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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
MAY 7, 1980
1. Meeting was called to order by Mayor J.J. Meza at 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Meza, Commis-
sioners John Tomerlin, I.J. Kibodeaux, Virginia Cline, Tom
C. Simons, and Norman Malone.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: James R. Hudgens, City Admin-
istrator; Betty Waters, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney;
Gail Hamilton, Assistant City Attorney; H. F. Freeman, Police
Chief; Stan Sherwood, Parks & Recreation Director; Paul Hicken-
bottom, Fire Marshal; David Paili.lissen>aiid~Ben~'I'i:lu'butt ,Ce6ae
Enforcement.
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OTHERS PRESENT: Betsy Webber, Bayshore Sun; Mr. & Mrs. Jim
Chapman, Publisher of Bayshore Sun: Debbie Graves, President
of the La Porte Fire Department and Kevin Graves; Sidney Grant;
J.B. Womack and numerous other citizens.
2.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Meza.
3.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1980 were presented
for approval. Commissioner Tomerlin asked for a correction on
page 2, item #3, line 3. Correction should be I.J. Kibodeaux
not John Tomerlin. Motion was made to approve the corrected
Minutes, second by Commissioner Kibodeaux, motion carried 4
for and none against.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None
Minutes of the Special Meeting on April 23, 1980 were presented
for approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Tomerlin to ap-
prove the Minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Kibo-
deaux. Motion carried. 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES:
NAYS:
Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
None
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4. Motion was made by Commissioner Kibodeaux to ACCEPT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY GLOGER KUBOTA OF $7,995.00 FOR A 1980 4-WHEEL
DIESEL TRACTOR, seconded by Commissioner Cline. The motion
carried 4-ayes and O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
Motion was made by Commissioner Simons to AC6E?T THE BID
SUBMITTED BY MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS FOR A
VOTING RECEIVER SYSTEM AT $7,727.00, seconded by Commission-
er Tomerlin, motion carried.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
Motion was made by Commissioner Tomerlin to ACCE?T THE BID
SUBMITTED BY INDUSTRIAL DIS?OSAL SU??LY OF $400.00 PER FOR
6 CU. YD. CONTAINERS AND $274.00 PER FOR 4 CU. YD. CONTAIN-
ERS; seconded by Commissioner Cline, motion carried.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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5. ORDINANCE NO. 1197 WAS READ, MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIR-
PORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, motion was made by Commissioner Cline,
seconded by Commissioner Tomerlin to adopt Ordinance No. 1197
as read, motion carried.
AYES: Commissioner Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
6. ORDINANCE NO. 1198, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
ELECTRICAL BOARD, was read, motion was made by Commissioner
Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to adopt Ordi-
nance No. 1198, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 1199, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION was read, motion was made by
Commissioner Simons to adopt Ordinance #1199 as read, motion
carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
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8. ORDINANCE NO. 1200, AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING CITY OFFICIALS
was read, motion was made by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded
by Commissioner Simons to adopt Ordinance No. 1200 as read.
The motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
9. ORDINANCE NO. 2101 APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO-TEM was read,
motion was made by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commis-
sioner Tomerlin to adopt Ordinance No. 1201 as read. The
motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
10. MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KIBODEAUX TO APPROVE AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENTS
FOR KENNETH HIGGINBOTHAM AND FRED WESTERGREN, seconded by
Commissioner Simons. The motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
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11. ORDINANCE NO. 1202, DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT
ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1), CRESCENT SHORES, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CON-
DEMNED; FINDING THAT MATTHEW L. GRECO IS THE RECORD OWNER
OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY RE-I\i
MOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF
LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, motion was made by Commissioner
Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve Ordi-
nance No. 1202, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1203, DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS
22-24, BLOCK 67, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO
BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED;
FINDING THAT EMMA BULLOCK IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PRO-
PERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR
DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE
SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF
TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK
TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING
FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF
NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Cline seconded by Commissioner Simons to ap-
prove Ordinance No. 1203, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline and Simons
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1204, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 23-26, BLOCK 35, BAYFRONT ADDITION, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH
BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Mrs. F.J. WILSON IS THE
RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN
TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE;
ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILD-
ING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS OR-
DINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, was read
BY THE City Attorney. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cline to approve Ordinance No. 1204, seconded by Commis-
sioner Simons, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1205, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 17-18, BLOCK 93, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEX-
AS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CON-
DEMNED; FINDING THAT MR. WONDER SIMS IN THE OWNER OF RECORD
OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE
OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COM-
MENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF
LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance No. 1205,
Seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried 4-ayes - 0-
nays.
AYES: Commissioner Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1206, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 85, BAYFRONT ADDITION, HARRIS
COUNTY. TEXAS. TO BE IN FACT A, NUISANCE: ORDRRTNr, RITCH 'RITTT,D-
'ffi(;-C()NDEMNED: FIND ING THAT MRS. L _ R _ WA r.DRR T R 'l'HR RRrmm
OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERTNr, THR RATD OWNRR 'l'O RN'l'T'RRT.V
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDINGr ORDRRTNr, 'l'HR RATD OWNR'R
TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WT'l'HTN 'l'RN (10) nAVR
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCR; ORDR'RTNr, 'l'HR ~T'RR
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDINr,: ORDRRTNr, 'l'HR rT'l'V
CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF 'l'HTR O'RnTNANC'R 'l'O RATn OWNER:
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PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA
PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECT-
IVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance No. 1206,
seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried 4-ayes -
O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1207, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOT 25, BLOCK 39, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT SANDERS & LARIMER IS THE RECORD OWN-
ER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY RE-
MOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF
TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK
TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING
FOR REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT
REMOVED BY SAID OWNER: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HERE-
OF, was read by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Com-
misslonerCline to approve Ordinance No. 1207, seconded by
Commissioner Simons, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
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AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS = None
ORDINANCE NO. 1208, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 17-18, BLOCK 106, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILD-
ING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT ALLEN BOWEN IS THE RECORD OWN-
ER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY RE-
MOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING, ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF
LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. A
motion was made by Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance
No. 1208 as read, seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion
carried, 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1209, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
ON LOTS 2-28, BLOCK 85, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MRS. IDA CHAPPLE IS THE RECORD OWN-
ER OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY RE-
MOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF
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TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK
TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVID-
ING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE
IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. A motion was made by
Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance No. 1209 as read,
seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried 4-ayes -
O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1210, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOT 19, BLOCK 179, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE: ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CON-
DEMNED; FINDING THAT R.H. #12 L.T.D. IS THE RECORD OWNER OF
SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE
OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COM-
MENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF
LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. A
motion was made by Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance
No. 1210 as read, seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion
carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1211, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 21-23, BLOCK 57, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS ()
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILD-
ING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MRS. GLENN SEUREAU IS THE RECORD
OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER
TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITON WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF
LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE HEREOF, WAS READ BY THE City Attorney. A motion
was made by Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance No. 1211
as read, seconded by Commissioner Simons, the motion carried
4-ayes - O-nays.
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AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1212, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 27-28, BLOCK 90, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING ~UCH BUILD-
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ING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT ELIZABETH PATTERSON IS THE RE-
CORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO EN-
TIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE
FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE
CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWN-
ER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY
OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECT-
IVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. A motion
was made by Comm:Lssio-rier 'Clineto approve Ordinance No. 1212
as read, seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried
4-ayes - a-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1213, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOT 14, BLOCK 79, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CON-
DEMNED; FINDING THAT SHIRLEY GAY WALKER IS THE RECORD OWN-
ER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY RE-
MOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE
FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE
CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA
PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECT-
IVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. A motion was
made by Commissioner Cline to adopt Ordinance No. 1213 as read,
seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried 4-ayes - a-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1214, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LO-
CATED ON LOTS 11-12, BLOCK 58, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILD-
ING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT THE ESTATE OF W.V. SULLIVAN, C/O
THOMAS H. SULLIVAN, TRUSTEE IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PRO-
PERTY: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR
DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID
REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD
A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT RE-
MOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF,
was read by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Commis-
sioner Cline to adopt Ordinance No. 1214 as read, seconded
by Commissioner Simons, motion carried, 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1215, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING Lo-
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CATED ON THE EAST ONE-HALF (E~) OF LOT 15, ALL OF LOT 18,
AND THE WEST ONE-HALF (W~) OF LOT 19, BLOCK 57, TOWN OF LA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; OR-
DERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT THE ESTATE nF
W.V. SULLIVAN, C/O THOMAS H. SULLIVAN, TRUSTEE, IS THE RE-
CORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO EN-
TIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE
FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE
CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWN-
ER; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF
LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, was read by the City Attorney. A
motion was made by Commissioner Cline to adopt Ordinance No.
1215 as read, seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried
4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 80-4, OPPOSING HAZARDOUS LAND FILL IN THE IN-
DUSTRIAL DISTRICT, was read by the City Attorney. A motion
was made by Commissioner Simons to adopt Resolution No. 80-4
as read and to investigate costs for hiring or retaining a
qualified person to investigate this threat to our environ-
mental well being and file a protest with the Texas Water
Resources. Commissioner Simons futher stated the City Ad-
ministrator should check out costs for this project and poll
the Commissioners. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kibo-
deaux, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES:
NAYS;
Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
None
13. Mrs. Helen McFerrin, 925 Oak Grove, appeared before the City
Commission concerning vacant lots at the end of her street.
After hearing Mrs. McFerrin's complaint Commissioner Kibo-
deaux expressed a desire to see this matter cleared up.
MAYOR MEZA DIRECTED THIS ~~TTER TO BE TURNED OVER TO PUBLIC
WORKS AND WHATEVER HAS TO BE DONE TO CLEAR THE PROPERTY ON
BOTH SIDES OF MRS. MCFERRIN SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF AS SOON
AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE. Mrs. McFerrin thanked the Commission
for their interest and assistance.
RESOLUTION 80-5,A RESOLUTION COMMENDING BOB MCLAUGHLIN FOR
HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE AS FIRE MARSHAL, was
read by the City Attorney, motion to adopt by Commissioner
Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons, motion carried
4-ayes - O-nays.
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AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
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Commissioner Simons made a motion, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO PROCEED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON CERTAIN CITY PARKING LOTS
OR PARKING LOT EXTENSIONS FOR FAIRMONT PARK BALLFIELD, POLICE
STATION PARKING LOT AND SWIMMING POOL PARKING LOT, seconded
by Commissioner Kibodeaux, motion carried 4-ayes - O-nays.
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons
NAYS: None
Police Chief Freeman was directed to make a survey of the
City, concerning the need for additional street lights and
report his findings back to the City Commission.
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by
Commissioner Kibodeaux, there being no further business the
meeting was duly adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Passed and Approved this the
21st day of May, 1980
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ORD INANCE NO. /1 tJ 7
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AIRPORT ADVISORY COmUTTEE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CO~1ISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby makes the following appointments to the City of La Porte
Airport Advisory Committee, for the term beginning May 1, 1980,
and ending April 30, 1982; provided, however, all appointees
shall serve until their sucessors shall have been duly
appointed and have qualified:
Chairman:
CLIFF HYDE, JR.
Member:
M. L. MILLER
Member:
HEffiffiN L. HARTSOE
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approvali and it is so
ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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ORDINl'.NCE NO. /lfP
AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPOINT~1ENTS TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE
ELECTRICAL BOARD, FOR THE TEID1 HAY 1, 1980 UNTIL APRIL 30,
1982; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CO~~ISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby makes the following appointments to the City of La Porte
Electrical Board, for the term beginning May 1, 1980, and ending
April 30, 1982; provided, however, all appointees shall serve
until their successors shall have been duly appointed and have
qualified:
Position 1.
Electrical Engineer Public Utility
WALTER GERNA,ND
Position 2.
Member of City Commission
J. J. MEZA
Position 3. Master Electrician
H. P. PFF.TFFRR
Position 4. Master Electrician
OLIVER CORDES
Position 5. City Attorney
KNOX ASKINS
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval, and it is so
ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
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ORDINANCE NO. 1/'19
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
PLANNING AN ZONING COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby makes the following appointments to the City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission, each appointee to serve for the
term expiring as shown opposite his name, and each appointee
to serve until his successor shall have been duly appointed and
have qualified:
APPOINTEES TERM EXPIRES
J.B. Womack -*Pri-l 15, 1981
e R.J. Blackwell April 15, 1981
Sidney Grant April 15, 1981
Dallie Wright April 15, 1982
Walter Springall April 15, 1982
Lindsay Pheiffer April 15, 1983
Pat l1uston April 15, 1983
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7 r/ day of~/' 1980.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ORDINA:NCE NO. ') /\
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AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THE CITY COMMISSIONERS TO TERMS AS
MAYOR PRO-TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE PERIOD ~ffiY 1,
1980, THROUGH APRIL 30, 1981, BOTH INCLUSIVE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CO~~ISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commissioners of the City of La Porte
are hereby appointed to terms as Mayor Pro-Tern of the City of
La Porte, for the period May 1, 1980, through April 30, 1981,
as follows:
Commissioner No. 2
Isaac J. Kibodeaux
May 1, 1980, through
October 31/ 1980
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Commissioner No. 4
Tom C. Simons
November 1, 1980, through
April 30, 1981
Section 2. Said City Commissioners shall serve in such
office during their said terms, during the absence or incapacity
of the Mayor and shall do all things, perform all duties, and
in fact have all the powers and duties of the Mayor of the
City of La Porte for their respective terms, during such absence
or incapacity of the Mayor.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval, and it is so
ordered.
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7A"{ day of
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this the
1980.
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ORDINANCE NO. B.OI
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AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS OFFICES AND
POSITIONS FOR THE TERM MAY 1, 1980 UNTIL APRIL 30, 1982;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby makes the following appointments, for the term begin-
ning May 1, 1980, and ending April 30, 1982; provided, hereever,
all appointees shall serve until their successors have been
duly appointed and qualified:
JIM HUDGENS
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City Administrator
BETTY WATERS
City Clerk
HERB FREEMAN
Police Chief
JOE SEASE
Fire Chief
PAUL HICKENBOTTOM
Fire Marshall
JACK BURKS
Director of Public Works
STAN SHERWOOD
Director of Parks and Recreation
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BETTY BLACKMON
Tax Assessor
J. B. WILLIAMSON
Judge of Municipal Court
KNOX ASKINS
City Attorney
GAIL J. HAMILTON
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Ordinance No.
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ROBERT J. MONTGOMERY
Prosecuting Attorney-Municipal Court
G. MAXWELL MILLER, M.D.
City Health Officer
THE BAYSHORE SUN
Official Newspaper
FIRST CITY BANK OF LA PORTE
Official Depository
BAY SHORE NATIONAL BANK OF LA PORTE
Official Depository
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval, and it is so
ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
7,d day of ~
A.D. 1980.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE_June 7. 1979
STREET ADDRESS 1915 Cresentview Drive. La Porte. Texas
OCCUPANT Vacant
ADDRESS 4109 Mckinney. Houston. 77003
AGENT N/A
m'lNER Matthew L. Greco
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION Cresent Shores
BLOCK
1
LOT
1
ZONING R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes
SANITARY SEWER Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
GAS
Yes
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
1
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AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
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 SAID STRUCTURE: OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING THE CITY OF LA
PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING
THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL
REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS REQUIRED TO BE DONE SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY
OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES APPLICABLE. IF THE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS ORDER IS
NOT COMPLETED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, IT
IS THEN THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DE-
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MOLISHED.
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Fire Chief
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Assistant Fire Marshal
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1. Means of Egress O.K
2. Room Slzes o K
3. Privacy of Bath O.K.
4. Privacy of Bedrooms O.K.
5. Free of Infestatlons N/A
6. Garbage Storage X 301.7
7. Ceiling Heights O.K.
8. Window Clearances o K.
9. \..;rindow Area O.K.
10. \'lindow Openable
Areas X 304.10
11. Window Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X X 304.13
13. \'lindow Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 104.1
16. Floor Framing O.K.
17. Flooring O.K.
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns O.K.
20. Exterior Steps O.K.
21. Exterior Stairs -N/A
22. Roofing X 304.3
23. Roofing Flashing N/A
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors O.K.
28. Partitions O.K.
29. Interior Stairs X 304.5
30. Ceiling Joists O.K.
31. Hardware X X 304.11
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets O.K.
36. Electric Panel O.K.
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink O.K.
39. Lavatory O.K.
40. Water Closet O.K.
41. Bath Tub O.K.
42. Plumbing Drainage O.K.
43. Hot Water X 301.3
44. Cold \'la ter X 301.3
45. \'later Heater X X 301. 4
46. Grass - Ordinance 716
47. Trash Ordinance 716
48. Appllances X Ordinance 785
49. Furnlture N/A
50. Automobiles N/A -
51. Secondary Structure N/A
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of the 1976 Edition, Standard Houslng Code, as
outlined in the remarks section of this checklist.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LO'l' ONE (1), BLOCK
O:-.1E (1), CRESCENT SHORES, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING cormEHNED; FINDING THAT MATTHEW L.
GRECO IS THE RECORD m'1NER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
m-lNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FOR~';ARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID miNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID O~'1NER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of " the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
tt Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized re~resentative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
'hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lot one (1), block 9ne'il),
Crescent Shores, Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
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or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 18th day
,of February 1980 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
tt its written report, datedFebruary 18,1980 finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Matthew L. Greco
whose address is 4109 Mc Kinney, Houston, Tx. 77003
, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., February 13,1980, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
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which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
on December 22,1979adate more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (is) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 20th day of Feb-
ruary 1980, a day which is within fifteen (IS) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
-of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Matthew L. Greco , who resides at 4109 Mc Kinney, Houston
Texas, 77003 , is the record Owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Matthew L. Greco , has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
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L. Greco to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said MATTHEW L. GRECO to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
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to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said MATTHEW L. GRECO, 4109 Mc Kinney, Houston,
Texas 77003, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Matthew L. Greco not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection 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 chargeJ
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of ~, /y,ftJ
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE
08-03-79
STREET ADDRESS 215 North 6th.
Idella Price
miNER c/o Emma Bullock
1930 Glenn Court
ADDRESS Detroit, Mich. 48206
OCCUPANT
AGENT
N/A
Vacant
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
La Porte
BLOCK
67
LOT 22-24
ZONING
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Residence
TYPE OCCUPANCY
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
YES
YES
SANITARY SEWER
ELECTRICAL POWER
YES
GAS
YES
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
VACANT
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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(1)
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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
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 SAID 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 THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(4)
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF LA PORTE
ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE
INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE
DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS
DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVHIG FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS
A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF
LA PORTE.
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BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRE CHIEF
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1. Neans of Egress X 304.4
2. Room Sizes X 305.1
3. Privacy of Bath X 301.1
4. Privacy of Bedrooms X 305.2
5. Free of Infestatlons N/A
6. Garbage Storage X 301.7
7. Ceiling Heights X 305.3
8. Window Clearances O.K.
9. Window Area O.K.
10. Window Openable
Areas X 304.10
11. Windmv Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X 304.13
13. t'lindow Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.17
20. Exterior Steps X 304.5
21. Exterior Stairs N/A
22. Roofing X 304.3
23. Roofing Flashing X 304.3
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors X No Section
28. Partitions X 304.16
29. Interior Stairs N/A
30. Ceiling Joists -
X 304.17
31. Hard\vare X 304.11
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets X 302.4
36. Electric Panel X 303.1
37. Heating Equipment X 301. 5
38. Sink X 301.1
39. Lavatory X 301.1
40. Water Closet X 301.1
41. Bath Tub X 301.1
42. Plumbing Drainage X 301.1
43. Hot tva ter X 301. 3 ,
44. Cold tvater X 301.3
45. Water Heater X X 301.4
46. Grass Ordinance {f716
47. Trash Ordinance 1t716
48. Appllances X Ordinance 1f71:'J'J
49. Furnlture X Ordinance If /~:D
50. Automobiles NJA
51. Secondary Struc'ture N/A
CHECK LIST
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CODE VIOLATION This building does not meet the ml.nl.mum standards of the
1976 Edition, Standard Housing Code, as outll.ned in the
remarks section of this checklist.
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ORD INANC E NO. / d () 3...
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ONLOTS 22-23-24, BLOCK
67, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING cormENNED; FINDING THAT EMMA _
BULLOCK IS THE RECORD Ot'lNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FRO~1 THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PL/"\CE A 'NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORt-/ARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID miNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
St\ID Ot-/NER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-llS through 8-126 of-the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
e Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
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of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 22-23-24 of block 67,
City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect-
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
e endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 3rd day
of August 1979 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
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its written report, dated August 3,1979,
finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Emma Bullock
whose address is 1930 Glenn Court, Detroit, Michigan ,that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., on October 3,197~ at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
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on September 25,1~7Qjate more than ten (lO) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, 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 Commission entered its or.der on the17th day of Oct-
ober.1979 , a day which is within fifteen (IS) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
~ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence pr~sented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
'of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
e fully as though set out herein.
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enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem
necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished
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without delc1Y, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of ~1/ /p.f'o
CITY OF LA PORTE
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DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FOHM
DATE 09-05-79
STHEET ADDRESS 500 SmrrH LOBIT
mmER MRS. F. J. WILSON
4210 RUSK AVE.
ADDRESS HOUSTON. TEXAS 77 023
OCCUPANT
AGENT
VACANT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION BAY FRONT AVVITION
BLOCK
35
LOT 23-26
ZONING
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TYPE OCCUPANCY RESIDENCE
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES
SANITARY SSi'IT:R
YES
ELECTRICAL POWER YES
GAS
YES
NUl.mER OF DWELLING UNITS
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VACANT
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OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING P~ASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY O~HER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF _LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFAc'rORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPP~AD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND'CONCLUSIONS OF TilE BOARD OF INSPECTI6N:
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ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE
INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGERO(~, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE
VEMOLSHED. THIS BUILDING DOES ,IoJOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMEV
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT
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TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AIoJD THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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BUILDING INSPECTOR ASST. FIRE CHIEF
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H Z ZH 1976 EDITION)
1. r-1cans of Eg res s X 304.4
2. Hoom Sizes X 305.1
3 . Privacy of Bath X 301.1
4. Privacy of Bedrooms X 305.2
5. Free of Infestatlons NIA
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6. G.J.rbaqe Storage X 301.7
7. Ceiling Heights O.K.
8 . \v.llldO'..,r Clearances O.K.
9. ivindow O.K. ~
Area
10. \'lindow Openable
Arcas X 304. 10
11. \';indm.,r Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X X 304 . 1 3
13. \v inum.,r Frames X 304.7
14. Found a tio.l X 304. 1
15. Piers N/A
16. Floor Pr<1ming X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304. 16
IS. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns N/A
20. Exterior Steps X 304.5
21. Exterior Stairs N/A
22. Root inq X 304.3
23. Hoofing Fla"shing X 304.3
24. Roof Rafters X 3 04 . 17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors O.K.
28. Partitions O.K.
29. Interior Stairs ,'V/A
30. Ceiling Joists X 304. 17
3l. Hardware X 304. 11
32. Nechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets X 302.4
36. Electric Panel X 303.1
37. Heating Equ i pInen t X 301.5
38. Sink X 301.1
39. Lu.vu.tory X 301.1
40. \'la t(~r Closet X 301.1
41. Bath Tub X 301 . 1
42. Plumbing Drainage X 301.1 -
43. Hot Water X 301.3
44. Cold \va. ter X 301.3
45. {vc> te r Heater X 301.4
46. Grass ORDINANCE #716
47-:--'I'rash cJRVINAMCE #716
48. l\ppli<1nces X X ORVINANCE #785
49. FUl"lIiture X ORDINANCE #785
50. l\u lomobilcs N/A -
51. Sccond<1ry Structure 'VIA
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1976 EDITION, STAMDARD HOUSING COVE, AS OUTLINED H./ THE_
REMARKS SECTION OF THIS CHECKLIST.
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 23-26, BLOCK
35, BAYFRONT ADDITION, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CmWENNED; FINDING THAT Mrs. F ~J.
WILSON IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE OR TEAR Dm~N SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (IO)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID m'lNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REHOVAL OF SAID PREHISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REHOVED BY
SAID OI~NER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved ~ections 8-115 through 8-126 of "the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
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Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
corne to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
-hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 23-26, block 35,_Bayfront
Addition,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
tit endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 5th day
of September 19790rdered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
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its written report, datedSeptember 5,1979 finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mrs. F.J. Wilson
whose address is 4210 Rusk Ave., Houston, Texas 77023 , that a hear-
ing as provided in Section Sof said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M. November 14, 1979, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
e which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
onOctober l2,1979~ date more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (is) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 28th day of Nov-
ember 197~ a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
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Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Dased on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission 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.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Mrs. F. J. Wilson , who resides at 4210 Rusk Ave.
Houston, Texas 77023, is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mrs. F.J. Wilson
proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
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Mrs. F.J.Wilsonto entirely remove ar tear down such building, and
further orders the said Mrs. F.J. Wilson
to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
. of sa id pro pe rty, th e sa id Mrs. F. J. Wilson, 4210 Rusk Ave., Houston,
Texas 77023 by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mrs. F.J.Wilson
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with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolitlon of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection 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
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the "d day of y;r-...f!' /rYCJ
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
Dl\TE 09-05-79
STREE'r l\DDRESS 802 WEST TYLER
ADDRESS 777 S. "R" ST., LA PORTE, TX 77 571
m.mER ,1,IR. (rJONDER SI MS
N/A
OCCUP AN'l'
VACANT
AGENT
SUR'tEY OR
SUBDIVISION LA PORTE
BLOCK
93
LOT 17 -1 8
ZONING
R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY RESIDENCE
FACILITIES AVAILl'.J3LE: WATER YES
SANITARY SEWER
YES
ELECTRICAL POWER YES
GAS
YES
Nuz.mER OF m-lELLING UNITS
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VACANT ' 1
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETER~INED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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 f!AZARD; OR
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
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 LAvWUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT-OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE nJSpr:CTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE ~\THICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
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PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING
THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT VANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD
BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS
DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LI VING FOR A RESIVENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS
A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA
PORTE.
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~UILOING INSPECTOR
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ROBERTCR~-- PAUL R. HICKENBOTTOM
ASST. FIRE CHIEF ASST. FIRE MARSHAL
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H Z ZH 1976 EDITION)
1. ~1eans of Egress X 304 . 1
2. Room Sizes X 305.1
3. Privacy of Bath X 305.1
4. Privacy of Bedrooms X 305.2
5. Free of Infestatlons N/A
6. Garbage Storage X 301.7
7. Ceiling Heights O.K.
8 . Window Clearances O.K.
9. \vindow Area O.K.
10. \"lindow Openable
Areas X 304. 1 0
11. \'1 inumv Sash X 304 9
12. Screens X X 304.13
13. \'Jindow Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304. 1
15. Piers N/A
16. Floor Framing X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns N/A
20. Exterior Steps X 304.5
21. E:cterior Stairs N/A
22. Roofing l( 304.3
23. Roofing Flashing l( . 304. 3
24. Roof Rafters l( 304. 17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors l( 304.7
27. Interlor Doors X NO SECTION
28. Partitions X 304. 16
29. Interior Stairs NIA
30. Ceiling Joists l( 304 17
31. Hardware l( l( 304.11
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion NIA
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets X 302.4
36. Electric Panel X 303.1
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink X 301.1
39. Lavatory X 302.1
40. Water Closet X 302.1
41. Bath 'l'ub X 3M 1
42. Plumbing Drainage X 3M 7
43. Hot "va ter X 3M3
44. Cold \\Ta ter X 3M 3
45. "Jatar Heater X 301 4
46. Grnss ORVTNANCE #716
47. Trnsh ORDI,'VANCE #716
48. Appliances X ORDINANCE #785
49. Furniture X ORDUJANCE #785
50. i\utomobiles N/A
51. SccondaJ:-Y Structure N/A
CHECK LIST
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1976 EDITION, STANDARD HOL~ING COVE, AS OU1LINtV IN IHt
REMARKS SECTION OF THIS CHECKLIST.
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ORD INANC E NO. . /c2 CJ :.)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 17-18, BLOCK
93, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MR. WONDER
SD-1S IS THE RECORD m-1NER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID-
mVNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE OR TEAR DO~-1N SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OIVNER TO CmlMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEHOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FRmt THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORHARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OVmER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID OI'lNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
liHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of-the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
4It Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention-of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on LOTS l7~18, block 93,
La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
4It endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 5th day
of September 19790rdered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
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its written report, dated September 5,1979 finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WflERE^S, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mr. Wonder Sims
whose address is 777 South "R" La Porte, Tx. 77571 , that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., November 14,1979, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
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onOctober 15,19798 date more than ten (lO),days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (is) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 28th November
1979. , a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORD^INED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
'of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
It fully as though set out herein.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Mr. Wonder Sims ,who resides at 777 South "R",
La Porte, Texas 77571 is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mr. Wonder Sims ,has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
Mr. Wonder Sims to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said Mr. Wonder Sims to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ord~nance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary condition of the building to be affixed in one or mo~e 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said Mr. Wonder Sims, 777 South "R", La Porte,
Texas, 77571 by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mr. Wonder Sims not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection 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
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of ~, /?.rtJ
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FOIU1
DA'l'E 09-05-79
STREET ADDRESS 101 SOUTH BLACKWELL
OtVNER MRS. L. g. WALKER
ADDRESS ZOO W. GARFIELV, #46, LA PORTE
OCCVPI~NT
VACANT
AGENT
NIA
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION BAY FRONT AVVITION
BLOCK
85 -
LOT 1-5
ZONING R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY RES IVE"JCE
FACILI7IES AVAILABLE: WATER YES
ELECTRICAL POWER YES
SANITARY SEWER
YES
GAS
YES
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
1
OCCUPIED
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AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOAPili OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOIlliMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117).
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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
(2)
BBCAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE !NJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
HALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
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BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH--
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
e IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION'OF THIS INSPECTION BOARV, AFTER USING CITY OF LA PORTE
ORVINANCE #1060 (STANVARV HOUSING COVE, 1976 EVITION) AS ITS GUIVE IN MAKING THE
INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILVING IS IN FACT VANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, ~NV SHOULD
BE DEMOLISHEV. THIS BUILVING VOES NOT PROVIVE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS
VEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AMD HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIVENTIAL OCCUPANCY ANV IS
A THREAT TO PBULIC SAFETY, HEALTH, A"JV THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA
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BUILVING INSPECTOR
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PAUL R. HICKENBOTTOM
ASST. FIRE MARSHAL
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1. Neans of Egress X 304.1
2. !{oorn Sizes -X 305.1
3 . 1>r i V.,CY of Bath X 301.1
4 . Privacy of Bedrooms X 305.2
oJ. ?~22' of Infestatlons NIA "'_.....t,...;...",.....,',. . o.
6: Garbage Storage X 301.7
7. Ceiling Heights X 305.3
8 . \hl1dmll Clearances X 304.7
9. \Vindmll Area O.K.
lC. \VinJow Openable
Areas X 304.10 -
11. ~'.;~~l ~v\v Sash X 304.9 ...-...
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12. Screens -X X 304 13
13. \'1 indovl Frames X 304 7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 304. 1
16. 1:loor Framing X 304.17
17. }' loor ing X 304. 16
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.17
20. Exterior Steps MIA
21. Exterior Stairs MIA
22. Roofing l/' 304 3
23. Roofing Flashing l/' 304 3
24. Roof Rafters l/' 304. 1 7 ....... ....
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors l/' NO SECTI m/
28. Partitions X 304 16
29. Interior Stairs N-' A
30. Ceiling Joists X 304. 17
3l. Hardware X 304.11
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion ,11/ / A
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets X 302.4
36. Elc=ctric Panel X 303.1
37. Beat-ing Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink X 301.1
39. Lavatory X 301.1
40. "laler Closet X 301.1
41. il<.1th Tub X 301.1
42. Plumbinq Drainage X 301.1
43. Hot 'va ter X 301.3
44. Cold \va tor X 301.3
45. Hat-cr Heater X X 301.4
46. GrClSS ORDINANCE #f716
47. Trdsh' ORDINANCE #716
48. ~ppliances X ORVINAtl/CE #785
4" l'urniture X ORDI.~MJCE #785
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50. Automobiles ~JI A
51. s l;'"C 0 ncLiry S l:ructure NIA
CODE VIOLl\TION THIS BUILDING DOES NOT MEET THE MHH,I'UM STA."lDARDS OF THE
1976 EDITION, STANDARD HOUSItl/G COVE, AS OL~LI~ED IN THE'
REMA.RKS SECTIO~ OF THIS CHECKLIST.
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ORDINANCE NO. /~. o~
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 1-5, BLOCK
85 BAYFRONT ADDITION, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING COtJDEMNED; FINDING THAT MRS. L.B.
WALKER IS THE RECORD m'lNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OI'lNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE OR TEAR DOI'lN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID OI'lNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
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Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized reFresentative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
corne to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
-hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 1-5, Block 85~ B~yfront
Addition,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
e endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 5th day
of September 19790rdered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
its written report, dated September 5,1979 finding such said building
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mrs. L.B. Walker
whose address is 200 Garfield #46, La Porte, Texas
, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at7:00
P.H., November 14;1979, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
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which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
onOctober 9,1979 a date more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (i5) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the28th day of Nov-
ember 1979, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
· BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CON1USSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
-of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
tt fully as though set out herein.
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7.d day of y;--...-f';f' /yytJ
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS DUILDI~G
INSPECTION FOHH
DATE 11-16-79
STREET lillDRESS 110 S. 2nd
Oi.mER Sanders & Larimer ADDRESS P.O. Box 146 La Porte
OCCUPANT
Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION La Porte
39
LOT
25
BLOCK
ZO~lI!\G
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TYPE OCCUPANCY Mercantile
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
Yes
SANITARY SEWER
Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER
Yes
GAS
Yes
Nux,mER OF rX~~~ UNITS 1
VACANT 1
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION ~mDE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETElli1INED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
e OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2 )
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAJffiGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3 )
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WIND0i1S, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4 )
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE ~vHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINIO~ OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY
OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #I060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITIO~) AS ITS
GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS
BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. AL REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS REQUIRED TO BE DONE
SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE \-lITH ALT.. CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND
UIW1..'\JAi'~Ct.::; APPLiCABLE. IF THE REPAIRS OR At't'eRATIO!~S ORDER IS ~WT
CO"-fPT.TF.f) T.JTTH l-lTTHTN THE TnfETABLE SF..::LDUT IN CITY OF LA PORTE
ORDI~ANCE #1145, IT IS THEN THE UNA~IMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION
BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEHOLISHED.
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Building Inspector
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Asst. Fire Marshal
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Fire Chief
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1 . t-lc<1ns of Eqress X 304.4
2. Hoom Sizes OK
3 . Pr i V<1CY of BLlth OK
4. PrlvClcy of Bedrooms N 'A
5. Free 01 Infestutlons N 'A
6. GilrbCl<Jc Storaqe v 311.7
7. CeilinQ Heights OK
8 . l-]inc:OH Clearances X 304. /
9. l-Ji ntlm.,' i\re Ll X 30'4. /
j.O. \Vindo\'l Openable
Areus X 304.10
II. \-!ll1dmv Sash X JU4.'j
12. SCl~et:~ns X jU4.lJ
13. Iv i ncio\v Frames X 304.1
J .] . Found<1tion X ~ ()!, 1
15. Piers X ~n/, 1
16. Floor Framing X ~n6. 1 7
Ii. Flooring X ~n/, Hi
18. Exterior \'J a 11 s X ~nLL 2
19. Columns N / A
20. Ex tel- ior Steps OK
21 . Exterior Stairs N/A
2:!. Hooting OK
23. Hoofinq Flashing .OK
24. Roof Rafters OK
25. S112athing OK
26. Ex'Cerior Doors v 304.7
27. Interior Doors -
OK
28. P<:J.rtitions OK
2~ . Interior Stairs N/A
30. Ceiling <1oists OK
3I. Hard\','Clre OK
32. I'-1cchi:l.nical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights OK
3tj. Elcctri.c SWl tches OK .
35. Electric Outlets OK
36. Electric Panel OK
37. Heatinr] Equipment y 301.5
38. Sink OK
39. Lavatory OK
40. \'l<:J.tcr Closet OK
41. Buth Tub N/A
42. Plumbinq Dr<:J.inage OK
43. lIo\: \-Jet to r X 301.3
44. Cold Ivater X 301. j
45. \va tc r lIe<:J.tcr X 301.4
4 G . GrClSS UKlJ 'It 1 lb
47. rr r Cl S 11 ORD #71n
48. Aprli<:J.nccs X f"l'Pf) :lOR.S
49. Furn:i tUl~C X f"l'Pn !b7R.S
50. Automobiles N/A
5l. SL'concJury Structure N 1 i\
CODE VIOL\TION This building does not meet the mlnlmu~ standards
of the 1976 Edition, Standard Housin~ Code, as
outlined in the remarks section of t is checKlist.
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 25, BLOCK 39,
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CmmENNED; FINDING THAT SANDERS &
LARIMER IS THE RECORD Ot'1NER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OHNER TO COMt-tENCE SAID REHOVAL OR DEHOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FRON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
RENOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of "the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
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Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized re~resentative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
-hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lot 25, block 39, Gity of
La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
e endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 16th day
of November 1979 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
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WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
its written report, dated Novem?er 16,1979 finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Sanders & Larimer
whose address is P.o. Box 146, La Porte, Tx. 77571
, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., March 12, 1980 , at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
e which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
OnDecember 2l,1979adate more than ~en (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (is) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 19th day of
March 1980, a day which is within fifteen (IS) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
tt 'of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
fully as though set out herein.
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after' its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1d day of ~/ /~.rO
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Dl~NGEIWUS lIU ILDI!~G
INSPECTION rORro!
D^TE 11-16-79
STREE'l' ^DDRESS
315 H. MADISON
Oh'NER ALLEN BmJEN
ADDRESS
P.O. BOX 3439 BAYTOHN,TX 7752(
N/A
OCCUPANT
VACANT
AGENT
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
LA PORTE
106
LOT 1,7-18
BLOCK
ZONING
R - I
TYPE OCCUPANCY RESIDENCE
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES
ELECTRICAL POl'JER YES
SANITARY SE\illR YES
GAS YES
ND:.lI3ER OF m'JELLING UNITS
VACANT
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OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTIOW OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
EI\TY, AND DETERL'1INED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
4It OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3 )
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF ,SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
NALEFliCTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LA~'JFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND HAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH-OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDIt'-!GS AND CONCLUSIONS OF TIlE BOArm OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS' OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER
USING CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976
EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDI~G
IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DE~OLISHED. THIS
BUILDI~G DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BACIS MINnmM HOUSING STANDARDS DEENED
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY,
MID IS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY. HEALTH. AND THE GENERAL HELFARE OF
THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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Asst. Fire Marshal
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Building Inspector
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Fire Chief
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tJ1 p:; +Jr-i
ill f1:l LA PORTE ORDINl\NCE #10GO
'd 'd 'O+J
f1:l (j) (j) Ul ( S Tl\N DARD l-IOUS ING CODE,
l:: Q) C) l::
H Z ZH 1976 EDITION)
1. Means of Egress x 304.4
2. I~oom Sizes v 1n<; 1
3. Privacy of Bath x 301. 1
4 . Privacy of Bedrooms x 305.2
5. Free of Infestatlons N/A
6. G<l.rbaqe Storage x 301.7
7. Ceiling Heights x 305.3
8 . \;'indm., C1G<l.rances v 1nl, 7
9. lVindm'l i\rea v 1nl, 7
10. \'Hndow Openab1e
Areas x 304.10
II. Iv indm., Sash 403.9 -
x
12. Screens x 304.13
13. \Vindow Frames x 304.7
14. Foundation x 304.1
15. Piers x 304.1
16. Floor ,framing x 304.17
17. Flooring x 304.16
18. Exterior Iv a 11 s x 304.2
19. Colmnns x 304.17
20. Exterior Steps x 304.5
21. Exterior Stairs N/A
22. Roofing v 304.3
,-,
23. Roofing Flashing y 1nli 1
24. Roof Rafters x lOt.. 17
25. Sheathing x lOt.. ?
26. Exterior Doors v 1nli 7
27. Interior Doors v N() '()n
28. Partitions x 106. 1 h
29. Interior Stairs N/ A
30. Ceiling Joists x 1nli 17
3I. Hardware x 104 11
32. l"lechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights x 102.4
34. Electric Switches x 102.4
35. Electric Outlets x 302.4
36. Electric Panel x 303.1
37. lIeating Equipment x 301.5
38. Sink x 301.1
39. Lavator~ x 301. 1
40. IV<l.ter Closet x 301. 1
41. Bath Tub x 301.1
42. Plumbing Drainuge 301. I -
x
43. Hot I'J<l. t.er x 30i.3
44. Cold Iva ter x 301.3
45. l'la tcr Heater x 301.4
It (; . Gr<l.SS (),...rl !f71 h
47. ' 'J'r {l s h ()....rl in1 r..
~ ;\ppliances v ()rr1 ;~ 7 R c;
49. Furniture N/A
50. /I.tl f:omobil(~s "J / A
Sl. Secondi1ry Structure N / A
CODE VIOL.7\TIONThi s hlli 1 rlin[3 rlM>S n()r mppr rhp mlnl mllM sr;:lndar:ds
_of rhe 1 qUi ~rli H on, Stancl.n'r1 HOl1sing CodQ, .:is
011r' inprl in rhn ""("r>rcarks section of this
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ORDINANCE NO. /) 0 'i?
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 17-18, BLOCK 106,
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE: ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED: FINDING THAT ALLEN
Bm-lEN IS THE RECORD m-lNER OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERING THE SAID-
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING: ORDERING THE
SAID m-JNER TO COm'1ENC8 SAID REMOVAL OR DEHOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING: ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORt'lARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID m'lNER: PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID Ot'lNER: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
4It Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative:
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance:
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 17-18, block 106, City
of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
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or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
endanger the person and property of others:
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 16th day
OfNovernber 1979,ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building:
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
4It its written report, dated November l6,1979~inding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building:
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Allen Bowen,
whose address is P.o. Box 3439, Bay town, Texas 77520
, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at7:00
P.M., March 12, 1980 , at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
e which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
on February l5,198~ date more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, 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 Commission entered its order on the19th day of
March ,1980 , a day which is within fifteen (IS) days after the term-
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ination of the hearing;
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Dased on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
tt 'of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
fully as though set out herein.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Allen Bowen , who resides at P.o. Box 3439
Bay town, Texas 77520, is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Allen Bowen , has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
Allen Bowen to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said Allen Bowen to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said Allen Bowen, P.O. Box 3439, Bay town , Texas
77520, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Allen Bowen not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection 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
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of *Y1, /P',rO
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE
11-16-79
STREET nDDRESS 409 N. Broadway
O\'lNER
Ida Chapple
ADDIlliSS 3738 Mount Pleasant,Houston 7702J
OCCUPANT
Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION La Porte
BLOCK 85
LOT 27-28
ZONING
R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY
Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes
SANITARY SEWER Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
Yes
GAS
VACANT 1
OCCUPIED
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117).
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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
(2 )
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS \'tHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN TaE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPOHT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING
CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDIITON)
AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSiNG STANDARDS DEElffiD ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT
TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
OF LA PORTE.
~ORS:
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Fire Chief
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Paul R. Hickenbottom
_ Asst. Fire Marshal
David Paulissen
Building Inspector
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111 0.. a.J REM1\RKS
;j a.J Or-l
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111 a.J a.J U) ( STANDARD I-IOUSING CODE,
c a.J CJ t:: 1976 EDITION)
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1. Heims of Egress X 'H) I, I,
2. Room Sizcs X ~n c; 1
3. Priv.J.cy of Bath X ~nl 1
4 . Privacy of Bedrooms X ~n c; ?
5. Free of Infestations N/A
6. Garb.J.ge Storage X ~nl 7
7. Ceiling Heights X ~()c; :3 -
8. ~v indow Clearances X i()LL 7
9. \vindow l\rca X inLL 7
ID. \Vindow Openable
Areas X 304 10
11. \-Jindow Sash X 104.9 ;-.
12. Screens X 104.13
13. \Vindm.,r Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior \valls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.17
20. Extsrior Steps x 304.5
Stairs . N/A
21. Exterior
22. Roofing x ? " /. ~
23. Roofing Flashing x ? " /. ? -
24. Roof Rafters x ~"4 17
25. Sheathing X ~ ()I, ')
26. Exterlcr Doors X ~ n/. 7
27. Interlor Doors x M" ~'.....-
28. P.J.rtitions X ~n/. 1 h
29. Interior Stairs NiA
30. Ceiling Joists X ~nL.. 17
31. Hardware X ~n/. 1 1
32. Nechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X in? 6.
34. Electric s\Vi i:c~es X in? 6.
35. Electric Outlets X in? 4
3~ ElcctrJc'Panel X in 1 1
37. Heating Equipment X ~01 S
38. Sink X 101 1
39. Lavatory X 101.1
40. \'la ter Closet X 301. 1
41. J3.:l th Tub X 301.1
42. PIUlf,bing Dr.:linage X 301. I
43. Hot \-.[a ter X 301. 3
44. Cold \'la tor X 301.3
45. \'later Heater X 301.4
46. Grass Orn #71 h
It 7 . ;frash- O.,..il J! 71 h
43. Appl.:"l.:lrlcCS X Ord #785
49. Furniture N/A
50. Automobiles N1A
N/A __~__.,._~_ ~_c ...._.~..____.,__.._
51. Secondary Struct_urc
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<2L-the 1976 Ediiton, Standard Housine Codp, ::IS
outlined in the rem::lrks sec-tion of .thi~ rnprklist.
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ORDINANCE NO. / r?e> 1"
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 2-28, BLOCK 85,
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MRS. IDA
CHAPPLE IS THE RECORD mvNER OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERING THE SAID-
m-lNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE OR TEAR DmvN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REHOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TillS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FOR~'lARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OViNER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID OlvNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of. the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
tit Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 27-28, Block 85, City
of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
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or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 16th day
of November 1979 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
tit its written report, dated November l6,l979tinding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mrs. Ida Chapple,
whose address is 3738 Mount Pleasant, Houston, Tx.77021, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., February 13,1980, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
~ which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
onDecember 22,1979adate more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (i5) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 20th day of Feb-
ruary. 1980, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. nased on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
tt 'of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
fully as though set out herein.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Mrs. Ida Chapple ,who resides at3738 Mount Pleasant,
Houston, Tx. 77021 ,is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mrs. Ida Chapple ,has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said Mrs.
Ida Chapple to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said Mrs. Ida Chapple to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said Mrs. Ida Chapple, 3738 Mount Pleasant,
Houston, Texas 77021, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mrs. Ida Chapple not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection 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
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of YJ-...f!' I~.r()
CITY OF
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ATTEST:
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
IHSPECTION FORH
DATE 11-16-79
1028 S. 1st
STREET ADDRESS
ONNER
R. H. 1ft 12 L T D
ADDRESS P.O. Box 1477 La Porte
OCCUPANT
Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
La Porte
BLOCK 179
LOT
19
ZONING
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TYPE OCCUPANCY Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes
SANI'rARY SEWER
Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
GAS
Yes
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACP,lJT
1
OCCUPIED
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AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION !1ADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREHENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETEill1INED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING P~ASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2 )
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR Dfu~GE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF _LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
HALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAlvFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4 )
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
e IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING
CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION)
AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANG~ROUS, 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 IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL HELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE
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Building Inspector
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,Fire Chief
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ro ru 'o..w
m Q) Q) u: ( STANDARD HOUSING CODE,
s::: Q) Q) s:::
H Z ZH 1976 EDITION)
1. Means of Eqress I X 1 niL L..
2. l\oom Sizes X in" 1
') Privacy of Bath X 1nl _1
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4 . Privacy of Bedrooms X .3.os. .2_
- 5. Fron of Infestatlons N/A
6. Garbiqe Storage X 1nl 7
7. Ceiling Heights X 10S 1
8. l'lindow Clearances Xx 104 7
9. Windmv Area o K. -
10. l'lindow Openable
Arcus X 304 10
11. \VindO\v Sash X 301l.~
12. Sc:r-cens X ..30..4 _13
13. hlindm'l Frames X 304 ~
14. F'our~da tion X 3114.1
15. Piers X 304 1
16. Floor Framing x 304 17
17. Flooring x 304.16
18. Exterior Walls A 304.2
19. -Columns A 304.17
20. Exterior Steps A 3H7A 5
21. Exterior Stairs
22. - Roofing 'X 304.3 -
23. Roofing Flashing X 304.3'
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterlor Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors X No section
28. Partitions X 304.16
29. Interior Stairs NI;A
30. Ceiling ..Tois ts X 30 .17
3l. Hardware .xl ~~. _!1
32. Nechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
........ Electric Lights X .,jVL.4
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34. Electric S,,-;i tches X j02.4
35. Electric Outlets X jVL.4
.---. X
36. E1ectric Panel .,jV.)..L
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink X juT:l
39. Lava-tory X .,jV.L..L
40. \va ter Closet X .,jV.L..L
41. Ba-th 'I'llD X .,jVl..l.
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42. Plumbing Dr~inage X ')Ul..l.
43. HOf: Water X JU.1..J
44. Cold \\7 a ter X 3011
4s---:-Nittcr Heater X 301 _~
46. Grass 1'4 / 1:\
47. Trash N/A
48. Appll~nces X Ord :If 785
49. Furniture X Ord 41785
50. l"\U tomobilcs Nl.A
51. Secondary Structure N1A
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 19, BLOCK 179,
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THATR.H. #12_
L T D IS THE RECORD Ot'lNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
O~oJNER TO ENTIRELY RENOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROrt THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORH/\RD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID m'WER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PRErtISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID O~'lNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of "the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
4It Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
corne to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore-come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lot 19, block 179, City
of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
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or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, Ci ty Commiss ion heretofore, to-wi t: on the 16th day
of November 1979 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
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WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
its written report, dated November 16,1979 finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property R.H. #12 L T D
whose address is P.o. Box 1477, La Porte , that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at7:00
P.M. February 13,1980 , at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
e which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
on December 24,19~ date more than ten (IO) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, 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 Commission entered its or.der on th~Oth day of Feb-
ruary 1980, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Dased on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
-of Inspection, in full, and incorporatcs such by referencc herein as
fully as though set out hercin.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that R.H. #12 L T D , who resides at P.o. Box 1477,
La Porte, Tx. 77571 , is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
R.H. #12 L T D , has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
R.H. #12 L T Dto entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said R.H. #12 L T D to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said R.H. #12 L T D , P. O. Box 1477, La Porte
Texas 77571, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said R. H. #12, L T D not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection 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
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the '7d day of ~,,/?YCJ
CITY OF LA PORTE
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DANGEROUS BUILDING
~ INSPECTION FORM
DATE 11-16-79
STREET ADDRESS
400 w. Main
mVNER
Mrs. Glenn Sereau
ADDRESS 3214 Inwood Dr. Houston 77019
OCCUPANT
Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
La Porte
BLOCK
57
LOT 21- 2 3
ZONING
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TYPE OCCUPANCY Mercantile
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
WATER
Yes
SANI'l'ARY SEWER
Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
GAS
Yes
NUl-mER OF oom~ UNITS
1
VACANT
1
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION ~ffiDE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY O~HER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3 )
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
HALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4 )
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPbNTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
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using City of La Porte Ordinance #1060 (Standard Housing Code, 1976
F.n; ri (m) ::l~ ; r~ e"; np;n m::lk;ne rnp ;n!'lpPC'ri on. that this building
is in fact dangerous, but still repairable. All repairs or altera-
tions required to be done shall be done in accordance with all City
of La Porte codes aod Ordinances applicable. If the repairs or
alterations order is not complied with within the timetable set out
in City of La Porte Ordinance #1145, it is then the unanimous opinion
~ of this inspection board that this building be demolished.
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David Paulissen ,,4'. L. Sease Paul R. Hickenbottom
Building Inspector Fire Chief Asst. Fire Marshal
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1. Means of Eg re s s X 304. L~
2. Room Sizes OK
3 . Privacy of Bath X 301.1
4. Privacy or Bedrooms OK
5. Free of Infestatlons ,..~ I ^
6. Garbage Storage X 1f),' 7
7. Ceiling Heights OK
8 . h'indmv Clearances OK
9. \vindow Area OK
10. \vlndmv OpenClble
Areas X 304.10
11. \'Hndmv Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X 304.13
13. \vindow Frames X 304.7
I4-:-F'ounda. tion X 304.1
15. Piers X -31)4. 1
16. Floor .F'raming 1JK" "-
17. Flooring nU'
18. Exterior Walls X 1 ()LI. 2
19. Columns X 1()Li. 17
20. Exterior Steps KJ/A
21. Exterior StClirs N/A
22. Roofing X 10~ 1
23. Hoofing Flashing X -1M -1-
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Ext8rior Doors X 104 7
27. Interior Doors OK
28. PClrtitions OK
29. Interior Stairs X 304.5
30. Ceiling Joists --,--
X 304.17
31. Ila:cd\vare X 304.11
32. M2chanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights OK
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Elect.ric Outlets X 302.4
36. Electric Panel X 303.1
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink X 30l.T
39. Lavatory X 301.1
40. \'l.::tter Closet X 30T.1 -
41. Bath 'l'ub N/A
42. Plumbing Drainage X 30Ll
43. Hot \va ter X 3OT.J
44. Cold \vater v 'l'" 'l
45. \va ter Heater X 101 Z.
46. GrClSS m~n :in' h
47. 'frash. n'Rn dnl 6
48. Appliances X m~n dn~c;
49. Furni tm:c N'tJ.
50. Au tomobj.lcs '!\T" t,
51. Secondary Structure NIA
CODE VIOLATlothis b~lding does not meet the m~n~mum standards
of the 1970 Edition, Standard Housing Code, as
011t:l ined in t:he remarks section of this check1is...t..
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ORDINANCE NO. /;1 (I
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 21-23, BLOCK
57, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MRS. GLENN
SEUREAU IS THE RECORD O'i'lNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID-
O~vNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE OR TEAR Dm'lN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FOmvARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OVINER; PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID O~vNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of ' the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
tit Fire Chief or his duly, authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such, Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such BOard shall within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 21-23, block 57, City
of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect,
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
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endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 16th day
of November 1979 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
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to be in fact a dangerous building;
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WfIEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mrs. Glenn Seureau,
whose address is 3214 Inwood Drive, Houston, Tx. 77019, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., February 13,1980, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
e which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
on January 7,1980 a date more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, 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 Commission entered its order on the 20th day of Feb-
ruary 1980, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
inCltion of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
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Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at sClid hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission 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.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Mrs. Glenn Seurea~ who resides at3214 Inwood Drive,
Houston, Texas 77019, is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mrs. Glenn Seureau, has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
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Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said Mrs. Glenn
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Seureau
to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said Mrs. Glenn Seureau to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
e of said property, the said Mrs. Glenn Seureau, 3214 Inwood Drive,
Houston, Tx. 77019/
by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mrs. Glenn Seureau not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte shall
enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem
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necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished
without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged
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against the said Sanders & Larimer, record owner 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 a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of YJ-y1/ /~.rO
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FO~1
DATE
08-03-79
STREET ADDRESS
423 North 5th.
m-v"NER Elizabeth Patterson
ADDRESS 408 North 5th., La Porte, TX 77571
OCCUPANT
Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
La Porte
BLOCK
90
LOT
27-28
ZONING
R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY
Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES
SANITARY SEWER
YES
ELECTRICAL POWER YES
GAS
YES
NUl.mER OF mVELLING UNITS 1
VACANT
, 1
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118/ THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERHINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
4It OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ~NY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
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 SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
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IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF LA PORTE
ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE
INSPECTIO~, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE
DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT, PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STfu~DARDS
DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS
A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZE~S OF
LA PORTE.
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ASST. FIRE MARSHAL
BE~JANIN TALBURT
BUILDING INSPECTOR
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1. Means of Egress X 304.4
2. Room Sizes X 305.1
3. Privacy of Bath X 301.1
4 . Privacy of Bedrooms X 305.2
5. Free of Infestatlons N/A
6. Garbage Storage X 301. 7
7. Ceiling Heights X 305.3
8 . Window Clearances X 304.7
9. \Vindmv Area X 304.7
10. \Vindmv Openable
Areas X 304.10
11. \vindmv Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X X 304.13
13. \Vindmv Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.17
20. Exterior Steps X 304.5
21. Exterior Stairs N/A
22. Roofing X 304.3
23. Roofing Flashing X 304.3
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors X No Section
28. Partitions X 304.16
29. Interior Stairs N/A
30. Ceiling Joists X 304.17
31. Hardware X 304.11
32. Mechanical Ventila
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets X 302.4
36. Electric Panel X 303.1
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink X 301.1
39. Lavatory X 301.1
40. Water Closet X 301.1
41. Bath Tub X 301.1
42. Plumbing DrClinage X 301.1
43. Hot Water X 301. 3
44. Cold \'1 a ter X 301.3
45. Water Heater X 301. 4
46. Grass Qrdinance 11716
47. Trash Ordinance 11716
48. Appllances X Ordinance 117 8 5
49. Furniture X Ordinance 11785
50. Automobiles '::J/A
51. SecondClry Structure X 304.15
CHECK LIST
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1976 Edition, Standard Housing Code, as outllned in the
remarks section of this checklist.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1.2 /~
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT; TWENTY-SEVEN
(27)-T\vENTY-EIGHT (28) BLOCK NINTY (90), TOWN OF LA PORTE,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH
BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THATELIZABETH PATTERSON:S THE RECORD
OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY
REr-10VE OR TEAR DQ\'1N SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
CmlMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN ( 10) DAYS FROM
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO
PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORt'1ARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR
THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT
REHOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ord i-
nances, City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be
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composed of the Building Inspector or his duly authorized repre-
sentative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative,
and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such Code sections provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists,
as defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four
(24) hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough
inspection of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter irnmed ia tely
make its report in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building 10cated on Lots twenty-seven (27),
twenty-eight (28) Block ninty (90), City of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse
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has been allowed to deteriorate into a cond i tion of decay. or
partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to
endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit:
on the 3rd day
of August 1979
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ordered
said Board of
Inspection to make
its thorough inspection of said building located on said property,
and to thereafter make its report in wri ting, as prov ided in
said Ordinance, of the circumstances and condition of the said
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WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated August 3, 1979 , finding such
said building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Elizabeth Patterson,
whose address is 408 North 5th, La Porte, Tx 7757L, that a hear-
ing as provide~ in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held
at 7:00 P.M.,October 3,1979 , at the Commission Chamber, City
Hall, City of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commis-
sion \.muld hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the
Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner received
said notice onSeptember 10, 1979, a date more than ten (10) days
before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of
the Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is re-
quired to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 17th day
of October,1979 , a day which is within fifteen (15) days after
the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMtlISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
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Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the Ci ty Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclu-
sions, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the Ci ty Commission 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 Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Elizabeth Patterson, who resides at 408 North 5th
La Porte, Tx.77571 ,is the record owner of the property on
which this building is si tuated, and that as such record owner,
the said Elizabeth Patterson has been duly and legal1y notified
of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
Elizabeth Patterson to entirely remove or tear down such building,
and further orders the said Elizabeth Patterson to commence such
removal wi thin ten (10) days from the effective date of this
Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demolition of such
building within a reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the Ci ty of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous,
insani tary condition of the bu ild ing to be aff ixed 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record
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owner of said property, the said Eliabeth Patterson, 408 North
5th, La Porte, Tx. 77571
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by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
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with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the
removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days
after serv ice hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the Ci ty
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of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assist-
ance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be
removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such
procedure shal1 be charged against the said Elizabeth Patterson,
record owner 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 com-
pute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shal1 be
hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building,
and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7~
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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Ord inance No. J:J. J 2. , Page 5.
ATTEST:
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City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE 08-03-79
STREET ADDRESS 312 North 6th.
ADDRESS 309 N. 5th., La Porte, TX 77571
AGENT N/A
BLOCK 79 LOT 14
TYPE OCCUPANCY Residence
YES SANITARY SEWER YES
YES GAS YES
VACANT 1 OCCUPIED
OWNER Shirley Gay tva1ker
OCCUPANT Vacant
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION La Porte
ZONING R-I
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
ELECTRICAL POWER
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS 1
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING/ FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
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 SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
~ IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF LA PORTE
ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE
INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, 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 IS
A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF
LA PORTE.
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BUILDING INSPECTOR
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FIRE CHIEF
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vi AUL R. HtCKENBOTTOM
ASST. FIRE MARSHAL
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Q) {lj LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060
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H Z ZH 1976 EDITION)
1. Means of Egress X 304.4
2. Room Sizes X 305.1
3. Priv<1cy of Bath X 301.1
4. Priv<1cy of Bedrooms X 305.2
5. Free of Infestatlons N/A
6. Garbage Storage X 301. 7
7. Ceiling Heights X 305.3
8 . Window Clearances O.K.
9. \Vindow Area O.K.
10. \\lindow Openable
Areas X 304.10
11. \hndmv Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X 304.13
13. \Vindow Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing X 304,17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.17
20. Exterior Steps X 304.5
21. Exterior Stairs N/A
22. Roofing X 304.3
23. Roofing Flashing X 304.3
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interlor Doors X No Section
28. Partitions X 304.16
29. Interior Stairs X 304.5
30. Ceiling Joists X 304.17
31. Hardware X 304.11
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion N/A .
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Electric Outlets X 302.4
36. Electric Panel X 303.1
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink X 301.1
39. Lavatory X 301.1
40. Water Closet X 301.1
41. Bath Tub X 301.1
42. Plumbing Drainage X 301.1
43. Hot \'la ter X 301.3
44. Cold \va ter X 301.3
45. Water Heater X X 301. 4
46. GrClss Ordinance 11716 -
47. TrClsh Ordinance 11716
48. Appllances X X Ordinance 11785
49. Furniture X X Ordinance 11785
50. Automobiles N/A ,
Secondary - 304.15
51. Structure X
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1976 Edition. Standard Housing Code, as outlined in the
remarks section of this checklist.
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ORDINANCE NO. /),/3
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT FOURTEEN
(14), BLOCK SEVENTY-NINE (79), TmvN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED;
FINDING THAT SHIRLEY GAY WALKER IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID
PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR
Dm'/N SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMHENCE SAID
RE~1OVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN ( 10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE
ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREHISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID O~^lNER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances, City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be
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composed of the Building Inspector or his duly authorized repre-
sentative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative,
and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such Code sections provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists,
as defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four
(24) hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough
inspection of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immed iately
make its report in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on Lot Fourteen (14),
Block Seventy-nine (79), Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas,
has, for the reason of neglect or misuse has been allowed to
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deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin and become
a fire hazard, and is so situated as to endanger the person and
property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit:
on the 3rd
day of August, 1979, ordered said Board of Inspection to make
its thorough inspection of said building located on said property,
and to thereafter make its report in wri ting, as prov ided in
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said Ordinance, of the circumstances and condition of the said
building;
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~'lHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated August 3, 1979, finding such
said building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Shirley Gay Walker,
whose address is 312 N. 6th, La Porte, Texas 77571, that a hear-
ing as prov ided in Sect ion 5 of said Ord inance would be held
at 7:00 P.M. on October 3, 1979, at the Commission Chamber, City
Hall, City of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commis-
sion would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the
Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner received
said notice on September 8, 1979, a date more than ten (10) days
before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
ln regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of
the Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is re-
quired to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 3rd day
of October, 1979, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after
the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclu-
sions, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the Ci ty Commission 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 Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Shirley Gay Walker, who resides at 312 N. 6th,
La Porte, Texas 77571, is the record owner of the property on
which this building is situated, and that as such record owner,
the said Shirley Gay Walker has been duly and legally notified
of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
Shirley Gay Walker to entirely remove or tear down such building,
and further orders the said Shirley Gay Walker to commence such
removal wi thin ten (10) days from the effective date of this
Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demolition of such
building within a reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the Ci ty of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous,
insanitary 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 Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record
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owner of said property, the said Eliabeth Patterson, 408 North
5th, La Porte, Tx. 77571
,
by reg istered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said Elizabeth Patterson not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the
removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days
after serv ice hereof, then the Board-o-f Inspection of the Ci ty
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of La Porte shal1 enter upon the said premises with such assist-
ance 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 Elizabeth Patterson,
record owner 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 com-
pute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be
hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such bui-lding,
and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7~
day of
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
A1~t';]~~
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APPROVED:
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c~ty Attorney
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CITY OF L^ PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORH
DA'fE 08-03-79
STREET ADDRESS 110 North 3rd.
W.V. Sullivan Est.
O\VNE:Rc/o Thomas ll. Sullivan. Tr.
3115 West Loop South #6
ADDRESS Houston, Texas 77027
OCCUPANT
Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION La Porte
BLOCK
58
LOT
11-12
ZONING
R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY
Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES
ELECTRICAL POWER YES
SANITARY SEWER
YES
GAS
YES
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
'1
OCCUPIED
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AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-:17).
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(1)
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
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECbUSE OF IT$ CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF .SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOHS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAw~UL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEP,r,us TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPL' ~\D OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
~ IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF LA PORTE
ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE IN-
SPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE
DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING ST~~DARDS DEEMED
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT
TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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BENJAlUN TALBURT
CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR
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FIRE CHIEF
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Q) {lj LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060
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H Z ZH 1976 EDITION)
1. Neans of Egress X 304.4
2. Hoom Sizes Unknown
3. Privacy of Bath Unknown
4 . Priv.:lcy of Bedrooms Unknown
5. Free of lnfestatlons N/A
- 301.7
6. Garb.:1qe Storage X
7 . Ceiling Heiqhts Unknown
8 . \VindO'.v Clearances O.K.
9. \\1 indm" Area O.K.
10. \\lindow Openab1e
ArcClS X 304.10
11. \\lindm.! Sash X 304.9
12. Screens X 304.13
13. \\lindmv Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
J.5. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing Unknown
17. Floo:cing Unknown
18. Exterior \valls X 304."1.
19. Columns X 304.11
20. Exterior Steps X 304 -:-:s-
21. Exterior Stairs NfA
22. Roofing X 304.3
23. Roofing Flashing X 304.3
24. Root Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exte.....ior Doors X 304.7
27. Interlor Doors Unknown
28. Partitions Unknown
29. Interior Stairs Unknown
30. Ceiling Joists Unknown
:31. Hardv!are Unknown
32. !olechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights Unknown
34. Electric S\vi tches Unknown .-
35. Electric Outlets Unknown
36. Electric Panel Unknown
37. Heating Equipment Unknmvn
38. Sink Unknown
39. Lavatory Unknown
40. \va tor Cl.oset Unknown
41. Bath Tub Unknown
42. Plumbing Drainage Unknown
43. Hot \va ter X 301. 3
44. Cold \'1 a ter X 301. 3
45. \'1atcr Heater Unknmvn
46. Grass Ordinance ~F 716
47. Trash Ordinance d,f7l6
48. Appliances Unknown
49. Furniture Unknown
50. Automobiles ~T/ A
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51. Secondary Structure N/A-'
CHECK LIST
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EXTERIOR VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS ELEVEN (11)
AND T\vELVE (12), BLOCK FIFTY-EIGHT (58), TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING
CONDEHNED; FINDING THAT THE ESTATE OF W. V. SULLIVAN, C/O THOMAS
H. SULLIVAN, TRUSTEE, IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEHOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID
BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS
ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREr1ISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances, Ci ty of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be
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composed of the Building Inspector or his duly authorized repre-
sentative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative,
and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such Code sections provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists,
as defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four
.
(24) hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough
inspection of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately
make its report in writing as further provided in said ordinance;
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of Ci ty
Commission that the building located on Lots Eleven (11) and
Twelve (12), Block Fifty-eight (58), Town of La Porte, Harris
County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse has been
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allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin
and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to endanger the
person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit:
on the 3rd
day of August, 1979, ordered said Board of Inspection to make
its thorough inspection of said building located on said property,
and to thereafter make its report in writing, as provided in
said Ordinance, of the circumstances and condition of the said
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building;
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\'lHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated August 3, 1979, finding such
said building to be in fact a dangerous building;
\'iHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Estate of W. V.
Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee, whose address is
3115 West Loop South #6, Houston, Texas 77027, that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.H. on October 3, 1979, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall,
Ci ty of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission
would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner received
said notice on September 12, 1979, a date more than ten (10) days
before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of
the Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is re-
quired to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 3rd day
of October, 1979, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after
the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclu-
sions, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
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the Ci ty Commission 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 Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that the Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan,
Trustee, who resides at 3115 West Loop South #6, Houston, Texas
77027, is the record owner of the property on which this building
is situated, and that as such record owner, the said Estate of
W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee, has been duly
and legally notified of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee, to en-
tirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the
said Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee,
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the Ci ty of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous,
insanitary 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 aefaced by any person,
under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record
owner of said property, the said Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o
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owner of said property, the said Eliabeth Patterson, 408 North
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requested.
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with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the
removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days
after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the Ci ty
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of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assist-
ance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be
removed or demolished wi thout delay, and the expenses of such
procedure shal1 be charged against the said Elizabeth Patterson,
record owner of said property, and shall thereupon become a
valid and enforceable personal obI igation of said owner of such
premises, and the said Board of Inspection shal1 carefully com-
pute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be
hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building,
and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE
08-03-79
STREET ADDRESS 412 '.Jest Main
W.V. Sullivan, Est.
OtVNER c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Tr.
3115 West Loop South #6
ADDRESS Houston, Texas 77027
OCCUPANT
N/A
Vacant
AGENT
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
E/2 Lot 15, all 18
LOTW/2 Lot 19
La Porte
BLOCK
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ZONING
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TYPE OCCUPANCY Commercial
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
YES
SANITARY SEWER
YES
ELECTRICAL PO~VER YES
GAS
YES
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
OCCUPIED
1
VACANT
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETER~INED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF P~OPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY O~HER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
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 SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION'OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY' OF LA PORTE
ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE
INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND SHODLD
BE DEMOLISHED. THE BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM STANDARDS DEEMED
ESSENTIAL FOR A COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND
THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRE CHIEF ASST. FIRE MARSHAL
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1. Means of Egress O.K.
2. Room Sizes O.K.
3 . Privacy of Bath N/A
4 . Privacy of Bedrooms N/A
5. Free of InfestCltlons NJA
6. Garbage Storage X 10l ~
7. Ceiling Heights O.K
8 . \\lindmv Clearances O,K
9. Window Area O.K
10. Hindmv Openable
Areas N/A
11. \Vindo\v Sash .x 304 c9
12. Screens NJA
13. h'indow Frames X 304.7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.17
20. Exterior Steps N/A
21. Extericr Stairs N/A
22. Roofing O.K.
23. Roofing Flashing N/A
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing N/A
26. Exterior Doors X 1047
27- . Interior Doors N/A
28. Partitions O,K
29. Interior Stairs N/A
30. Ceiling Joists O.K
31. Hardware O,.K
32. l-lechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X 302.4
34. Electric Switches O.K.
35. Electric Outlets O.K.
36. Electric Panel O.K.
37. Heating Equipment X 301.5
38. Sink N/A
39. Lav<ltory N1A
40. Water Closet _NJA
41. Bath Tub N,LA
42. Plumbing Drainage N/A
43. Hot 'vater X 301.3
4'1. Cold \'Vater X 301.3
45. \va ter Heater X 301. 4
46. Grass O.K.
47. Trash. O.K.
48. Appliances N/A
49. Furni.ture N/A
50. Au tonlc)biles N/A
51. Second.:lry Structure N/A
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EXTERIOR VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY.
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON THE EAST ONE-HALF
(E .1/2) OF LOT FIFTEEN (15), ALL OF LOT EIGHTEEN (18), AND THE
vlEST ONE-HALF (W .1/2) OF LOT NINETEEN (19), BLOCK FIFTY-SEVEN
(57), TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT THE
ESTATE OF W. V. SULLIVAN, C/O THOMAS H. SULLIVAN, TRUSTEE, IS
THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEHOLITION vlITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE
FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVID-
ING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF
NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
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nances, City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be
composed of the Building Inspector or his duly authorized repre-
sentative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative,
and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative:
WHEREAS, such Code sections provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists,
as defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four
(24) hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough
inspection of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately
make its report in writing as further provided in said ordinance:
WHEREAS, it has heretofore corne to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on the East One-half (1/2)
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of Lot Fifteen (15), all of Lot Eighteen (18), and the West One-
half (W.l/2) of Lot Nineteen (19), Block Fifty-seven (57), Town
of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of
decay or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated
as to endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit:
on the 3rd
day of August, 1979, ordered said Board of Inspection to make
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building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated August 3, 1979, finding such
said building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
not ice to the record owner of said property Estate of H. V.
Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee, whose address is
3115 ~'1est Loop South *6, Houston, Texas 77027, that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M. on October 3, 1979, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall,
Ci ty of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission
would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner received
said notice on September 12, 1979, a date more than ten (10) days
before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of
the Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is re-
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quired to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, Ci ty Commission entered its order on the 3rd day
of October, 1979, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after
the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COHMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclu-
sions, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the Ci ty Commission 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 Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that the Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sul1ivan,
Trustee, who resides at 3115 West Loop South #6, Houston, Texas
77027, is the record owner of the property on which this building
is situated, and that as such record owner, the said Estate of
W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee, has been duly
and legally notified of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee, to en-
tirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the
said Estate of W. V. Sullivan, c/o Thomas H. Sullivan, Trustee,
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous,
insanitary 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.
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owner of said property, the said Eliabeth Patterson, 408 North
5th, La Porte, Tx. 77571
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by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said Elizabeth Patterson not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the
removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days
after serv ice hereof, then the Board--o-f Inspection of the City
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ance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be
removed or demolished wi thout delay, and the expenses of such
procedure shall be charged against the said Elizabeth Patterson,
record owner of said property, and shall thereupon become a
valid and enforceable personal obI igation of said owner of such
premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully com-
pute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be
hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such bui-lding,
and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7~
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RESOLUTION NO. 80- ~
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO
APPLICATION OF ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
MANAGEMENT FACILITY IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS.
PROTEST THE
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SOLID WASTE
WHEREAS, Rollins Environmental Services (Tx.) Inc. La Porte
plant, has applied to the Texas Department of Water Resources for
a permit to operate a commercial industrial solid waste management
facility in La Porte, Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of tIle Ci ty Commission of the
City of La Porte that the construction and operation of such a
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facil i ty would have an adverse environmental impact upon the
City of La Porte;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby authorizes appropriate officials of the City of La Porte
to file and present appropriate protests to said application,
before the Texas Department of Water Resources.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 7th day of May, 1980.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City of La Porte
To tne Mayor and Council
This is a formal request to be neard before tne Council
at a regular meeting, concerning tne two vacant lots at
the end of Oak Grove, Baysnore Subdivision.
Action taleen:
For one year, we nave been trying to get tnese lots cleared.
1. We contacted tne Inspection Department numerous times.
2. Tne owners were called.
3. cnief Freeman was contacted because of tne activities
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tnat go on tnere; if policemen are called, tney "drive by."
4. Mr. Cads nas a ten year vendetta witn tne city over wnat
tney were supposed to do; tne owners of tne lot next to
mine nas refused to do anytning, since tney were not allowed
a trailer on tneirs.
5. We feel our lives and property are tnreatened because
of several incidents, plus rats and bugs abound.
Tnerefore, 'we respectfully request to be. neard by tne Counc 11
so tnat some disposition'ot tnis problem can be reacned.
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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DATE: May 6~ 1980
James R. Hudgens, City Administrator
FRO H : D. A. Paulissen, City Ins.pector
SUBJ ECT: Uncleared lots Oakgrove Block
Mrs. Helen McFerren has requested to be heard by Commission regarding
several uncleared,lots on Oakgrove Block.
On May 5, 1980,. I talked with Mr. Edward Cade, owner of the East ~ of
lot 11 and all of lot 12, Oakgrove, the lots in question.
Mr. Cades belief is that the City of La Porte has not ho~ored an
agreement in which he granted the City a Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage
Easement, as consideration the City of La Porte was to fill Mr. Cades
land with any excess soil and level the property.
Mr. Cade allowed me to make a copy of this unsigned document.
I talked with Knox Askins, May 6, 1980 and Mr. Askins does not have a
signed Document. It is his belief that this document was never signed.
I talked also on May 6, 1980 with H. Carlos Smith in reference to this
property. Carlos says that the City did indeed put a sanitary sewer and
a storm sewer across Mr. Cades' property. Carlos also said that excess
fill was dumped and leveled by the City on Mr. Cades property. Carlos
said that Cade wanted more fill and he (Cade) had a gentlemans agreement
with the street contractor to get more fill. This is the fill that was
dumped and never leveled.
I have found reference to this easement in the Commission minutes of
May 6, 1968.
The easement was approved but the accompanying document referenced by the
minutes as exhibit no. 4, was not with the minutes.
If the City feels that we should indeed level and clear this property, Mr.
Askins suggests written documentation with Mr. Cade, legalizing this
agreement.
This property is impossible to mow in its present condition and a bulldozer
will be required to level and clear the underbrush on these lots.
The owner of lots 10 and ~ of 11, Oakgrove. Adelma Wilbur of 4801 Canal
in Houston, must still be notified to clear her property. I could not,
determine if this property is clearable due to the dense undergrowth on
the land.
In closing I should note that Carlos Smith states that the City of
La Porte has in no way renigged on any agreement and owes Mr. Cade no
further consideration to the best of his memory.
Respectfully,
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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
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LA PORTE CITY CONM I SS ION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
May 6, 1968
7:00 P.M.
ME/v:BERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
W. A. Stabs, Lois J. Compton, Charles D. Boyle, Bobby J. Burgin,
and Commissioner-Elect H. Gould Crofoot.
MEMBERS OF THE COpMISSION ABSENT: None
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox W. ASkins, City Engineer
H. Carlos Smith, City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, Chief of Police H. F.
Freeman.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1968, and the
special meeting of April 24, 1968, were approved as written.
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Judge George Counts administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-
Elect H. P. Pfeiffer, and Commissioners- Elect Charles D. Boyle,
and H. Gould Crofoot.
Mayor Pfeiffer presented to W. A. Stabs, Jr. a Certificate of
Appreciation for the eight years of service he has given as
a Commi ss i onere
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3. Mr. Leo Gaber, 333 South Bayshore Drive, inquired about the
condition of his driveway, a water leak in the alley beside
his home, and the ditch on Bayshore Drive.
The City Engineer was requested to check into the items mentioned.
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A tabulation of bids for the parking area, driveways, and
sidewalks at the Library and Civic Center, were received.
(See Exhibit No.1).
Ccmmissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Crofoot, that Division 1 be awarded to the low bidder, Les West
Co., Inc., and that Division 11 be awarded after the 1968-69
budget has been adopted. Motion carried.
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Commissioner Crofoot requested that he be authorized'to purchase
two radios. Permission was granted, if funds are avaiLabLe.
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the 1968-69 Budget funds to cover the Codefication of Ordinances.
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Crofoot, that the UtiLity Easement on Lot 12, Oak Grove BLock,
Bayshore Park Subdivision, and 50' X 100' Tract East of Lot 12,
La Porte be approved. (See Exhibit No.4). Motion carried.
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MAYOR
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C<1JNTY OF HARRIS :
SAN ITARY SEl.IER AND STeml DP.AlNAGE EASEMENT
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That I, ID.lkW J. CADE, for and in conoiderlltion of the
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1. Beina allO'toJed by the City of La Porte, Te,,:as, to
connect! ~dthout connection chargcs, my premiscs \~ith
the oC,...u.tory sm1(~r, and the fm:thcr consideration of
t~c benefits to be derived by me on accou~t of the
conctruction, reconstruction and maintenance by the
ci ty of La Porte, Tc::os, in end through my certain
prc~iscs hereinafter described in such a manner os to
p~cvent overflow of raw sewage over and across the
Gurfoce of my said premises;
2. 'l'hc construction aid maintenance by the City of
La Porte, Tc~~s of a storm sct.;er t;hich adequately drains
Oakg:-ove Avenue and Bayshore Drive therefra:::1 to Deer
Creek under the surface of the easement as herein
provid~d for; and
3. Cleoring by Grantee fro:n the present surface of
the East one-half of Lot Eleven (11), and all of Lot
';t;,clve (12), Oc3k Grove Blocl:, Beyshor~ Park and a
tract of land 50 x 106.7 feet lying immediately East
of said Lot 12 and between the A. J. Houston tract
of land and the East line of said Lot 12, and North
of t7Mt is l:no't,;n as the Beezley tract t ~.7hich is necessary
to hold nct: fill Goil, a.id filling Goid property uith
soil to a level and erode os he~eincft~r core fully set
out,
do hercby give &'id (;rent to the said CITY OF LA ?ffiTE, a municipal
corporation, of Harris County, Tc::as, the right to construct, ro-
e conGtruct and perpetually caintain a sanitary sewer, storm drai..""'l-
aGc, ~~d any other city-ovmed utility service upon and ocross
the follotrl.ng described property, to-'tJit:
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BEGINNING at a point vlncrc the Southccst l"'icht-of-~~ay
line of Bnychoro Dt"ive intcl'"Gc;;cts the l~ol...theost right-'
Of-'t-lOY line of O:ll~rove Avenue. scwe DlGO being the
SouthCl~OGt corner of Lot ~)clve (12), Oak Grove Block,
Bayshorc Pork Subdivision, cccol~ing to the cop or plat
thereof recorded in VoltDe 10, Page 22, HatTis County
Hop Records;
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TI~~CE, along the Southeast property line of Gaid Lot
~;elve (12), to the Northeast corner of Gaid Lot Twelve
(12), Cklk Gt'ove Block, for a point for corner;
TITIl;CE, in a Nortln~esterly direction, 0 distance of
ten (10) feet, along the Northeasterly line of said Lot
Tt:clve (12), to a point for corncl.'";
THENCE, in a SouthtJcsterly dit'cction along a line ten
(10) feet Northwcst of, and parellcl to, the Southeast
pl"'opC1:1:y line of said Lot Tt:clve (7.2), to a point for
corner in the South~;est pro~crty linc of Lot Ttvclve (12)
Sa:.1e olso being the N01.~he.:lst !'iCht-of-t"'DY line of Oak
Grove Avenue;
THEl~CE, in a Southcnstcrly. dii"cction' a"-dii3tnnce of ten
(10) feet, along the'Sout~]CGt p~opc~ line of Lot Twelve
(12), GmJe also being the Northccst right-of-t,yay line of
Onlt Grove Avenue, to the P!.1~CE 0:2 BSGIlmING.
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B2GINNI1~G at a point "here the Southeast right-of-\;1oy
1i:1.c of Doyshore Drive intersc:cts the NOl...tncost riGht.
of-Hay line of Oak Grove '",..venue. same also being the
Scuthc~oGt corner of Lot ~:elve (12), Oak Grove Block,
Bcynhore P~rk Subdivision, according to the map or plat
thereof ~ccorded in Vol~e 10, Page 22, ltarris County
!'IDp Records;
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T~~CE, along the Southeast properl~ line of said Lot
Tt-:clvc (12). t"~ the l;orthccst corner of said Lot 'lWelve
(12),- ~'\.'1k Crove B1ocl:~ for a point: for COl~ncr;
TFIT1JCE, in a Southeasterly direction, a distance of five
(5) feet, nlon~ the Northcontcrly boundary line of a
t~act of lend 50 ,,: 100 feet, contiguous to said Lot
Tviclve (12), end being situated bctt..,~en the A. J.
Houston tract of l~d and the Southeast line of said Lot,
'.i\velve (12), ond the t\orth of ~]hat io knmm as the Beazley
trect, and baL,g the sa:Je tract of lond conveyed by Dert
C~rbin to EC.t-;e.rd J. Code by ceed ccted August 4. 19l19, cnd
filed for record under County C!Grl:'s file number 651877,
in the office of the County Clerl: of Hru:ris County, Texas,
reference to which inGt~u~cnt is nDde for all purposcs,
to a point for cOl~er;
T~~CE, in nSouth~]e6tc~ly di~cction a diGtance of 106.7
feet along a line 5 fcct Southcnst of, end parallel to the
Soutp~ast property line of said Lot Twelve (12), end
the Southeost rict1.t-of...t-my line of BaYGhore Drive, to a
point for corner in the Southwest pco~erty line of caid
50 foot by 100 foot tract of land;
THrnCE, in !l North~'JeGterly di1.~cction a distance of five
(5) feet along the Southtjcst line of said 50 foot by
100 foot tract of land, to a point for corner at the
llestcl"nnost cot"i:l.cr of Gaid trElct, s~e also being the
point of intersection of tlm SouthtJcat p~opcrty lin~ of
coid 50 root by 100 foot t1."ect \!ith the Southeast right-
of-way line of Beyshore Drive;
~El~CE, in a Southeasterly direction elong the Northwest
li.."'le of Geid 50 foot by 100 foot tract, same baing the
Southeast richt-of.~ay line of Bayshorc Drive, to the
PLACE OF BEGINNING.
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provided however, Grantee herein, its successors and ossigns, shall
not construct or maintain, or allow to be conotructed or maintained
any L~provements above the surface of the easement herein granted,
such surfDce being defined as plow depth above the present gravity
flow sonitory set"er, tlith the e}cception at and near \olhere the cose-
oent provided for herein intersects tha Northeast line of ~ prcnises
at Deer Creek, as more fully hereinafter dcscribed.
FTovidcd further that there is reserved to Grcntor h€rcin,
his heirs end assizns, the riGht of inGress end eGress over, across
ond through the COSCi:lent grented hex-cin, together tdth the ri[.ht to
cultivate, mot", beautify, oaintain, find use the sn.'11e in co~mection
\Jith the cost 1/2 of Lot 11, ell of Lot U, Oak Grove Block, Bcyshore
f
Pork cnd 0 tract of l~~d 50 x 106.7 feet lyinb ;;~lccictclJ Eest
of coiel Lot 12 and bctt'lcen the A. J. HoustC:l tt"'oct of 1c;ld wd the
East line of said Lot 12, end North of what is kno~m as the Beazley
tract, os a building site, provided however that such ingress and
ecress ~ld such use of said easement by Grantor, his heirs and
assigns, is not inconsistent tnth the purposes for t;hich th.is sanitary
sewer and store drnincge easement is granted.
It is unGGrstood ond sgL~ced that the givin~ by the Grantor
of the coscocnt provided for herein constitutes a cnteriol licitation
upon the size of end the aooptnbility as a builGL~g site of the
Eoot 1/2 of Lot 11, 011 of Lot 12, Oak Grove Dlock, Do~"s~ore ?arl:9
and a tract of lend 50 x 105.7 feet lying ~cdiately East of said
Lot 12 and ootwccn the A. J. Houston tract of laid and the East lin~
of said Lot 12, end North of ~JhQ.t io knOt:.:1 as the Beazley tract,
end t~ gr.:mt of said eosc:cent ;>l..ovidcc for herein is conditioned
upon the City CO:::r::lission of the City of La Porte, Te.Y..4ls, emending
and odoptin~ ell zoning and building code ordinOJ."1ces end issuing
pct"Dits therefor, neccGGol'"Y to a110t'1 G~.A,tor to c:crcct improvctJcnta
on Glp?o, blocks, pier, fuid other such fo~d~tions adoptable to the
terrain of said 1/2 of !~t 11, all of Lot 12, Oak Grove Block,
Bnynhorc Pork, and the adjoining 50 x 106.7 tract above described
to uithin ten feet (10') of the property lines, same being street
lines of Oat: Grove Avenue e:1d Bnyshore Drive.
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As po.""1: of the conGidc1.~ation for this grant, the City of
La Porte, Tc~:as, chall fill tlith soil and grade or cauoe to be
filled and groded the east 1/2 of Lot 11, all of Lot 12, Oak Grove
Block, Boyshore Pork, and the adjoining 50 x 106.7 tract above
dCGcribcd frow the prescnt contcoplotcd ioprovcd curb lines of
C3k C;-ovc AvenUe and DQ~ohm..~e Drive to a ninimtl':1 of plO~l depth
cbove the p:'~cGcnt gr.nvity flow sa"l:l.tcry GctJcr eAtend:.i..ng across
said prcmlscs, 'except that ouch Goil fill nny c~1:cnd bc10tY the
1.cvcl of ttiQ - present GWl.it6.I"Y aCt;~l. line at its intersection tdth
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the rJo1:tncast line of -w:y said p~cr;1ises and Deer CZ'eek; provided
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further thct scid sc..-dtc:.-,y sctJCr w.,d st01."I!l crainagc facilities may
e~;tend a rcc3onG~le diotw.,ce above the cu::fc.ce of said casement at
Deer Crc(:l; cos dcterwincd b~ mac.n lov; tide;. of said Deer Creek nnd
Galveston Boy.
Further provided that the City of La Porte, Texas, shall waive
p~~scnt ~d future curb, gutter, and paving cscccsments on the part
of 0:)7 soid pl.~cnises contiGUOUS to the eC6eccnt herein granted, same
being t.~rty feet abutting Bayshore Drive end ten feet abutting
Ookgrove Avenue i~ sach a ca~ncr that no such asseGs~entG shall
constitute liens on Lot Tt-:elve,t-Crik Grove Block, Boyshore Pork,
and the adjoining 50 x 106.7 t~act above described.
'1'i:1i6 grant is further conditioned upon the City Cowmission
of the City of La Porte accepting B-lld approvL.'"lg said o:-ont, together
uith the said conditions nnd reservations, end such. acceptance and
e oPi?1:oval by Gaid COi:iJ:Jission at a legally constitutcd meeting beL""lg
rccoL~dcd 1.n the ni'atJtes, or this C,r&"1t shell bcco~e null (!"Tld void;
othc~r.iGC it shall bcc~c absolute.
TO l'IAVE i'l.!;D TO HOLD the co:ne perpetually to the CITY OF
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La PUlTE, Texas, its successors m~d o~sicns, together ~ith the
y e..~"",,ble.,...
riCht &ld privilege at cny ~~ddrl7\t~cs to enter coid Easement
or O1'y PGl~ thCl"cof, for the purpose of constt"ucting, reconstruct-
in~ and ~ointaining ~~y city-o~~ed utility cr~d for makin5 co~~cctions
therewith; all upon the conditions thct the CITY OF 1./'. PORTE, Texas
will at all times, after doing cny l:orl~ in connection with said
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were found bafore sucn l'lorlt was undertol:.cn, and that in the use
of said rights and privileges herein granted, the CI'L'Y OF LA PtRTE
will not create a nuioance or do any act that will be detrimental
to soid premises.
\f.ITNESS HY HAlm this
day of
, A. D. 1968.
E1J~!AP.D J. CAuE~
STATC OF TEXAS :
ca:.,JN7Y OF li--\..'illIS :
Before oc,thc undcraicned outho~ity, on this day pc~6onally
4It appeU'cd Sc1r:.rnrd J. Cade, knO';;;n to nc to be the person ~lhosc name
is subscribed to the foregoing. instrt."ncnt ~md Qclmm:lc:.dGed to ce
that he CAccutcd the s~c for the Du~poses and cOjsiderotio~ therein
QjQressed.
Given under ny ~~d end seal of office, this the day of
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A. D. 1958.
l~otLli.'7 .r'uDric, J.n Qrl.d for
Harris County. Te>:as
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RESOLUTION NO. 80- ,~
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING BOB HcLAUGHLIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AS FIRE MARSHAL.
WHEREAS, Bob McLaughlin has, since July 31, 1973, faithfully
served the citizens of the City of La Porte as Fire Marshal;
WHEREAS, during his service the fire protection of the citi-
zens of the City has been substantially upgraded, incl ud ing the
passage of a comprehensive fire code and other safety provisions;
WHEREAS, the efficient administration of the office of Fire
Marshal during his tenure has resu~ ted, in low fire loss ratios
and good fire ratings for the citizens of the City;
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WHEREAS, the growth of the City now necessitates a ful1
time staff Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to extend its commend-
ation and thanks to Bob McLaughlin for a job well done.
Nmv, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE:
THAT, the City Commission hereby commends Bob McLaughlin
for his dedicated service as Fire ,Marshal of the City of La Porte.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 7th day of May, 1980.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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By
J. J. Meza, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Clty Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
April 18, 1980
J. R. Hudgens
City Manager
FROM: Public Works Director
TO:
SUBJECT: Bid Acceptance on Containers
At the April 16, 1980 City Council Meeting, bids were opened for
Front-end Loader Garbage Containers.
The only bid received was from Industrial Disposal Supply. The
amount of the bid was $400.00 each for six cubic yard containers
and $274.00 each for four cubic yard containers.
Although this was the only bid received, I recommend acceptance
because I feel this is a competable price and the delivery date
is April 25, 1980.
ack Burks
Public Works Director
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
James R. Hudgens
DATE: April 21, 1980
FROM:
Stan Sherwood
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SUBJECT: 4-Wheel Diesel Tractor
It is my recommendation that we accept the bid from Gloger
Kubota for a 1980 Kubota 4-Wheel Diesel Tractor at $7,995.00
The low bid was Southern Tractor Corporation, however, they
did not meet specifications on engine size.
Stan Sherwood
Director Parks & Recreation
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 21, 1980
TO: James R. Hudgens and City Commission
FROM: Chief H.F. Freeman, Jr.
SUBJECT: Voting Receiver System
I recommend that the bid from Motorola Communication and
Electronics be accepted for a Voting Receiver System, in the
amount of $7,727.00.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and Commissioners
April 23, 1980
FROM:
James R. Hudgens
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SUBJECT: Bid Tabulations
4-WHEEL DIESEL TRACTOR
Case Power & Equipment Co.
926 East North Belt
Houston, Texas 77032
NO BID
Southern Tractor Corp. - Al1is Chalmers
22820 IH 45
Spring, Texas 77373
$ 6,750.00
Gloger Kubota - Kubota
11711 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas 77034
7,995.00
Lansdowne-Moody Co. Inc. - Ford
8845 1-10 (East Freeway)
Houston, Texas 77029
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40-(MINIMUM) FRONT LOADING CONTAINERS
I.D.S. Industrial Disposal Supply Co.
P. O. Box 94172
Houston, Texas 77018
4 YD.
6 YD.
8 YD.
274.00
400.00
453.00
VOTING RECEIVER SYSTEM
Motorola Communications & Electronics Inc.
3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 940
Houston, Texas 77098
7,727.00
James R. Hudgens
City Administrator
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~XTENSION ESTI~~TE FOR BL~ 93
Kenneth Higginbothom
Lots 15 & 16
e 200' SDR 41 6" Pipe @ $1. 38 ft. $276.00
22 ~ yds. fill sand 0 3.95 yd. 88.88
2 -l,7yes 0 5.79 ea. 11. 58
4-1/8" bends 0 2.41 ea, 9.64
10' of 4" S/40 PVC @ 1.45 ft, 14.50
Material $400,60
Chacko Thomas 2 hrs. o $10.16 hr. $ 20,32
Jim Barron 8 hrs. @ 8.36 hr. 66.88
David Davis 8 hrs. @ 6.86 hr, 54.88
John Cole 8 hrs. @ 6.86 hr. 54.88
Jack Reaves 8 hrs. @ 7.38 hr. 59.04
Labor $ 256.<00
Backhoe 8 hrs. @ $20.00 hr. $ 160.00
Loader 4 hrs. @ 35.00 140.00
Equipment $ 300,00
e Engineering Fees $ 162.43
Front Foot Fee $ 150,00
Sewer Tap Fee $ 149.50
Inspection Fee $ 5.75
Reg. Chgs. $ 467.68
Totals:
Materials $ 400.60
Labor 256.,00
Equipment 300,00
Reg. Chgs. 467.68
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UTILITY EXTE~SION AGREE~~NT
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
X
COUNTY OF HARRIS X
This agreement, made this 15th day of
April
, 19~,
by and between the City of La Porte, herein called "City", acting
herein through its Wastewater Superintendent
(Title of autnorized official)
,
and Kenneth Hi inbothom
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(an individual doing business as
Kenneth Higginbothom
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of
La Porte
, County of
Harris
, and State
of
Texas
, hereinafter called "Party."
WIT N E SSE T H
(1) All references to "Utility Main(s)" hereunder shall, for
the purposes of this agreement, refer to
200 ft. of 6 inch S.D.R.
Sanitary Sewer Main
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(2) Owner is the owner of certain property in the City of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, identified as
Block 93
Lots 15 & 16
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City's utility muins do not presently extend to sClid property.
Owner has requested City to extend utility mains to Owner's said
property.
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(3) City hcreby agrecs to construct and install an extension
of its utility main(s) to said property commencing at the nearcst
existing utility main(s) of sufficient size and capacity. Thence
along/thru City of La Porte rights-of-way and/or eascments to said
Owner's property. Provided, however, that should City not possess
all necessary rights-of-way and/or easements to complete said
extension(s), Owner shClll be solely responsible for obtaining said
additional rights-of-way and/or easements at no cost to City.
(4)
tion and
tenances
for said
fees for
staking,
Owncr Clgrees to pay all costs related to the construc-
installCltion of said line(s) including necessary appur-
in coniormance with City's standards and specifications
line(s). Owner further agrees to pay all engineering
survey, design/ contract documents, bidding/ construction
and construction inspection.
(5) Subject to the provisions of this agreement, City hereby
agrees to construct and install said extension of its utility
main(s) according to the plans and specifications to be prepared
by City's engineer. Prior to City authorizing the City's engineer
to prepClre plans and specifications Owner will deposit with City
in escrow a sum of money based on and equal to the City engineer's
estimated project cost in conformance with Section 4, less esti-
mated construction/ construction staking and inspection costs.
Thereafter, City will authorize the City engineer to prepare plans
and specifications for said extension(s). Upon completion of plans
and specifications City will place the project for bid. When bids
are received they shall be tabulated by the City and a copy of
said tabulation shall be provided to Owner. Thereafter, Owner
shall deposit with City in escrow a sum equal to the amount bid
by the lowest responsible chosen bidder, pIus a sum equal to the
estimated construction staking and inspection fees if applicable.
When said deposit has been made by Owner/ City shal1 execute a
contract for said extension(s)~ It is agreed and understood that
the deposited escrow amount made by Owner does not relieve Owner
from paying for any unforseen costs and/or cost overruns in the
project that result from circumstances beyond the control of City.
(6) City agrees to accept the value of the extension(s) that
abutt said Owner's property as a pro rata portion of the prevailing
square footage' and/or front footage connection charge for water
and/or sewer service against said property belonging to Owner.
Owner shall be responsible for all other customary charges.
(7) Upon execution of this agreement and compliance with
terms herein/ City agrees to begin the preparation of engineering
plans and construction specifications for said extension(s), and
to begin construction thereof as soon as the same may be let for
contract as herein provided. City shall require the contractor
undcr such contract to diligently pursue the construction of the
project to completion.
(8) In the event that other owners of property abutting the
line(s) extended by Owner under this contract, as shown on the
plat attClched hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
herein, shall utilize the extended line(s) constructed under this
agreement, by mClking conncction thereto under a permit from City
within a period of ten (10) years from and after the date City
has accepted the construction of said facilities by the contractor,
City agrees to collect from sClid property owncrs/ its prevailing
squarc footage and/or front footage connection fees from said
property owners and to rcimburse Owner the amount collected from
such property o\~ners, until Owner has been reimbursed a maximum
total of thc sum paid by Owner to the City under the terms of
this agreement,- less Owner's own water and/or sewer square footagc
and/or front footage connection chargcs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOP, the Parties to these present have executed
this agreement in several counterp~rts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above.
(Seal)
CITY OF LA PORTE
ATTEST:
By: jJ1- (! ~ ,~cJl
Title: Wastewater Superintendent
By:
(Secretary)
(Seal)
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By:
(Secretary)
(Witness)
Title:
(Address and zip code)
Approved as to Form:
'(City Attorney)
Note: City Secretary should attest: If Party is a corporation,
Secretary of Corporation should attest.
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EXTENSION ESTIMATE FOR BLOCK 93 Lots 6,7.8,& 9
_- Fred Hestergren
200' SDR 41 6" Pipe @ $1. 38 ft. $ 276.00
22 % yds. fill sand @ $3.95 yd. 88.88
1- Wye $5.79 ea. 5.79
3-1/8" bend @ $2.41 ea. 7.23
10' 4" S/40 PVC Pipe $1.45 ft. 14.50
Material $ 392.40
Chacko Thomas 2 hrs. @ $10.16 hr. $ 20.32
Jim Barron 8 hrs. @ $ 8.36 hr. ,66.88
David Davis 8 hrs. @ $ 6.86 hr. 54.88
John Cole 8 hrs. @ $ 6.86 hr. 54.88
Jack Reaves 8 hrs. @ $ 7.38 hr. .59.04
Labor $ 256.00
Backhoe 8 hrs @ $20.00 hr. $ 160.00
Loader 4 hrs @ 35.00 hr. 140.00
4It , Equipment $ 300.00
Engineering Fee $ 162.43
Front foot fee $ 300.00
Sewer tap fee 149.50
Inspection fee 5.75
Reg. Charges $ 6J.7.68
Totals:
Material
Labor
Equipment
Reg. Chgs.
$392.40
256.00
300.00
617.68
$1,566.08
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UTILITY EXTENSION AGREE~mNT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF HARRIS
This agreement, made this 15th day of April
, 19~,
by and between the City of La Porte/ herein called "City", acting
herein through its
,
and Fred Westergren
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(an individual doing business as
Fred Westergren
of
La Porte
Harris
, and State
, County of
of
Texas
, hereinafter called "Party."
WIT N E SSE T H
(1) All references to "Utility Main(s)" hereunder shall, for
the purposes of this agreement, refer to
200 ft. of 6 inch S.D.R.
Sanitary Sewer Main
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(2) Owner is the owner of certain property in the City of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, identified as
Block 93'" Lots 6;' 1,,8, and 9
City's utility mains do not presently extend to said property.
Owner has requested City to extend utility mains to Owner's said
property.
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(3) City hereby agrees to construct and install an extcnsion
of its utility main(s) to said propcrty commencing at the nearest
existing utility main(s) of sufficicnt size and capacity. Thence
along/thru City of La Porte rights-of-way and/or easelnents to said
Owner's property. Provided, however, that should City not possess
all neccssary rights-of-way and/or easemcnts to complete said
extension(s)/ Owner shall be solely responsible for obtaining said
additional rights-of-way and/or easements at no cost to City.
(4)
tion and
tenances
for said
fees for
staking,
Owner agrees to pay all costs related to the construc-
installation of said line(s) including necessary appur-
in conformance with City's standards and specifications
line(s). Owner further agrees to pay all engineering
survey, design, contract documents, bidding/ construction
and construction inspection.
(5) Subject to the provisions of this agreement, City hereby
agrees to construct and install said extension of its utility
main(s) according to the plans and specifications to be prepared
by City's engineer. Prior to City authorizing the City's engineer
to prepClre plans and specifications Owner will deposit with City
in escrow a sum of money based on and equal to the City engineer's
estimated project cost in conformance with Section 4, less esti-
mated construction, construction staking and inspection costs.
Thereafter/ City will authorize the City engineer to prepare plans
and specifications for said extension(s). Upon completion of plans
and specifications City wil1 place the project for bid. When bids
are received they shall be tabulated by the City and a copy of
said tabulation shall be provided to Owner. Thereafter, Owner
shall deposit with City in escrow a sum equal to the amount bid
by the lowest responsible chosen bidder/ plus a sum equal to the
estimated construction staking and inspection fees if applicable.
When said deposit has been made by Owner/ City shall execute a
contract for said extension(s). It is agreed and understood that
the deposited escrow amount made by Owner does not relieve Owner
from paying for any unforseen costs and/or cost overruns in the
project that result from circumstances beyond the control of City.
(6) City agrees to accept the value of the extension(s) that
abutt said Owner's property as a pro rata portion of the prevailing
square footage and/or front footage connection charge for water
and/or sewer service against said property belonging to Owner.
Owner shal1 be responsible for all other customary charges.
(7) Upon execution of this agreement and compliance with
terms herein, City agrees to begin the preparation of engineering
plans and construction specifications for said extension(s), and
to begin construction thereof as soon as the same may be let for
contract as herein provided. City shall require the contractor
under such contract to diligently pursue the construction of the
project to completion.
(8) In the event that other owners of property abutting the
line(s) extended by Owner under this contract, as shown on the
plat attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
herein, shall utilize the extended line(s) constructed under this
agrecment, by making connection thereto under a permit from City
within a period of ten (10) years from and after the date City
has accepted the construction of said facilities by the contractor,
City agrees to collect from said property owners, its prevailing
square footage and/or front footage connection fees from said
property owners and to reimburse Owner the amount collected from
such property owners, until Owner has bcen reimbursed a maximum
total of the sum paid by Owner to the City under the terms of
this agreement,. less Owner's own water and/or sewer square footage
and/or front footage conncction charges.
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IN WITNESS vmEREO~, the Parties to these present have executed
this agreement in several counterpurts/ each of which shall be
~- deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above.
(Seal)
CITY OF LA PORTE
ATTEST:
By:
(Secretary)
By: 1/4, C k, c!oJ '/!';n,~p
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Title: Wastewater Superintendent
(Seal)
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By:
(Secretary)
(Witness)
Title:
(Address and zip code)
Approved as to Form:
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(City Attorney)
Note: City Secretary should attest: If Party is a corporation,
Secretary of Corporation should attest.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and Commissioners
DATE: April 21, 1980
FROM:
Paul Hickenbottom, Asst. Fire Marshall
SUBJECT: Dangerous Building Ordinances
Attached is a copy of the blank ordinance for dangerous buildings,
the names, legal descriptions, and addresses will be typed in
for each dangerous building to be demolished. Each wil1 have a
separate ordinance.
Paul Hickenbottom
Asst. Fire Marshall
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From the Office of the Assistant Fire Marshal
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEKORANDUM
TO: City Administrator J.R. Hudgens
FROH: The Board of Inspections
4It SUBJECT: Ommited items from the agenda
DATE:
4-22-80
After reviewing the workshop agenda for April 23, 1980,
the following four items were found to have been
omitted from item 10 and need to be added:
LTS. 27-28, BLK 90, LA PORTE - ELIZABETH PATTERSON
LT. 14, BLK 79, LA PORTE - SHIRLEY GAY WALKER
LTS. 11-12, BLK 58, LA PORTE - W.V. SULLIVAN ESTATE
LTS. E/2 15,ALL 18, W/2 19, LA PORTE - W.V. SULLIVA!{ ESTATE
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