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ORDINANCE NO. 1164
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT FOUR (4), PART
FIVE (5), BLOCK THREE (3), OAKHURST ADDITION, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING
THAT MRS. KARL L. SPRINGER IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN
TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING
THE FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID 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
the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the
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Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative;
WHEREAS, such Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall
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 Four (4), Part Five (5)
e Block Three (3), Oakhurst Addition, Harris County, Texas, has, for
reason of neglect or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a
condition of decay or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is
so situated as to endanger the person and property of others;
WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 26th day
of April, 1979, ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough
inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter
make its report in writing, as provided in.said Ordinance, of the
circumstances and condition of the said building;
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and filed
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its written report, dated April 26, 1979, finding such said building
to be in fact a dangerous building;
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Ordinance No. 1164, Page 2
WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property Mrs. Karl L. Springer,
whose address is 811 Hackberry, La Porte, Texas 77571, that a hear-
ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00
P.M., on June 26, 1979, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City
of La Porte, La Porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would
hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said
hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested,
which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice
on May 19, 1979, a date more than ten (10) days before the date set
for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (IS) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Commission entered its order on the lIth day of
July, 1979, a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the term-
ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Commission of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as
fully as though set out herein.
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Ordinance No. 1164, Page 3
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. Karl L. Springer, who resides at 811 Hackberry,
La Porte, Texas 77571, is the record owner of the property on which
this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mrs. Karl L. Springer, has been duly and legally notified of these
proceedings.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said Mrs.
Karl L. Springer to entirely remove or tear down such building, and
further orders the said Mrs. Karl L. Springer to commence such removal
within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and
to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief
of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani-
tary condition of the building to be affixed in one or more conspicuous
places on the exterior of the building, which notice or notices shall
not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Commission hereby orders the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner
of said property, the said Mrs. Karl L. Springer, at 811 Hackberry,
La Porte, Texas 77571, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mrs. Karl L. Springer 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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Ordinance No. 1164, Page 4
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against the said Mrs. Karl L. Springer, 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
and made a lien thereon.
shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building,
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of July, 1979.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE 4-26-7,9
41 STREET ADDRESS 2511 Crescent Shores Drive
OWNER Mrs. Karl L. Sprinq~r
ADDRESS R 11 Hrl~khprry, T.<'l Pnrt-p
OCCUPANT. Vacant
AGENT
N/A
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISION Oakhurst
3
LOT 4, Pt. 5
BLOCK
ZONING
R-I
TYPE OCCUPANCY Residence
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes
SANITARY SEWER Yes
ELECTRICAL POWER Yes
GAS
Yes
NUI1BER OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
Yes
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION ~~DE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY~ AND DETElli~INED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117) .
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BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION 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
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION; IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPRE~ OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT. )
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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
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(4)
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
It is the unanimous opinion of this Inspection Board. after usinq
City of La Porte Ordinance #1060 (Standard Housinq Code, 1976 Edition)
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as its quide in makinq the inspection, that this bui1dinq is in fact
danqerous and should be demolished. This building was involved in a
fire on 1-14-79, and it would cost more than 50% of the then physical
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value ($17,010) at 100%, to repair it to conform to the requirements
of the building code for new buildings.
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'F~gures are from the City of La Porte Tax Office.
INSPECTORS:
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Bcn;jl'lIni.n 'l'ulburt
Building Inspector
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Puu1 l1ickcn ottom
Asst. Fire Mursha1
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OJ ItS LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060
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ItS OJ OJ UI ( STANDARD HOUSING CODE,
~ OJ OJ ~ 1976 EDITION)
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1. Means of Eqress o K
2. Room S1.zes O.K.
3. Pr1.vacy of Bath O.K.
4. Privacy of Bedrooms O.K.
5. Free of Infcstat1.ons N/A
6. Garbage Storilqe . O.K.
7. Ceiling Heights O.K.
8. Window Clearances O.K.
9. Window Area O.K.
10. \'lindow Openable .
Areas O.K.
11. \'l1.ndow Sash O.K.
12. Screens X 304 11 . ..
13. \'lindow Frames X 304 7
14. Foundation X 304.1
15. Piers O.K.
16. Floor Framing X 304.17
17. Flooring X 304.16
18. Exterior \valls O.K.
19. Columns O.K.
20. Exterior Steps N/A
21. Exterior Stairs .N/A
22. Roofing x 3nd 1
23. Roofing Flashing x 1n.1 1
24. Roof Rafters X 304.17
25. Sheathing X 304.2
26. Exterior. Doors X 304.7
27. Interior Doors No Section
28. Partitions X 304.16 :
29. Interior Stairs N/A
30. Ceiling Joists X 304.17
31. Hardware O.K.
32. Mechanical Ventila-
, , tion .' 'Not. ReOtI1red
33._ Electric Lights x 302 4
34. Electric S\-li tches x 30? 4
35. Electric Outlets 'x 3D? 4
36. Electric Panel x 303.1
37. Heating Equipment x 301 5
38. Sink x 301 1
39. Lavatory O.K.
40. \va ter C 10set O.K.
41. Bath Tub O.K. ' .
42. Plumbing Drainage O.K. . ..
43. Hot \'/a ter O.K.
44. Cold lVater O.K.
45. Water Heater O.K.
46. Grass #716 - City Ordinance
47. 'frash #716 - .Citv Ordinance
48. l\ppl1.ilnces O.K.
49. Furn1.turc O.K.
50. 1\utomobiles N/A
51. Secondary ~tructure X 304.15
CHECK LIST
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CODE VIOL1\TION This buildinq does not meet the m1.n1.mum stand-
ards of the 1976 Edition. Standard Housinq
code as outlined in the remarks section of this
checklist.
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