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08-416Presented by � ' !�� Council File # �- � 1 � Green Sheet#3049925 1 WF�REAS�ment 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 wreclang 3 and removal of a two story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter refened to as 4 the "Subject Property" and commonly 1�own as 283 FORBES AVENUE. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 WHITACRE BRISBINE AND NICJLLEN5 SUBDIVISION ETC. SUBJ TO HWY THE W 1/2 8 OF LOT 44 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 WfIEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before April 2, 2007, the following are the now laiown interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: US Bank National Assoc TrusteelClO Chase Home Finance Road, 10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127; Peterson, Fram & Bergman, 50 E 5`�' Street, Suite #300; St. Paul, MN 55101; Giovan Claros, 15050 Cedaz Street #116-169, St. Paul, MN 55124; West SeventYi/F'ort Road Federation. WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order idenrified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 2, 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 February 1, 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 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WI�EREAS, 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 purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, March 25 and Apri18, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to ��/� � 42 order.the_inYerested 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 _ ParEres to --- - - — - - tvthe�ni�fic peace; fieaIth, 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 structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, Apri116, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESQLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paui City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 283 FORBES AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. � 3. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollazs ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. .� � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of 5afety and Inspections, VacantJNuisance Buiidings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �•� • 1. The Saint Paui City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the pubiic peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its U$ -�filo ------ —� _ __ 86 blighting influence on The co�� by demoiis3img=ancYremavzng=t�s#ruc&z�e �xi--�= -= :_8? ----------aceor�ance wiffr aIi appticaT�le cocTes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the 88 structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council 89 Hearing. 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 2. If the above corrective action is not compieted within this period of tune Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 97 3. 48 99 100 101 102 103 4. 104 Bostrom Carter Hazris Helgen Stark Thune Adopted by Council: Date Yeas Adoprion Certified by Cou cIl Secretary i BY� � r r <� � Approved y . Date � � By: 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. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: �► Green Sheet Green Sheet Greer► Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet �8 -�l(� ConWct Person & Phone: Bob Kesster 266-9013 Must Be on Council Agenda by 16-APR-OS Doc.Type: RESOIUTION E•Documem Required: N DocumeM ConWCY: Contact Phone: �► Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Ciip All Locations for Signature) 0 e t.ofSafeN&Ios ecfioos 1 epi f S feiv & I so ctions � Deo rhne t D' ctor 2 i Attornev 3 a or's Office Ma odASSistant 4 ounCil 5 i Clerk Ci Clerk � City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fai(s to comply with the resolu[ion, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The sub�ect property is tocated at 283 FORBES AVE . itlations: Approve (A) or K Planning Commission CIB Committee Civii Service Commission 1. Has this personlfirm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2 Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/irm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain aIl yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunify (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 aod a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 283 FORBES AVE by Febmary 1, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry 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 taxes. A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blighf the communiry. DiSadvanWges ff Not Approved; A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ' ° """ 1°°° ` O1 Cost/Revenue Budgeted: Transaction: wnd�nysour�e: NuisanceHousingAbatement AttivityNumber:001-00257 Financia l Information: (EXplain) FEB 21 2008 � ! � � m February 13, 2008 10:28 AM Page 1 May 27, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes � �' � � � Page 2 1. R esolurion - 08-416 - Ordering the owner to remove the building(s) at 283 Forbes Avenue ---- �€��een �1� days from ado�ion af�esoluriori:-�G�-3049925� -(RefexreTF�ac-k=� - - -- — — -- - - - 5 '--- -- Council on April 16; continued from the Apri129 Legislative Hearing) Mr. Magner reviewed the record conceming this property wherein the West 7th/Fort Road Federation had purchased this property for possible redevelopment. Ms. Moran had attended the hearii�g and requested additional time. To date, a code compliance inspecTion has not been applied for nor has the performance bond been posted. Ms. Moermond stated that unless a code compliance inspection report is applied for by June 4, she will recommend to the City Council that the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair Apri129, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes �b �� Page 4 3. Resolution - 08-416 - Ordering the owner to remove the building(� at 283 Forbes Avenue ____ ______ - - - - — ---- -- - - ,.a-i... - ---w�#�ifi$e�n�15}�iays-fr�m-adtigtiout�fsesolei�e�.�FS 3t�44g92�}��2a��a �Qetc�—_ _ Council on Apri116) Betty Moran, West Seventt�/Fort Road Federation, stated that the Pederation had purchased this property the previous week and were attempting to purchase several other vacant properties in the azea for redevelopment. She stated that they would need approximately four to six months to come up with a redevelopment plan for the area. Ms. Moermond asked if they were considering rehabilitating the property. Ms. Moran responded that they intended to purchase the properties and go through the buildings with a contractor to determine which pzoperties were eligible for rehabilitation. She did not believe this property was a likely candidate for rehabilitation. Mr. Magner stated that Code Enforcement was agreeable to granting additional time to determine what should be done with the properties. He said that he would recommend granting 30 days to have the bond posted, a code compliance inspection completed, permits pulled, a work plan come forward, and the property being maintained. If this was not done within 30 days, he would recommend the building be removed. Ms. Moermond recommended continuing the Legislative Hearing to May 27 to have the code compliance inspection completed. If they determined that they wanted to rehab the property, she would recommend the bond also be posted. 6$�y/� DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPbCTIONS D:ck Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement - -- ---- . . . _-- --'--- � --'--- - -- -- __--�---�- -- -- -- -- � � - - -_ ..-._- - �Jt�is¢nceEuxltltiug-Er, { �+rserrr.en: -�----- � - �_ - -� -- -- � CITY OF SA1NT PAUL � ChristopherB. Colensmz, Mayor 1600 White Bem Ave N Tel (65L) 266-1900 SaintPaul,MN�i106 Fax (6i1)26Gl926 February 15, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair ar removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 283 FORBES AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, March 25, 2008 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, Apri116, 2008 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address US Bank National Assoc Trustee c/o Chase Home Finance Road 10790 Rancho Bernardo Road San Diego CA 92127-7006 Peterson Fram & Bergman 55 E. S Street #300 St. Paul, MN 55101 Giovan Claros 15050 Cedar St # 116-169 St Paul MN 55124-7047 West Seventh/Fort Road Federation bettvCa�fortroadfederation. ore Interest Fee Owner Foreclosure Attorney Certificate of Occupancy Responsible Party District Council Contact A 4_ A Tl A_FF(1 Fmnl nvPr 283 FORBES AVE February 15, 2008 -- - - - - - - ---- -- _- _ - — - -- �a�e _ The 1ega1 description of this property is: �'�i/� WHITACRE BRISBINE AND MULLENS SUBDIVISION ETC. SUBJ TO HWY THE W 1/2 OF LOT 44 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on February 1, 2008. 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 the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Gouncil Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council - Community Organizer pubhmg60183 1/08 ��fl� ��1!i�Yf�rR� �fl� PU$�� _-- _ -- 283 Forbes Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, March 25, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, Apri116, 2008 The building is a two story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 3,049 squaze feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since I3ovember 17, 2006. The current property owner is US Bank NA, c/o Chase Home Finance, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been three (3) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been three (3) WORI{ ORDERS issued for: - Boarding - Removal of tall grass and weeds On December 18, 2007, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was posted on January 2, 2008 with a compliance date of February 1, 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. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $30,900 on the land and $157,600 on the building. As of March 24, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of March 24, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taYes for the yeaz 2007 are delinquent in the amount of $2,709.00 plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is more than $50,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $8,239 to $11,239. 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. Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 b8 -�/ Home Site Map ContacY lts Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home � � Information � � Propert�ook Up � � Record Look Up � � Contact Us New Propertv Search Back to_Search_ Results uick info Propert�Information Ta�ayer Name and Address Value Infarmation Value Historv Structure Description Saie Information Special Assessments Prooerty Tax Payment Inf ormation Prop2rty Tax Pa�ment Historv Current Property Tax StatementjVa3ue Notice 20Q7 Pro��rty Tax StatementtValue Natice 2046 Propert�Tax Statement(Value Notice 20fl5 Profl�rt�Tax StatementlValue Notice > Structure Description Property Identification 01.28.23.42.0022 Number (PIN) Property Address 283 Forbes Ave St. Paul 55102-2337 Residential Property: Year Bui1t 1884 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Euterior Wall Frame Total Rooms 10 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 4 Fuli Baths 2 Ha{f 8aths 0 AKic Type Finished SQ Feet 1684 Foundation Size 856 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcei Size .07 Acres Parcel Width 24.00 Feet Parcel Depth 123.00 Feet Land Use Code 520 Land Use Description R- Two Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.xnn.us/public/characterisfic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=01282... 3/24/2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS DickLzppert Mana�erofCodeEnforcement -� -- e��__�'_�� .-- — Christopher B. Co[eman, Mayor �r Nuisance Building Enforcement ,�`( - - _ _ ---- --��`7� _ 1600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55106 www.stpaul.gov January 02, 2008 Us Bank National Assoc Trustee c/o Chase Home Finance Road 10790 Rancho Bernardo Road San Diego CA 92127-7006 Peterson Fram & Bergman 55 E. 5�` Street # 300 St. Paul, NIN 55101 Giovan Claros 15050 Cedaz Street #116-169 St. Paul, MN 55124 Order to Abate Nfuisance Building(s) Dear: Sir or Madam Tel: (651) 266-7900 Fax: (6S1) 266-1926 The VacantlNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of SafeTy and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 283 FORBES AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: WHITACRE BRISBINE AND MULLENS SUBDIVISION ETC. SUB7 TO HWY THE W 1/2 OF LOT 44 to comprise a nuisance condirion in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On December 18, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the de£ciencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Secrion, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspec6on will identify specifc defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any peruuts are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer January 2, 2008 283 FORBES AVE page 2 _____ _TFiis_build�ng(s3�ssu�ectio_iaesestrrc[ronsor�amrraw_v�u and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a two story wood frame dwelling. 1. There aze deteriorated mortar joints in the chimney. 2. There is a large hole in the peak of the roof. 3. There is no chimney liner visible. 4. There are damaged or missing screen windows. 5. There is chipped/peeling paint. 6. The foundation needs tuck pointing. 7. There is rot damage to the rim joist visible below reaz door. Order Repair the structure to a habitable condition. This structure is a registered vacant building that must have a Code Compliance Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from the Department of Safety and Inspections. You may contact Jim Seeger at D.S.I., 651-266-9016, for a code compliance inspection, permits, and issuance of Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the Saint Pau1 Legislarive Code, failure to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate before occupying the structure may result in issuance of criminal summons. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by February 1, 2008 the Department of Safety and Tnspecrions, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrarive costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property ta7ces as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. Og -�-f/(o As an owner or responsible patty, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to a11 interested parties, a11 present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or January 2, 2008 283 FORBES AVE page 3 D� -�{/� — — • . • - — — -- - --- — - - --- -- rESpo��it3t � �ius-pro�Ert3� seveci(7� days, nofi = _ e: n arcemen _ cer _ _ with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enfarcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The depart�nent is fiirther required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement acrion is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before 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 acrion if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls far abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement acrion or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code and provide that if conective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this acrion, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Dennis Senty between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 am. at 651-266-1930, or you may leave a voice mail message. 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 283 Forbes Avenue within fifteen 15- da s fram-ado fso_n-o£�esolafion -- -- -- - - _ _- — -- ---- - - -- -� - - - --- - -- The property owner of record, US Bank NA, c/o Chase Aome Finance, did not appear. Beriy Moran appeared on behalf of the West Seventh/Fort Road Federarion. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 3,049 square feet and had been vacant since November 17, 2006. A code compliance inspection had not been, the vacant building registration fees were current, and a vacant building re�stration form had been received from the realtor. The $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On December 18, 2007, 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 January 2, 2008 with a compliance date of February l, 2008. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $30,900 and the building to be $157,600. Real estate taYes for 2007 were delinquent in the amount of $2,709.00, plus penalty and interest. Code Enfarcement estnnates the cost to repair the building to be more than $50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,239 to $11,239. There had also been three summary abatements issued to this property since 2006, three of which went to wark order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, cut ta11 grass and weeds, and an emergency boarding. The realtor on the registration forxn is listed as Dianna Sholz, representing First American REO, agent for the mortgage company. 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 did not have an original building permit and she estimated the building was built in the mid-1880s, Victorian era. From the photographs, it appeared that there was a second story on the front porch that was not original. The exterior had been covered; however, the integrity appeared to be good. There was an upper town survey that had been done by Sazevich; however, none of that information was forwarded to the State database to be able to include that information to SHIPO. Ms. Moran stated that the Federation had made an offer to purchase the property which offer had been countered. To date, she had not heard back on their counter offer; however, expected to heaz sometrung within the next several days. She noted that this property had been owned by the Johnson family and they were hoping that this area would not continue to decline with rental properties. Ms. Moermond stated that a code compliance inspecrion needed to be done and she asked whether Ms. Moran had a copy of the TISH report that was done on July 19, 2007. Ms. Moran responded that she did not have a copy of the report. Ms. Moermond stated that according to the order to abate, it indicated that there was a large hole in the roof and she would need to see the building stabilized in order to recommend granting time. She noted that the property taxes also were delinquent which would need to be paid. She suggested Ms. Maran contact Chase Mortgage directly. She recommended laying this matter over to the Apri18 Legislative Hearing. Apri18, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Dg �� l � Page3 3. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 283 Forbes Avenue within fifteen ---- - I -- ays cu�- _- _ �fiaa fl �so utfon. - - - --- -- -_ ___ _ _i DVE7_.QTf2_ 3i_.__- ..'.c__ _. __ . -__ Ms. Moermond stated that at the March 25 hearing, the bond had not been posted, and a code compliance inspecrion had not been done, and the taxes had not been paid. No one appeazed. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no oprion for repair.