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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-~ 1/1- A
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 25.26: BLOCK
252; ADDITION Town of La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT John D.
Sparks ARE THE RECORD OWNER (S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING
THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN
(10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S);
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES 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.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-
472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be
composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his
duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention ofthe Board ofInspection or any member
thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a
complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough
inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of
experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of
the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the
condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all
cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the
building located on Block 252: Lots 25.26: Town of La Porte. which is further described as 606
S. Utah Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to
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deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in
Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board ofInspection has heretofore made and filed its written report,
dated August 09.2001 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s)
of said property, John D. Sparks, whose address is 606 S. Utah - La Porte. TX 77571-5563 that a
hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont
Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council
would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said
owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said
owner(s) received said notice on September 13.2001 a date more than ten
(10) days before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct
such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both fi)r and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the
termination ofthe hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on September 25.2001 a day which is within
fifteen (15) days after the termination ofthe hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the
City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
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Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby
adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building to
be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned.
Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that John D.
Sparks. who resides at 606 S. Utah - La Porte. TX 77571 - 5563 .and who resides at are the
record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record
owner(s), the said John D. Sparks have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said John D. Sparks to entirely
remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said John D. Sparks to commence such
removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such
removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board ofInspection of the City of La
Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building to be affixed in one
or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building, which notice or notices shall not be
removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified
copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said John D. Soarks. by
registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said John D. Sparks not comply with the orders contained in
this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after
hereof, then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises
with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or
demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said
John D. Sparks. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and
enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection
shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter
assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon.
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Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject ofthis meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by
law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered
and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written
notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of September, 2001.
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
City Attorney
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ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL
On this, the ~ ~ day of ~eme,.er . 20J2.l, the City Secretary of the
City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing n:port from the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby
ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of Article vm,
Section 82-478, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City Secretary
CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that on the ~ ryf- day of ~ 20.12L I mailed a
notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said
notice being in accordance with Article vm, Section 82-478, of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a
copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto.
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M ha Gillett.....
Cio/ Secretary
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DANGEROUS BUILDING. SUMMER 2001 GROUP
Mailing List to Interested Parties
The following list represents a list of the parties who received a letter notifying them of
the public hearing date. The parties shown are property owners and/or neighbors within
the same block or parties who have voiced concerns regarding the structures.
1)
606 So. Utah
David L. Couch - 9910 N. Avenue H - La Porte, Tx 77571-2518
Bob H. Harper - 622 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
Lillian Inez Lunday - 618 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
Mark Anthony & "Laura Gomez - 614 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
Evelyn M. Moore - 610 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
Andrew A. Jr. & Arvie D. Palmer - 602 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
Manuel & Consuelo Gamez - 601 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5562
Shirley Ann Ekstrom - 609 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5562
Mrs. Betty Norwine - 613 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5562
W. Ethyllene Wyatt - 617 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5562
John S. Swint - 621 S. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-55.62
2)
110 So. 3rd Street
Kevin & Chad Smith - Box 1022 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1022
Marion S. Jr. & Vicki L. Capise - 319 W. Main St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5001
Ralph & Mary Boyd - 321 W. Main St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5001
Robert L. Biaza, Jr. & Brenda G. Brown - Box 162 - La Porte, Tx 77572-0162
Robert L. Gans - 1103 Baymeadow Dr. - Houston, Tx 77062-2707
Harold D. Wood - 8503 Lazy Brook Ln. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3771
George W. & Lue Ella Merritt % James C..Counts -10219 Belfast Rd.-
La Porte, Tx 77571-4203
Royce N. Hovey,-Jr. & Mary E. Jackson - 310 S. 1st - La Porte, Tx 77571-0000
Gilbert Lopez - 608 E. Main St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5522
G. David Bruk - 421 Slossen St. - Webster, Tx 77598-5111
212 N. 8th Street
Doyle B. Lohman - 228 N. 8th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3216
Edward D. & Virginia Dietze - 5202 Crestway Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571-2808
La Porte Worship Center - Box 77 - La Porte, Tx 77572-0077
Process Products, Inc. - Box 1724 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1724
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4) 518 So. 4th Street
Charles Martin - 1424 Waseca St. - Houston, Tx 77055-4412
Baldemar & Maria S. Lozano - 511 S. 4th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5035
Severo & Julie G. Jaime - 513 S. 4th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5035
Gustavo M. & Dayandra Aguilera - 527 S. 4th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5035
W. S. Baker - 531 S. 4th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5035
Kenneth Crumpler - 3030 County Rd. 62 - Rosharon, Tx 77583-6110
Noel Trevino - 508 S. 4th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5036
5) 11 0 N. 5th Street
Gerald B. Carpenter - 606 W. Main St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-4962
R. L. Reeder - Box 700 - La Porte, Tx 77572-0700
Alfonso Jr. & Maria N. Gutierez -129 N. 5th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3425
Allen & Kerber Parts, Inc. - 518 W. Main St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5006
Brent Heckendorn - 3511 W. Country Club Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571-7142
6) 2815 & 2817 Old Hwv. 146
John A. & Jerry Harp - 3911 Dolphin Ln. - La Porte, Tx 77571-7326
David C. Steelhammer - 5922 Beaudry Dr. - Houston, Tx 77035-2306
H. Carlos Smith & James Beck - Box M - La Porte, Tx 77571-1943
Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P. O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251
William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571
7) 9605 E. Andricks
Anatex Corp. - 7222 Spencer Hwy. - Pasadena, Tx 77505-1808
Russell Wayne Fr-ench -726 Canyon Springs Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571-2744
Russell W. French - 9617 E. Andricks Rd. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3893
Gary L. & Cynthia Botkin -7115 Lovers Ln. - Gatesville, Tx 76528-0000
David A. & Jane M. Chelette - 9614 E. Andricks - La Porte, Tx 77571-3892
S. Paulette Hale - 3102 Andricks Rd. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3814
Frederick Damian, Sr. - 3106 Andricks Rd. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3814
Nolan & Jill Champagne - 3109 Andricks Rd. - La Porte, Tx 77571-3813
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DANGEROUS BUILDINGS NOTIFICATION LIST
Summer 2001 Group'
606 So. Utah
Tax Roll:
Deed:
07/06/01 :
09-11-01
HCAD:
Taxes:
Mowing/Clean-UplLiens:
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(Single Family Dwelling in Residential Zone)
John D. Sparks - 606 So. Utah St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
John D. Sparks, Jr. - 606 So. Utah St. -- La Porte, Tx 77571-5563
Courtesy letter to tax roll owner - No verbal or written response
Certified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
#024-017-052-0025
$6,349.19 Balance
$ 75.00 Balance
September 11,2001
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110 So. 3rd Street (Single Family Dwelling in General Commercial Zone)
Tax Roll: C.O. Crenshaw Est. C/O Edward J. Cade
114 N. 3rd St. - La Porte, Tx 77571
Edward J. Cade, Trustee - 114 N. 2nd Street - La Porte, Tx 77571
Courtesy letter to tax roll owner - No verbal or written response
Certified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
#023-177-040-0024
$19,876.47 Balance
$ 122.88 Balance
Deed:
07/06/01 :
09-11-01
HCAD:
Taxes:
Mowing/Clean-Uo Liens:
212 N. 8th Street (Single Family Dwelling in General Commercial Zone)
Tax Roll: Johnny Joe Evans - 212 N. 8th Street - La Porte, Tx 77571
Deed: Johnny Joe & Patricia Althea Evans - 212 N. 8th Street
La Porte, Tx 77571
Courtesy letter to tax roll owner - No verbal or written response
C~rtified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
#023-198-068-0010
$15,005.21 Balance
$ 75.00 Balance
3)
07/06/01:
09-11-01
HCAD:
Taxes:
Mowing/Clean-Uo Liens:
4)
518 So. 4th Street (Single Family Dwelling in Residential Zone)
Tax Roll: Kerry L.Skelton - P. O. Box 953 - La Porte, Tx 77572-0953
Deed: Same
07/06/01: Courtesy letter to tax roll owner - No verbal or written response
09-11-01 Certified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
HCAD: #023-221-013-0022/0023
Taxes: $ 0 Balance
Mowing/Clean-Up Liens: $ 0 Balance
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5) 110 N. 5th Street (Single Family Dwelling in General Commercial Zone)
Tax Rol1: C. B. Ashlock (Capt.) - 10806 N. Avenue P - La Porte, Tx 77571
La Porte, Tx 77572-0953
Deed: Virginia & Caleb Ashlock - 10806 N. Avenue P
La Porte, Tx 77571
07/06/01: Courtesy letter to tax rol1 owner - Mrs. Ashlock contacted City by
telephone, has no objection to the demolition.
09-11-01: Certified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
HCAD: #023-189-000-0007
Taxes: $ 0 Balance
Mowing/Clean-Up Liens: $ 0 Balance
6) 2815 & 2817 Old Hwy 146 (Commercial Buildings in Residential Zone)
Tax Rol1: Que Thi Trinh - 2815 Old Hwy. 146 - La Porte, Tx 77571
Deed: Joann V. Carter - 2701 Patio St. - Longview, Tx 75605-2137
07/06/0 I : Courtesy letter to tax rol1 owner - Staff spoke with Mr. & Mrs.
Trinh at site, they. are filing against others for what they feel is
mis-representation of the property.
09-11-01: Certified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
HCAD: #040-244-001-0056
Taxes: $2,990.12 Balance
Mowing/Clean-Up Liens: $ 0 Balance
7) 9605 E. Andricks (Commercial Building in Residential Zone)
Tax Roll: Jesse & Monica Lopez - 916 Sharie - Deer Park, Tx 77536-3326
Deed: A. Janie Simmons - 9815 Dover Hill- La Porte, Tx 77571
07/06/01: CQurtesy letter to tax roll owner - No verbal or written response
09-11-01 : Certified letter & copy by regular mail sent to tax & deed names.
HCAD: #084-289-000-0178
Taxes: $1,886.15 Balance
Mowing/Clean-Up Liens: $ 0 Balance
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE: AUl!ust 09. 2001
STREET AbDRESS:
606 So. Utah
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OWNER (DEED):
OWNER (TAX ROLL):
John D Soarles. Jr. - 606 So. Utah SI. - La Porte. 'l'x 77571-5563
John D. Soarks - 606 So. Utah SI. - La Porte. Tx 77571.5563
LEGAL:
BIk. 252: Lots 25.26: Town of La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Residential.
ZONIN.G:
R-I
FACIUTIES AVAILABLE: WATER: Y
SEWER:
Y
ELECTRICAL:
NO.OF DWEllING UNITS:
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Y
GAS:
Y
VACANT:
Y
OCCUPIED:
AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUll.DING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
UU 1). BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR .
ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIAl.L Y LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES
'A FIRE HAZARD; OR
UU 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
UU 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS .
OR WINDOWS, IT IS A V AIi.ABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS
OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH
STRUCTURE; OR .
UU 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBUC HEALTH AND
MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE
HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBOR.QolG STRUCTURES. .
:tlQI&: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA TION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT.
FINDINGS AND .CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1994 EDmON OF THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE. AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE VI.
SECTION 82-4"11 AND ORDINANCE #97.2198. USING THE CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE
OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS. NOT'
REPAIRABLE. AND SHOULD BE DEMOLrSHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE
BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTIiFUL "
LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUBLrC SAFETY. HEALTH
AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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A = Adequate D ... Deficient N/A'" Not Applicable
I. STRUCTIJRAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
.\. Slab ..J1n!L.. Unable to Insoect Due to Debris
. 2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings . N/A
b. Sills N/A
c. Joists N/A
B.' WIlli
1. Exterior --IL- Holes Visible
2. Interior --IL- Holes. Detiorated
C. Means of Egress
I. Doors
a. Interior --1L- Hard to Ooen/Close
b. Exterior --IL- Missin!!
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs -1L- Missin!!
3. Windows ...lL- Framin!! Rotten
D. Roof
I. Rafters ......IL.- Rotted
2. Deck. Shingles ---1L- Rot. Hole in Roof
.E. Ceilings
1. Joists ---1L- Rotted
2. Ceiling ---1L- Fallin!! In. Holes
F. Floors ..J1n!L.. Unable to Insoect Due to Debris
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G. Other
n. MEHCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
I.. Service Entrance
& Panei
2. Wiring
3. Lights, Switches
4. Outlets
S. Other
B. Plumbing
I. Fixtures
a. Sink
b. Lavatories
c. Water/Closets
d. TublShower .
e. Water Heater
2. Water Piping
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent
4. SewerlSeptic tanlc
S. Gas System
C. Beating & AlC
I. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
m. PROPERTY CONDmONS
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Not to Code
Not to Code
Not to Code
Not to Code
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Missin!!
Fallin!! Down
Missin!!
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insoect
....YnL
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Unable to Insoeet
No Outside Unit
\. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds --I2-
3, Other
Comments:
N/A
Citv has to Mow
N/A
Buildin!! has Seoarated
Possible Seotic Tanlc in Back Yard
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE: AUl!ust 09 2001
110 So. 3'" Street
STREET ADDRESS:
OWNER (DEED): Edward J. Cade Trustee -114 N. 2001 Street - La Porte Tx 77571
OWNER (TAX ROLL): C. O. Crenshaw Est. C/O Edw J. Cade-1I4 N. 3'" -La Porte. Tx 77571.3410
LEGAL:
Blk.. 40: Lots 24-28: Town of La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Residential
Y
ZONING:
a.C.
FACn.ITIES AVAILABLE: WATER: Y
SEWER:
GAS:
ELECTRICAL:
Y
Y
VACANT:
NO.OF DWELLING UNITS:
OCCUPIED:
Y
AS REQUIRED IN mE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, mE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF mE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
AND DETERMINED mE BUILDING LOCATED mEREON, IN rnEIR. OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR mE FOLLOWING REASONS: .
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BECAUSE OFFAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR
ANY OrnER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTmrrES
A FIRE HAZARD; OR
BECAUSE OF F AUL TY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OrnER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY P.ART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
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BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS
OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS
OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LA WFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH
STRUCTURE; OR "
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTIi AND
MAY CAUSE OR AID IN rnE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO rnE
HEAL TIi OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
:tiQI&: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA TION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR TIm
REMAINDER OF TInS REPORT.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF rnE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIll! 1994 EDITION OF rnE STANDARD HOUSING CODE. AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY mE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE. VI
SECTION 82-411 AND ORDINANCE #97-2198. USING mE CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS mE
OPINION OF nos INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS. BUT
STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUlRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF
THE REPAIR OR AL TERA TION ORDER IS NOT COMl'LIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE
SET OUT IN ARTICLE vm. SECTION 82-478 OF rnE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. IT IS
THEN mE OPINlON OF nos INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLlSHED.
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BUlLDlNG EVALUATION CHECIO...IST
A .. Adequate D .. Deficient
I. STRUCl1JRAL
A. Foundation
I. Slab
2. Pier & E\cam
a. Footings ....lL-
b. Sills ....lL-
c. Joists ....YnL
B. WaUs'
I. Exterior ....lL-
2. Interior ....YnL
C. Means of Egress
I. Doors
a. Interior ...!lnL
b. Exterior ---A-
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs -1L-
3. Windows .....!L-
D. Roof
I. Rafters -Yn!L
2. Deck. Shingles -1L-
E. Ceilings
I. Joists ....YnL
2. Ceiling ....YnL
F. Floon ....YnL
N/A .. Not Appli~ble
COMMENT.! EXPLANA nON
N/A
House Sininl! on the Ground
Roned
Unable to Insoect
Holes Visible
Unable to InSDect
Unable to InsDect
Porch Needs Reoair. Ronen
Sills Need Reoair
Unable to Insoect
Silms of Rot
Unable to InsDect
Unable to InSDect
Unable to InsDect
G. Otber
n. MEHCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
I. . Service Entrance
& Panel ....YnL
2. Wiring -Yn!L
3. Lights, Switches ....YnL
4. Outlets ..J.lnL
S. Other
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink ....YnL
" b. Lavatories -YnL
,-' c. Water/Closets ....YnL
d. Tub/Shower ....YnL
e. Water Heater ....YnL
2. Water Piping ....YnL
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent ..!.!!!!s...-
4. Sewer/Septic tank -YnL
S. Gas System ..J.lnL
C. Heating & AlC
I. Heating ....YnL..
2. Air Conditi.oning -YnL
m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
I. Accessory S lructures
2. Condition of Grounds ---A-
3. Other
Interior Panel - Unable to InsDect
Unable to Insoect
Unable to InsDect
Unable to Insoecl
Unable to InsoeCI
Unable to Insoecl
Unable to InsDecl
Unable to Insoect
Unable to InSDecl
Unable to InsDect
Unable 10 Insoecl
Unable' to Insoect
Unable to InsDect
Unable to Insoecl
No Unit Visible
N/A
ProDertv Mowed
N/A
Comments:
House Secured - Unable to InsDect Interior - Exterior Insocction Onlv
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
AUllust 09. 2001
STREET ADDRESS: 212 N. 8th Streel
OWNER (DEED): J~hnnv Joe & Patricia Althea Evans - 212 N. Sill Street-La Porte. Tx 77571-3216
OWNER (TAX ROLL): Johnnv Joe Evans - 212 N. Sill Slreet- La Pone. Tx 77571-3216
LEGAL:
Blk. 6S' Lots 10-12: Town of La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Rcsidenti~1
FAC~mEs AVAIJ..ABLE: WATER: Y
ZONING:
G.C.
Y
SEWER:
ELECTRICAL:
Y
GAS:
Y
VACANT:
NO..OF PWELLING UNITS:
OCCUPIED:
Y
AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
AND DETER.MINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: .
uu 1)
U 2)
uu 3)
-;
,
'"...
UU 4)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE. LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE,IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES
A FIRE HAZARD; OR
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS
OR WINDOWS, IT IS A V AlLABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS
OR, DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH
STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND
MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO 1liE
HEALTH OF THE OCCl!l'ANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
NOTE: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA nON CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE
REMAINDER OF nus REPORT.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IN ACCORDANCE wrm THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE. AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE VI.
SECTION 82-411 AND ORDINANCE #97-2198. USING THE CODE AS ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE
OPINION OF nus INSPECTION BOARD THAT nus BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT
STn.L REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUlRED REPAIRS OR AL TERA nONS SHALL BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF
THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH wmnN THE TIMETABLE
SET OUT IN ARTICLE vm. SECTION 82-47S OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. IT IS
THEN THE OPINION OF TInS INSPECTION BOARD THAT nus BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
~ ~ lAjj;;:;;)
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE.
~ .~J/ ~
:<'1. ,L. -~ ~
IRE ~'S 4- / CHlEF'S
. . OFFICE OFFICE
A = Adequate o .. Deficient
I. STRUCTURAL
A. FoundatioD
I. Slab ...!In!L
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
B. Wal"
I. Exterior ---L-.
2. Interior .J.lo!L
C. MeaDS of Egress
I. Doors
a. Interior ...!lnL.
b. Exterior -L-
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs ---A-
3. Windows -A-
D. Ropf
I. Rafters ---L-.
2. t>eck, Shingles ---L-.
E. . CeiliDg~
I. Joists ...YnL
2. Ceiling ...!In!L
'F. Floors ...!In!L
e
G. Otber
n. ~HCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel .
2. Wiring
3. Lights, Switches
4. Outlets
S. Other
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink
b. Lavatories
c. Water/Closets
d. TublShower
e. Water Healer
2. Water Piping
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent
4. Sewer/Septic.tank
S. 'Gas System
C. Beating & AlC
I. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
e
BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST
N/A" Not Applicable
COMMENT / EXPLANA nON
Exterior Cracks Visible - Walls Shiftin!!
N/A
N/A
N/A
Exterior Cracks Visible
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insocct
Roned
Hole in Roof
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insoect
...YnL
.J.lo!L
...Yn!L..
...!In!L
Exterior Panel Locked. Unable to Insoect .
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insocct
Unable to Insoect
...!In!L
...!In!L
...YnL
...!In!L
...!In!L
-..YnL
..1.lDL-
...Yn!L.. .
...YnL
Unable to Insoecl
. Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insocct
Unable to Insoeet
Unable to Iitsoccl
Unable to Insoeet
Unable to lnsocct
Unable to lnsoect
Unable to Insoect
....YnL
...Yn!L..
Unable to Insocct
Has Outside Unit
I. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds ---L-.
3. Other
Cominents:
N/A
City has to Mow
N/A
House Secured - Unable to Insoeet Interior - Exterior Insoection Onlv
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE:
AUl!ust 09 2001 .
STREET ADDRESS: 518 So. 4th Street
OWNER:
Kenv Lamond Skelton'
AGENT:
N/A
MAILING ,ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 953 La Porte Tx 77572-0953
LEGAL:
Blk. 113' Lots 21-24: Town of La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Residential
ZONING:
R-I
Y
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER: Y
SEWER:
ELECTRICAL:
Y
GAS:
Y
NO.9F DWELLING UNITS:
VACANT:
Y
OCCUPIED: '
AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIU, THE ,
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
'AND DETERMINED THE BUlLI;>ING LOCATED THEREON,IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(..A) I)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR. OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPEClALL Y LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES
A FIRE HAZARD; OR .
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONStRUCTION OR ANY OTHER. CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
lX..J 2)
LJ 3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS
OR WINDOWS, IT IS A V AD..ABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS
OR DISORDERLY PERsONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH
STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEAL TII AND
MAY CAUSE OR AID iN THE SPREAD Of PISEASE OR INJURY TO THE
HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
.t!QIg: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA TION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE
REMAINDER OF TInS REPORT.
lX..J 4)
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE. AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE VI.
SECTION 82-411 AND ORDINANCE 1#97-2198. USING THE CODE AS ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE
OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD TIIA T THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS. BUT
STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES IF
THE REPAIR. OR AL TERA TION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITIIIN THE TIMETABLE
SET OUT IN ARTICLE vm SECTION 82-478 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. IT IS
THEN THE OPINION OF THIS INS~ECTION BqARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
Xkll~[1,~
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S
. OFFICE
"
A = Adequate o = Deficient
l. STRUCl1JRAL '
A. Fouodatioo
I. Slab
2. Pier & Beam
L Footings ...Yl!L
b. Sills ,-1L-
c. Ioists -1L-
B. Walls
I. Exterior '--'2-
2. Interior ...Yl!L
C. Means or Egress
I. Doors
a. Interior ...Yl!L
, b. Exterior -1L-
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs -1L-
3. Windows .....A-
D. Ropr
I. Rafters -1L-
2. Deck, Shingles --.JL..;,
E. Ceiliogs
I. Ioists ,-YnL
2. Ceiling -YnL
F. Floors ..J.lnL
.
G. Other
II. MEHCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
I. Service Entrance
& Panel
2. Wiring
3. Lights, Switches
4. Outlets
5. Other
B. Plumbing
I. Fixtures
a. Sink
b. Lavatories
c. Water/Closets
d. Tub/Shower
e. Water Heater
2. Water Piping
3. Drain. Waste
& Vent
4. Sewer/Septic tank
5. Gas System
C. Beating & AlC
I. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
e
Bun.DING EVALUATION CHECKLIST
N/A ;= Not Applicable
COMMENT / EXPLANATION
N/A
Unable to Insoect
Rotted '
Rotted
Rotted
Unable to Insoect
Unable to Insuect
Rear Door Detiorated
Porches Rotten
Rotted
Fallin!! In. Rotted
Unable to Insuect
Unable to lnsDect
Unable to InSDect
..J.lnL
...Yl!L
....lln!L.
.....1lnL
Unable to lnSDect
Unable to lnsoect
Unable to lnsoect
Unable to lnsuect
-'.YnL
.J.!nL
.J.!nL
-1lnL
-1lnL
..JlnL.
....l.lD!s...-
..J.lnL
-YnL
Unable to lnsoecl
Unable to Insuect
Unable to Insoect
Unable to lnsoect
Unable to InsDect
Unable to InsDect
Unable to InsDect
Unable to Insoect
Unable to lnsoect
...Yl!L
.....1lnL
Unable to Insoect
No Outside Unit
I, Accessory Structures -1L-
2. Condition of Grounds -A-
,3. Other
Comments: '
Not Maintained
House Secured - Unable to lnsoect Interior - Exterior InsDection Only
GaraI!e and Accessorv Buildinl!s on Site
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City of La Porte
, DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
AUl!ust 09. 2001
STREET ADDRESS:
110 N. 5th Street
OWNER (DEED): Virl!:inia & Caleb Ashlock .10806 N. Avenue P - La Porte. Tx 77571
LEGAL:
OWNER (TAX ROLL): C, B. Ashlock (CaDt.) -10806 N. Avenue P - La Porte. Tx 77571
Blk. 56' Lots 1-9 & 34: Town of La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Residential
VACANT:
ZONING:
G.C.
Y
SEWER:
GAS:
Y
Y
OCCUPIED:
AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE vm, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
l..L> I)'
U 2)
~' 3)
U 4)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR. OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES
A FIRE HAZARD; OR
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER.CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMA.GE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
,COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF ~AlD STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS
OR WINDOWS, IT IS A VAIL~LE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS
OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH
STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON, IT IS DANGERQUS TO PUBLIC HEALTII AND
MAY CAUSE OR AID IN,THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE
HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
1ill:rn: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA nON CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE
~INDER OF THIS REPORT.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE. AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE VI.
SECTION 82-411 AND ORDINANCE 1#97-2198. USING THE CODE AS ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE
OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS. BUT
STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUIRED REPAIR.S OR At TERA nONS SHALL BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF
THE REPAIR OR AL TERA nON ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE
SET OUT IN ARTICLE vrn. SECTION 82-478 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. IT IS
THEN THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. .
x~1.L~~1J~
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
~., /
· [;--...... J
- - ~s -=:::$ /~o..",
'OFFICE' OFFICE '
,~_.
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e
A '" Adequate
BI:1ILDING EV ALUA TION CHECKLIST
N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL
A. FouDdation
1. Slab
2. Pier & Beam
L Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
B. WaUs
I. Exterior
2. Interior
C. MeaDs orEg~
I. Doors
L Interior
b. Exlerior
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs '
3. Windows
D. Roor
I. Rafters
2. Deck, Shingles
E. Ceilings
1. Joists
2. Ceiling
F. Floors
G. Otber
II.MEHC~CALSYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel
2. Wiring
3. Lights, Switches
4. Outlets
5. Other
B. PlumbiDg
1. Fixtures
a. Sink
b. Lavatories
c. Water/Closets
d. Tub/Shower
e. Water Heater
2. Water Piping
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent
4. Sewer/Septic tank
5. Gas System
C. Heating & AlC
I. Heating ,
2. Air Conditioning
m.'PRGPERTY CONDITIONS
o = Deficient
-1L-
-IL-
-1lnL
-IL-
-1lnL
...l1nL..
-A-
-IL-
.....A.-
-IL-
-1L-
....YnL
--'2-
....YnL
-YnL
....Yn!L
-1lnL
....llnL
....llnL
..J.lnL
-YDL
..J.lnL
..J.lnL
-YDL
.J.lnL
......Y!!L
....llnL
..JlnL.
....llnL
I. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of GroWlds -IL-
3. Other
Comments:
COMMENT / EXPLANATION
N/A
Sittin2 on Ground
Rotted
Unable to Insuect
Holes
Unable to lnsoect
Unable to Insoect
Porch Needs ReDair
Rotted
Roned. Holes
Unable to Insnect
Fallen Ceilinl! - Visible from Window
Unable to lnsoect
Interior Panel - Unable to lnsDect
Unable to Insoect
, Unable to Insuect
Unable to InsDect
Unable to lnsDect
Unable to lnSDect
, Unable to lnSDect
Unable to lnsDect
Unable to Insoecl
Unable to InsDecl
Unable to lnsDecl
Unable to lnsoect
Unable to InSDecl
Unab Ie to lnsoect
No Unit Visible
N/A
Outside Storal!e in Rear
N/A
House Secured - Unable to Insoectlnterior. ExceDt Throul!.h Window(s)
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECfION FORM
DATE: AUl!USt 09. iool
STREET ADDRESS: 2815 & 2817 Old Hwv. 146
pWNER (TAX ROLL): Oue Thi Trinh - 2815 Old Hwv: 146 - La Porte. Tx 77571
VENDOR'S LIEN ~DEED): lOaM V. Carter- 2701 Patio St. - Lon2view. Tx 75605-2137
LEGAL:
Trs. 33A & 34C: Abst. 30. W. P. Harris
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Commercial
ZONING:
R-I
FACILITIES A V AILABLE: WATER: Y
SEWER:
Y
ELECTRICAL:
Y
GAS:
Y
NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: N/A
VACANT:
y
OCCUPIED:
, AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE vm, TIlE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUILDING, ~OR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
lX..J I)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR
ANY OTHER CA'USE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES
A FIRE HAZARD; OR
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OlliERCAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMA.GE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
COLLAPSE OR FALL.OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUc:ruRE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS
OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS
OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH
STRUCTURE; OR '
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTII AND
MA Y CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF I;>ISEASE OR INJURY TO THE
HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBO~G STRUCTURES.
~: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA TION CHECKUST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE
REMAINDER OF TInS REPORT.
<,1L) 2)
lX..J ,3)
L.X.J 4)
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IN ACCORDANCE WITII THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE. AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE'II
SECTION 82-31 AND ORDINANCE 1#97-2198. USING THE CODE AS ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE
,OPINION OF TInS INSPECTION BOARD TIIA T THIS ButLDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS. BUT
STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUlRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN
, ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE GODES AND ORDINANCES. IF
THE REPAIR. OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITIIIN THE TIMETABLE
SET OUT IN ARTICLE vrn. SECTION 82-478 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. IT IS
THEN THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD TR<\. T THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
~
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
~A .
IRE 'S ~
OFFICE
A .. Adequate o .. Ocfici!lllt
I. STRUCl1JRAL
A. Foundation
I. Slab -1L-
2. Pier & Bcam
L Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
B. Walls
I. Exterior -1L-
2. Interior -IL-
C. MeaDs o(Egress
I. Doors
a. Interior ~
b. Exterior -IL-
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs
3. Windows ....lL-
D. Ropr
I. Rafters --IL-
2, Deck, Shingles ~
E. Ceilings
1. Joists -1L-
2. Geiling -IL-
F. Floors ~
.
G. Other
n.,MEHCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
I. Service. Entrance
& Panel
2. Wiring
3. Lights, Switches
4, Outlets
5. Other
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink
b. Lavatories
c. Water/Closets
d. Tub/Shower
e. Water Heater
2. Water Piping
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent
4. Sewer/Septic tank
5. Gas System
C. Beating & AlC
I. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
,ill. PROPERTY CONDmONS
e
Bun.DING EV ALVA TION CHECKLIST
N/A .. Not Applicable
COMMENT / EXPLANATION
Crackinl! Visible
N/A
N/A
N/A
Holes Visible
Holes Visible
MissinlL Won't Close
N/A
Missinll. Broken Panc:s
Rotted
Rot Leaks Visible in Ceilinl!
Rotted
Fallinll In. Holes
--IL-
-1L-
--IL-
-IL-
Not to Code. Cover Missinl! Wires EXDOsed
ElI;DOscd '
Lil!ht Fixtures Missinll
Outlet Covers Missinll. Wires ExDOsed
---A-
-A-
---A-
---A-
--IL-
-IL-
~
...Yl!L
~
Missinl!
DiscoMected
Unable to InsDect
Unable to lnsoect
~
~
Unable to lnsoect
Has Outside Unit
I. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds ~
3. Other
Comments:
N/A
Two Buildinl!S on Site
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
AUl!ust 09.2001
STREET ADDRESS:
Jesse & Monica LODez- 916 Sharie - Deer Park. Tx 77536-3326
9605 E. Andricks
OWNER (TAX ROLL):
VENDOR'S LIEN (DEED):
LEGAL:
A. Janie Simmons - 9815 Dover Hill- La Porte. Tx 77571
BUt. 10: Lots 171.178' SDenwick Place. S. 2
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Commercial
SEWER:
ZONING:
R-I
Y
FACILITIES A V AILABLE: WATER: Y
ELECTRICAL:
Y
GAS:
Y
VACANT:
NO-9F DWEtLING UNITS:
OCCUPIED:
HLL-
Y
AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE
BOARD OF iNSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY,
AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR. OPINION, IS IN FACT A
DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
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BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES
A FIRE HAZARD; OR
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER. CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY A
COLLAPSE OR F:ALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECUREP DOORS
OR WINDOWS, IT IS A VAD..ABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY ~EFACTORS '
OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SUCH'
STRl,JCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTII AND
MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR IN'JURY TO THE
HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTlJRES.
~: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA TION CI:{ECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE
REMAINDER OF TInS REPORT.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IN ACCORDANCE WITII THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE AS
ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE II
SECTION 82-31 AND ORDINANCE 1#97-2198. USING THE CODE AS ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE
OPINION OF TIllS INSPECTION BOARD TIIA T THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS. BUT
STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUIRED REPAIR.S OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF
THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHlN THE TIMETABLE
SET OUT IN ARTICLE vm. SECTION 82-478 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. IT IS
THEN THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
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OFFICE OFFICE
, A = A,dequate o = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
1. STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION
A. FouDdatioD
I. Slab --A-
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings N/A
b.Sills N/A
c. Joists , N/A
!" B. Walls
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2. Interior -1L- Fire Damal!ed - ShOD
C. Means or Egress
\. Doors
L Interior -A-
b.Exterior --L-
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs N/A
3. Windows , --1L- Fire Damalled - ShOD
D. RQor
I. Rafters --1L- Fire Damal!ed . ShOD
2. Deck, Shingles - -1L- Fire Damal!ed . ShOD
E. Ceilings
I. Joists --1L- Fire Damal!ed,. ShOD
2. Ceiling -1L- Fire Damal!ed . ShOD
F. Floors --L-
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G. Otber
n.MEHCANICALSYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel
2. Wiring
'3. Lights, Switches
4. Outlets
S. Other
B. Plumbing
J. Fixtures
a. Sink
b. Lavatories
c. Water/Closets
d. Tub/Shower
e. WatCr Heater
2. Water Piping
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent
4. Sewer/Septic tank
S. Gas System
C. Beating & AlC
]. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
,m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
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I. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds --A-
3. Other ----'L-
N/A
Adiacent to Existinl! Food Establishment
Comments: Fire was Februarv 19. 1998
Damal!ed Buildinl! is Located in a Residential Neil!hborhood. Adiacent to Commercial DeveloDments and
is Located in the Rear Yard of an OccUDied Sinl!le.Familv Dwellinll Located on the Same Prooertv,
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Prior to the beginning of work, the Contrador shaD obtain the minimum insurance and endorsements specified. Only the TxDOT certificate of insurance fonn is
acceptable as proof of insurance for department contracts. Agents should complete the form providing all requested information then either fax or mail this form
directly to the address listed on the back of this form. Copies of endorsemehts listed below are not requirfood as attachments to this certificate.
Insured: Main Street Association
StreetlMailing Address: P. O. Box 1794
City/StatelZip: La Porte, TX 77572-1794
Phone Number: Area Code~81) 471-5551
Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage:
Endorsed with a Waiver of Subrooation in favor of TxDOT.
Carrier Name: Carrier Phone #:
Address: City, State, Zip:
TVDe of Insurance Policv Number Effective Date Expiration Date Limits of Liabilitv:
Workers' Compensalion Not Less Than: Statutory - Texas
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance:
E d d' h T DOT Add' . II d d . h W' f S
n orse Wit x as Itlona nsure an Wit a alver 0 ubroaation in favor of TxDOT.
Carrier Name: Scottsdale Ins. Co. Carrier Phone #: 800-666-0345 ' ,
Address: % Delta General Agency~ P. O. Box 20~ !CIty, State, Zip: Houston, TX 77252
Type of Insurance: Polley Number: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Limits of Liability: '
Comprehensive General Not Less Than:
Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury $ 500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $ 100,000 each occurrence
OR $ 100,000 for aggregate
Commercial General OR
Uabilitv Insurance CLS-0783807 10/01/01 10/01/02 $ 600,000 combined single limit
Comprehensive Automobile liability Insurance:
E d d' h T DOT Add' . II d . h W' f
n orse Wit x as Itlona nsure and Wit a alver 0 Subroaation in favor ofTxDOT.
Carrier Name: Carrier Phone #:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Type of Insurance: Policy Number: ' Effective Date: Expiration Date: Limits of Liability:
Comprehensive Automobile
Liability Insurance OR Texas Not Less Than:
Business Automobile Policy $ 250,000 each person
Bodily Injury $ 500.000 each occurrence
Property Damage $ 100,000 each occurrence
Umbrella Policy (if applicable):
Carrier Name: Carrier Phone #:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Type of Insurance: Policy Number: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Limits of Liability:
Umbrella Policy
Authorized Agent name address and zip code
Bavshore Insurance ARencv. Inc.. P. O. Box 1459, La Porte, TX 77572-1459
This Certificate of Insurance neither affinnatively nor negatively amends, extends, or alters the coverage afforded by the above
il)surance policies issued by the named insurance company. Cancellation of the insurance policies shall not be made until THIRTY
DAYS AFTER the-agent or the insurance company has sent written notice by certified mail to the contractor and the Texas Department
of Transportation.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY to the Texas Department of Transportation acting on behalf of the State of Texas that the insurance policies
named meet all the requirements stipulated and such policies are in full force and effect. If this form is sent by facsimile machine (fax),
the sender adopts the document received by TxDOT as a duplicate original and adopts the signature produced by the receiving fax
machine as the sender's original signature.
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Signature
9/17/01
Date
Area Code (281) 471-2111
Authorized Agent's Pho~e Number
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leas Department of Transportatio'
NOTES TO AGENTS:
Agents must provide all requested information then either fax or mail this form directly to the address listed below.
Pre-printed limits are the minimum required, if higher limits are provided by the policy, enter the higher limit amount
and strike-through or cross-out the pre-printed limit:
To avoid work suspension, an updated insurance form must reach the address listed below one business day
prior to the expiration date. Insurance must be in force in order to perform any work.
Binder numbers are not acceptable for policy numbers.
The certificate of insurance, once on file with the department, is adequate for subsequent department contracts
provided adequate coverage is still in effect. Do not refer to specific projects/contracts on this form.
The TxDOT certificate of insurance form is the only acceptable proof of insurance for department contracts.
List the contractor's legal company name, including the DBA (doing businl!!ss as) name as the insur~d or list both
the contractor,and staff leasing service as insured when a staff leasing service is providing insurance.
Over-stamping and/or over-typing entries on the certificate of insurance clre not acceptable if such entries change
the provisions of the certificate in any manner.
. This form may be reproduced.' '
The SIGNATURE of the agent is required.' Stamped/typed/printed signatures are not acceptable.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE:
The contractor is required to have Workers' Compensation Insurance if the contractor. has any employees including
relatives.
The word STATUTORY, under limits of liability, means that the insurer would pay benefits allowed under the Texas
Workers' Compensation Law.
GROUP HEALTH or ACCIDENT INSURANCE is not an acceptable substitu~e for Workers' Compensation.
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE or COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: '
If coverages are specified separately, they must be at least these amounts:
Bodily Injury $500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence
$100,000 for aggregate
MANUFACTURERS' or CONTRACTOR LIABILITY INSURANCE is not an acceptable substitute for Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance or Commercial General Liability Insurance.
COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE or TEXAS BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE POLICY:
The coverage amount for a Texas Business Automobile Policy or Comprehensive Automobile Liability may be
shown as a minimum of $600,000 Combined Single Limit by a typed or printed entry and deletion of the specific
amounts listed for Bodily Injury and Property Damage.
BASIC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE is not an acceptable substitute for Comprehensive Automobile
Liability Insurance or Texas Business Automobile Policy.
ACORD..
CERTIFICA
OF LIABILITY INSU
C I<<SR SK
~NS-l 09/17/01
THIS CERTIFICATE IS IS UED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED, BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
DATE (MMlDDIYY)
PRODUCER
Bayshore Insurance Aqy., Inc.
P.O. Box 1459
La Porte ~ 77572-1459
Phone:281-471-2111 Fax: 281-471-7315
INSURED
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
Main street Association
P. O. Box 1794
La Porte TX 77572-1794
COVERAGES
INSURER A;
INSURER B:
INSURER C:
INSURER D:
INSURER E:
scottsdale Insurance Co
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.lS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
I~r: TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATEIMM/DDIYY f'~i"+~1MMIDDIYY LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
-
A -~ COMMERCIAl GENERAL LIABILITY CLS-0783807 10/01/01 10/01/02 FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone lire) $ ___~O ~_Oo.Q..
Q CLAIMS MADE ~ OCCUR -----
MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 1,000
I--
X $500 Ded. PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPUES PER: PRODUCTS - COMPIOP AGG $1,000,000
til POUCY n ~~ n LOC
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
f-- $
AfoN AUTO . , (Ea accident)
'--
ALl OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
f-- $
SCHEDULED AUTOS (per person)
f--
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
'-- $
NON-OWNED AUTOS (per accident)
'--
'-- PROPERTY DAMAGE $
(per accident)
GARAGE LIABIUTY AUTO ONLY. EA ACCIDENT $
==i ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EAACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
=:J OCCUR o CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $
$
R DEDUcnBLE $
RETENTION $ $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND I Tb'R~ L';MWS I IO~~.
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY C,L. EACH ACCIOa./T S
E.L DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
E.L DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSlLOCATIONSNEHICLESlEXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER I y I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: A CANCELLATION
CITY-LP SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
City of La Porte IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY DF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte ~ 77572-1115 REPRESENTATIVES.
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ACORD 25-5 (7/97)
@ACORD CORPORATION 1988
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ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL
On this, the ~ ~ day of 5 E"OTern ~f( . 20..al, the City Secretary of the
City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby
ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII,
Section 82-478, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By: GJ~ r: ~
ATTEST:
1!J aJJiJt;.,.lfJJJil
Ci Secretary
CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that on the J,~ day of 5e:PrE7t11&..Q, 20QL I mailed a
notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said
notice being in accordance with Article vm, Section 82-478, of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a
copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached her,eto.
~,j{ilL1f
M Gillett
Ci1y Secretary
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