R2010-29 AUTHORIZING ACTION REGARDING UNSAFE STRUCTURES

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Development Services Memo No. 10-09 February 16, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy a d City Council Members FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Greg Crowe, Assistant City Manag Richelle D. Irons, Director of Neigh orhood Services � Dave Griffiths, Neighborhood Inspections Administrator �� SUBJECT: Unsafe Structures SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: An item on the agenda for the meeting of February 16, 2010, is a resolution authorizing action regarding unsafe structures. This is the second step, after the posting of a structure as unfit, which initiates the demolition process. City staff recommends approval. 565 W. Division-NSI #200902684. This case was started on 10-21-09. Herman M. Guy is named as the owner in the case. The water service was terminated in luly of 2007 and the gas meter has been locked off. Eaves are rotted and falling off, a portion of the foundation is collapsing and the front porch is collapsing. The house was found to be standing open and abandoned. 1055 N. Dunham-NSI #200902776. This case was started on 11-2-09. HUD is named as the owner in the case. The water service was terminated in June of 2008 and the gas and electric meters have been locked off. The house was found to be standing open and abandoned and in a severe state of deterioration all around. The house has been partially stripped and vandalized, roof leaks are causing interior deterioration and ceiling collapse. This house has been the subject of numerous neighborhood complaints. 717 N. Edward-NSI #2010-00117. This case was started on 1-28-10. Nancy Callahan and Marine Bank of Springfield are named as the owners in the case. The water service was terminated in December of 1994 and the gas and electric meters have been removed. This house was found to be abandoned and in a severe state of deterioration all around. Eaves are rotted and falling off, the foundation is collapsing,there are open holes in the roof and the property is being used as a dumping ground. 1729 N. Edward-NSI #2009-02765. This case was started on 11-3-09. Shirley E. Hepperle and Judith K. Hall are named as the owners in the case. The water service was terminated in October of 1998,the gas meter has been removed and the electric meter has been locked off. The eaves are rotted and falling off, the foundation is deteriorated and roof leaks are causing extensive damage. The owner agrees the house needs to be demolished but lacks the funds to do it.