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09-609Presented by AMENDED 6/3/09 RESOLUTION Council File # 09-609 Green Sheet # 3070120 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �a-- 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 WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame duplex located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subj ect Property" and commonly known as 305 THOMAS AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: JONES SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, BLK. 27, LAFOND'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 4 BLK 27 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before January 18, 2009, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Kao Yee Vang/Lee S Vang, 247 Aurora Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103; Lee S Yang, 245 Aurora Ave, St. Paul, M1V 55103; US Bank NA, ND, 4325 17`� Ave S, Fargo, ND 58125; GB Home Equity, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwg Minneapolis, MN 55430; Thomas Dale District 7 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 April I5, 2009; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested ar 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 Apri130, 2009; 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 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leaslative 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, May 26, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ,�� ���. 41 42 43 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 or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the 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 sh to be completed within five (5) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 305 THOMAS AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($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). 6. 7 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 Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, VacantlNuisance Buildings. 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. • '7� � The Saint Paul 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 public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its �`� -��� 85 86 87 88 89 90 2. 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 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 €ive-�Sj fifteen (151 days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective acrion 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 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. 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. 4. 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. Bostrom Carter Harris Yeas ✓ Thune Adopted by Council: Date J r Adoption Certified by Counci Secretary BY � i ' .v � Approved byjlGiay � " Date (y' By: Requested by Department oE Safety and Inspections Code Enfoicement / V acant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: �• .�• � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepartmenVOfficelCouncil: , Date Initiatetl: � S � _Dept.ofSafety8lnspections �MAY-�9 ' Green Sheet NO: 3070120 Contact Person 8 Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 , Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Date): ' 03-JUN-09 I, Doa Type: RESOLUTION E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact: Contact Phone: ''� � 0 Deot of Safetv & Insn�ons I DeptofSafetv&Inspec¢ous . DepartmentDirecror � �� ' 2 CitvAttomeY Number , For � 3 Mayor's Office Mayor/ASSistant ' �, Routing '� 4 Council � ' ', Order i 5 C1tv Clerk i. Ci[v Clerk � Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip Ail Locations for Signature) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Depar[ment of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 305 THOMAS AVE . Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Cantracts Must Answer the Following questions: t. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain aIl yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating 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 owners, interested pariies and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 305 THOMAS AVE by April 30, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders. AdvantageslfApproved: The City will el'uninate a nuisance DisadvanWges 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 properry taaces. A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry_ This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Total Amount of TrensaMion: CostlRevenue Budgeted: Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement pct;v;ry Number: 001-00257 Fi nancial Information: (Explain) May 26, 2009 1:58 PM Page 1 09-609 DEPART.MENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Richard Lipperi Manager of Code Enforcement C �T Op 6 A TwP7` PA� 37� Jackson Streef , Swte 220 tt 1 1' OL-�11�ii SaintPau(.-Lf.h'i�101-1806 Chrrstopher B Coleman, :Nayor v� May 8, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Te(ephone: 651-266-7900 Facs�mde. 6.i1-266-1919 Web iv�v�v smau�av/dst 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 or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 305 THOMAS AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 26, 2009 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, June 3, 2009 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Kao Yee Vang / Lee S Yang 247 Aurora Ave St. Paul, MN 55103 Lee S Yang 245 Aurora Ave St. Paul, MN 55103 US Bank NA, ND 4325 17th Ave S Fargo, ND 58125-6200 GB Home Equity 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55430 Interest Fee Owner C of O Responsible Party Mortgage Company Mortgage Company Thomas Dale District 7 Planning Council District Council Contact District7pcnn yahoo. com An Affumative Action Equal Opportunity Employer I' � 1' 305 THOMAS AVB May 8, 2009 page 2 The legal description of this property is: JONES SUBDIVI5ION OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, BLK 27, LAFOND'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 4 BLK 27 The Deparhnent 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 April 30, 2009. 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 taYes. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:hI ca Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubMng60183 9/08 09-609 SUMMARY FOR PUSLIC HEARING 305 Thomas Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 26, 2009 City Council — Wednesday, June 3, 2009 The buildin� is a two story, wood frame, duplex, on a lot of 5,663 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since November 17, 2008. The current property owner is Kao Yee Vang/I'ang S Lee, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. 7�'� The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There has been one (1) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICE since 2008. There have been two (2) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris - Removal of snow and ice On April 7, 2009, 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 NLTISANCE BUILDING was posted on April 15, 2009 with a compliance date of Apri130, 2009. 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 not paid. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $21,000 on the land and $134,000 on the building. As of May 21, 2009, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of May 21, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $100,000 to $125,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $12,000. DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted far 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. Tax and Property Look Up Information - Structure Description �iarne 5:2e Nia� Tax & Property Look Up Information - Structure Description 09�$1 of 2 :.o:�iac� �._ Home � � ir�fo_mation � � Pr�rtv Look � � � Record Look_U� � � Contact_Us �ew_ Property_ Search Eack tc Search Resuits ��iick Zr�fa Property InPorn�ation Taxpayer iVame_anC A�dress V aiue I nfc�rmation Value_Nisto� Strudure Description Sa1e Sriforrnat�on Special Assessments Property T�x P�ment Ir fiormation Propert_y Tax Paymeni History 2C�d9 Payment Stubs 2009_Prope_rty_Tax Statement 20C9 Value No�ice 2008 Praoel Statement,JVa I ��e_iVOtice 20�}7 Propert�_T�x > Structure Description Property Identification 36.29.23.12.0118 Number (PIN) Property Address 305 Thomas Ave St. Paul 55103-1738 ResidentiaV Property: Year Built 1913 # of Stories 2.00 Styte Two Story Exterior Wall Aluminum/vinyl Total Rooms 12 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 6 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished Finished SQ Feet 2972 Foundation Size 1368 Basement Area FiniShed Finished Rec Area 50 Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .13 Acres parcel Width 40.00 Feet Parcel Depth 140.00 Feet Land Use Code 530 Land Use Description R- Three Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.aspx?scrn 5121 /2009 1' � 1' DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Richm'd Lipper[, Manager of Code Enforcemen[ CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Chris[opber B. Coleman, Mayor 37S Jackson Street., Suite 220 Saint Pau[, MNSSl01-/806 Telephone: 65]-Z66-7900 Facsimi[e. 651-266J 919 Web. xrv.�wst�aul.¢ov/dse April 15, 2009 Kao Yee Vang/Lee S Yang 247 Aurora Ave St Paul M1V 55103-2302 Lee S Yang 245 Aurora Ave St. Paul, MN 55103 US Bank NA, ND 4325 17` Ave S Fargo, ND 58125 GB Home Equity 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55430 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 305 THOMAS AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: JONES SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, BLK. 27, LAFOND'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, M1NN. LOT 4 BLK 27 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On April 07, 2009, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present aE this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtaaned from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific 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 permits are issued, except for a demolirion permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer I' � I' Apri115,2009 305 THOMAS AVE page 2 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. This is a two story, wood frame duplex. 1. The exterior walls and/or 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. 2. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 3. The window and/or 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. 4. The eaves and soffits aze 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. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. 6. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make a11 necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Petmit may be required. 7. There is a Lack of Water Service. 8. There is a Lack of Electricity. 9. There is a Lack of Natural Gas Service. 10. Extensive interior and exterior structural damage caused by fire. There has been no attempt to repair any damage caused by said fire. Entire house boarded after fire and interior examination for building deficiency inspection was not possible. Pictures of interior damage were taken by St. Paul Fire Deparhnent at time of event and can be obtained through them. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby norified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by April 30, 2009 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 1' � 1' April 15, 2009 305 THOMAS AVE page 3 and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspecrion Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Desi� Section, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to cotrect this nuisance condition. If this building is located in a historic district or site (noted above, just below the property address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staffto discuss your proposal for the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the guidelines and desi� review application and forms are available from the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staff. No permits will be issued without HPC review and approval. HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078. As an owner or responsible party, you are 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. The property shall not be sold, transferred or conveyed in any manner until the Nuisance Conditions have been abated and the Certificate of Code Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. The Enforcement 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 Depariment of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further 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 action 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 action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if conective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. 09-609 Apri115,2009 305 THOMAS AVE page 4 If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Joe Yannarelly between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1920, or you may leave a voice mail message. 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Yang, therein named, personally at his/her last known address located at 247 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, and was unable to locate him/her there for the pu� se of effecting personal service of process. � � Subscribed and sworn to before me on 1�� �� , 2009 ���� ��� 1052026 - 1 � MICHAEL J. fiANSON � NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNeSOTA My Commission Expires Jan 31. 201b u RE 305 THOMAS AVE 09-609 Date: November 19, 2008 HP District: Rile #: 08 - 201787 Property Name: Folder Name: 305 THOMAS AVE Survev Info: PIN: 362923120118 09-609 Date: April 08, 2009 FIP District: File #: 08 - 201787 Property Name: Folder Name: 305 THOMAS AVE Survey Info: PIN: 362923120118 � � � �,� � �� ♦��� � j � � k�5 �� Gi. v` ' f �'`=°'�p: tl_ �, R . -: .- �.,`i . � �� �2 �� `� �' � �� 4` 4 � fi �� .�?.: '� e- . � ��.. � °� >:e.°^ �^ -�a,s.r �°��� ��YC 4 �. e � � ��.,a..� .��dYlT �: �� 7 x �.�... � �'it � �F°: v I!°�3�i� 5? _ . ��� : � 3� ut 09-609 Date: November 19, 2008 HP District: File #: OS - 201787 Property Name: Folder Name: 305 THOMAS AVE Survey Info: PIN: 362923120118 Date: November 19, 2008 File #: 08 - 201787 Folder Name: 305 THOMAS AVE HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: 09-609 PIN: 362923120118 1' � 1' Date: April 08, 2009 File #: 08 - 201787 Folder Name: 305 THOMAS AVl PIN: 362923120118 �e:.- � . ,� - _ -<" _. _ _ _. 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(On June 3 CPH) The property owner of record, Yang Lee, appeared with his son Chonveri Lee. Chonveri Lee provided Hmong translation of his father. No other parties of interest appeared. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two- story, wood frame, duplex on a lot of 5,663 square feet and had been vacant since November 17, 2008. A code compliance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $1,000, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On Apri17, 2009, 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 April 15, 2009 with a compliance date of Apri130, 2009. 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 $21,000 and the building to be $134,000. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $100,000 to $125,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,000 to $12,000. There had also been one summary abatement issued to this property since 2008, two of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse and debris, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. He said that he had not received the demolition bids for this building to date and since there had been a fire, it would be difficult to survey for hazazdous materials. He said that the refuse would have be removed to a special landfill because of the contamination caused by the fire. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was located in the potential Frogtown historic district and she would have recommended it be forwarded to the HPC far review; however, since there had been a fire, demolition should proceed. Mr. Lee said that there had been some confusion with the insurance company as they were claiming they had not paid for coverage when in fact they had. They then talked to their agent who verified that they did have coverage. When they filed a claim far the fire loss, their claim was at first denied. He said his father was unable to obtain the fire report as it was still being investigated as arson. It was then approved and his father had received a check; however, it was made out to the wrong name so they had to send it back. They were still waiting to receive the new check from the insurance company and then planned to demolish the building. Ms. Moermond stated that whenever there was a fire, it was difficult dealing with insurance companies. She said that if the City were to proceed with the demolition, it would be done more quickIy and they wouId generally have about six months before the bi11 would come due. If they were to hire their own demolition contractor, they would need to pay the contractor upfront. Mr. Magner stated that if they were to demolish the building themselves, he would need to have a signed contract with a licensed demolition contractor prior to the City commencing the demolition which he estimated would be done around mid-July. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within five days with no option far repair.