2013-06-10 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Staff recommended moving forward with condemnation based upon the ordinance as there is no proof of action by the property owner. Councilmember Martin questioned Ms. Rector if she has considered selling the property. Ms. Rector responded it is an option if repaired. City Council closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. with no extension of time to complete repairs. (b) Consider approval or other action of an Ordinance condemning the structure located at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146) —J. Garza Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2013-3483: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING (S) LOCATED AT 3031 S. BROADWAY HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED, FINDING THAT SUSAN RECTOR IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY, ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDINGS) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. Councilmember Martin moved to adopt Ordinance 3483 condemning the structure located at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146). Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Zemanek and Leonard Nays: Councilmember Moser Absent: Councilmember Kaminski 8. AUTHORIZATIONS/ORDINANCES (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing supplemental down payment assistance for the three homes in Phase One of the Northside Neighborhood IV Program — T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens and Realtor Lou Ann Martin, with Main Properties, presented a summary. Mayor Rigby questioned Ms. Martin how many individuals she spoke to are qualified for the additional $10,000.00. Ms. Martin responded she will not know until applications are processed if the assistance is approved by Council. Councilmember Martin questioned City Manager Alexander where would funding come from if approved by Council. Mr. Alexander responded the General Fund. Councilmember Moser questioned Planning Director Tim Tietjens where did funding for supplemental down payment assistance previously came from for homes on the Northside. Mr. Tietjens responded Harris County Community Services. Councilmember Moser moved to authorize supplemental down payment assistance for three homes in Phase One of the Northside Neighborhood IV Program. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Page 3 of 7 June 10, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes