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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-02 Special Called Regular Meeting e . MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 1998 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman L. Malone at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman L. Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Chuck Engelken, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Charlie Young and Jerry Clarke. Members of Council Absent: Bob McLaughlin and Howard Ebow. Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Robert T. Herrera, Assistant City Manager John Jooms, Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield, City Attorney Knox Askins, Public Works Director, Steve Gillett, City SeCretary Martha Gillett, City Engineer Doug Kneupper, Assistant Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, City Manager's Secretary Carol Buttler, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Fire Marshal Paul Hickenbottom, Assistant Police Chief Aaron Corrales, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley, Recreation Therapist John Frazier Code Enforcement Officer Mayra Toledo and Office Manager Marlene Rigby. Others Present: Spero Pomonis, Father Tom Rafferty, Margaret Lindsay, Steve Valarius, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Colleen Hicks, David Murphy and a number of La Porte Citizens. 1. INVOCATION - REVEREND STAN JORDAN - BA YSHORE BAYfIST CHURCH Reverend Stan Jordan delivered the invocation. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 18, 1998. Motion was made by Councilperson En~elken to ~prove the minutes of May 18. 1998 meetin~ as presented. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Norman L. Malone. Nays: None e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 2 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL John Frazier, Parks and Recreation Department Special Services advised the Council about the various services his program offers to citizens and introduced some of his students. Clear Lake Transportation Partnership members Connie Elston and Roger Nylan informed Council of the services provided by this organization. S. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTIlER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TIlE RESULTS OF THE RUN-OFF ELECTION HELD ON MAY 30, 1998 (Ord. 98-2238) K. Askins City Attorney Knox Askins read: ORDINANCE 98-2238 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 30, 1998, FOR THE ELECTION OF A COUNCILPERSON-A T -LARGE-POSITION A; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to ap'prove this Ordinance as presented. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone. Nays: None 6. ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW COUNCILPERSON - Mayor Malone Mayor Malone administered the Oath of Office to Councilperson At Large Position A, Peter Griffiths. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDEMNING AND ORDERING DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS-D. Wilmore OPEN PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 P.M. REVIEW BY STAFF - Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented an overview of the twelve (12) building to be condemned as follows: e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 3 2818 So. Broadway - One story structure (Old Skating Rink) HCAD #040-244-001-0005 Owner: Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh 1702 So. Broadway - One story structure (Old Porky's gas station) HCAD #024-299-046-0026 Owner: Mi Dan Auto Care, Inc. 110 E. St. - Two Story House HCAD #058-010-004-0007 Owner Giering Investments, Inc. & Margaret Lindsey 931 Parkway - One Story House HCAD #063-009-003-0013 Owner: Happy Harbor Methodist Home 1105 & 1107 Bayshore - Residential Duplex HCAD #063-Q09-00 1-0001 Owner: Happy Harbor 734 So. Blackwell - One Story House HCAD #006-114-000-0042 Owner: Marceldine Madenwald 200 Blk. So. Carroll - One Story House HCAD #006-164-074-0009 Owner: C.B. Bertram 216 So. Carroll- One Story House HCAD #006-163-000-0033 Owner: Edward Gibbs 114 So. Carroll - One Story House HCAD #006-178-088-0018 Owner: Betty J. Short 213 E. Main - One Story Commercial Building HCAD #023-257-082-0026 Owner: Robert L. & Minnie Biaza 112,'114 & 116 So. Broadway - One and Two Story Commercial & Residential Structures (Old Posey's Buildings) HCAD #023-174-000-0022/0024/0025 e e Minutes 6-2-98-Page 4 Owner: L.E. Posey, Jr. 9225 Carlow - One Story Structure (Old Spenwick Civic Club) HCAD #081-085-000-0073 Owner: Spenwick Civic Club PUBLIC INPUT Ray Mabra 115 S. Carroll, La. Porte, Texas advised Council the buildings on Carroll Street are very dangerous to children in the area and he is in favor of demolition. Margaret McIntyre 3333 Clarksville, La. Porte, Texas advised Council she and several Spenwick residents are in favor of the demolition of the old Spenwick, Civic building. Margaret Lindsey 110 E. Street, La Porte, Texas advised Council she has owned the home at this address for several years. She further advised Council she has been trying to get a permit to start working on the property and Debbie Wilmore refuses to call her back. She had her Attorney contact our Attorney to have Debbie Wilmore call her. She stated she took down the building in the back of the house and does not believe the building is 50% damaged. There is damage to the building and she has received several bids from contractors. Steve Valarius 140 Hazel, La Porte, Texas advised Council he was speaking on behalf of the Old 146 Committee. He reported the committee is in favor of demolition of the buildings being presented this evening. RECOMMENDATION BY STAFF Ms. Wilmore informed Council that staff recommends demolition of the buildings presented this evening. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Malone closed the Public Hearing at 7: 11 P.M. 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING ORDINANCES DECLARING BUILDINGS TO BE A NUISANCE AND CONDEMNED (Ord. 98-2239 through 98-2250 AS FOLLOWS) - D. Wilmore e e Minutes 6-2:-98 - Page 5 Councilperson Gay requested item number three be removed and discussed as a separate item. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 98-2239 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOTS(S) ABST. 30, TR. 5A, ADDmON W.P. HARRIS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE, ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNERS(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 2818 So. Broadway - One story structure (Old Skating Rink) HCAD #040-244-001-0005 Owner: Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh ORDINANCE 98-2240 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON TR. 26-32, BLOCK 1446, ADDITION LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Mi Dan Auto Care, Inc. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV AL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 1702 So. Broadway - One story structure (Old Porky's gas station) HCAD #024-299-046-0026 e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 6 Owner: Mi Dan Auto Care, Inc. ORDINANCE 98-2242 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 13, BLOCK PARKWAY, ADDITION BAYSHORE PARK, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT HAPPY HARBOR METHODIST HOME IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 931 Parkway - One Story House HCAD #063-009-003-0013 Owner: Happy Harbor Methodist Home ORDINANCE 98-2243 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 1-8, BLOCK BELLAIRE, ADDITION BA YSHORE PARK, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT HAPPY HARBOR IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV AL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 1105 & 1107 Bayshore - Residential Duplex HCAD #063-009-00 1-000 1 Owner: Happy Harbor e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 7 ORDINANCE 98-2244 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 42 & 15' OF LOT 43, BLOCK 24, ADDmON BAYFRONT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BillLDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MARCELDINE MADENW ALD IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BillLDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIYE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 734 So. Blackwell - One Story House HCAD #006-114-000-0042 Owner: Marceldine Madenwald ORDINANCE 98-2245 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 9-11, BLOCK 74, ADDITION BA YFRONT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT C.B. BERTRAM IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BillLDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 200 Blk. So. Carroll - One Story House HCAD #006-164-074-0009 Owner: C.B. Bertram e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 8 ORDINANCE 98-2246 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 33-34, BLOCK 73, ADDmON BA YFRONT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT EDWARD A. GffiBS IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNERS(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 216 So. Carroll - One Story House HCAD #006-163-0<>0-0033 Owner: Edward Gibbs ORDINANCE 98-2247 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 18-19, BLOCK 88, ADDmON BA YFRONT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT BETTY J. SHORT AND WALTER H. SHORT ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 114 So. Carroll - One Story House HCAD #006-178-088-00 18 Owner: Betty J.. Short e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 9 ORDINANCE 98-2248 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCA TED ON LOT(S) 26, BLOCK 182, ADDITION TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT ROBERT & MINNIE BIAZA ARE THE RECORD OWNERS(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITmN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 213 E. Main - One Story Commercial Building HCAD #023-257-082-0026 Owner: Robert L. & Minnie Biaza ORDINANCE 98-2249 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) -22-25 & S 1/2 OF 26, BLOCK 37, ADDITION TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT L.E. POSEY, JR. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 112,114 & 116 So. Broadway - One and Two Story Commercial & Residential Structures (Old Posey's Buildings) HCAD #023-174-000-0022/0024/0025 Owner: L.E. Posey, Jr. e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 10 ORDINANCE 98-2250 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 73, BLOCK 4, ADDmON SPENWICK PLACE S. 1, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT SPENWICK CIVIC CLUB IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV AL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S) PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 9225 Carlow - One Story Structure (Old Spenwick Civic Club) HCAD #081-085-000-0073 Owner: Spenwick Civic Club Motion waS made by Council person Engelken to ap'prove the Ordinances as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilperson Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone. Nays: None Council discussed item 3 on agenda item number 8. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 98-2241 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 7, BLOCK 4, ADDITION PINE BLUFF, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT GIERING INVESTMENTS, INC. AND MARGARET LINDSEY ARE8THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID e . Minutes 6-2-98 - Page t t OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 110 E. St. - Two Story House HCAD #058-010-004-0007 Owner Giering Investments, Inc. & Margaret Lindsey Motion was made by Council person Porter to adopt Ordinance 98-2241. A Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilperson Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone. Nays: None 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE TCI FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (Ord. 98-2251) - K. Askins City Attorney Knox Askins presented summary and recommendation. In addition, Mr. Askins addressed Council questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 98-2251 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE PRIME CABLE TELaVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,1998; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT: FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 12 Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to ap,prove the Ordinance as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone. Nays: None 10. AWARD JANITORIAL CONTRACT TO SEHGAL AND SONS ENTERPRISES DBA ULTRA BUILDING SERVICES - S. Kelley Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley presented summary and recommendation. Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to award the contract to Sehgal and Sons DBA Ultra Building Services. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone. Nays: None 11. CONSIDER AWARDING FENCING AT SEABREEZE PARK TO ARIES FENCE COMPANY - J. Litchfield Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield presented summary and recommendation. In addition, Mr. Litchfield answered Council questions. Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to award fencing at Seabreeze Park to Aries Fence Company. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone. Nays: None 12. ADMINISTRA TIVE REPORTS City Manager Robert T. Herrera advised Council the City will be holding its annual City Auction in conjunction with the City of Deer Park on June 13, 1998. Mr. Herrera reminded Council there will be an Orientation for new Council members on Tuesday, June 9, 1998. e e Minutes 6-2-98 - Page 13 Mr. Herrera congratulated Mr. Griffiths on being elected to City Council. Mr. Herrera recognized Mayor Malone, John Joems and Jeff Litchfield for doing a great job representing the City at a recent Bond Rating meeting. Lastly, Mr. Herrera recognized Debbie Wilmore, Paul Hickenbottom and Joe Sease for their efforts on the dangerous buildings item presented at this evenings meeting. 13. COUNCIL ACTION Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TExAS GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELmERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELmERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFf OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MA TIERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPWYEES DELmERA nON REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) A. SECTION 551.072 - (REAL PROPERTY) MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING LAND ACQIDSITION Council retired into executive session at 7:48 p.m. under Section 551.072 (REAL PROPERTY) Meet with City Manager and City Attorney regarding land acquisition. Council returned to the table at 8:37 p.m., with no action taken. 15. CONSIDERA TION AND POSSffiLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no action taken on Executive Session item. . e Minute 6-2-98 - Page 14 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~(J, 4AJJul Martha A. Gillett City Secretary Passed and approved on this 22nd day of June, 1998. ~p~ Norman L. Malone, Mayor . ~ , e - / e e ORDINANCE NO. 98-2238 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON HAY 30, 1998, FOR THE ELECTION OF A COtJRCILPERSON-AT-LARGE--POSITION A; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, there was held in the City of La Porte on the 30th day of May, 1998, a runoff election for the purpose of electing a Councilperson-At-Large--Position A; all in accordance with section 8.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, there were cast at said election for the following listed persons the number of votes opposite their respective names: COUNCILPERSON-AT-LARGE-POSITION A Bob McLaughlin Peter Griffiths 244 297 as shown in the official election returns heretofore delivered by the Election Manager and officials to the Mayor and City Council of the City of La Porte and submitted to the City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: section 1. That said election was duly called and notice thereof given in accordance with law; that said election was held in the manner required by law; that due returns of said election have been made by the proper officers; that said returns have been canvassed by the City Council of the City of La Porte; that said election has resulted in the election of the following named persons, to-wit: COUNCILPERSON-AT-LARGE-POSITION A Peter Griffiths e e ORDINANCE NO. 98-2238 PAGE 2 section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the pUblic as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 2nd day of June, 1998. CW OF LA PORTE By: /1~4~4<- Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: 1!J!!fAt~l-&fuL City Secretary /i ;/ ~~OV:BD: J / J/ I LJ~fize . Ce~~ Knox W. Askins City Attorney e e ~ " .~ ~A e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda.Date Requested: June 2, 1998 Requested By: Guy Rankin GJ4 Department: Planning x Report Resolution x Ordinance Exhibits: 1. 2. 3. 4. List of Dangerous Buildings Mailing list of owners & neighbors Dangerous Building Inspection Reports Condemnation Ordinances for Twelve (12) Dangerous Buildings SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Summary: City Council is asked to consider condemning and ordering the demolition of twelve (12) substandard structures. A City Council Workshop was held on April 13, 1998, to authorize a public hearing to consider these structures. Subsequent to this meeting, as required by Ordinance 97-2198; Article VllI; Section 82-478; Code of Ordinances, a notice was published in the Bayshore Sun. Certified letters containing public notices were mailed to the owner(s) of the buildings in question. The purpose of this public hearing is to take property owner and citizen comments as to why each of the buildings should or should not be condemned and demolished. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be asked to consider condemnation of the structures. A separate ordinance is required to condemn each of the structures. As of the preparation date of this request, twelve (12) structures still exist. On May 6, 1998 a demolition permit for 9414 Spencer Highway was issued to a contractor. As of May 11, 1998 the structure had been demolished and is being cleaned up. " Condemnation ordinances have been prepared for each of the twelve (12) structures. One complete ordinance is attached as referenced. As the ordinances are all in a standardized form, in the interest of reducing the bulkiness of the agenda packet, only cover pages and inspection reports have been included for the other ordinances. Council Agenda Request e May 18, 1998 e Page 2 Recommendation: The Dangerous Building Board of Inspection (Chief Building Official, Fire Chiet: and Fire Marshal) unanimously recommends that all twelve (12) of the dangerous buildings be condemned and demolished. Action Required by ~ouncil: 1. Conduct Public Hearing. 2. Consider passing ordinances condemning each of the twelve (12) dangerous buildings. Availability of Funds: General Fund WaterlWastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Y Other Account Number: 001-9092-524-6006 Funds Available: X- YES _NO ADDroved for City Council A2enda Q~ T. tJ.~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager s-~'" - q~ DATE e e DANGEROUS BUILDING Spring 1998 May 11, 1998 1. 2818 So. Broadway - One story structure (Old skating rink) HCAD #040-244-001-0005 Owner: Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh Taxes: $0 (paid $758.87 February 2, 1998) Mowing Liens & Clean up: $100.00 2. 1702 So. Broadway - One story structure (Old Porky's gas station) HCAD #024-299-046-0026 Owner:' Mi Dan Auto Care, Inc. Taxes: $12,375.22 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $280.00 3. 110 "E" St. - Two story house HCAD #058-010-004-0007 Owner: Giering Investments, Inc. & Margaret Lindsey Taxes: $618.04 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 4. 931 Parkway - One story house HCAD #063-009-003-0013 Owner: Happy Harbor Methodist Home Taxes: Exempt Status Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 5. 1105 & 1107 Bayshore - Re~idential duplex HCAD #063-009-001-0001 Owner: Happy Harbor Taxes: Exempt Status Mowing, Liens & Clean up: $0 6. 734 So. Blackwell- One story house HCAD #006-114-000-0042 Owner: Marceldine Madenwald Taxes: $1,029.07 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 Dangerous Building.ont'd Spring 1998 May 11, 1998 e 7. 200 Blk. So. Carroll - One story house HCAD #006-164-074-0009 Owner: C. B. Bertram Taxes: $94.72 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 8. 216 So. Carroll - One story house HCAD #006-163-000-0033 Owner: Edward Gibbs Taxes: $5,347.75 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 9. 114 So. Carroll- One story house HeAD #006-178-088-0018 Owner: Betty J. Short Taxes: $7,900.42 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 10. 213 E. Main - One story commercial building HCAD #023-257-082-0026 Owner: Robert L. & Minnie Biaza Taxes: $6,161.00 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 11. 112. 114 & 116 So. Broadway - One and two story commercial & residential structures (Old Posey's. buildings) HCAD #023-174-000-0022/0024/0025 Owner: L. E. Posey, Jr. Taxes: $6,133.20 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $0 12. 9225 Carlow - One story structure (Old Spenwick Civic Club) HCAD #081-085-000-0073 Owner: Spenwick Civic Club Taxes: $11,472.75 in back taxes Mowing Liens & Clean up: $1,166,30 e e lAY GAl. V[STlI'l 8M' . DANGEROUS ~ sm: t N.T'" e e MAILING LIST OF OWNERS 1) 2818 So. Broadway: Nay if (Fred) Abusnineh - 12499 Province - Houston, Tx 77015-3301 2) 1702 S. Broadway: Mi Dan Auto Care, Inc. - 484 Rosevale Ave. - Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-3051 3) 110 ESt.: Giering Investments, Inc. - 4310 Lamont Circle; Bellaire, Tx 77401-3207 Margaret Lindsey - 1026 S. 8lh - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) 931 Parkway: Happy Harbor Methodist Home.. 1106 Bayshore - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) 1105 & 1107 Bayshore: Happy Harbor - 1106 Bayshore - La Porte, Tx 77571 6) 734 So. Blackwell: Marceldine Madenwald - 734 So. Blackwell- La Porte, Tx 77571 7) 200 Blk. S. Carroll: , C.B. Bertram - 10803 No. Avenue H - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) 216 So. Carroll: Edward A. Gibbs - P. O. Box 334; La Porte, Tx 77572-0334 9) 114 So. Carroll: Betty J. Short - 218 So. Ohio - La Porte, Tx 77571-5526 Walter H. Short - 114 So. Carroll - La Porte, Tx 77571 10) 213 E. Main: Robert L. & Minnie Biaza - 522 So. Shady Lane - La Porte, Tx 77571 11) 112. 114 & 116 So. Broadway: L. E. Posey, Jr. - P. O. Box P - La Porte, Tx 77571-1944 12) 9225 Carlow: Spenwick Civic Club - P. O. Box 1441 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1441 e e MAILING LIST OF NEIGHBORS The following is a list of individuals who have verbally or in writing shown concern over the vacant structure in their neighborhood. 2818 So. Broadway: 1) William O. Jr. & Frances A. Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Pone, Tx 77571 2) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Dr. - Houston, Tx 77251 3) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) BayPoint Townhome Owner's Association - % Karen Gold - 1501 Poplar Cove - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) BaySide Terrace Civic Club - %Bernard Legrand - 2115 Layne Court, La Porte, Tx 77571 6) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Pone, Tx 77572-1587 7) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 8) Meaqowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 9) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 . 10) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 11) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 12) FairmontPark West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 1702 So. Broadway: 1) David C. Angel - P.O. Box 1398 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1398 2) Obaid Uddin - 4010 Fairmont Pkwy. #241 - Pasadena, Tx 77504 3) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Pone, Tx 77571 4) Steven Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 5) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 6) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 7) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 8) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 9) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 e e 10) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 11) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 12) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 110 ESt.: 1) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 2) Benjamin Stevenson - 1921 W. Bell St. - Houston, Tx 77019-4813 3) Robert & Pat La Bry - 2818 E. St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) John P. Nolly Jr. ... P.O. Box 2045 - La Porte, Tx 77572-2045 5) Steven Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 6) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 7) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 8) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 9) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 10) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 . 11) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 12) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 13) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 931 Parkway: 1) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Dr. - P. O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 2) Joe B. & Refugia Salazar - 901 Parkway St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 3) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 5) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 6) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 7) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 e e 9) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 10) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 1105 & 1107Bayshore: 1) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - Houston, Tx 77251 2) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 3) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 4) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 5) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 6) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 91h St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 7) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 ' 9) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 734 So. Blackwell: 1) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 2) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 3) Jean E. Cobb - 1009 Debbie Ave. - Baltimore, MD 21221-3338 4) Helen L. Gray - 726 So. Blackwell St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) JuliaC. Gaskin - 735 So. Blackwell St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 6) David B. Gaar - 742 So. Blackwell St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 7) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 9) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 10) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 11) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 91h St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 12) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 . 13) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 e e 14) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 200 Blk. So. Carroll: 1) Randy leBlanc - 204 So. Carroll St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 2) Adam L. Garza - 201 So. Carroll St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 3) James E. & Donna Stark - 218 So. Carroll St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) Christobel Bright - 226 So. Brownell St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 6) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Dr. - P. O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 7) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 9) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 10) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 11) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9111 St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 12) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 13) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 14) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 216 So. Carroll: 1) James E. & Donna A. Stark - 218 So. Carroll - La Pone, Tx 77571 2) Christobel Bright - 226 So. Brownell St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 3) Mark A. Allen - 233 So. Carroll - La Pone, Tx 77571 4) Adt;in L. Garza - 201 So. Carroll - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Pone, Tx 77571 6) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Pone, Tx 77572-1587 7) Fairmont Park Homes Association - % Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 8) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 9) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9111 St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 10) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 . e 11) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 7725J-1343 12) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 114 So. Carroll: 1) Marcia Gutierrez - 111 So. Carroll St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 2) Roberto & Anna Sanchez.., 115 So. Carroll St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 3) Jose M. & Alma Galindo - 117 So. Carroll St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 6) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 7) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 8) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 9) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 10) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9rh St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 11) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 . 12) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 13) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 213 E. Main: 1) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 2) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 3) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 5) Fair~ont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 6) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 . 7) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9lh St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 9) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 e .e 10) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 112. 114. 116 So. Broadway: 1) Kathryn Et Al Bayne - 4801 Oak: Hollow St. - Bay town, Tx 77521 2) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Dr. - P. O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251 3) William O. Jr. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 5) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 6) Fairmont Park Homes Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 7) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 8) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 9) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 10) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 11) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 9225 Carlow: 1) Emily Knight - 9222 Carlow Ln . - La Porte, Tx 77571 2) Jesus P. Gonzales - 9226 Carlow Ln. - La Porte, Tx 77571 3) Jesus M. & Raquel Gonzalez - 9230 Carlow Ln. - La Porte, Tx 77571 4) Bryan Maxey - 12327 Old Oaks Dr. - Houston, Tx 77024 5) William O. & Frances Strong - 2711 Crescent Dr. - La Porte, Tx 77571 6) Steve Valerius - 55 Waugh Drive - P. O. Box 1434 - Houston, Tx 77251 7) Bay Colony Property Association - % James Suber - 9302 Bonita - La Porte, Tx 77571 8) Brookglen Community Improvement Association - %Todd Houston - P.O. Box 1587 - La Porte, Tx 77572-1587 9) Fairmont Park Homes Association - % Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 10) Meadowcrest Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 11) Northside Civic Association - %Mary Gay - 214 No. 9th St. - La Porte, Tx 77571 12) Shady River Civic Association - %Gene Holloway - 707 Shady River - La Porte, Tx 77571 13) Old 146 Civic Association - %Steve Valerius - P.O. Box 1343 - Houston, Tx 77251-1343 e e 14) Fairmont Park West Homeowner's Association - %Kathryn Ament - 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 - Houston, Tx 77098 DangBldg/a: neighbor . list Summer, 1998 Group . CITY OF LA "TE DANGEROUS BUILDING IN~crION FORM DATE februarv 13 1998 ~ STREET ADDRESS 2818 So. Broadwav OWNER Navif (Fred) Abusnineh AGENr nfa MAILING ADDRESS 12499 ?r~v;nc=: Houston. TX i7015-3301 BLOCK Tr. SA LOT(S) Abst. 30 SURVEYfSUBDIV. W,P, Harris OCCUPANCY TYPE Commercial ZONING P.U,D. FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER ~ SANITARY SEWER---t.- ELECTRICAL POWE.~ / GAS / NO. OF DWELLING UNITS N/A VACANT -L.. OCCtJ?!ED_ AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198: Article VIII: S. 82-474, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF InE AFOREMENTlONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THE!R OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OlITLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82-473). (/] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUcrION. AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FlRE HAZARD; OR [] 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTIiER CAUSE, IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR [.I] .4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF L.~CK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAIL~BLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PS':{SONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUcrURE; OR BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD.OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO lriE HE.o\LTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUcruRES. [ ] 3) NOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: It is the opinion of this insped.iOD board that this building is in fact dangerous, but still repainable. AU repai~ or alterations required to be done shall be done in accordance ",lIh aU CIty or La Porte codes and ordinances applicable. Ir the repairs or alterations order is not complied with within the timetable set out in City or La Porte Ordin:1nce il9i- 2198; Article VllIi 5. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board th3t this building be demolished. x Q~ 'W~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ~S OFFICE BUTLDTNG EVALUATION CHECKLIST A=A. D = Deficient Nf A = Not Applicae I. STRUCI1JRAL COMMENTIEXPLANA TION A. Foundation l. Slab - nfa - 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings ..JL. Sittin!!' on "round b. Sills ..JL Sittin" on !!'rOund C. Joists ..JL Sittin!!' on "round B. Walls l. Exterior ..JL Rottin" 2. Interior ...llnk C. Means of Egress l. Doors a. Interior .Jlnk. b. Exterior ..:.lL Not to code 2. Porchs, Stet's. S !airs ..JL 3. Windows Unk Boarded uo D. Roof 1. Rafters ..JL Roltin~ 2. Deck. Shingies ..JL Fallin!!: in .... C;:i1ings 1. 10ists - n/a - 2. Ceiiing - n/a F. Floors ..JL Missin" in areas rorrin" in are:! G. Other - II. MECHANICAL SYSTE.'ltfS A. Eecnical 1. Service Entrance & Panel ..JL Not to code ., Wiring ..JL Nor 10 code 3. Lights. S~;tches ..JL Nor to code t Outlets ..JL Nor to code ~. 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink ..JL Nor to code b. Lavatories ..JL Nor to cooe c. Wau:r Closets ..JL Not to cC!ce d. Tub/Shower - n/a e. Wau:r He::l.te:- - n/3 ., Water Piping ..JL 3. Drain. Waste & Vent ..JL 4. Sewer/Septic Tank ..JL Ooen cisle:-n 5. Gas System Unk C. Heating & Air Conditioning 1. Heating - n/a 2. Air Conditioning - n/a m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. A~ry SUUCtures 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other -1l. n/a Exterior srora!!'e COMME."t'"TS: Buildin" has been unsecured at times Cirv oesonnel have been in the buildin.... 1l-"l6 1Icw, a:~bldl:J_",,- INiIolioc e CITY OF LA_RTE DANGEROUS BUILDING lNSPECITON FORM DATE February 18. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 1702 S. Broadwav OWNER Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. AGENT n/a MAILING ADDRESS 48-4 Rosevale Ave.' Ronkonkoma NY 11 i79-1051 BLOCK 1446 LOT(S) Tr,26-32 SURVEY/SUBDlV. La Porte OCCUPANCY TYPE Commercial ZONING R-I FACILmES AVAILABLE: WATER ---L- SANITARY SEWER-L- ELECTRICAL POWER ./ GAS ./ NO. OF DWELLING UNITS nia VACANT -L OCCUPIED_ AS, REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198: Article Vlll: S. 82-.1/4, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, . AND D.t:.1ERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON. IN THEIR OPINION. IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING RE.A.SONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198: Anicle VllI: S. 82-.n3). [.I] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUcrION, AGE. LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. IT IS ESPEC!ALL Y LIABLE TO FIRE A,.I.'ID CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR [ ] 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. IT IS UABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLLAPSE 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 A V AlLABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFAcrORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR (./] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MA Y CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPA/'ITS Or- IT Ol~ NEIGHDORING STRUcruRES. ~: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: It is"the opinion of this inspec1ion board that this building is in fact dangerous, but stiIl repairable. All repairs or alterations required to be done sh:J11 be done in accordance with all Oty of La Porte codes and ordinances appliC3ble. If tbe repairs Or" aIlerations order is not cumplied with within the timetable set out in City of l..:l Porte Or"dinance 1/97- 2198;Artide VlIl; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of tbis inspection board that this building be demolished- ~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE 4Z/~/i~ x /~- FIRE MARSHAL'S [iRE CHIEFS OFFICE OFFICE BUll.DTNG EVALUATION CHECKLIST A=-A. D = Deficient N/ A = Not APPlice, I. STRUCTURAL COMMENTIEXPLANA nON A. Foundation 1. Slab -A- 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings ..JL.. N/A b. Sills ..JL.. N/A c. Joists ..JL.. N/A B. Walls 1. Exterior JL. Holes in wall 2. Interior ..Jl.nk. C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior ..Jl.nk. b. Exterior .JL Glass broken 2. Porchs. Steps. Stairs -A- 3. Windows JL. Glass broken D. Roof 1. Rafters JL. Rottin.. ., Deck. Shingles Unk Rottin!! E. Ceilings 1. Joists Unk Rottin!! 2. C:::iIing Unk Rottin.. F. Roors Unk Ronin!! G. Other Ronin!! n. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Eecaical 1. Service Em..-ance & Panel ..Jl.nk. ROllin!! .., Wiring .J.l.!lk.. Rottin.. 3. Lights. Switches Unk ROllin!! 4. OutletS ..lln.!L Rottin!! 5. Other .JJ.nk... Ronin.. B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink Unk Rottin!! b. Lavatories ..llnk. Rottin.. c. Water ClosetS ..Jl.nk. Rottin.. d. Tub/Shower ..llnk. Ronin.. e. Water Hc:J.ter .Jlnk.. Rottin!! ., Water Piping ..JlJ:tk... ROllin" 3. Drain. Waste & Vent ..Jl.nk. Rottin.. .' Sewer/Septic Tank Unk Ronin.. .... 5. Gas System .J1.nJs.... Ronin.. C. Hc:J.ting & Air Conditioning 1. Heating .J.!nk... 2. Air Conditioning ...J.1.nk.. III. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. Accessory S tnlcrores 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other COMMENrS: Undenrround tanks remain. disoensed light bulb removed. buildin.. buildin.. slab to "0, 11.'91\ R.., :a:_bId;.C...,.........1NiIdia& : CITY OF LA p_rn DANGEROUS BUILDING" INSPECTION FORIV[ e DATE Februarv 13 1998 STREEi ADDRESS 931 Parkway OWNER Hanny Harbor Methodist Horne AGENT n/a MAILING ADDRESS POBox n:;7: La Porte TX i7'ii2-1337 BLOCK Parkway LOT(S) I J SURVEY/SUBDlV. Bayshore Park OCCUPANCY TYPE Residential ZONING R-t FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEWER-L- ELECTRICAL POWER / GAS / :- NO. OF DWELLING UNITS --1- VACANT -L- OCCUPIED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIU; S. 82~7J. THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY. AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82-473). [/] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO r-lRE 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 13Y COLL.l"PSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR [] J) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LA WFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUcruRE: OR [.I] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN TMESPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH130ItING STRUCTURES. tlQIf: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: It is the opinion of Ulis illspecUon board, aner,using City.of 1..:1 POl1e Ordinance Nu. 97-2198; Article VI; S. "82-411 CSlandard Housing Code, 1994 Edition) as Us guide in maldnr the inspeCtion, that this building is ill fact dangerous, lJut stIlI repnirnlJIe. ^11 repairs or alterations required to be done shall be done in Ilccordance willi nil CUy of 1..:1 , Porte codes and ordillRnces applialJle. If the repairs or aUernUol1s order is not complied wilh within the timetable set out ill CUy of La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82-4i8, it is then U!~:opinion of tbis inspection board tbat Ibis building be demolished. .-. ~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ~ ~/ ~# IRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE --;.f~ ~ RE CHIEF'S OFFICE BUIT.DTNG EVALUATION CHECKLIST A =,AL' D= Deficient N/A = Not APPlic8 1- STRUCTURAL COMMBIT~LANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab - n/a 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings JL. Sittin.. on ..round b. Sills JL. Sittinl! on !mlund 'c. Joists JL. Sittinl! on !mlu'nd B. Walls 1. Exterior JL Rottin.. .., Interior ..!.ink C. Means or Egress 1. DooI1 .a~ Interior .Jlnk. b. Exterior JL Rottin.. 2. Porchs, Steps, Slairs JL None 3. Windows ~ D. Rooi 1. Railers JL Rottin.. .., Deck. Shingles JL Rottin2 E. Ceiiings 1. Joists Jlnk. Rottinl! 2. Ceiling Unic Rortinl! F. FlooI1 Unk Rottinl! G. Other Unk Rotonl! 11. MECHANICAL SYSTE.\.1S A. Ecctrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel .Jlnk. Rottinl! .., Wiring ...Jlnk.. Rottinl! 3. Lights, Switches link Rorrinl! . Outlets link RortlM .... 5. Other Unk Rottin.. B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink Unk Rottin.. b. Lavatories .Jlnk... Roninl! c. Water Closets Jlnk. Rottin.. d. Tub/Shower Unk Rottinl! c. Water Heater Unk Rottinl! ., Water Piping .Jlnk. Rott;n" ..- 3. Drain, Waste & Vent .J.b:lk.. Rottin.. 4. Sewer/Septic Tank Unic Rottin.. 5. Gas System Unic Rottin.. C. Heating & Air Conditioning 1. Heating .J.!nk. Rottinl! 2. Air Conditioning Unic Roronl! m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. Acr.=ssory StrUctures - n/a - 2. Condition of Grounds - n/a 3. Other COMMENTS: Asbestos sidin.. under olvwood 11_'96 ... "'~~-.-~ e CITYOFLA~ DANGEROUS BIJaDING ON FORM DATE FebnJarv 13. 1998 '-' STREET ADDRESS 1105 & 1107 Bavshore AGENT nfa OWNER Raeev Harbor MAIUNG ADDRESS P,O, Box 1337' La Porte. TX 77572-1337 SURVEY ISUBDIV. Bavshore Park BLOCK Bellaire LOTeS) 1-8 ZONING R-t OCCUPANCY TYPE Dllolex FAC!Lm::.s AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEWER---L....- ./ GAS ./ ELECTRICAL POWER NO. OF D\Y'E..LING UNITS ---L-- VACANT...:L. OCCUPIED .J-.S REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE ,~i-2!98: Article VI!!; S. 82~74, . idE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE ArORE?viS~TIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCAlcD lrlEREON. IN T:'-iE!R OPINTON, IS IN FACf A DANGE.~OUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE :97-2l9~; Article vm: S. 82-473). [/] 1) [ 1 :) ( ] 3) (/] ~) 3ECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUcrrON, AGE. L~CK OF ?ROp'CR REPAIR OR ANY OrriER CAUSE. IT IS E.SPECIALL Y LIABLE TO FiRE ANTI CONSTITUTES A FiRE HAZARD; OR 3ECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. II IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLL.-\PSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR 3ECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON OR BECAUSE OF L-\CK OF SECURE::> DOORS OR WINDOWS. IT IS A V AILABLE TO AND FREQU:."j I ED BY MALEFACfORS OR DISORDERLY PE.~SONS WHO ARE NOT LAWF'uL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR 3ECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBL!C ;-.:E..I.,LTH AND MA Y CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF rriE OCCUPANTS OF [T OR NE::Gr.30RING STRUCI'URES. NOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: It is the opinion of this inspection board, after using City of La Porte OrdInance No. 97-2198; Article VI; S. 82-411 (Standard Housing Code, 1994 Edition) as its guide in making the inspection, th:lt this building is in (:lct 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 complied with within the timetable set out in City of La Porte Ordinance #9i-2198; Article vnI; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board that ,this.buildinlt.be. demolished. . ~ _e. ,_ '~ . - , :. .."., ," I.") " .1/ ,. ;( '. IuJ~U) ~'nu~x.~P~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S. FiRE MARSHAL'S [!RE CHIEF'S OFFICE OFFICE' OFFICE . e. A. = Adequate .: BUTI..DING EVALUATION TST D= ndicicnt 'N/A = Not ApplicaD 1. STRUCI1JRAL COMMENTIEXPLANATION A. . Foundation 1. Slab - n/a 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings -IL- Not level b. Sills .JL Rottin~ c. Joists .JL Rottin.. B. Walls 1. Exterior ..JL 2. Interior -Ilnk C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior -Ilnk b. Exterior -A.... Romn2' 2. Porchs, Steps, Stairs ..JL ~or level 3. Windows .....:L D. Roof 1. Rafters ..JL ., De:k, Shingies ..JL E. Ceilings 1. J oist5 Unk 2. Ceiling Unk F. Aoors -Ilnk G. Other Unk II. MECHANICAL SYSTE.:.'-1S A. E=:trlca1 1. Service Entrance & Panel - None ., Wiring -1lnk... .... 3. Lights, Switches Unk 4. Outlets Unk 5. Other -lInk. B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink .Jlnk.. b. Lavatories Unk c. Wau:.r Closets Unk d. Tub/Shower .J1.nk.. e. Water He:uer .Unk 2. Water Piping Unk 3. Drain, Waste & Vent Unk 4. Sewer/Septic Tank .JIn.!L 5. Gas System Unk C. Hearing & Air Conditioning 1. Hc:ating Unk 2. Air Conditioning .JIn.!L m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. 'Acc:ssory Structures 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other COMMENTS: StI.!mant water II." .... "'__.....hmIdaaptQD IIuiIdial: 'e CITY.OFLA.TE DANGEROUS HITTT ,DING lNSPEcrION FORM DATE Febrnarv 18. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 734 5. Blackwell OWNER Man:::ldine Madenwald AGENT n/a MA1UNG ADDRESS ;j4 So. Blackwell BLOCK ~ LOTeS) 42 & 15' LOI 43 SURYEY/SUBDIY. Bavfronl OCCUPANCY TYPE Residential ZONING R.l FACIUTIES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEWER -' ELECTRICAL POWER .I GAS .I NO. OF DWELLING UNITS -1- VACANT -L- OCCUPIED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198: Article VIII: S. 82-174. THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY"AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEiR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198: Article VIII: S. 82-1-73). [.I] I) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. AGE. LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LlABLE 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 COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUcrURE: OR [.I] 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 OCCUPAl'l1S OF SAID STRUCTURE: OR [.I] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN rriE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES. ~: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF TH!S REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: It is the opinion or this inspection board, aIler using City of La Pone Ordinance No. 97-2198; Article VI; S. 8%.-411 (S~ndard Housing Code, 1994 Edilion) as Us guide in makiag the inspection, that this building is in ract dangerous, but still repnirnble. All repairs Or' alteriations Rquired to be done shall be done in accordance wilh al1 City of L.'l Porte codes and ordinaDces applicable. If the repairs Or' alterntions order is not complied with withiD the timetable set out in City or La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Anide VIll; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board .that this building be demolished. .. ...... x Q~ 1U~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ~s OFFICE --- x./#. ..-' - . ~RE CHIEFS OFFICE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLI~T II. MECHANICAL SYSTE.?ovIS A. E!ectric:1l 1. Service Entrance &Pane1 ~ Fire Damaoe 2. Wiring JL Fire Damaoe .. Lights. Switches JL Fin: Damaoe .J. 4. Outlets -IL Fire Dama!!:e 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtur:s a. Sink -IL Fire Dama!!:e b. Lavatories -IL Fire Dama!!:e c. Warr.r Closets -IL Fire Dama!!:e d. Tub/Shower -IL Fire Oamaoe e. Water He:lter JL Fire Damaoe 2. Water Piping JL Fire Damaoe 3. Drain, Waste & Vent JL Fire Damaoe 4. Sewer/Septic Tank JL Fire Oamaoe 5. Gas System -IL Fire Dama!!:e C. He:lting & Air Conditioning 1. Heating Unk Fire Damaoe ., Air Conditioning .Jl!l.k.. Fire Damaoe .... A == A. D== Deficient , ' . Y., STRUC'I1JRAL A. Foundation 1. Slab 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings b. Sills c. Joists B. Walls 1. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porchs, Steps, Srairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Rafters 2. Deck, Shingles E. Ceilings l. Joists 2. Ceiling F. Floors G. Other m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. Ac:r:esstJry StrUctures 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other COMMENTS: Asbestos sidincr N/~ == Not Applice . COMMENTlEXPtANA nON n/a ...!.Ink.. ....llnk. Unk -D- Fire Damacre JL Fire Dama!!:e JL Fire Dama!!:e -IL Fire Oamacre JL Fire Dama!!:e JL Fire Dama!!:e -IL Fire Dama!!:e JL Fire Dama!!:e -IL Fire Dama!!:e JL Fire Dama!!:e JL Fire Dama!!e N/A Weeds. fire. debris 11-"16 a... o:~......,.......-...... e CITY OF LA.TE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE FebriJarv 18. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 200 Blk. S. Carroll OWNER C. B. Bertram AGENT n/a MAILING ADDRESS 10801 No, Avenue .W BLOCK..1!- LOT(S) 9-11 SURVEY/SUBDIV. BavTront OCCUPANCY TYPE Residemial ZONING R-I FAClLmES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEWER-L- ELECTRlCAL POWER .I GAS .I NO. OF Dv,,"'ELLING UNITS VACANT --L- OCCUPIED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF L~ PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII: S. 82~7~, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF TriE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY. AND DC1ERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED TriEREON. IN TriER OPINION. IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS mm..INED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VTII; S. 82-473). [.I] I) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. AGE. LACK OF PROPE.~ REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD: OR [.I] 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCi10N OR ANY 0T:-tE.~ CAUSE. IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL Ot: ANY PART OF SAID STRUcrlJRE: OR [.I] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WlNDOWS. IT IS A V AIL.~BLE TO AND FREQUEN 1 cD BY MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LA WF"llL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE: OR [.I] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONOmON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLlC HE.o\LTr: AND MA Y CAUSE OR AID IN TriE SPREAD OF DISEA.SE OR INJURY TO TrlE HE.-\LTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NE!Gh"BORING STRUCTURES. NOTE: SEE BillLDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: 1t is the opinion of this inspection board, after using City of L:l Porte Ordinance No. 97-2198; Article VI; S. 82-411 CStandard Housing Code, 1994 Edition) as its guide in making the inspection, that this building is in fact dangerous, but still repair:lble. All repairs or alterations required to be done shall be done in accordance with ,all City of L:l Porte codes and ordinances applioble. If the repairs or alter:ltions order is not complied with within the timetable set out in City or La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Article VIn; S. 82~78, it is then the opinion or this inspection board that this building be demolished. x () ~ tl/:J~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE . ~t/t/ , MARSHAL'S OFFICE x'~.a-_... )9RE CHIEF'S OFFICE D= Deficient DUILUIPfU c.Yf"\L,.unI IVI' '-nl:o......n..L..I~l N/ A = Not APPli. COMMENTIEXPLANA nON II. MECHANICAL sys~"rs A. Elec:rical 1. Service EnO'aJlce, &. Panel .Jlnk.. Emorv canel 2. Wiring Unk 3. tights. Switches .Jlnk.. .1. Outlets Unk 5. Other .Jlnk.. B. Plumbing 1. Fixwres 2.. Sink Unk b. Lavatories J.l.!lk.. c. Water Ciosets Unk d. Tub/Shower Unk e. Water Heater J.lnk. 2. Water Piping Unk 3. Drain. Waste &. Vent .Jlnk.. . Sewe:-/Septic Tank JJnL ... 5. Gas System .Jlnk. C. Heating &. Air Conditioning 1. Heating .Jlnk. 2. ."-ir Conditioning Unk A=yre I. STRUCTURAL A. Foundation I. Slab 2. Pier &. Beam a. Footings b. Sills c. Joists B. Walls I. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior ., Porchs. Steps. Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Rafters 2. Deck. Shingles E. Ce:iings 1. Joists 2. Ceiling F. Floors G. Other .JL .JL .JL JL J.l.!lk.. J.l.!lk.. JL JL JL JL ..JL JL JL ...!Ink III. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. A~ry Structures 2. Condition of Grounds JL 3. Other COMMENTS: n/a Rottin~ Rottin~ Rottincr Rottin~ . Boarded uo Not level Broken out Ronin" Holes in the roar" Ronin2 Fal1in~ in n/a Weeds. standinG' water 11_"96 _. a:,..II...J_-.- ......... . CITY OF LA P4trn DANGEROUS BUILDlNG INSPECTION FORM DATE Februarv 13. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 216 So. Carroll OWNER Edward A, Gibbs AGENT n/a MAILING ADDRESS P,O, Box 334" La Porte. TX i75'T2-1J334 BLOCK 1l.- LOTeS) 33-34 SURVEY/SUBDlV, Bavrronr OCCUPANCY TYPE Residential ZONING R-I FACILrnES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEWeR ~ ELECTRICAL POWER ./ GAS ./ NO. OF DWELLING UNITS VACANT -L.. OCCUPIED ..~S REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #9i-2!98: Article Vill; S. 82-4i~. THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF TnE ArOREME."-i"TION'cD PROPERTY, AND DETE.:~MIN'.t:D TriE BUILDrNG LOCATED TrlE:U::ON, IN TriE!R OPINION. IS IN FACT A DANGE..'Q.OUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA. PORTE ORDrNANCE #9i-2I98; Article 'V1II; S. 82-473). [./] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR A~~ OTHER CAUSE. IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A fiRE HAZARD; OR [ ] 2) BECAUSE OF rAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR Al'l"Y OTHER CAUSE. IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLA.PSING OR BY COLLAPSE OR rALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTIJRE: OR [./] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE Or LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS. IT IS AVAILABLE TO A!'fD FREQUEN'TED BY MALErAcrORS OR DISORDERL Y PE..~SONS \VHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCll'PAl'l"TS OF SAID STRUCTURE: OR [./] ~) BECA USE OF ITS CONDITION. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC h"EAL TH AND MA Y CA USE OR AID IN TriE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF TrlE OCCUPANfS OF IT OR N"E!Gh--aORING STRUCTURES. NOTE: SEE BUILDING EV ALUA 1l0N CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE RE.\t{AINDER OF TIiIS REPORT FiNDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: It is the opinion of this inspection board. after using City of La Porte Ordinance No. 97-2198; Article VI; S. 82-411 (Standard Housing Code. 1994 Edition) as its guide in making'the iDspection, that this building is in fact dangerous. but still repairable. All repairs or alterations required to be done shall be done in accord:1nce with all City of l.:l Porte codes and ordinances applicable. If the repairs or alterations order is Dot complied with within the timetable set out in City of La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Article vm; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board that this building be demolished. X Q,ZU;1~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ; A = Ar D= Deficient. N/A = Not Applicaa I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT~ATION A. Foundation 1. Slab 2. Pier &. Beam a. Footings II. MECHANICAL SYSTEI\lIS A. Electrical 1. Se:vice Entrance &. Panel ..J.!nk.. ., Wiring ..JL E:coosed wires 3. Lights. Switches -L. . Oudets ~ ... 5. Othe:' B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink ......L b. Lavatories 2.- ..... Water Closets 2.- d. .Tub/Shower ....L e. Wate:' Heater ......L 2. Water Piping Jlnk.. 3. Drain. Waste &. Vent ..J.!nk.. . Sewer/Septic Tank nfa ... - 5. Gas System Jlnk.. C. Heating &. Air Conditioning 1. Heating Unk ., Air Conditioning Jlnk.. UIL..I"~&,,.~ ---. -L b.. Sills c. Joists B. Walls 1. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a., Interior b. Exterior 2. Porehs. Steps. Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof I. Rafters 2. Deck. Shingles E. Ceilings 1. 10ists 2. Ceiling F. Floors G. Other -L. ..JL -L. -L -L. -L. -A- ..JL -A- -XL -A- m. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Aa=ssory Structures 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other ..JL COMMENTS: House is ooen n/a n/a n/a Holes in walls Holes in roof Fallen in "fa Weeds. trash. exterior stora!!e 11_'96 Ilcw. c.......J...,~ louiIdio& e CITY OF reORTE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPEcrION FORM DATE FebruarY 18. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 114 So. Carroll OWNER Bettv J. Short AGENT nfa MAILING ADDRESS '218 So. Ohio St . La Porte. TX 77571-5526 BLOCK R- LOT(S) l.8::.Vl.. SURVEYfSUBDIV. Bavfront OCCUPANCY TYPE Residential ZONING R-I FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SAN[TARY SEWER--L- ELECTRICAL POWER / GAS / NO. OF DWELLING UNITS -1..- VACANT....L- OCCUPIED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORD[NANCE #97-2198; Article VIII: S. 82-0174. THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECflON OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED rrlE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON. IN THEiR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REJ\SONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82-473). [.I] 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 [.I] 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUcrION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. [T [S LIABLE, TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAP:;iING OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR [.I] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT [S A V AILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LA Wr-UL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR [.I] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MA Y CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJUR Y TO THE HEALTH OF THE' OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUcrURES. ~: SEE BUIl.DING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR 11i:E REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECflON: It Is the opinion of this InspectJon board, anes: using Cilr of 1..:Il'uI1e Ordimlllcc Nu. 97-2198; ArtIcle VI; S. 8~1l CSlnndard Housing. Code. 1994 Edition) 115 lis guide ill making the Inspection, that this bulldin~ Is in fact dangerous. but still repnirnble. All repairs or alterations required to be done shall be done In Dccordallce ,,,ilh nil Cily of 1.-"1 Porte codes And onfhulIICt!S appliCDble. If Ule repAirs or nlternliolls order is 1101 cOlllplied with ""Uhin Ule timetablesct out In Clly of l..:Il'orte Ordinnnce N9i-2198; AMicle VII1; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board lhnt Ihis building be demolished. .-, () ),:, 'd ~ ~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ~~~/~ IRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE N/ A = Not Applicable COMMENr~ATION II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Eectrical I. Service Entrance & Panel ....Q.... 2. Wiring ....Q.... 3. Lights. Switches ....Q.... 4. Outlets ....Q.... 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink ....Q.... b. Lavatories ....Q.... c. Wa~r Closets ....Q.... d. Tub/Shower ....Q.... e. Water Heater ....Q.... 2. Water Piping ....Q.... 3. Drain. Waste & Vent ....Q.... 4. Sewer/Septic Tank - nia 5. Gas System ....Q.... C. Heating & Air Conditioning 1. Heating ....Q.... 2. Air Conditioning ....Q.... A = Adeauate D = Deficient I. mtbw. A. Foundation I. Slab 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings b. Sills c. JoiSts B. Walls I. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of E.,crress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porens, Steps. Stairs 3. Windows D. Roor 1. Rafters 2. Deck. Shingles E. Ceilings 1. loists 2. Ceiling F. Floors G. Other ..JL ..JL ..JL ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ....Q.... ..JL III. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. ACl%SSOry StructUres 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other -A- ....Q.... COMMENI'S: Fire damacred house (Date of fin:: 12/5/97) \1.'96 ..... ~""'J_""'- ~ nla Metal fram buildin!! Debris. outside stOTa!!e e . ~ OFLA""&TE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECITON FORM '-' DATE FebnJarv 13. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 213 E, Main OWNER Robe:t L. & Minnie 8iaza AGENT nla' MAIUNG ADDRESS 52:! So, Shadv Lane: La 'Porte. TX TIS71 BLOCK In- LOT{S) :26 SURVEY/SUBDIV. Town of La Porte OCCUPANCY TYPE Comme:-c:al ZONING G C. FACILmES AVAILA.BLE: WATER. ---L- SANITARY SEWER--L- ELECTRICAL POWER / GAS / NO. OF D\v'EL!..lNG UNITS -L- VACANT --L- OCCUPIED ,A.S REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82~74, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFORE.~{~~-rjONE!) PROPE.~TY. :~ND DETE.~MINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN T'riE!R OPINION. IS IN FACT A DANGE.~OUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS; (.~S OUTLINED IN CITY OF L-\ PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Articie VTII; S. 82-473). [/] !) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE. LACK OF PROPER RE?AIR OR ANY OTriER 'CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FiRE AND CONSTITUTES A FiRE HAZARD: OR (/] ::!) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OrriER CAUSE. IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLL-\PSiNG OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCiURE: OR ( J j) 3ECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAIL\.aLE TO AND FREQUEN"l.::D BY M.:..LEFACiORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUcrURE; OR (/] .\ -/ BeCAUSE OF iTS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO ?UBLIC E~ALTH .:..ND MA Y CAUSE OR AID IN TriE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJUR Y TO TEE HEALTH OF TH!: OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES. NOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FTNmNGS AND CONCLUSTONS OF THE BOARD OF TNS?ECTTON: It is the opinion of this inspection board that this building is in fact dangerous, but stilI repair:able. 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 complied with wit bin the timetable set out in City of La Porte Ordinance 1197- 2198; Article VIII; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board that this building be demolished. :c rd. t{j_~ . BUILDING OFFiOAL'S OffiCE dZtJ: ,/ /7~ ~ I\"V~t. x./!'- " FIRE MARSHAL'S mi; CHIEF'S OFrICE '~FRCE . It B~DTNG EVALUATION C"rlST . A = Adequarc D";' Deficient. - Ni A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL COMMENTIEXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab .Jlnk.. 2. Pier &. Beam a. Footings ...nLL b. Sills ...nLL c. JoistS ...nLL B. Walls 1. Exterior .JL Seoaration occurin!! 2. Interior .J!!1k. C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior Unk b. Exterior -A- 2. Porchs. Steps. Stairs - nfa 3. Windows ...ll!lk.. Boarded un D. Roof 1. Rafters .JL Falli nO' in ., Deck. Shingies .JL Fallin!! in E. Ceiiings 1. JoistS Unk 2. Ceiling .Jln.!L F. Floors .Jln.!L G. Other II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Eecaica1 1. Service Entrance &. Panel .J1.u.k.. ., Wiring ..unk.. 3. Lights. Switches ...llnlL 4. OutlctS Unk S. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink .Jl.!1k.. b. Lavatories Unk c. Watcr Closcts .Jln.!L d. Tub/Shower .Jl.!1k.. e. Watcr Heater Unk 2. Watcr Piping Unk 3. Drain. Waste &. Vent ...ll!lk.. 4. Sewer/Septic Tank - n/a - 5. Gas Systcm ..unk.. C. Heating &. Air Conditioning 1. Heating .Jl.!1k.. ., Air Conditioning . Unk .... m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. A~ry StructUres 2. Condition of Grounds .JL 3. Other ".~'. Weeds. standinO' water cxterior stOTaO'C COMMENTS: Exterior insoection. buildinO' secured .' .0- . ,a '. CITY OF LA ATE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECfION FORM DATE Fcbruarv 13, 1998 STREET ADDRESS 112. 114, & 116 So. Broadwav AGENT nfa OWNER L.E Poscv Jr, MAIUNG ADDRESS Box p. La Porte TX i7571-194.4. BLOCK...ll- LOT(S) 22-25 & 5.1/2 of 26 SURVEYfSUBDIV. Town of La Porte ZONING G,C, OCCUPANCY TYPE Comme~ciallResidential FACILmES A VAIUBLE: W A rcR -L- SANIT AR Y SEWER -L- ./ GAS ./ ELECTRICAL POWE.~ NO. OF DWELLING UNITS ---L- VACANT ---L- OCCUPIED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82474, TriE BOARD 'OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMEl\'T10NED PROPERTY, AND DI:1ERMINED TrlE BUILDING LOCATED TrlEREON. IN THeiR OPINION. IS IN FACl" A DANGEROUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OU1l.INED IN CITY OF Lo\ PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article Vlll; S. 82473). [.I] l) [./] :!) [./] J) [./] 4) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUcnON OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE: OR BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS. IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENT,::!) BY MALEFACl"ORS OR DlSORDE.~L Y PERSONS \\I-dO ARE NOT LA, WFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTuR.E; OR BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY CA USE OR AID IN TnE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO TriE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES. NOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 'QiIS REPORT RNDrNGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF rNSPECTION: It is the opinion oC this inspection board, after using City oC La Porte Ordinance No. 97-2198; Ankle 1994; S. 82-411 (Standard Housing Code, 1994 Edition) as its guide in making the inspection, that this building is in Cact 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. IC the repairs or alterations .order is not complied with within the timetable set out in City oC La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Article VIn; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion oC this inspection board that this building be demolished. " ~ x fd.'u1J~ ~ ---- ' '~- ~ - BUll.DING OFFICIAL'S' r MARSHAL'S'" - ~ CHIEF'S OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE e BUILDING EVALUATION ~IST A = Adequate D= Defic?ent. N/A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL A.. Foundation 1. Slab 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings b. Sills c. Joists B. Walls 1. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means or Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porchs. Steps. Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Raite:-s :2. Deck. Shingles E. C.:ilings L J oist5 2. Ceiling F. Fioors G: Other JL JL ..JL ..JL JL Unk Unk JL JL JL. JL JL JL JL JL II. MECHANICAL SYSTh\.lS A. Eectrical l. Service Entrance & Panei .Jl.n.!L ., Wiring ..Jl.... -. 3. Lights. Switches JL 4. OutletS JL 5. Other B. Plumbing l. Fixtures a. Sink JL b. Lavatories JL c. Water Closets ..Jl.... d. Tub/Shower JL e. Water Heater JL 2. Water Piping JL 3. Drain, Waste & Vent JL 4 Sewer/Septic Tank - nia - 5. Gas System Unk C. Heating & Air Conditioning l. Heating .Jl.n.!L 2. Air Conditioning .Jlnk.. m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. A~ry StructUres 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other JL ..JL COMMENT/EXPLANA nON (2) Accessory Buildin!!s Weeds. trash. exterior stOT'a!!e COMMENTS: Exterior inscection. doors secured - some interior shots thrau!!:!'! .:.':~_~.C~. : e . ClTYOFLA.RTE DANGEROUS nUIT..DING INSPECMON: FORM DATE F~ruarv 18. 1998 STREET ADDRESS 92'25 Carlow OWNER Spenwick Civ;c Club AGENT n/a MAILING APDRESS P.O. Box IUI: La Pone. T'( 77572-1441 BLOCK!..- LOTeS) n- SURVEY/SUBDIV. Soenwic!c Place S. I OCCUPANCY TYPE Civic Club ZONING R-l FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEWER .I ELECTRICAL POWER .I GAS .I NO. OF DWELLING UNITS --1- VACANT -L- OCCUPIED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82-~74. THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FAcr A DANGEROUS BUILDING. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OlITLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE.#97-2I98; Anicle VIII; S. 82-473). [.I] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE. LACK OF PROPE.~ REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO fiRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR [.I] :!) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUcnON OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUcrURE; OR [.I] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS. IT IS A V AlLABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFAcrORS OR DlSORDE.~L Y PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUcruRE; OR [.I] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBUC HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUcrURES. NOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALU~TION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT FlNDlNGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF TNSPEcrION: It is the opinion of this inspection board, after using City of La Porte Ordinance No. 97-2]98; Article VI; S. 82-411 (Standard Housing Code, ]994 'Edition) as its. guide in making the inspection, that this building is in fact, dangerous, but still repairable. All repaiJ'S 01" alterations required to be done shall be done in accordance with all CUy or I..:l Porte codes and ordinanCl!S applicable. Ie the repairs 01" alterations order is not complied with within the timetable set out in Oty of La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Article VIII; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion of this inspection board that this building be demolished. x ~}, ?A}~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ~#ftd: RE MARSHAL'S OFFICE . - x'/ #' ....-< p1RE CHIEF'S /OFFICE BUILLJINu r.V I\LUI\ IIUN l..nr.l..I\.L.I;).!. , A ~:'.~ ~ D= Deficient I. STRUCTURAL A. Foundation 1. Slab 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings b. Sills c. Joists B. Walls 1. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porchs. Steps, Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Rafters 2. Deck. Shingles E. Ceilings 1. Joists 2. Ceiling F. Fioors G. Other m. PROPERTY CONDmONS 1. Acr=ssory StructUres 2.. Condition of Grounds 3. Other COMMENTS: Graffiti N~A ~ No~ APPli1l . COMMENTIEXPLANATION JL Rottin!!: JL Broken JL None JL JL Rottin!!: JL FaJ1ino JL JL JL JL JL ..lL JL JL JL On oround Rottin!!: Rottin!!: Rottino "fa Trash. weeds. standino water ll. MECHANICAL SYSTE.'vlS A. Electrical l. Service Entrance & Panel JL Not to code 2. Wiring JL 3. Lights. Switches JL 4. Outlets JL 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. FIXtures a. Sink JL b. Lavatories ' JL c. Water Closets JL d. Tub/Shower JL e. Water Heater JL 2. Water Piping JL 3. Drain, Waste & Vent JL 4. Sewer/Septic Tank JL 5. Gas System 0 C. Heating & Air Conditioning 1. Heating JL ., Air Conditioning JL ... . . .. ; ., 11.'96 ..... ~bldiJ""-,,- --.. e CITY OF LA ~ DANGEROUS BUILDING CTION ~ORM DATE Febroarv 13. t998 STRE::Er ADDRESS 110 -E. St. OWNER Gierina Investments. Inc, AGENT nfa MAILING ADDRESS 4310 Lamont Circle: '3el1aire. TX 77401-'n07 BLOCK ~ LOT(S) '7 SURVEYfSUBDIV. Pine Btuff OCCUP ANCY TYPE Residential ZONING R-t FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER -L- SANITARY SEVlER-L- ELECTRICAL POWER / GAS / NO, OF D'W"ELLING Ul'I1TS -L- V..\CANT -L OCCUP1ED AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDrNANCE #97-2198: Article VITI: S, 82~7':'. THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE Al'i INSPECTION OF Tr.E AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND Dt.l.=...~.MINED TriE BUlLDrNG LOCATED TriEREON, IN T:~"E!R OPINION. IS IN FAa A DANGEROUS BUlLDrNG. FOR THE FOLLOWING RE.A.SONS: (AS OtITLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #97-2198: Article VITI: S. 82-473). [.I] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. AGE, LACK OF PROPE.~ REPAIR OR A..~ OTHER CAUSE. IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR - [.I] :!) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR AN'"Y OTHER CAUSE, IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STI.UCTURE; OR [.I] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDmON OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS A V AILA3LE TO AND FREQU-=N"[ED BY MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSOI'lS WEO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID sTRUCTURE: OR [.I] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBUC HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN TriE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR L'lJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCClJPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES. NOTE: SEE BUll-DING EVALUATION Ch'"ECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR THE ~\lfAINDER OF TInS REPORT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECrTON: It is the opinion of this inspection board, after using City of La Porte Ordinance No. 97-2198; Article VI; S. 82-411 CStandard Housing Code, 1994 Edition) as its guide in making the inspection, that this building is in fact dangerous, but still repairable. AU 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 complied with within the timet:1ble set out in City of La Porte Ordinance #97-2198; Article VIll; S. 82-478, it is then the opinion o( this inspection board that this building be demolished. o XQd~ BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE ~/~~ MARSHAL'S OFFICE ~ x /d- I ~R:E CmE'S OFFICE A = Adete, BUTLDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST I;>= Deficient.. N/A =: Not APPli. L STRUCTURAL COMMENT~LANATION A. Foundation l. Slab - n/a 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings -1L Rottin~ b. Sills -1L Rottin!!: c. Joists ..1L Romn!!: B. Walls l. Exterior -IL, Rottin~ 2. Interior -IL Rottin.. C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior -IL Rottin.. b. Exterior -IL RottiM 2. Porchs, Steps. S t:1irs -IL Rottin~ 3. Windows -IL Broken windows D. Roof 1. Rafters -IL Ro[tin~ ., Deck. Shingles -XL RQ[tin~ E. Ceilings 1. Joists -IL Rottin~ 2. Ceiling -XL Rottin.. F. Floors -IL Rottin.. G. Other - - II. MECHANICAL SYSTE.JvIS A. Eecnical l. Service Entrance &. Pane! -IL Not to code ., Wiring -IL Not to code 3. Lights. Switches -1L NOI to code 4. Outlets -IL Not to cooe 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink -IL Not 'to code b. Lavatories -IL Not 10 code c. Water Closets -IL Not to code d. Tub/Shower .JL Not to code e. Water Heater -IL Not to code 2. Water Piping -IL Not to code 3. Drain, Waste &. Vent .JL Not to cecie 4. Sewer/Septic Tank -IL Not 10 cecie 5. Gas System -IL Not to code C. Heating &. Air Conditioning l. HC3.ting -IL Not to cecie 2. Air Conditioning -IL Not to code ID. PROPERTY CONDmONS l. Acc::ssory Structures 2. Condition of Grounds 3. Other -1L -1L Trash. weeds. and exterior stora"e COMMENTS: Asbestos sidin.. JI."96 .... a:~""J'-"-- NWiooI e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE Bun.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) ABST. 30. TR. SA ADDmON W.P. Harris. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE INFACf A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Navif(Fred) Abusnineh IS TIlE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERlNGTHE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING TIlE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV AI.. OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR TIlE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WTIH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous b~ilding exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS. Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Tract 5A: Abst. 30: W,P. Harris. which is further described as 2818 South Broadway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e , Page 2 e Ordinance No. 98- into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated Februmy 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, NayiflFred) Abusnineb, whose address is 12499 Province-Houston. TX 77015- 3301. that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on , a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order, and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY TIIE CITY COUNCil.. OF TIIE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1, This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3, The City Council hereby tinds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. ", e , Page 3 e Ordinance No. 98- Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Nayif {Fred) Abusnineh. who resides at 12499 Province - Houston. TX 77015-3301. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Nayif (;recl) Abusnineh has been dUly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Nayif(fred) Abusnineh to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 pla~ on the exterior of the building, which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Nayif(Fred) Abusnineh. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Nayif (;red) Abusnineh not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof: then the Board of Inspection of the City ofta Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Navif (Fred) Abusnineh. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9, The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance arid the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and Ordinance No. 98.. e , Page 4 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and fonnally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confinns such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY OF LAPORTE By Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney e e ." . . 'r:;'l. . ..~,. ":;.:: ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BunDINGS LOCATED ON 1R 26-32. BLOCK 1446. ADDmONLa Port~ HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT ANUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll..DING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING mE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BunDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECITVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING TIm BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUll.DING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY mE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE Wl1H THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved S~ction 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereof; by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention oCthe Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 1446: Tr. 26-32: La Porte. which is further described as 1702 So, Broadway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARINGTIiE BUllDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 1, BLOCK $ ADDmON Pine Bluff HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE INFACf A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll..DING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIlAT Giering Investments. Inc.and Margaret Lindsey ARE THE RECORD OWNER. (S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIREL YREMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM TIiE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BunnING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR TIiE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA POR:rE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER. PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE wrm THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City CouncJI of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 4: Lot 7: Pine Bluff. which is further described as 110 "E" S1. Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S).u, BLOCK Parkway_ ADDmONBayshore Park. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUllDING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Happy Harbor Methodist Home IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH Bun.DING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COM:MENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmO:N WlTHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and ~pproved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block Parkwav: Lot 13: Bavshore Park. which is further described as 931 Parkwav Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE Bun.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 1-8, BLOCK Bellaire. ADDmON Bayshore P~ HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH Bun.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIIAT Hap'py Harbor IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIREL YREMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WTIHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMlSES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the C!ty Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-4?2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upoo which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block Bellaire: Lot(s) 1-8: Bayshore Park. which is further described as 1105 & 1107 Bavshore Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to e e .0 ;.' .' ~.~~ ORDINANCE NO. 98- . AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TIlE Bun.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 42 & 15' of Lot 43. BLOCK 24, ADDmON BaytTont. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BunDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Marceldine Madenwald IS 1HE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE ANOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY to FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason ofa complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said cO,mplaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 24: Lot(s) 42 & 15' alLot 43: Bavfront. which is further described as 734 So. Blackwell Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUllDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 9-11, BLOCK 74, ADDmON Bayfront HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCHBUll.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT C. B. Bertram IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLlTION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM TIlE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. ....... WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official at his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 74: Lot(s) 9-11: Bayfront which is further described as 200 Blk. So. Carroll Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 33-34. BLOCK 1d. ADDmON Bayfront HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll.DING CONDEMNED; FlNDING THAT Edward A Gibbs IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERINGTIIE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH mE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City ofLaPQrte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and - WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason ofa complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney.: Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 73: Lot(s) 33-34: Bayfront which is further described as 216 So. Carroll Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE Bun.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 18-19, BLOCK R ADDmON Bayfront. HARRIS COUNfY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH Bun.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING mAT Betty 1. Short and Walter H. Short ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WlTHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE ANOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE Cl1Y SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of. the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located Qn Block 88: Lot(s) 18-19: Bayfront. which is further described as 114 So. Carroll Harris County, Te."(as, has, for the reason ofneg1ect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a e e ..... ~~l ORDINANCE NO. 98- . AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) ~ BLOCK 182. ADDmON ToWn of La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH Bun.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING mAT Robert & Minnie Biaza ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV At ORDEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BunnING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fi~e Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 182: Lotls) 26: Town of La Porte. which is further described as 213 E. Main Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into e e _.... r :~}~s: . '>.W! ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE Bun.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 22-25 & S. ~ of26, BLOCK II ADDmON Town of La Porte. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE INFACf A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCHBUllDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT L. E. Posey. Jr. IS 1HE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERlNGTHE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTlREL Y REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLlTION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM 1llE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE ANOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDlNG FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. .,. .". _: : ........ .. '.11". WHEREAS, the City Council ofth~ City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason ofa complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in ail cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 37: Lot(s) 22-25 & S. 1h of26: Town of La Porte. which is further described as 112. 114. & 116 So. Broadway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or e e .- . ~ .~.:. ",.: ORDINANCE NO. 98- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING mE Bun.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 73, BLOCK~, ADnmON Spenwick Place S. 1. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BunDING CONDEMNED; FINDING lHAT Spenwick Civic Club IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIREL YREMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCHBUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOV AI. OR DEMOLITION WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOV AI. OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 4: Lot(s) 73: Spenwick Place S. 1. which is further described as 9225 Carlow Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2nd day of June , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE BY~~~~~ Mayor City of La Porte ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8 t h day of .Tn n p , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. 1tl tWit~ 0.. .N.1lM City Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2239 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) ABST. 30. TR. SA, ADDmON W.P. Harri~ HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Nayif(f'red) Abusnineh IS mE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WlTIDN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Tract SA: Abst. 30: W.P. Harris. which is further described as 2818 South Broadway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate , Page 2 e Ordinance No. 98- 2 t3~_ into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and tiled its written report, dated Februmy 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Nayif(fred) Abusnineh, whose address is 12499 Province - Houston. TX 77015- 3301, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on "Notice Not Returned bv Post Office", a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCn. OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City ofLa.Porte,and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- '- '- ~ _ , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, detennines and declares that Nayif (J'red) Abusnineh. who resides at 12499 Province - Houston. TX 77015-3301. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Nayif(J'red) Abusnineh has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Nayif(J'red) Abusnineh to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Nayif(J'red) Abusnineh to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Nayif(Fred) Abusnineh. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof, then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Nayif (Fred) Abusnineh. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to.the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and , Page 4 e Ordinance No. 98- 2 2 3. formally acted 'upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY OF LAPORTE By r( ~Af l:tI ~~ J; ATTEST: ~ (1. !1AUtd City Secretary .e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2nddayof June ,1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE BY~~~ yor City of La Porte A TrEST: CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8 t h day of .Tll n p , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner,. in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~fA/ (1 JJ.uJ~ Ci Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2240 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING 1lffi BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON TR 26-32, BLOCK 1446, ADDmON La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIIAT Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. IS 1lffi RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WITIiIN (10) DAYS FROM 1lffi EFFECTIVE DATE OF TIllS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY 1lffi CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN 1lffi MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WI1H 1lffi OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall corrie to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City, or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 1446: Tr. 26..32: La Porte. which is further described as 1702 So. Broadway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate .- Ordinance No. 98- 2 240 , Page 2 e into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc., whose address is 484 Rosevale Ave. - Ronkondoma. NY 11779-3051, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fainnont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on "Notice Returned" , a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW TIIEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY TIIE CITY COUNCrr.. OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. . Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby fmds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 224_ , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Mi Dan Auto Care.Inc.. who resides at 484 Rosevale Ave.- Ronkondoma. NY 11779-305 L is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. to entirely remove or tear down sUch building, and further orders the said Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc.. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc. not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof: then the Board 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 against the said Mi Dan Auto Care. Inc.. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such remo.val or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written'rtotice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as requ.ired by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and , Page 4 e Ordinance No. 98- 2240 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confinns such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY~PORTE By _~~~~~ yor A'ITEST: ~1itldJ () _ ,J1dJuL City Secretary APPR<WED: ~.W. City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2nddayof June" , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE By4~A~A Mayor City of La Porte ATTEST: ~~ fl, <)f;1J~ Cit Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on theSth day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~1t:JJa, rJ. MLLtt Ci Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2241 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TIlE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 1. BLOCK $ ADDmON Pine Bluff, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll..DING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Giering Investments. Inc.and Margaret Lindsey ARE THE RECORD OWNER (S) OF SAID PROPERTY; O;RDERING THE SAID OWNER.(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH Bun.DING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER.(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TIllS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter. what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention ofthe Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 4: Lot 7: Pine Bluff. which is further described as 110 "E" St. Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition Ordinance No. 98- 2:::1 4 ~ , Page 2 e of decay or partial ruin or has beco~e a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated Februmy 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Gierin8 Investments. Inc., whose address is 4310 Lamont Circle - Bellaire. TX 77401- 3207 and Margaret Lindsey. whose address is 1026 So. 8th St. - La Porte. TX 77571 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on (1) Mav IS, 1998 (1) "Notice Returned", a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY mE CITY COUNCn... OF mE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 224 e , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Council hereby ~ds, detennines and declares that Giering Investments. Inc.. who resides at 4310 Lamont Circle - Bellaire. TX 77401-3207 and Margaret Lindsey. who resides at 1026 So. 8lh St. - La Porte. TX 77571 are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Giering Investments. Inc. and Margaret Lindsey have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Giering Investments. Inc. and Margaret Lindsey to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Gierin8 Investments. Inc. and Margaret Lindsey to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Giering Investments. Inc. and Margaret Lindsey. by registered mai~ return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Giering Investments. Inc. and Margaret Lindsey not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof, then the Board 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 against the said Giering Investments. Inc. and Margaret Lindsey. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times , Page 4 e Ordinance No. 98- 2 24 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further. ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY~~RTE By. _ _~~~ yo ATTEST: - ~(}.l4dfut City Secretary APPR(WEJ;): ./ [;i;; tJ ~l'~ City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2nddayof June, 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE By:~4~ Mayor City of La Porte A TrEST: ~~ o. ,11~ i Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8 th day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~~ (). ,/!JIM City Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2242 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 13, BLOCK Parkway, ADDmON Bayshore Park, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Happy Harbor Methodist Home IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERlNG THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COM:MENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUll.DING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block Parkway: Lot 13: Bayshore Park. which is further described as 931 Parkway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e Ordinance No. 98- 2 242 e , Page 2 into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte~ and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated FebruaIY 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Happy Harbor Methodist Hom~ whose address is 1106 Bayshore - La Porte. TX 77571, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on May 15, 1998 , a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAlNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 224 __ , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Happy Harbor Methodist Home. who resides at 1106 Bayshore - La Porte. TX 77571. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Happy Harbor Methodist Home has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Happy Harbor Methodist Home to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Happy Harbor Methodist . I Hometo commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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. Section. 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Happy Harbor Methodist Home. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Happy Harbor Methodist Home not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof, then the Board ofIrtspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Happy Harbor Methodist Home. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and Ordinance No. 98- 2242 e , Page 4 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY OF LAPORTE By41'4~~ ATTEST: ~Ov (J. .;4j1Jlf;L . City Secretary APP~: L ~vJ LRM ~ . City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the2nd. day of June ,1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE BY:~t~ ~~ Mayor City of La Porte ATTEST: · 14AJ1u;L CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8th day of .June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. --;m, tJj 1M, Cl, J{.I.utr City ecretary City of La Porte It e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2243 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 1-8, BLOCK Bellair~ ADDmON Bayshore Park, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BunnING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Happy Harbor IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUllDING; ORDERING TIIE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL ORDEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason ofa complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and . WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block Bellaire: Lot(s) 1-8: Bayshore Park. which is further described as 1105 & 1107 Bayshore Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to e e , Page 2 Ordinance No. 98- 2243 deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Happy Harbor, whose address is 1106 Bayshore - La Porte. TX 77571, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fainnont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on May 15, 1998 . a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order, and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF-THE CITY OF LAPORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein~ Section 3. The City Council hereby fmds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 2 2 4' , Page 3 e Section 4. The City COuncil hereby finds, determines and declares that Happy Harbor. who resides at 1106 Bayshore - La Porte. TX 77571. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Happy Harbor has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Happy Harbor to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Happy Harborto commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Happy Harbor. by registered mai~ return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Happy Harbor not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof, then the Board oflnspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Happy Harbor. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board ofInspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such' building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and Ordinance No. 98- 224 3 e , Page 4 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its pass~e and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June. 1998. CITY~POR1E By _WM~~4 Mayor ATTEST: ~tL O. j1-dJUJ.. City Secretary e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the -2.nd day of ,Tn n P. , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE BY:~4A,~ Ma r City of La Porte ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the ...8..t..b- day of ,Tll n ~ , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. CPZ()AdnJ- a. A~ City Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2244 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 42 & 15' of Lot 43, BLOCK 24, ADDmON Bayfront, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll..DING CONOEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Marceldine Madenwald IS TIlE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING TIlE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WITIiIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER. PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereof: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen ofthe City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 24: Lot(s) 42 & 15' of Lot 43: Bayfront. which is further described as 734 So. Blackwell Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to e Ordinance No. 98- 2244 e , Page 2 deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record oWIler(s) of said property, Marceldine Madenwal~ whose address is 734 So. Blackwell, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on "Notice Returned" . ,a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCn.. OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby fmds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such builqing condemned. , Page 3 fit Ordinance No. 98- 2 244- Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Marceldine Madenwald. who resides at 734 So. Blackwell- La Porte. TX 77571. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Marceldine Madenwald has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Marceldine Madenwald to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Marceldine Madenwald to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Marceldine Madenwald. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Marceldine Madenwald not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereot: then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Marceldine Madenwald. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board ofInspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and Ordinance No. 9~- 2244 e , Page 4 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY~ORlE By ~t1.tf'~~A ATIEST: ~~tL tt . J(/1iJJ/J/ City Secretary APPR<?/~ U&:~vJC;;~ City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the2nd day of June , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE BY~~~ Mayor City of La Porte ATTEST: ~4.J1. ./1A.1.itfJ., Ci Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8th day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~f1.Au,~ a. -I4~ City Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2245 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 9-11, BLOCK 74, ADDmON Bayfront, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUlLDING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT C. B. Bertram IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH Bun.oING; ORDERING TIffi SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WTIHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TIllS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID Bun.oING; ORDERING TIffi CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of Inspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason ofa complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 74: Lot(s) 9-11: Bayfront. which is further described as 200 Blk. So. Carroll Ranis County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e Ordinance No. 98- 2245 e , Page 2 into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and tiled its written report, dated Februmy 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; . WHEREAS~ City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, C. B. B~ whose address is 10803 No. Avenue ccH", that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City :Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on May 15, 1998 , a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order, and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF mE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. , Page 3 e Ordinance No. 98- 224_ Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, detennines and declares that C. B. Bertram. who resides at 10803 No. Avenue "If' - La Porte. TX 77571. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said C. B. Bertram has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said C. B. Bertram to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said C. B. Bertram to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 arty person., under penalty oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said C. B. Bertram by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said C. B. Bertram not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof: then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said C. B. Bertram. record owner(s} of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said ~wner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially fmds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and , Page 4 e Ordinance No. 98- 2245 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confinns such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of Jun~ 1998. CITY OF LAPORTE BY~~A ~~ , or ............ ATTEST: ~ ' ~ (J, ll1LUKl City Secretary APPROVED: / e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2nd day of June ,1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE By{l///?M'/~~ ayor \ City of La Porte ATTEST: ~tW$I~ a. ANfIIrl City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8th day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~u,tL tJ. ./{-dla/ City ecretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2246 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 33-34, BLOCK 73, ADDmON Bayfront, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING mAT Edward A Gibbs IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUllDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITI:I THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council.ofthe City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the C~de of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and . WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 73: Lot(s) 33-34: Bayfront which is further described as 216 So. Carroll Harris County, Texas, has, fat the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a e Ordinance No. 98- 2 2 4 6 e , Page 2 condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Edward A Gibbs, whose address is 216 So. Carroll, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hal~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on ''Notice Returned" . a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to co.nduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within flfieen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order, and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW TIIEREFORE: BE IT ORDAlNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby fmds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 2246 e , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Edward A Gibbs. who resides at 216 So. Carroll- La Porte. TX 77571. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Edward A Gibbs has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Edward A Gibbs to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Edward A Gibbs to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Edward A Gibbs. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Edward A. Gibbs not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof: then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Edward A Gibbs. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and Ordinance No. 98- 2 2 4 e , Page 4 e during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confinns such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY~PORTE By. '?~~_ yor ArrEST: ~dr4-- rJ. J(dot City Secretary MP(5?d tJd City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2 nd day of Jun e , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE By6~/~ or City of La Porte ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8th day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. I 1ftJ-fJ,P., a. ~Jk& Ci Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2247 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 18-19, BLOCK!t ADDmON Bayfronl, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Betty 1. Short and Walter H. Short ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WTIHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 ((;) provi~es that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon 'which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 88: Lot(s) 18-19: Bayfront. which is further described as 114 So. Carroll Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a e e Ordinance No. 98- 2 2 4 7 , Page 2 condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and tiled its written report, dated FebIUaIY 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Betty 1. Short, whose address is 218 So. Ohio and Walter H. Short. whose address is 114 So. Carroll- La Porte. TX 77571 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Ha1~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on May 16, 1998 & (1) "Notice Returned", a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the tennination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the tennination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY TIlE CITY COUNClL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2: Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, detennines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 224. , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Betty 1. Short. 218 So. Ohio-LaPorte. TX 77571 and WalterH. Short who resides at 114 So. Carroll- LaPorte. TX 77571. are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Betty 1. Short and Walter H. Short has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Betty 1. Short and Walter H. Short to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Betty 1. Short and Walter H. Short to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Betty 1. Short and Walter 1. Short. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Shoul~ the said -Betty 1. Short and Walter H. Short not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereot: 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 against the said Betty 1. Short. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this me,eting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and Ordinance No. 98- 2 247 e , Page 4 tit -during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY OF LAPORTE By/f~~/~_ ArrEST: City Attorney APPROVED: adzeA e .e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2.n.s1.. day of ,Tuna , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE B~A>>t4~__ M yor City of La Porte ATTEST: \ CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on theSth day of .Tl1np' , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~Oy (l. 4~ Ci Secretary City of La Porte . e e ORDINANCE NO. 98..2 248 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 26, BLOCK 182, ADDmON Town of La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUll.DING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Robert & Minnie Biaza ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BunnING; ORDERING 1HE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WITInN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUllDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fi~e Chief or ~s duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspectiori or any member thereot: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Boar~ shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located art Block 182: Lot(s) 26: Town of La Porte. which is further described as 213 E. Main Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into e Ordinance No. 98-2248 e , Page 2 a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Robert & Minnie Bi~ whose address is 522 So. Shady Lane - La Porte. TX 77571, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on May 15, 1998 , a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNClL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. . The City Council hereby fmds, detennines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. , Page 3 e Ordinance No. 98- 224 At Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Robert & Minnie Biaza who resides at 522 So. Shady Lan~ La Porte. TX 77571. are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Robert & Minnie Biaza has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Robert & Minnie Biaza to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Robert & Minnie Biaza to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Robert & Minnie Bi::l7J1 by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Robert & Minnie Biaza not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance 'relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof, then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary. and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Robert & Minnie Biaza record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated~ and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance arid the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and , Page 4 _ Ordinance No. 98- 2 248- during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confinns such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day ofJun~ 1998. CITY OF LA PORTE By~~i:a~_ ATTEST: ~L (): ,f.oAJUtl CIty ecretary APP~'w~L City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 2nddayof June ,1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE B~~~~ Mayor City of La Porte ATTEST: iJl1.J/:/Yl (). Ji<Jki i Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the ~day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. 1!/?~w ().II~ Ci Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2249 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.OINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) 22-25 & S. ~ of26, BLOCK 37, ADOmON Town of La Port~ HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BunnING CONDEMNED; FINDING mAT L. E. Posey. Ir. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR OEMOLmON WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH TIlE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code ofOrdiJiances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereof: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 37: Lot(s) 22-25 & S. ~ of26: Town of La Porte. which is further ", described as 112. 114. & 116 So. Broadway Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or e Ordinance No. 98- 2249 e , Page 2 misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defmed in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WH:EREAS, said Board ofIDspection has heretofore made and filed its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, L. E. Posey. Jr., whose address is Box P - La Porte. TX 77571-1944, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fainnont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City HaI~ City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on "Notice Returned" , a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAs, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW TIlEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY TIlE CITY COUNClL OF TIlE CITY OF LAPORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 2 24_ , Page 3 e Section 4. The City Counc,il hereby finds, determines and declares that L. E. Posey. Jr.. who resides at Box P- La Porte. TX 77571. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said L. E. Posey. Jr. has been duly and , legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said L. E. Posey. Jr. to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said L. E. Posey. Jr. to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 ofIaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said L. E. Posey. Jr.. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said L. E. Posey. Jr. not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereof: then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the ~d premises with such assistance as it'may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said L. E. Posey. Jr.. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and , Page 4 e Ordinance No. 98- 22_ during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinan~ shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY OF LAPORTE BY~~1t~~ yor ATTEST: l4J~~ c{. Ii~ City Secretary APP~: l ~/~., at:4 cJ~ City Attorney e e ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the ~day of .Tn nt:> , 1998, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby Ordered to notify the owner in writing in accord with the provisions of Section 82-475, Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte. CITY OF LA PORTE By~;e?7~~ M yor City of La Porte ATIEST: ~t1AJJid/ (). J<Uiblt City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 8th day of June , 1998, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with Section 82-475, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. ~{).,~LILtt Ci Secretary City of La Porte e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2250 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUll.DINGS LOCATED ON LOT(S) ~ BLOCK~, ADDmON Spenwick Place S. 1, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUllDING CONDEMNED; FINDING TIiAT Spenwick Civic Club IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO CO~CE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLmON WTIHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TInS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TInS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LAPORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; ANDFlNDING COMPLIANCE WITII THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82-472 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal Or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) of said Section provide that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board ofInspection or any member thereat: by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (c) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each ofthe members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases not matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board of Inspection that the building located on Block 4: Lot(s) 73: Spenwick Place S. 1. which is further described as 9225 Carlow Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate e Ordinance No. 98- 2250 e , Page 2 into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and tiled its written report, dated February 13. 1998 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Spenwick Civic Club, whose address is P.O. Box 1441 - La Porte. TX 77572-1441, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on "Notice Returned" ,.a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on June 3. 1998 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil.. OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusion, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby fmds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Ordinance No. 98- 2 2 5_ , Page 3 . Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Spenwick Civic Club. who resides at P.O. Box 144I-LaPorte. TX 77572-1441. is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Spenwick Civic Club has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Spenwick Civic Club to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Spenwick Civic Club to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of Inspection 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 oflaw. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Spenwick Civic Club. by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Spenwick Civic Club not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after hereot: then the Board ofInspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Spenwick Civic Club. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially fmds, detennines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and , Page 4 . Ordinance No. 98- 225_ during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passsage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 1998. CITY OF LA PORTE BY.~P?d''i 42t~~- yor ATTEST: ~d' (j. MJ;IL City Secretary APPROXED) _ / 6LdcJ~ City Attorney e e e e ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2251 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE PRIME CABLE TELEVISION FRAHCHISE AGREEHEHT, nICH EXPIRES ON JUKE 30, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AlO) PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. section 2. The city Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the Ci ty for the tiliie' required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Governmen~ Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. . e ORDZNAHCB NO. 98-2251 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 2nCl day of June ATTEST: CITY OF LA PORTE By:4f'k~~ orman L. Mal e Mayor ~t fl. iWhI1..~ Ma tha A. Gillett City secretary ~tJ. Knox W. Askins City Attorney PAGB 2 , 1998. e "? ~. . , e dEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENelTEM Agenda Date Requested: June 2. 1998 Requested By: Report Susan Kellev Resolution Department: Ordinance Purchasina Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Bid List SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised RFP #0071 for janitorial services were opened and read on April 13, 1998. Bid requests were mailed to fourteen (14) area suppliers with two (2) returning bids. Representatives from City Hall, Parks, and Public Works departments met with both vendors concerning the janitorial service. The City representatives and I discussed the two vendors qualifications and referrals and recommend Sehgal & Sons be awarded the janitorial service contract. The total cost for the year will be $45,720.00. Funds have been budgeted by various departments. Action Required by Council: Award RFP #0071 - Janitorial Service Contract to Sehgal and Sons in the amount of $45,720.00. Availability of Funds: XX General Fund Capital Improvement Other WaterlWastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Various Funds Available XX Yes No Approved for City Council Aaenda ~~~ I. .~ Robert T. Herrera, City Manager S-'l.c(,-C\t1 Date e e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 2. 1998 Requested By: Stephen L. Barr Department: Parks & Recreation xxx Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Bid Recap of Sealed Bid #0738 - Fencing for Sea breeze Park site Bid Tabulation and Bidder' List 2. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has requested formal bids for fencing at Sea breeze Park site. Bid requests were mailed to seven (7) vendors, two (2) of which returned bids. Bids were opened on May 26, 1998 with low bid submitted by Aries Fence Company. The fencing specifications call for a Base Bid with painted steel panels welded between brick columns and steel posts. The City sought two alternate bids for the fencing project. Alternate Bid #1 calls for the panels to be hot dipped in galvanize. Alternate Bid #2 also calls for the panels to be hot dipped in galvanize but to be fastened between the brick columns and steel posts by stainless steel or galvanized steel fasteners. Staff recommends that Alternate Bid #1 be accepted for this project as the most cost effective method of protection from the elements at this particular site. The low bid meeting specifications for Fencing Altemate #1 was Nineteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty Dollars ($19,940), submitted by Aries Fence Company. Funds for this expenditure have been budgeted in the Capital Improvement Fund for Sea breeze Park site. This is the first of several projects contemplated at Sea breeze in the coming months. Mr. Bob Randall of Randall-Porterfield, Architects, after meeting with staff and the Citizen's Advisory Committee, has begun to perform his tasks to implement the Seabreeze Park Master Plan. It is anticipated that plans and specifications for parking, restroom, and other facilities will be ready in the next few weeks. Mr. Randall did provide input into the location and type of fencing that was bid. Action Required bv Council: Consider award of fencing contract to Aries Fence Company for Altemate Bid #1, as low bidder meeting specifications for fencing at Seabreeze Park site. Availability of Funds: General Fund -1L- Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater _ General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Parks 015-9892-722-11-00 Funds Available: X YES NO ~B(,' Date I e e CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM MAY 27,1998 TO: STEPHEN BARR, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING AGENT ~~ FROM: SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0738 - FENCING AT SEABREEZE PARK Advertised, sealed bids #0738 - Fencing at Seabreeze Park - were opened and read on May 26, 1998/. Sid requests were mailed to seven (7) vendors with two (2) returning bids. Copies of the bid are attached for your review. Both vendors submitted a check or bid bond for 5% of their total bid as required. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request from by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List Bid Copies e e BID TABULATION FENCING AT SEABREEZE PARK May 26, 1998 DESCRIPTION ARIES FENCE ASTRO FEN~E BASE BID Fencing at Sea breeze Paf'1( per specifications $16,890.00 $24,875.00 ALTERNATE #1 Using hot dipped galvanized method rather than painting and using welding method . 19,940.00 28,610.00 ALTERNATE #2 Using hot dipped galvanized method and using fasteners rather than weld 20,650.00 28,610.00 Each bidder submitted bid bonds or checks for 5% of their total bid. e e BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0738 - FENCING AT SEABREEZE PARK ASTRO FENCE COMPANY PO BOX 7584 HOUSTON TX 77270-7584 ARIES FENCE COMPANY 2418 DuPONT PASADENA TX 77503 BROOKS FENCE COMPANY 4018 ALLEN GENOA PASADENA TX 77504 . . . DOW FENCE COMPANY 1802 PRESTON PASADENA TX 77503 FOSTER FENCE CORP PO BOX 96116 HOUSTON TX 77213-6116 HOUSTON FENCE COMPANY 13300 MURPHY ROAD STAFFORD TX 77477 JESSE FENCE COMPANY 12390 STATE HWY 249 HOUSTON TX 77086 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 996 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 BA YSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: MAY 10,1998 MAY 17,1998 e. e Tonight we have Mr. John Fraizer, who is in charge of the Special Programs in the City of La Porte. I have asked Mr. Fraizer to come meet with us tonight and introduce as a group some of the students'who attend his program at the Center. I was very impressed with John and his presentation as speaker at the La Porte Rotary Club May 5th. This program has a Slogan, "TRAlNING FOR LIFE". In Galveston; John's students won, for the 1st time, the "SPORTSMAN SHIP AWARD' John and his staff teach these participants "LET ME WIN, BUT IF I CAN'T WlN, LET ME BE BRA VB IN THE ATTEMPT" e e FINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS 20:11:5& 30-May-1g~8 Page RUNOFF ELECT! ON CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1~~8 1 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A 2 BOB MCLAUGHLIN 3 PETER E. GRIFFITHS 4 Overvotes 5 Undervotes 1 2. . . . . . 3. . . . . . 4. . . . . . 5 0001 OIST. 1 - LOMAX ELEMENTARY 5& 2& 30 III III 0002 OIST. 2 - BAKER JR. HIGH 35 13 22 0 0 0003 OIST. 3 - RIZZUTO ELEMENTARY 10~ 37 71 0 1 0004 OIST. 4 - DEWALT SPECIAL SERVo 52 33 1~ 0 0 0005 OIST. 5 - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL 147 66 7~ 0 2 0006 OIST. 6 - CITY HALL. . 145 . &43. . . . .7&. . . . . .0. . . . . .12' TOTAL 544 244 2~7 0 3 ELEC.OAY 376 15~ 215 0 2 EARLY 168 85 82 0 1 We1 the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ffihov\tltL d fM fu~~J!a- cbLJ;ttiC . ~~ 1 e e Final Run-Off Cumulative Totals Page 1 20:0&:49 30-May-1998 Combined Election Day & Early Ballots RUNOFF ELECTI ON CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Precincts Counted - TOTAL Ballots Cast - TOTAL Total & 544 Pct 100.00 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A 'BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes 244 297 o 4:'.10 54.90 3 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~Lrt~ ~ eN-e.;..! & " ~~ e e 0001 DIST. 1 - LOMAX ELEMENTARY Page 1 20:08:59 30-May-1998 Combined Election Day & Early Ballots RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL Posn Count 56 Pct COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Oyeryotes . Undervotes 1 26 46.43 2 30 53.57 0 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct; Signed: c:J?JuuJA_ 0: tjocbA/ ~"-~-bl>- ~~ . e 0002 OIST. 2 - BAKER JR. HIGH 20:08:59 30-May-1998 Combined Election Day RUNOFF ELECn ON CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Page & Early Ballots Ballots Cast - TOTAL Posn Count 35 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS Overvotes . Undervotes 1 13 37.14 'J 22 02.86 ... 0 '. 0 We, the undersigned, certify that th~ above results are true and correct. Signed: ~vi~ d ~c)aj ~~~ . ~~;-/ ~ .. e 1 Pct e e 1211211213 DIST. 3 - RIZZUTO ELEMENTARY Page 1 2121:1218:59 3t21-May-1998 Combined Election Day & Early Ballots RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 3121, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL Posn Count 11219 Pct COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes 1 37 34.26 2 71 &5.74 121 1 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. , Signed: ~ d lfoJaJ ~~G-~ ~M,~ . e tit 0004 DIST. 4 - DEWALT SPECIAL SERVo Page 1 20:08:5g 30-May-1g98 Combined Election Day & Early Ballots RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL Posn COIJnt 52 Pct COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes 1 33 63.46 2 19 36.54 0 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~ of, tiocM ~~ ~~d . , e 0005 DIST. 5 - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL Page 1 20:08:59 30-May-1998 Combined Election Day & Early Ballots RUNOFF ELECT! ON CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL Posn Count 147 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvot es . Under'vot es 1 66 45.52 2 79 =i4.48 0 2 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~tda d Ijodal hu,l-Po... ~ {. ~.~ e Pct .,. '. . :;: e 0006 DIST. 6 - CITY HALL 20:08:59 30-May-1998 Combined Election Day RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL CDUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes Page & Early Ballots Posn Count 145 1 e.9 47.59 2 7e. 52.41 0 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~ !filM 'Vu-ejJ~ ~~& ~~ e 1 Pct .. e Election Day Run-Off Cumulative Totals 20:02:37 30-May-1998 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Precincts Counted - TOTAL Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~~ cI LlOr JaJ ~u-ea-~ ~~ Page Total Pct 6 100.00 376 159 42.51 215 57.49 o 2 . 1 .. e 0001 DIST. 1 - LOMAX ELEMENTARY Page 1 19:54:09 30-May-1998 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Pasn Count Pct Ballots Cast - TOTAL 44 CDUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN 1 19 43.18 PETER E. GRIFFITHS. 2 25 56.82 overvotes . 0 Undervotes 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. . Signed: ~~d If~ ~~ ti--...XGA- ~~ e e e 0002 DIST. 2 - BAKER JR. HIGH Page 1 19:31:4630-May-1998 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Posn Count Pct Ballots Cast - TOTAL 26 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION .A BOB MCLAUGHLI N 1 9 34.62 PETER E. GRIFFITHS 2 17 65.38 Overyotes . 0 Undervotes 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. (l~ ri ~ ~~~ ~dAd- Signed: 0003 DIST. 3 - RIZZUTO ELEMEN~Y e Page 1 1'1:42:51 30-May-1'1'18 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LR PORTE, TEXRS MRY 30, 1'198 Posn Count Pct Ballots Cast - TOTAL 70 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N 1 21 30.43 PETER E. GRIFFITHS .j 48 69.57 ... Overvotes . 0 Undervotes 1 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~ C). /joPh/ ~~C~~ ~~ ~~ e . 1010104 DIST. 4 - DEWALT SPECIAL SERVo Page 1 19:47:24 30-May-1998 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Posn Count Pct Ballots Cast - TOTAL 44 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN 1 27 & 1. 3& PETER E. GRIFFITHS . 2 17 38.&4 Overvotes . 0 Undervotes ., 10 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~ ri ~eP/ ~AC,oe~~~~\ ~UaJ e 0005 DIST. 5 - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL 20:00:41 30-May-1998 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Posn Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN 1 PETER E. GRIFFITHS . 2 Overvotes . Undervotes We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~cJ~ ~~ ctJ~J ~~ Page 1 Count Pet 110 48 44.04 &1 :i5.96 o 1 e , ,. . e 0006 DIST. 6 - CITY HALL Page 1 19:25:06 30-May-1998 Election Day Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Posn Count Pct Ballots Cast - TOTAL 82 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N 1 35 42.68 PETER E. GRIFFITHS 2 47. 57.32 Overvotes . 0 Under'votes 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~d~~ '-nl.r~rf4-~ ^ ~~ e Early Voting Run-Off Cumulative Totals 19:13:19 30-May-199B Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undet'votes Page 1 Total Pct 168 85 50.90 82 49. 10 '" 1 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~21lfu'JW ~l J(lk~~ eN TAMJ v ~~ e .;. e 0001 DIST. 1 - LOMAX ELEMENTARY Page 1 19:02:46 30-May-199B Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL Posn Count Pct 12 COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes 1 7 58.33 5 41.67 o o 2 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. . Signed: ~d.,~ ~u~ c6l.ttv\. ~J&d e . . 0002 DIST. 2 - BAKER JR. HIGH 19:05:00 30-May-199S Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA,PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS Overvot es . Under'votes Page Posn Count 9 1 4 44.44 2 5 55.56 0 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~Jz eX iJ;cW ~,.~~~~, ....,"'" ~~ e 1 Pct . e 0003 DIST. 3 - RIZZUTO ELEMENTARY 19:06:31 30-May-1998 Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes Posn Count 39 1 16 2 23 o o We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. ~~ (j, tjoJ; ~~,,-ciL-~ ~.~ Page 41.03 58.97 e 1 Pct . e 0004 DIST. 4 - DEWALT SPECIAL SERVo 19:08:02 30-May-1998 Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLIN .. PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undervotes Page Posn Count 8 1 6 75.00 2 2 25.00 0 '. 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~ cl GjochJ fuu-e~~ ~~ e 1 I='ct . e 0005 DIST. 5 - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL 19:09:54 30-May-1998 Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undet'votes Page Posn Count Pct 37 1 18 50.00 2 18 50.00 o 1 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: d: ~C_~~ ~. ~~ - e 1 '. 0006 DIST. 6 - CITY HALL 19:00:19 30-May-1998 Early Ballots Only RUNOFF ELECTION CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS MAY 30, 1998 Ballots Cast - TOTAL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A BOB MCLAUGHLI N PETER E. GRIFFITHS . Overvotes . Undet'vot es Page Posn Count 63 1 34 53.97 2 29 46.03 ill 0 We, the undersigned, certify that the above results are true and correct. Signed: ~C!~ ~~~ ~~ . 1 Pet