HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2009-3162 condemnation of 201 Garfield Street
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
Au2Ust 10, 2~ ~
D. Wilmore 4d
Appropriation
Requested By:
Source of Funds: General Funds
Department:
Planning
Account Number: #001-9092-524-6021
Report: X Resolution:
Ordinance: X
Amount Budgeted: $71,950.00
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: List of Dangerous Buildings
Budgeted Item: YES X NO
Exhibits: Inspection Reports & Condemnation Ordinances
Exhibits: Slide Presentation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
A regular Council meeting was held on July 13,2009 to review the findings of the Dangerous Building Inspections
Board and an Augustl0, 2009 public hearing was granted to consider formal action Subsequent to this meeting, as
required by Article VIII; Section 82-475 of the Code Ordinances, a notice was published twice in the Bayshore Sun
Also, certified and regular mail letters (including the inspection report and public notice) were mailed to the
structure owners.
The purpose of this public hearing is to receive property owner, citizen and staff comments as to why the structure
should or should not be condemned and demolished. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be asked to
consider condemnation of each structure that does not have a signed Voluntary Consent to Demolish form. Of the
nine structures before Council, staff has secured (5) voluntary consents which leaves (4) locations for Council
consideration.
On July 14th, a contractor obtained a repair permit for 704 S. Holmes Street and started repairs. Staff recommends
tabling this structure for 60- days to ensure follow-thru and completion by the owners.
On 401 N. 6th Street, a family member is currently working on transferring the ownership from her parents name to
her name. Once the transfer is complete, she plans to apply to Harris County for a home repair loan. We suggest
this structure be tabled for 6O-days to see if that individual is able to complete the two processes.
The Board recommends passage of tbe condemnation ordinances on 201 Garfield Street and 207 East "A"
Street and tabling of 704 S. Holmes & 401 N. 6th.
The Finance Department confirmed $71,950 in available demolition funds.
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Substandard Building List
(Summer 2009 Group)
1) 201 Garfield Street
(Single-family dwelling in a Low Density [R-l] zone)
HCAD #: #035-208-005-0009
Legal Description: Blk. 5; Lot 9 & Tr. 10; Sylvan Beach
Taxes Owed: $1,685.17 (As of July 2009)
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
2) 207 East A Street
(Multi-family dwelling in the Main Street District [MSD] zone)
HCAD #: #024-004-098-0008
Legal Description: Blk. 198; E. 68.6' of Lots 11-13; La Porte
Taxes Owed: -0-
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
3) 704 So. Holmes
(Single-family dwelling in a Low Density [R-l] zone)
HCAD #: #006-111-000-0056
Legal Description: Blk. 21; Lots 57 & Trs. 56 & 58A; Bayfront
Taxes Owed: -0-
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
4) 401 N. 6th Street
(Single-family dwelling in a Low Density [R-l] zone)
HCAD #: #023-210-000-0017
Legal Description: Blk. 91; Lots 17 & 18; La Porte
Taxes Owed: $1,473.68 (As of July 2009)
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
Summer 2009 - Substandard Building List con't. . ..
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THE FOLLOWING HA VB SIGNED VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOLISH
FORMS OR ARE OWNED BY THE CITY. NO CONDEMNATION
ORDINANCES ARE NEEDED.
5) 816 Patti Lane (SIGNED VOLUNTARY)
(Single-family dwelling in a Low Density [R-l] zone)
HCAD #: #024-035-006-0001
Legal Description: Blk. 306; Lots 2-15 & 21-31 & Tr. 20A; La Porte
Taxes Owed: -0-
Mowing/Clean-Up: $90.86
6) 1903 Sens Rd. (SIGNED VOLUNTARY)
(Single-family dwelling in a Business Industrial [BI] zone)
HCAD #: #040-179-000-0045
Legal Description: Tr. 3P; Abst. 5, E. Brinson
Taxes Owed: $1,590.12 (As of July 2009)
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
7) 208 So. 11th Street (SIGNED VOLUNTARY)
(Single-family dwelling in a General Commercial [Ge] zone)
HCAD#: #023-165-025-0030
Legal Description: Blk. 25; Lots 30-32; La Porte
Taxes Owed: -0-
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
8) 603 S. Shady Lane (SIGNED VOLUNTARY)
(Single-family dwelling in a Low Density [R-l ] zone)
HCAD #: #077-275-004-0007
Legal Description: Lot 6D & 70; Shady Oaks
Taxes Owed: -0-
Mowing/Clean-Up: -0-
9) 611 So. Shady Lane (City of La Porte, Tax Trustee since November 2007)
(Single-family dwelling in a Low Density [R-l] zone)
HCAD #: #077-275-004-0005
Legal Description: Lots 5D; Shady Oak
Taxes Owed: $26,960.71 (As of July 2009)
Mowing/Clean-Up: $ 1,855.00
City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE:
June 26. 2009
STREET ADDRESS:
201 GARFIELD
HCAD OWNER:
ANTONINO A. DELEZA: 1718 RlCE BL YD. HOUSTON. TX 77005-1732
DEED OWNER: ANTONINO A. DELEZA: 1718 RlCE BLVD. HOUSTON. TX 77005-1732
OTHER:
LEGAL:
LOT 9 TR 10 BLK 5: SYLVAN BEACH
OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-1
NON-CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A
GAS:
o
o
ELECTRlCAL:
o
o
SEWER:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER:
NO.OF DWELLING UNITS:
VACANT:
o
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 BUILDING, FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard.
A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures.
A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is
determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable:
bQ 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings
can be either open to trespass or boarded up;
2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fIre, earthquake, wind, flood, or by
any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was
before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of
similar structure, purpose or location;
3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached
or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation,
deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the
ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its
foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse;
bQ 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe
for the purpose of which it is being used;
DANGEROUS Bun..DINGS INSPECDONS FORM PAGE 2
iii 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or
has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as
to (C) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts;
iii 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes,
because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement,
inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for
human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease;
8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition,
deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas
connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard;
B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations.
A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard
whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable:
1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this
title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to
function as originally intended;
fail or
bel 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or
decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use
constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety;
3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind,
earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or
safety;
bel 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or
maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life,
health, property or safety.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
SELECT OPTION #: 1. (REPAIRABLE-RESIDENTIAL)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS. THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE AND THE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. AS ADOPTED. AMENDED AND ENACTED
BY CITY ORDINANCES #04-2700. #96-2700-K AND #96-2079-L. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS
ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS
IN FACT DANGEROUS. BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS 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 WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII. SECTION
82-478. IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THE BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
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BUILDING EV ALVA nON CHECKLIST
A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL C01v.1MENT / EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A N/A
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
b. Sills UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
c. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
B. Walls
1. Exterior ~ ROT: HOLES
2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
b. Exterior UNK BOARDED UP
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs ~ ROTTED. FALLING IN
3. Windows UNK BOARDED UP
D. Roof
1. Rafters ~ ROT VISIBLE
2. Deck, Shingles ~ DAMAGE VISIBLE
E. Ceilings
1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT: BOARDED UP
2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT: BOARDED UP
F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
G. Other N/A N/A
II. MEHCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel A-
2. Wiring UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
3. Lights, Switches UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
4. Outlets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
5. Other N/A N/A
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
b. Lavatories UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
c. Water/Closets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
d. Tub/Shower UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
e. Water Heater UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
2. Water Piping UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
4. Sewer/Septic tank UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
5. Gas System UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT
Heating & AlC
1. Heating
2. Air Conditioning UNK WINDOW UNIT VISIBLE
m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures N/A N/A
2. Condition of Grounds A- N/A
3. Other
Comments:
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ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL
On this, the I <:I ~ day of ~1 ,c2 (\ ~q , the City Secretary of the
City of La Porte, having received the a ve and foregomg report from the Dangerous
Building Inspection Board 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 the City's Code of Ordinances Article VITI, Section 82-478.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that on the \ l ~y of L rJ. ,/.... ;t ,:ePt, I mailed a
notice to the above named owner, in connection with~renced property, said
notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VITI, Section 82-478.
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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City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009- !J~:L
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk. 5; Lot 9 & Tr. 10;
Sylvan Beach, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING
SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Antonino A. Deleza. IS THE
RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV AL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID
REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION
BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S);
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) 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, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board) 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) provides that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board 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 ofthe City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make
a thorough inspection of such building(s); and
WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of
experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each ofthe members of the City
Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of
the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no
matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention ofthe Board that the building(s)
located on Blk. 5. Lot 9 & Tr. 10; Sylvan Beach. which is further described as 201 Garfield St.,
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate
Ordinance No. 2009-~1 ~2,
Page 2
into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in
Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 26,
2009 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, Antonino A. Deleza, whose address is 1718 Rice Blvd.: Houston, TX 77005-
1732 and Antonino A. Deleza, whose address is 5005 Caroline: Houston, TX 77024-5703, that a
hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August
10, 2009 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 July 15, 2009 (Rice Blvd. address) and on July 15, 2009
(Caroline address), 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 for and against the conclusions
of the Board;
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the
termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 10, 2009 a day which is within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
Ordinance No. 2009- ~4d<\,
Page 3
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and
orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said
hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby
adopts the attached report of the Board, 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(s)
to be a nuisance, and orders such building( s) condemned.
Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Antonino A.
Deleza, who resides at 1718 Rice Blvd.: Houston, TX 77005-1732 and Antonino A. Deleza,
who resides at 5005 Caroline: Houston, TX 77024-5703 and is the record owner(s) of the
property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Antonino
A. Deleza has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Antonino A. Deleza to entirely
remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Antonino A. Deleza to
commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to
complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this
ordinance.
Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause
a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more
conspicuous places on the exterior ofthe building(s), which notice or notices shall not be
removed or defaced by any person, under penalty oflaw.
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 Antonino A. Deleza, by
registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Antonino A. Deleza not comply with the orders contained
in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building( s) within thirty (30) days
Ordinance No. 2009- 3/~~
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after hereof, then the Board 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(s) to be removed or demolished
without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Antonino A.
Deleza, 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 shall carefully compute
the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land
occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon.
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 IG~YOf~, 2009.
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City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE:
6-10-09
STREET ADDRESS:
207 EAST "A" STREET
HCAD OWNER:
WADE COOPER-211 E. MAIN STREET -LAPORTE. TX 77571-5440
DEED OWNER: WADE COOPER. SR: 2501 PINE BROOK LANE. SEABROOK TX 77586
OTHER: BA YVIEW LOAN SERVICING C/O PETER HOLLINGSWORTH. ASSET MANAGER! 895 SW 30TIl A VB.
POMPANO BEACH. FL 33069
LEGAL:
BLK. 198: E. 68.6' OF LOTS 11-13: LA PORTE
OCCUPANCY TYPE: MULTI-FAMILY
ZONING:
MSD
NON-CONFORMING ISSUES: USE. STRUCTURE AND LOT OF RECORD
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER:
YES
SEWER:
YES
ELECTRICAL:
YES
GAS:
YES
NO.OF DWELLING UNITS:
(8)
VACANT:
YES
OCCUPIED:
AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE Vill, 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:
Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard.
A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures.
A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is
determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable:
...J 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings
can be either open to trespass or boarded up;
2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fIre, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other
cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such
catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure,
purpose or location;
3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached
or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation,
deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the
ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its
foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse;
Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form 2
..J 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for
the purpose of which it is being used;
..J 6.' Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has
become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c)
enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts;
..J 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or
sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in
such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease;
..J 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration,
damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or
heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard;
B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations.
A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by
the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable:
..J 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not
provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally
intended;
..J 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of ( a) dilapidation, deterioration, or
decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use
constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety;
3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake,
flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety;
..J 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained
in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or
safety.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
OPTION #1: (REPAIRABLE - RESIDENTIAL)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS. THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE AND THE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. AS ADOPTED. AMENDED AND ENACTED
BY CITY ORDINANCES #04-2700. #96-2079-K AND #96-2079-L. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS
GUIDE. IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN
FACT DANGEROUS. BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR AL TERA TIONS 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 WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII. SECTION
82-478, IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
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BUILDINGEV ALUATION CHECKLIST
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A = Adequate
1. STRUCTURAL
A. Foundation
1. Slab
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
B. Walls
1. Exterior
2. Interior
C. Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior
b. Exterior
2. Porches, Steps,
Stairs
3. Windows
D. Roof
1. Rafters
2. Deck, Shingles
E. Ceilings
1. Joists
2. Ceiling
F. Floors
G. Other
II. MEHCANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel
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
5. Gas System
C. Heating & AlC
1. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
Comments:
D = Deficient
N/A = Not Applicable
COMMENT / EXPLANATION
N/A
UNK
UNK
UNK
NOT VISIBLE
NOT VISIBLE
NOT VISIBLE
D
D
SOME DAMAGED
SIGNS OF WATER LEAKS
D
D
APARTMENT HALL DOORS DAMAGED/UNSECURED
FRONT DOOR INOPERABLE: REAR DOOR UNSECURED
A
D
NUMEROUS WINDOWS BROKEN/UNSECURED
UNK
D
NOT VISIBLE
SHINGLES MISSING
UNK
D
D
N/A
NOT VISIBLE
SIGNS OF WATER LEAKS & SOME COLLAPSE
DAMAGED IN AREAS
D
UNK
D
D
N/A
OLD SERVICES: NOT TO CURRENT CODE
NOT VISIBLE
MISSING SWITCH PLATES: DAMAGED LIGHT FIXTURES
MISSING PLUG COVERS
D
D
D
D
D
UNK
SOME MISSING
SOME MISSING
SOME MISSING. DAMAGED
SOME MISSING
T&P LINES MISSING. UNSAFE INSTALLATIONS
NOT VISIBLE
UNK
UNK
UNK
NOT VISIBLE
NOT VISIBLE
NOT VISIBLE
N/A
N/A
N/A
D
WEEDS AND DEBRIS
CLEAN UP & BOARD UP BY CITY OF LA PORTE
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ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL
On this, the I \) ~ay of ~ N-A t- , ~ 00 c; , the City Secretary of the
City of La Porte, having received the a&bve and foregoing report from the Dangerous
Building Inspection Board 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 the City's Code of Ordinances Article VITI, Section 82-478.
By:
ATTEST:
~ t!lJJiiJ;11 t&
City Secretary
CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that on the ll.. ~daY of ~-I- ;}Qo'1. I mailed a
notice to the above named owner, in connection with the ove referenced property, said
notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VITI, Section 82-478.
A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous
Building Inspection Form attached hereto.
~!lId(t ri1JJJ
Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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