08-24-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 24, 2015 Requested By: R.J. Davidson Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: List of Dangerous Buildings Exhibits: Dangerous Building Inspection Reports Exhibits Ordinances Budget Source of Funds: General Funds Account Number: #001-9092-524-6021 Amount Budgeted: %66,190.00 Amount Requested: TBD Budgeted Item: YES X NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION A regular Council meeting was held on July 13, 2015, to review the findings of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board and an August 24, 2015, public hearing date was granted to consider formal action. Subsequent to this meeting, as required by Chapter 82, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances, a notice was published twice 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. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive property owner, citizen, and staff comments as to why the buildings should or should not be condemned and demolished. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be asked to consider condemnation of the structures. At this time, staff has secured a voluntary consent to demolish form(s) on 201 N. 7" St. Therefore, no condemnation ordinances are needed on this location. The Board recommends passage of condemnation ordinances for 203 Bay Oaks Dr., 204 N. Forrest, 302 N. 7" St., 313 S. 71n St., 330 S. 51n St., 402 S. 151n St., 422 S. 2nd St., 514 N. 51n St., 626 N. 1s` St. The Finance Department has confirmed Acct. 4001-9092-524-6021 has $66,190.00 in budgeted funds. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action of ordinances regarding condemnation of substandard buildings. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date