06-25-18 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 25, 2018 Requested By: Mike Kirkwood Department: Planning and Development Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Ordinance Exhibits: Dangerous Building Inspection Reports Exhibits Budset Source of Funds: General Funds Account Number: #001-9092-524-6021 Amount Budgeted: %71,800 Amount Requested: TBD Budgeted Item: YES X NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On April 23, 2018, Council reviewed the findings of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board and a June 11, 2018, public hearing date was granted to consider formal action on the structure located at 9906 Rocky Hollow. At the June 11, 2018, hearing, Council postponed further action until June 25, 2018, at which time the City Attorney will provide additional information. Subsequent to this meeting, as required by Chapter 82, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances, a notice was published twice (May 31 & June 7) in the Bay Area Observer and posted to the City of La Porte public bulletin board. Also, certified letters (voluntary consent to demolish form and public notice) were mailed to the building owners. City staff also posted the required notices to each property. As of June 12, 2018, the total taxes owed on the property are $15,630.55. After speaking with the City's tax attorneys, they stated it could take 4 — 6 months to get a court date; and the entire process would take 6 — 8 months to put the property up for a tax sale. The purpose is to receive property owner, citizen, and staff input as to why the buildings should or should not be condemned and demolished. Council is being asked to consider condemnation of the structures. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance providing for condemnation of a dangerous/substandard building located at 9906 Rocky Hollow. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby Alexander, City Manager Date