R2023-185 Resolution Authorizing Action Regarding Unsafe Structures

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Council Memo September 5, 2023 Resolution Authorizing Actions Regarding Unsafe Structures 20`h, 1146 S. This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in October 2021. House has been posted as Unfit for Human Habitation due to the following: [1] No active water(Per city of Decatur Water Dept water has been inactive since April 26, 2021) [2] Severe lack of maintenance due to fire that occurred in December 2020) Observed the following violations on house: Roof-(hole inn roof due to fire damage) Exterior(paint damaged due to fire) Windows-(broken/missing) Door-(Doors damaged) Safety Equipment(per DFD report no smoke detectors present) Interior-(damaged due to fire)Stairs Exterior- (approach stairs have no guard rail) Hickory,4055 E. This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in January 2023. House has been determined as unfit for human habitation due to no water service and severity of the house. Roof is falling in, windows are missing or broken, inside is packed full of trash and debris, accessory structure in back is failing. Missing paint and siding. no electricity or gas. Main, 2059 N.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in August 2023. House has numerous violation that need to be brought to minimum code. House is unfit for occupancy. Monroe, 859 N.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in November 2022. Property with multiple exterior violations including: damaged walls; damaged gutters; peeling/chipping paint; broken windows; large tree part piles in multiple spots around property. Olive, 624 W.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in August 2023. House is unfit for occupancy. House has several interior and exterior violations that need to be brought to minimum code. Union, 1226 N.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in August 2023. House is unfit for occupancy. House has several interior and exterior violations that need to be brought to minimum code. Union, 1352 N.This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in August 2023. House is unfit for occupancy. House has several interior and exterior violations that need to be brought to minimum code. William, 570 W. This property was posted as Unfit for Human Habitation in March 2023. Property with multiple violations on exterior as well as Apts 3,4, and others. Property with multiple broken windows and damaged doors to various apartments; Apt 4 with severe plumbing issue in kitchen sink causing damage to floors/carpet; damaged doors; broken window; Apt 3 with a collapsed ceiling in kitchen and constant dripping from apartment above. Gutters, soffits,fascia damaged on exterior; handrails unsafe; electrical on lights needs secured. Packard, 242 W. This property was posted Unfit for Human Habitation in July 2023. Structure has a sever lack of maintenance and no current utilities. Pearl, 1040 E. This property was posted Unfit for Human Habitation in May 2023. Structure has a sever lack of maintenance, roof collapsing into the building, along with several other violations. Structure has no active utilities.