R2023-75 Resolution Authorizing Action Regarding Unsafe Structures

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Council Memo April 17, 2023 Resolution Authorizing Actions Regarding Unsafe Structures 24th, 171 S.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in October 2020. Changing status of house to Unfit for Human Habitation due to the following: (1) Severe lack of maintenance (Holes in roof, broken windows) (2) No active water(Per C.O.D.Wtr Dept water has been inactive sine Sep 16, 2016) Roof- (shingles peeling, now holes have formed in roof)Windows-(broken windows) Utilities—(electric meter removed) Calhoun, 135 N. This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in October 2015. Posted for lack of maintenance, side door standing open broken out windows, electric and gas meters missing, jagged glass exposed moisture damage to interior surfaces, steps to landing from kitchen to basement not even,water heater and plumbing missing,furnace questionable,siding needs repaired missing pieces ceiling suggests roof is leaking. Center,453 E.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in February 2023. House is unfit for human habitation. house is in extremely poor condition due to multiple holes in the roof and extreme water damage. house is unsafe and has numerous interior and exterior violations. Center, 518 E.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in February 2023. House is unfit for human occupancy. house has numerous exterior and interior violations that need to be brought to minimum code. foundation is in poor condition. no utilities to the house Church, 2192 N.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in August 2022. House has a number of violations that need to be brought to minimum code. House is unfit for human occupancy. No electrical or water service. Illinois,933 S.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in November 2022. House recently caught fire.The roof is open and bowed, interior is completely burnt up,windows are broken out, house sustained severe damage from fire. King, 639 W.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in February 2023. Property with several violations including roof,windows, walls,fence, chimney. Lakewood,4549. This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in May 2020. Posted as Unfit for Occupancy due to severe lack of maintenance, Roof has large holes,the remainder of roofing material is in poor condition, deck over drive has rotted wood outer wall material missing exposing floor joists, siding is in poor condition. No utilities. power meter missing gas meter missing line pinned Lincoln, 787 E. This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in September 2021. House has been designated as Unfit for Human Habitation due to the following reasons: [1] Severe lack of maintenance on house and accessory structures [2] No active water(Per City of Decatur Water Dept. water has been inactive since August 25, 2015)Observed the following violations on house: Roof- (Shingles damaged,fascia boards damaged/peeling paint, soffits damaged/peeling paint. Exterior(Walls have holes/peeling paint/water damage)Windows-(broken windows/peeling paint) Foundation (foundation wall collapsing on West side of house and large hole has formed.Accessory structures (garage in in state of severe lack of maintenance with broken missing windows, peeling paint, damaged