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ORDINANCE NO. /:6/0
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 19, BLOCK 179,
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A
NUISANCE: ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED: FINDING THATR.H. #12
L T D IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY: ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING: ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCF. SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (lO)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF 'THIS ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE FIRE
CH)EF 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-l15 through 8-l26 of "the Code of Ordinances,
City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of
e 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 lot 19, block 179, 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 197'9 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said build ing 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 November 16,1979 finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building:
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WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property R.H. #12 L T D
whose address is P.o. Box 1477, La Porte
, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said. Ordinance would be held at7:00
P.M. February 13,1980 , at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board:
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
__hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
on December 24,19~ date more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the concl~sions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (is) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
. to make its decision in writing and enter its order: and
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WHEREAS, City Commission entered its or.der on the20th 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 or La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
_.Of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
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 R.H. #12 L T D
, who resides at P.o. Box 1477,
La Porte, Tx. 77571 , is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
R.H. #l2 L T D
, has been duly and legally notified of these
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Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said
R.H. #l2 L "T Dto entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the ~aid R.H. #12 L T D
to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary condition of the building to be affixed in one or more conspicuous
places on the exterior of the building, which notice or notices shall
4Itnot be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said R.H. #12 L T D , P. O. Box 1477, La Porte
Texas 77571,
by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said R.H. #12, L T 0
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
ttnecessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished
without deluy, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged
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against the said R.H. #l2 L T D
, record owner of said property,
and shall thereupon become .~ 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 ?a day of ~/ /f PO
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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J. J. Meza,'Mayor
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CITY 01" LA POHTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FOHM
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DATE ll-16-79
STREET ADDRESS
1028 S. 1st
OWNER
R.H. 1112 L. T D
ADDRESS P. 0, Box 1477 La Porte .
OCCUPANT
N/A
Vacant
AGENT
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION
LOT
19
BLOCK l79
La Porte
ZONING
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TYPE OCCUPANCY Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes
Yes
SANI'rARY SEWER
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
Yes
GAS
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT . 1
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-l18, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION !1ADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
'REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
(2)
BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF .LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPM~TS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
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(4)
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES '.
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(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING
CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #l060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION)
AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING.FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY; HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE
I~RS:
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J . t. Sease
. Fire Chief
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Paul R. Hickenbottom
Asst, Fire Marshal
David Pau1issen
Building Inspector
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n1 ~ Q) REMARKS
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Q) n1 LA PORrrE ORDINANCE #1060
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." n1 Q) Q) II) ( STANDARD HOUSING CODE,
~ Q) Q) ~ 1976 EDITION)
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1. Means of Egress X ~(\/. /.
2. Room Slzes X ~(\I:\ 1
3. Privacy of Bath X 3n1 . 1 '
4. Privacy of Bedrooms X ~nl:\ ? -,'
- 5. Pree of InfestatJ.ons N/A
6. Garbage Storage X ~n1 7
7. Ceiling Heights X 101:i ~
8. Window Clearances Xx 10lL 7
9. Window Area o K
lO. Window Openable
Areas X 10lL 10
11. Windmv Sash x ~(,\L... Q
l2. Sc:r-eens X 10L... 11
13. l'lindO'i'l Frames X 10lL 7
l4. F'ounda tion X 10lL 1
15. Piers x 304 1
l6. Floor Framing x 10lL l7
l7. Flooring x 304",16
18. Exterior Walls A 304.2
19. ,Columns x 304.17
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20. Exterior Steps A 3Hr A 5
21. Exterior Stairs
22. Roofing X 304.3 -
23. Roofing Flashing X 304.3'
24. Roof Rafters X ' :.304.l7
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior Doors X 304.7
27. Interlor Doors X No section
28. Partitions X 304.16
29. Interior S ta ir s N.f;A -
30. Ceiling Joists X 30 .17
3l. Hardware .xl ::SU4.ll
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion N/A
33. Electric Lights X ::SUZ.4
34. Electric Switches X 302.4
35. Elec.tric Outlets X ::SUZ.4
36. Electric Panel X ::SU::S.l
37. Heating Equipment X jU 1. .J
38. Sink X ::SU1.l
39. - X jU1.1
Lavatory
40. Water Closet X ::SU1.l
41. Bath 'rub x jU1.1
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42. Plumbing Drainage X .JUl.. 1.
43. Hot l'la ter X jU1,j
44. Cold ~\later X 1n1 l'
45. Water Heater . . 'x 101 . lL
46. Grass ~/A
47. Trash N/A
48. Appllances X Ord 41 785
49. Furniture X Ord 41785
50. Automobiles N/A
51. Secondary Structure N/A
CHECK LIST
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CODE VIOLATION This building does not meet the minimum standards
of thel976 Edition. Standard Housing Code, as
outlined in the 'remarks' section of this checklist:
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