R2014-137 AUTHORIZING ACTION REGARDING UNSAFE STRUCTURES

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Council Narrative November 2014 121S. 19th St. This case started in August 2013. Water service was terminated on December 8, 2010. The gas and electric meters are both locked in the off position. Interior walls, ceilings and floor show significant damage due to a leak in the roof. Most of the electrical wiring has been removed and cut at the box. The copper plumbing has been removed.There is a hole in the garage roof as well. 345 N.251h St. This case started in March 2014. Water service was terminated on June 25, 2013. The gas and electric meters are both locked in the off position. There is a large hole cut in the kitchen floor to remove the utilities below. There is severe structural damage to the basement. The front steps have separated from the house. There are holes in walls and ceilings throughout. The front porch supports are compromised. 152 S.College St. This case started in July 2014. Water service was terminated on July 10, 2013. The gas and electric meters are both locked in the off position. There is no furnace or water heater. Copper gas and water lines have been removed throughout. Most plumbing has been removed. There is loose and bare electrical wiring. There are several broken windows with jagged glass remaining. 1500 E. Condit St. This case started in August 2011. Water service was terminated January 1, 2009. The gas and electric meters are both locked in the off position. This is the old Coppenbarger school. The property has been left unsecured on several occasions with the City returning to secure. There is much vandalism inside. There are broken windows with jagged glass remaining. Copper and other elements have been removed. 630 E. Decatur St. This case started in January 2014. Water service was terminated January 1, 2002. The electric and gas meters have both been removed. There is a hole in the roof and shingles are missing. The porch ceiling is rotted and falling. There are exposed,deteriorated rafters. 675 W. Leafland Ave. This case started in February 2014. Water service was terminated January 28, 2014. The electric and gas meters have both been removed. Plumbing lines have busted from lack of winterization and at the initial inspection the house was full of ice. There is significant damage to walls, floors and ceilings. Heating and electrical systems are questionable. 769 W Macon St. This case started in April 2010.Water service was terminated on January 6, 2011. The gas and electric meters are both locked in the off position. The house has rotted siding and roof shingles are deteriorated,curling and falling off. The chimney has loose brick, some of which have fallen off of the house. 965 E. Main St. This case was started in May 2012. The water is currently on. The electric meter has been removed and the gas meter is locked in the off position. The roof is deteriorated with shingles falling onto the neighboring property. There is water damage throughout from the roof and plumbing leaks. There is significant damage to the floors, walls and ceilings. There are broken windows with jagged glass remaining.