08-1122Council File # � 9��
Green Sheet # 3057475
RESOLUTION
CITY OF
Presented by
MINNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to
2 hold public hearings to consider the advisabiliTy and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking
3 and removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property
4 hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 1096 SIMS
5 AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before April 14, 2008, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Derek
Akore, 1360 University Ave W, Suite #104, St. Paul, MN 55104; Derek Akore, 168� Clear Ave,
St. Paul, MN 55106; Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Council.
WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated June 19, 2008; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by July 21, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
VJHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Deparhnent of Safety
and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative
Aearing O£ficer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and
puxpose of the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 to hear testunony and evidence, and after
receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the
interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the
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public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by
demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
The demolition of the shucture to be completed within fifteen (1S� days after the date of the
Council Heazing; and
WAEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
October 15, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislarive
Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above
referenced pubiic hearings, the Saint Paul Gity Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 1096 SIMS AVENUE.
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolirion and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed mulriple Housing or Building code
violations at tha Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject
Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been rourinely monitored by Department of Safety and
Inspections, VacantiNuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Sub}ect Property
safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the
structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of tkxe Council
Hearing.
2. If the above conecrive action is not completed within this period of time Deparhnent of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this strucrixre, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the
Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
100 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of thas resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
101 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Requested by Department of:
Safety and Inspections
Code Enforcement ! Vacant Builduigs
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Adoprion Certified by Cound Secretary
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Forxn Approved by Ciry Attorney
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Form Approved by Mayor for Suhmission to Council
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Adopted by Council: Date f��/��j��
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CoMact Pereon & Phone:
Bob Kessler
266-9013
Must Be on Council Agend
15-OCT-�8
Doc. Type: RESOLUTION
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City Council to pass ffiis resolufion which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply
with the resolurion, the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
1096 SIMS AVE.
ioanons: r�pprove �H7 or n
Pianning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contract for this departmeni?
Yes No
2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
F�cplain all yes a�swers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiatifg Problem, issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why}:
This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code. The ownexs, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 1096 SIMS AVE by July 21, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders.
Advahtages If Approved:
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
Oisadvantages If Approved: -
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special
assessment against the property taees.
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
DisadvanWges !f Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Transaction: CosURevenue Budgeted:
Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement A����tY Number: 001-00257
Financial Information:
(Explain)
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1096 Sims Avenue
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, September 23, 2008
City Council — Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The building is a one-story, wood frame, single family dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet with a
detached garage.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since April 13, 2008.
The current property owner is Derek Akore, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records.
The City of St. Paul has boazded this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been two (2) ST_JMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008.
There have been two (2) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of improperly stored refuse and debris
- Boarding
On 7une 11, 2008, an inspection of the buiiding was conducted, a list of deficiencies which
constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO
ABATE A NLTISANCE BUILDING was posted on June 19, 2008 with a compliance date of July
21, 2008. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined
by the legislative code.
The Vacant Building registration fees are paid.
Taa�ation has placed an estimated market value of $40,000 on the land and $135,000 on the
building.
As of September 19, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed.
As of September 19, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taYes aze current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000-$60,000. The
estimated cost to Demolish is $8,200 to $11,200.
NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the
Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFET'Y AND INSPECTiONS
Dick Lippert Manager ofCode Enforcement
crrY oF samrr Paur.
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
7 bQ0 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 551 D6
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August 1, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Nttitar+ce Building Enforcement
Council President and
Members of the Citv Council
Te1: (651) 266-1900
Ftzr: {651) 266-1926
Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buil&ngs Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or remova] of the nuisance building(s) located at:
1096 SIMS AVE
The City Councii has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, SepYember 23, 2008
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, detober 15, 2008
The owners and responsible parties o£record are:
Name and Last Kaown Address
Derek Akore
1360 University Ave W, Suite #104
St. Paul, MN 55104
Derek Akare
1687 Clear Ave
St. Paui, MN 551 �b
Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Council
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Fee Owner
Fee Owner {alt, address}
District Council Contact
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August i, 2008
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The legal description of this property is:
DAWSON'S EARL ST. ADDTTION TO ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CO., MI1V1V. LOT 11 BLK
74
The Department of Safety and Tnspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisanoe"
as defined by Legslative Code, Chapter 45. The Degai#ment of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then known responsible parties to el'uninate this nuisance condition by
correcring the deficiencies ar by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was r�inspected on July 25, 2048. There was no compliance and the nuisance
condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendation of tha Department of Safety and Inspections that the City
Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either regair, or demolish and
remove this building in a tnnely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and
Inspections to pmceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taaces.
Sincerely,
Steve �Ylagner
Steve 14tagner
Vacant Bwldings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Councit
Cindy Carison, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
Bistrict Council — Community Organizer
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Property Identification 28.29.22.42.0041
Number (PIN)
Property Address 1096 Sims Ave
St. Pau! 55106-3925
Residential Property:
Year Built 1916
# of Stories 1.00
Style Bungalow
Exterior Wa11 AVuminumivinyl
Total Rooms 6
Total Family Rooms 1
Totai Bedrooms 3
Full BaYhs 1
Half Baths 0
Attic Type Finished
Pinished SQ Feet 1114
Foundation Size 960
Basement Area Finished
Finished Rec Area
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Garage Type Detached
Area (sq.ft.) 760
Parcel Size .11 Acres
Parcel Width 40.00 Feet
Parcel Depth 1Z5.00 Feet
Land Use Code 510
Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling,
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
CTIY OF SAINT PAUL
ChrisfopherB. Coleman, Mcryor
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June 19, 2008
Derek Akore
1360 University Ave W Suite 104
SY Paul MN 55104-4092
Nuisance Builrling Enforcement
1600 YYhite Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, �YIN i5106
www.stpaul.gov
Derek Akore
16$7 Clear Ave
St. Paul, MN 55106
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Dear : Sir or Madam
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TaJ: (6�1) 26<r1900
Fas. (651) 266-1926
The VacanUNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division oS Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
1Q96 SIMS AVE
and legally described as follows, to wit:
DAWSON'S EARL ST. ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CO., MINN. LQT 11
BLK 74
to comprise a nuisance condation in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter
45.02, and subjeet to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On June 11, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following
conditions were observed.
This list of de�ciencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from
the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200,
Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will idenfify specific defects,
necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condirian. You
may also be required to post a�ve thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance
bond with the Buffding inspection and Design Office before any permits are
issued, except for a demolition permit.
This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03
and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of
Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
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June 19,2008
1096 SIMS AVE
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This is a one and one-haif story, wood frame, single family dwelling.
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Interior
1. The batt�room floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor
covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the
bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures.
2. Lcking deadbQit door locks. Provide one-inch throw deadbolt locks for all
entry doors to dwelling unit(s).
3. Lack of Electricity. Immediately restore electricai service. Failure to provide
proper electrical service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for
Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Use of
candles, fuel operated lighting or extension cord wiring is not permitted while
the power is off.
4. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace
or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C{O test on the heating
plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired
appliances requires a permit.
5. Lack of Natural Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Failure
to provide natural gas service will result in these premises being declared
Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facili�y.
6. G.F.C.I.: T'he bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May
Be Required.
7. The stairs haue missing or defective handrails. Provide a11 interior and
exterior sCairways and steps of more that three (3) zisers with handrails which
are grippable and instalied 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads.
8. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a
professional manner.
9. The interior walls are defecrive. Repair all wall de£ects and finish in a
professional manner.
10. There is evidence of a rodent infestation. Immediately exterminate and
eliminate a11 rodents from the entire building. Remove rodent harbarages in
the yard areas. Tuckpoint the foundation if necessary to rodent-proof the
building to prevent re-infestarion. Iinmediately remove any dead sodents from
the premises.
June 19, 2008
1Q96 SIMS AVE
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1 l. SANITATION: Immediately remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse
including; garbage, rubbish, junk, vehicle parts, wood, metal, recycling
materials, household items, building materials, rubble, rires, etc., from yard.
The Saint Paul L�gislative Code requires ai1 exterior property areas to be
maintained in a ctean and sanitary condition. Usable materials must be stored
in an approved manner, so as not to constitute a nuisance.
12. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector.
Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached
requirement, within 24 hours.
13. DEFECTIVE STAIRS. Stairs are broken, defective, or in disrepair. Repair in
a professional manner.
Exterior
14. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all
defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of
maintenance. Permit may be required.
15. The exterior walls andlar trim of the house and/or garage has defective,
peeled, flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces.
Scrape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner.
16. There are missing or defective guardrails. Provide all stairways, porches,
decks or steps which are more than 34" high with guardrails and intermediate
rails with openings in the guardrail no more than four (4) inches apart and in
accordance with the State Building Code.
17. The exterior walls of the house are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose
or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
18. STORM DOOR(S): The storm doar(s) are in disrepair; repair or replace the
door(s).
19. The window andlor door screens are missing, defective or in a state of
disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows
and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames.
20. The windows andfor storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all
missing or broken window glass. Make all necessazy repairs to frames,
sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be
required.
As owner, agent or responsible paxty, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by July 21, 2008 the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to
demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs
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and demolition costs will be assessed against the property t�es as a special assessment in
accordance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the
Buiiding Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite �200, Commerce Building,
(651)2b6-9090. This inspecrion will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal
requirements to conect this nuisance condition.
As an owner or responsible party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enfarcement Officer
with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it
to be a"nuisance candiYion", subject to demolition and removal by the City. Tbis placard shall
not be removed without tYie written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order
to Abate" with the Citv Clerk's Office.
If corrective acfion is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enfarcement Officer
will notify the Ciry Couneil that abatement acfion is necessary. The Ciry Clerk will then
scbedule dates for Public Aearings befare the City Council at which time testimony will be
heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating
what action if any, it deems appropriate.
If tl�e resolution calls for abatement action the Cauncil may either order the City to take the
abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accardance with the
pmvisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if cotrective action
is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this
action, ineluding administrative costs wi11 be assessed against the property as a special
assessment in accordance with law.
June19,2008
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If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Rich Singerhouse
between the houzs of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1945, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
cc: Mazy Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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BID TABULATION FOR: Q-2693?-5
DEVIO OF 1096 SIlVIS AVE
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SUYER: ViARK EV"Ai�GELIS7
BID OPENIi�G DATE: SULY 17, 2008
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51-774-2550 $ 7
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12-619-1487 $ 13
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
METRO LEGAL SERVICES
Rick Sinner, agent for Metro Legal Services, inc., being duly sworn, on oath deposes
and states that agents in his employ attempted to serve the attached Notice of Public
Hearing upon Derek Akore, therein named, personally at his/her last known address
located at Suite #104, 1360 University Ave. West, St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of
Minnesota, and was unable to locate him/her there for the purpose of effecting personal
service of process.
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September 23, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes �-��ZZ Page 7
6. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1096 Sims Avenue within fifteen
(15) days from adoption of resolution.
The property owner of record, Derek Akore, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a one-story, wood frame, singie-family dwelling with a
detached garage on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since April 13, 2008. A code
compliance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the
$5,004 performance bond had not been posted. On June 11, 2008, an inspection of the building was
done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An order to
abate a nuisance building was posted on June 19, 2008 with a compliance date of July 21, 2008. To
date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative
Code. Ramsey County Taxation estunated the market value of the land to be approximately
$40,000 and the building to be $135,000. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement
estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $50,000 to $60,000. The cost for
demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,200 to $11,200. There had also been two
snmmary abatements issued to this property since 2008, two of which went to work arder: to secure
the building and the Gity had to boazd the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly
stored refuse, and boarding. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed
within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property.
Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was built in
1916 and was a bungalow-style house. She noted that there had been some alterations to the
exteriar of the building and there was a significant loss of integrity due to a fire. The building also
was not located in any potential historic dish
Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.