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ORDINANCE NO. 2009- ,?y/ G,s
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 91; Lots 17. 18. La
Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH
BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT George Eugene Riley and Eugenia Mae Riley
c/o George Eugene Riley. ARE 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 REMOV AL 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 ofthe 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 of the 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 of the members ofthe 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 of the Board that the building(s)
located on Blk 91; Lots 17. 18. La Porte. which is further described as 401 N 6th Street. Harris
County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a
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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, George Eugene Riley, whose address is 904 S Kansas S1.: La Porte, TX 77571-
5808 and Eugenia Mae Riley c/o George Eugene Riley, whose address is 904 S Kansas S1.: La
Porte, TX 77571-5808, 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 notices were "undelivered", Post
Office attempted (2) deliveries by 7-22-09 (George E. Riley) & Post Office attempted (2)
deliveries by 7-23-09 (Eugenina M. Riley % George E. Riley), 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- 3/ ~
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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 George
Eugene Riley, who resides at 904 S Kansas St.; La Porte. TX 77571-5808 and Eugenia Mae
Riley c/o George Eugene Riley, who resides at 904 S Kansas St.; La Porte. TX 77571-5808 and
are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record
owner(s), the said George Eugene Riley and Eugenia Mae Riley c/o George Eugene Riley have
been duly and legally notified of those proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said George Eugene Riley and
Eugenia Mae Riley c/o George Eugene Riley to entirely remove or tear down such building(s),
and further orders the said George Eugene Riley and Eugenia Mae Riley c/o George Eugene
Riley 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 of the building(s), 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 George Eugene Riley
and Eugenia Mae Riley c/o George Eugene Riley. by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said George Eugene Riley and Eugenia Mae Riley c/o George
Eugene Riley not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or
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demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days 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 George Eugene Riley and Eugenia Mae Rilev c/o
George Eugene Rilev, 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 f{)U day of .i!ur!#
CITY OF LA PORTE
, 2009.
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPR~ -r ~
City Attorney
NO CONDEMNATION ACTION BY COUNCIL NEEDED
SIGNED VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOLISH FORMS ON THE
FOLLOWING (5) STRUCTURES
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JUL 24 2009
VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOUSH FORM
CONSENT TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUILDING(S) AND/OR
STRUCTURE(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE, WAIVER OF NOTICE AND
PUBUC HEARING, AGREEMENT TO HOLD THE CITY OF LA PORTE, ITS
EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS HARMLESS.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,)
COUNTY OF HARRIS)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I (Wj),
Victor Joe
having shown proof of ownership
(print Owner or Owners' Name)
do hereby waive all rights I may have for notice and a public hearing in regard to the
condition of the one story house located on my
(Describe type of buildings or structures)
property, the legal description of which is; 816 Pat t i Lane
(Address)
Lots 2 thru 15 & 21 thru,31 & TR 20ABlock 306 La Porte TX
(Block Number ,
Lot Numbers
Subdivision Name)
And I hereby consent to the demolition of said building(s) and/or structure(s) on the
above described property by the City of La Porte (the City), or by any agents and
employees of the City and I hereby agree to hold harmless the City and all its agents,
employees and/or independent contractors of the City for any injury to persons or
property caused in the preparation for demolition of said building(s) and/or structure(s);
in the actual demolition of said building(s) and/or structure(s), or in removal of materials
or equipment after demolition of said building(s) and/or structure(s), and there is no
insurance on above described property or structure.
This agreement shall not be construed as a contract that in any way obligates the City to
demolish said building(s) and/or structure(s) nor to perform any other work at the subject
location. This consent and agreement provides the City with my authority to do all of
such work if the appropriate City officials deem the health and safety of the community is
best served by the City performing the demolition of said building(s) and/or structure(s).
Voluntary Consent to Demolish
JUL 24 2009
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Executed this the _day of July
Current Address:
Contact Number:
Current Address:
Contact Number:
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13367 Clayton Hill Dr
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Houston, TX 77041
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713-849-4591
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(Additional Owner's Signature, If Applicable)
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(Notary Public for the S 0 Texas)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the :;0
S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Dang Buildings\V 01 Consent to Demolish Form.doc
Rev. July 2009
VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOLISH FORM
CONSENT TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAlN BUJLDrnG{S) AND/OR
STRUCTURE(S) BY mE CITY OF LA PORTE, WAIVER OF NOTICE AND
PUBLIC HEARING, AGR.EEMENT TO HOLD TIlE CITY OF LA PORTE, ITS
EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS HARMLESS.
1BE STATE OF TEXAS,)
COUNTY OF HARRIS)
KNOW ALL:MEN BY TIffiSE PRESENTS:
That I (We), GClrio It W-t5 -K1-8MCvingZwn~:rownership
(Print Owner or Owners' Name)
4ohereb~ :wai.ve.a1~.ijght~.Lmay-n~ve,for nQtic~an~ a IJul;J,ic, h~g in're~iIT(;lt():th~. <.~.,.., .",' _':'~'_~~'=':" ':'\
condition of the --r:z ~-~./ci f rL c_ ~.' located on my
(Describe type ofbidldings or ~es)., . , J
property, the legal descriptioh ofwmch is; [~ U I') S tl1c..5, R ~
-r-. ) D Cl [Address} 13 I'
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(Block Number. Lot.Numbers' ). Sithdivision"iiame) . .
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And I hereby consent to the d~D:?-olition of said building( s)' and! or structure(s) on the'
.a~9ve des~bed p~operiy by the City of La Porte (the. City), or by ~y ag~p-ts anC;i ,
employees of' the City and I hereby agree to hold harmless the City and aJf its agents,
employ.ees ap.d/qr fudependent cOntractor~ 'oft4e City for any injuiy to persons or
propertY, caused in ~e.. prep~ation for demoIitionof sa.id building( s) and! or structUfe(s);
in th~ acti:t~ demolition of said buildipg(s) ancilor stnlCture(s), at inremovaI:ofmateriaIs
orequipmentciftet demolition ofsaidb~ding(~) and/or structure(s), andthereis no'.
msutance on' abov~ described property or structure.
. Thi~ .a.greement sh~ not be conStIued as a contract that in any way obligates~e CitY tq
demolish said buildIDg(s) and/or structure(s) nor to perform. any other work at the silb-iect
location. This coIis~nt and agreement provides the' City with my authority to do all of .
such WOJ;k if the appropriate City officials deem the health and safety of the community'is
best served by the City performing the demolition of said building( s) and! or struoture( s)c
Voluntary Consent to Demolish
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Sworn io and subscribed befure me, tbisthe ).,'1 d day of ~_ ' 20~,
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Rev. Sept 2001
VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOLISH FORM
CONSENT TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUllDING(S) AND/OR
STRUCTURE(S) BY TIffi CITY OF LA PORTE~ WAIVER OF NOTICE AND
PUBLIC HEARING, AGREEMENT TO HOLD THE CITY OF LA PORTE, ITS
EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS HARMLESS.
TIlE STAlE OF 'IEXAS,)
COUNTY OF HARRIS)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I (We), M;q yet c / u vi 2- ~ Vi ~l1Ylll having shown proof of ownership
(Print Owner or Owners' Name) '.
do herebr :Waive all I:ightslmay havef()tnotice,and a pupJ,ic hearing inre~aidtQJh~
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condition of the ~ ts i'J-enc. e-- located on my
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property, the legal descriptioh of which is; ;? tJ 8 ~. /I-~) -r /;l1 ,B,z re..U.. "7 /-,
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(Block Number , Lot Numbers SuhdivisianNaine)
And I hereby consent to the dem~.olition of said building(s) and! or structure(s) on the
.above des~bed property by the City of La Porte (the..CitY),. or by ~y ag~.nts and .
employees of the City and I hereby agree t6 holdhannless the City and antts agents,
employees andfpr independent contractor~ oft4e City for any injury to persons or
propertY. caused in ~e. prepar:a;"tion for demolition of said building(s) and/or structUie(s);
in the actllal demolition of said building(s) and/or structure(s), ot inremovaI of~aterials
or equipment after demolition of said bllilding(s) and/or structure(s), and there is no"
insurance on above described property or strue,ture.
This agreement shf'.ll not be construed as a contract that in any way obligates ~e City tq
demolish saidbuilding( s) and! or strilcture( s) nor to perform any other work at the subj ect
locatIon. This consent and agreement provides the City with my authority to do all bf
such work if the appropriate City officials deem the health and safety of the community is
best served by the City performing the demolition of said building(s) andlor struoture(s).
Voluntary Consent to Demolish
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Executed this the J.!;-day of /-{~/'V ()
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(OWner's SIgnature)
Current Address:
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Contact Number:
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Current Address:
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Contact Number:
Sworn to and ~bscribed before me, this the
q day of J LlJ\ -<2. . 2()~
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- .' SHERRY RAE JENNltGl
My Commltlton ExpI,..
January 22. 2011 ~
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S:\CPShare\CO<k EnforcementW 01 Consent to Demolish Fonl1.doc
Rev. Sept 2001
VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOLISH FORM
CONSENT TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUILDING(S) AND/OR
STRUCTURE(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE, WAIVER. OF NOTICE AND
PUBLIC BEARING, AGREEMENT TO HOW TIffi CITY OF LA PORTE, ITS
EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS HARMLESS.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,)
COUNTY OF HARRIS)
KNOW ALL MEN BY TIIESE PRESENTS:
That I (iN e), t:. e. r:..i I Ej"'R ~ 0 e:L it. Pe d r{ having shown proof of ownership
(Print OWner or Owners' Name)
4oherebr:Wcllve~.i;ight~_Ima.y,navefbr nQticean~ a pul;>1,ic,h~g in're$~dt9;th~,.,,~_.:,.,-:-c' __:,;,-,:~,=", _':".
condi!ionofthe Sf'/l.'~- tAf/Jdl:n d fA.) elh-Il ~ loCated on my
'Cribe type ofbu " gs or structurer) }\
property, the legal descnptioh of which is; <Do 3 ~, S a..d V . L a I'> P,
,--- " fo D ~ '7/). s1;dr;:l V f9 otj(~,
, (Block Number " Lot Numbers 'SUhdivisi'" Name) . ,
, And I hereby consent to the d~Dfolition of said building( s) and! or structur~~) on the
_al?ove des'C?Iibed property by the City of La Porte (the,CitY), or by ~ ag.e,nts and ' .
ein~foyeesofthe City and I hereby agree to hold harmless the City and ,an Its agents,
employees ap.d/pr independent c01;1tractor~ofthe City for any injury to persons or
,propertY, caused, in tJle. prePm:~()n fur demolition 'of said building(s) and/Or structUie(s);
in the actual demol[#on of said building(s) and/or structure(s), ot in removal ofmaten81s'
or~uipmeri.t met d~II1blition ofsaid-building(s) and/or structure(s), and there is no",
msutance on abov~ descnoed property or stru~e.
, TJris agreement shfill not be construed as a contract that in any way obligate~ t~e City tq
demolish said building(s) and/or strtIcture(s) nor to perform any other work at the sUbject
location. This co-~nt and agreement provides the City with my authority'to do ail bf
such work if the 'appropriate City officials deem the health and safety of the community is
best served by the City performing the demolition of said building(s) and/or struoture(s)c
A' ECEIVE
.. JUN 23 (JJ'
BY:
Voluntary Consent to Demolish
R' .ECE.,VED
BY.. . JUN 23 2009
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Executed this the 13~Y of :r~ ,20.Qj.
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(Owner's Signature)
Current Address:
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Contact Numb'er:
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the ':)'3~ day of' j tA.1'l ~
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VICKIE LAWRSa
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Rev. Sept 2001
City of La Porte
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE:
June 26. 2009
STREET ADDRESS: 611 S SHADY LANE
HCAD OWNER: HENRY S. VELTKAMP: 611 S SHADY LN. LA PORTE. TX 77571
DEED OWNER: CITY OF LA PORTE: 604 W F AIRMONT P ARKW A Y. LA PORTE. TX 77571
OTHER:
LEGAL:
L T 5D: SHADY OAKS
OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-l
NON-CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A
ELECTRICAL:
o
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SEWER:
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GAS:
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FACILITIES A V AlLABLE: 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:
o 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;
o 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;
o 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;
I{] 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;
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o 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;
o 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;
I;Z] 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:
iii 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
b2J 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;
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iii 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;
b2J 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed., installed., altered or
maintained in violation ofthe 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 #: 2. (Not 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 TIllS BUILDING IS
IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT
PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL
LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND SIS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND THE
GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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I. STRUCTURAL
A. Foundation
1. Slab
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
B. Walls
1. Exterior
2. Interior
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
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. Heating & AlC
1. Heating
2. Air Conditioning
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures ~
2. Condition of Grounds ~
3. Other .
Comments: No INTERIOR CLEAN UP SINCE BEFORE HURRICANE lKE.
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS INSPECTIONS FORM
A = Adequate
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BUILDING EV ALVA TION CHECKLIST
D = Deficient
N/A = Not Applicable
COMMENT / EXPLANATION
N/A
N/A
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
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~
ROT. HOLES
HOLES
~
~
DAMAGED/BROKEN
DAMAGED/BROKEN
~
~
BACKPORCH ROTTED
BROKEN. ROTTED
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~
HOLES. ROT
'. HOLES. ROT
A--
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~
N/A
N/A
FALLEN IN
BUCKLED
N/A
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNK
N/A
NOT VISIBLE
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
N/A
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
NOT VISIBLE
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNK
UNK
UNK
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNABLE TO INSPECT
UNK
UNK
UNABLE TO INSPECT
WINDOW UNIT VISIBLE
COLLAPSING
WEEDS. DEBRIS & DOWNED TREES
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