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ORDINANCE NO. /;1. 09
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 27-28, BLOCK 85,
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE: ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT MRS. IDA
CHAPPLE IS THE RECORD O\~NER OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERING THE SAID-
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (lO)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING: ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO
FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER: PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY
SAID OWNER: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of "the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
tt the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative:
WHEREAS, such, Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as
defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24)
'hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection
of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report
in 'writing as further provided in said ordinance:
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City
Commission that the building located on lots 27-28, Block 85, City
e of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect'
or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay
or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to.
endanger the person and property of others:
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 16th day
of November 1979 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
e its written report, dated NoveIY\bei 16,1979,finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building:
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mr~. Ida Chapple,
whose address is 3738 Mount ?1easant, Houstoh, Tx.7702l, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., February 13,1980, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
tt hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
onDecember 22,1979adate more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing:
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (IS) cays after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order: and
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WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the 20th day of Feb-
ruary. 1980, a day which is within fifteen (IS) days after the term-
ination of the hearing: NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section l. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City o~ La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
4II'Of Inspection, in fuli, and incorporates such by reference herein as
fully as though set out herein.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and
declares that Mrs. Ida Ch~pple , who resides at3738 Mount Pleasant,
Houston, Tx. 77021 , is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mrs. Ida Chapple , has been duly and legally notified of these
. proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said Mrs.
Ida Chapple
to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said' Mrs. Ida Chapple to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary condition of the building to be affixed in one or more conspicuous
places on the exterior of the building, which notice or notices shall
tltot be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner,
of said property, the said Mrs. Ida Chapple, 3738 Mount Pleasant,
Houston, Texas 77021, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mrs. Ida Chapple
not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service
hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte shall
enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem
~necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished
without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged
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against the said Ida Chapple
, record owner of said property,
and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation
of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall
carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost
shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building,
and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after' its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7d day of ~, 1"'0
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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J. J. Meza,'Mayor
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CI'l'Y OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
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DATE
11-l6-79
STREET ADDRESS 409 N. Broadway
ONNER
Ida Chapple
ADDRESS 3738 Mount Pleasant.Houston 77021
OCCUPANT
Vacant
NIA
AGENT
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION La Porte
BLOCK 85
LOT 27-28
ZONING
R-I
Residence
TYPE OCCUPANCY
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes
SANITARY SEWER Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
Yes
GAS
VACANT 1
OCCUPIED
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-ll8, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
'REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS l-vHO ARE NOT LAWF.'UL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
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BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS bPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD. AFTER USING
CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDIITON)
AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION. THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS. NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANPARDS DEE~mD ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT
TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH. AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
OF LA PORTE.
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David Pau1issen
Building Inspector
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f. L. Sease
Fire Chief
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Paul R. Hickenbottom
As~t. Fire Marshal
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Q) !tl LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060
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ro Q) Q) Ul (STANDARD HOUSING CODE,
s:: Q) OJ ~ 1976 EDITION)
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l. Means of Egress X ~n L.. L..
2. Room Sizes X ':I.nc; ,
3. Privacy of Bath X ~n' ,
4. Privacy of Bedrcoms X ~n C\ ?
5. Free of Infestations N/A
6. Garbage Storage X ~n1 7
7. Ceiling Heights X ~nC\ 1
8. Window Clearances X inl&. 7
9. Window Area X ~nL.. 7
lO. Window Openable
Areas X 104 10
ll. Window Sash X 304...9 . ..:...
12. Screens X 304.l3
l3. Window Frames X 304 7
l4. Foundation X 304.l
l5. Piers X 304.1
16. Floor Framing x 304.l7
l7. Flooring X 304.16
18-. Exterior Walls X 304.2
19. Columns X 304.l7
20. Exterior Steps x 304.5
Exterior Stairs . N/A
21.
22. Roofing X '1 n I. '1
23. Roofing Flashing y ':I.n/. '1
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24. Roof Rafters x ':I.n4.17
25. Sheathing X ~n/l ?
26. Exterior Doors X ':I.n/. "7
27. Interlor Doors X 1I.T,... . .,...,.,.
28. Partitions X ~nL.. ,c.
29. Interior Stairs N/A
30. Ceiling Joists X ':I.n!. 17
31. Hardware X '1n/. "
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion N1A
33. Electric Lights X ~n? L..
34. Electric Sw'i 1:ches X ~n? 4
35. Electric Outlets X in? l&.
36. Electric :Panel X 10' 1
37. Heating Equipment X 30] 'l
38. Sink X 101 1
39. Lavatory X 301 1
40. Water Closet X 301. 1
4l. Bath Tub X 301. 1
42. Plumbing Drainage X 301. 1
43. Hot ~va ter X 301. 3
44. Cold ~~at,er X 301. 3
45. Water Heater .X 301. 4
46. Grass n,...r1 :/1:71 t=.
47. 'frash' .0
n,...'r1 :/1: 71 t=.
48. ApplJ.ances X Ord 11785
49. Furniture 1\1 A
50. Automobiles 1\1 'A
51. Secondary Struct:ure 1\1 'A
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CODE VIOLATION Thfs building does' not' mee't' the 'm;.n'imllm Rt;mnards
,of the, 1976,Ediiton. Standard Housine Coop. ;:JR
outlined in the'remarkR Rection of ~hiR ~hp~k1iRt,
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