2013-02-25 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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