parks & Public Works Departments) Council directed staff member to move forward on this project.