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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 12-07 <br /> February 21, 2012 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Billy Tyus, Assistant City Manager <br /> Richelle Irons, Director of Neighborhood Services <br /> Dave Griffiths, Neighborhood Inspections Administrator <br /> SUBJECT: Unsafe Structures <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: An item on the agenda for the meeting of February 21, <br /> 2012, is a resolution authorizing action regarding unsafe structures. This is the second step, after <br /> the posting of a structure as unfit, which initiates the demolition process. City staff recommends <br /> approval. <br /> BACKGROUND: This is the beginning of the process seeking the court-ordered demolition of <br /> unsafe and abandoned structures throughout the community. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None anticipated. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Legal department staff. <br /> STAFF REFERENCES: Any questions may be forwarded to Dave Griffiths at 424-2794, or by <br /> email at dagriffiths(a]decaturil.gov. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Combination of CDBG spot demolition and general fund, <br /> usually accomplished within six months from the beginning, unless contested through the courts. <br />