01-09-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: January 09, 2012 Requested By: D. Wilmore Department: Planning Report: X Resolution: Ordinance X Exhibits: Inspection Report Exhibits Condemnation Ordinance Budget Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On March 28, 2011, City Council reviewed the findings of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board and granted an April 25, 2011, public hearing date. Council continued the public hearing on 1307 E. Main at multiple meeting dates to accommodate the probate process and subsequent sale of the property to a prospective buyer. Subsequent to the first public hearing meeting, legal notices in accordance with Article VIII; Section 82 -475 of the Code of Ordinance, were provided to the structure owner. In addition, the individual attended the last public hearing and is aware of the continuance. To keep the individual informed, staff has continued to communicate by phone and provide meeting reminder letters via regular mail. The property owner is deceased; however, a son has been handling the probate of the property. At the October 10 meeting, the son advised Council the probate was complete and the potential buyer (who was also at the meeting) is still interested in the property. The public hearing date has been continued to provide time for scheduling a closing on the property sale. At the time of the agenda preparation, the owner's son advised the title company has all needed paperwork and he hopes the closing will occur by the end of the month. A condemnation ordinance has been prepared to allow Council flexibility of condemnation versus continuance of the public hearing. Action Required by Council: Consider passage of ordinance or other action regarding condemnation of the substandard building at 1307 E. Main. Approved for City Council Agenda Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager Date