10-10-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 10, 2011 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. On April 25 the hearing on 1307 E. Main was continued until June 27, 2011. The June 27 meeting was continued until September 26 and the September 26 meeting was continued until October 10, 2011. 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. The individual attended all but the last public hearing. To keep the individual informed, staff has left phone messages and provided meeting reminder letters via regular mail. The owner of the property is deceased and a son is handling the probate of the property. At June 27 meeting, the son advised the probate was underway but not complete and their potential buyer was still interested in purchasing the property. No change at the property has occurred and staff has left messages requesting an update on the probate process; however, at time of this agenda preparation, no new information has been received. A condemnation ordinance has been prepared to allow Council flexibility of condemnation versus continuance of the public hearing should the representative provide Council with an update that involves a request for more time. 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 Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date