Ord 98-2006 12/19/2006 ORDINANCE NO. "� g-a L•�•l,V
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55-2006 TO GRANT
ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AT
1658 ARDATH STREET TO REHABILITATE THE STRUCTURE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the property at 1658 Ardath Street, currently owned by Jerry
Phillips, was included in a list of properties for consideration as hazardous structures by
the City Council at their meeting on July 18, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips appeared at the July 18, 2006 meeting, and requested
time to rehabilitate the structure; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, on July 18, 2006, granted Mr. Phillips ninety (90)
days to obtain a restoration permit, show substantial progress, clean up and secure the
property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to grant the property owner additional
time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Additional time in the amount of 30 days to end at the end of the
business day on January 18, 2007, is granted to the property owner of 1658 Ardath
Street to have a licensed contractor obtain a Restoration Building Permit. Substantial
progress shall have been accomplished 60 days after the above date, and a Certificate
of Occupancy obtained by the end of the business day on March 19, 2007. Failure to
complete these timeframe requirements will result in the demolition of the structure,
without further notification. Upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the demolition
order shall become void.
SECTION 2. Due to the fact that the subject matter of this ordinance affects the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Wichita Falls, this
ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19 day of December, 2006.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
ity Clerk