Ord 76-2020 Dangerous Structures 12/15/2020Ordinance No. 76-2020
Ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to be
dangerous; requiring property owners to demolish said buildings
and/or structures within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance
and declaring an emergency and immediate effective date
WHEREAS, the Building and Code Administration Division and the City of Wichita
Falls, acting under the provisions of Article VIII of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Wichita Falls, has served notice to the owners of the property listed in
Section 2 of this ordinance, that the building or buildings on the premises have been
classified as dangerous structures and that certain corrections were needed to be made
or the building(s) demolished; and,
WHEREAS, the property owners and all other persons having an interest in the
property have been duly served by the Building and Code Administration Division of the
time and date of the Public Hearing for the property owners to appear before the City
Council to show cause why such buildings or structures in Section 2 should not be
demolished in accordance with the State of Particulars set forth in the Building and Code
Administration Division's notice; and said Public Hearing was had and held at the time
and place fixed therefore, the day of the approval of this ordinance, in the Council
Chambers in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and at such Public Hearing, protests and
objections were made in accordance with the List of Objections (to be attached after
meeting) and said hearing was continued until all desiring to be heard were given full fair
opportunity to be heard and the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, having fully
considered all property matters, is of the opinion that the said hearing should be closed;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the photographs and other evidence
presented at the hearing and in the List of Structures to be Repaired and List of
Structures for which Repair is Authorized justify the determinations herein that the
described buildings be demolished or repaired as established in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The aforementioned public hearings are closed, and the protests and objections
are overruled, except as identified on List of Objections. If corrective actions are not
completed within the period authorized by the City Council acting as Building
Commission, the structure will be demolished.
2. From the evidence presented in the aforementioned Public Hearing by property
owners appearing and the Building and Code Administration Division for the City of
Wichita Falls, the buildings and/or structures at the locations listed in the attached List of
Structures to be Demolished, with the corresponding property owners, are found to be
dangerous buildings which cannot be repaired as defined in said Article VIII of Chapter
22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, and the property owners listed
therein and any other person having an interest in said buildings as shown by the title
search by the City of Wichita Falls are hereby commanded to demolish the buildings
and/or structures in accordance with the State of Particulars set forth in the Building and
Code Administration Division's notice. The property owners listed on the attached List of
Structures to be Demolished and any other person having an interest in said buildings
as shown by title search by the City of Wichita Falls are further commanded to demolish
in accordance with the State of Particulars set forth in the Building and Code
Administration Division's notice within 30 days from the date of this ordinance.
3. If, within 30 days from the date of this ordinance, any building listed in Section
2 of this ordinance has not been demolished and removed, then it shall be demolished
and removed at the expense of the City, by the City or the City's contractors (subject to
City funding), and the net cost for demolition or removal shall be charged to the owners
of the property and assessed on the land on which the building stood.
4. The dangerous building demolition order for the properties listed in the List of
Structures for which Repair is Authorized is suspended for 30 days from this date, and
the dangerous building demolition order is to be valid again if the property owner does
not obtain a restoration permit to restore this building within such time. If the property
owner obtains a restoration permit to restore this building within the aforementioned
period of time, then the dangerous building declaration for this property is suspended for
the additional time of 90 days, and the dangerous building demolition order is to be valid
again if the property owner does not bring this building into compliance with all codes of
the City of Wichita Falls within the aforementioned 90 days. If the property owner brings
this building into substantial compliance (as determined by the City's building official) with
all codes of the City of Wichita Falls within the aforementioned 90 days, then this
dangerous building order will be terminated. The owner's failure to comply with either of
the aforementioned deadlines will authorize the City to demolish the structure without
further notification to the owner or any other party.
List of Structures for which Repair is Authorized:
5. These structures pose a danger of collapse and conflagration, harbor pests,
spread disease, and are places of assembly for dangerous criminals; therefore, their
demolition constitutes an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public
business place, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public, as this
ordinance shall become effective immediately from and after the date of its passage and
accordingly it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of December, 2020.
NO
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
List of Structures to be demolished as follows:
Interior Walls / Ceiling: Broken sheetrock / holes in wall and ceiling, ceiling collapsing, interior
vandalized, unable to enter, water damage.
Floors: Deteriorated wood members, floor covering damaged or deteriorated, water damage, vandalized.
Windows/Screens: Screens and windows broken / missing.
Foundation: Needs extensive repairs.
Roof: Holes in roof, deteriorated ceiling joist, roofing material, over -hang, and rafters.
Sanitary Conditions: Abandoned appliances, stagnant, unwholesome water, filth, rubbish, trash, mold /
fungus growth.
ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE
2. 1304 Tulip St. Vestwell Investments, LLC 06/19/20
(Main) 4308 Stella Ct
LOT 3 BLK 3 JACKSON-DENMAN Arlington, TX 76017
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$343.92 (2017-2019) 05/13/10
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Exterior Walls: Cracks / holes in wall, loose members, protective coating / paint missing.
Interior Walls/Ceiling: Water damage, broken sheetrock / holes in wall & ceiling, interior vandalized,
water damage.
Floors: Water damage, vandalized, floor covering deteriorated.
Doors / Windows: Doors and windows damaged / missing.
Roof: Holes in roof, deteriorated roofing material, deteriorated ceiling joists and rafters.
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish, trash.
ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE
4.1417 N 71h St. Billy Kendall Williams 01/17/20
(Accessory Structure Only) 1417 N 7th St
Lot 9 Blk 19 Scotland Wichita Falls, TX 76306
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
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Exterior Walls: Crack / holes in walls, deteriorated structural members, loose members, protective
coating / paint missing.
Roof: Deteriorated ceiling joists, roofing material, rafters, holes in roof, roof sagging.
Foundation: Foundation listing, structure is collapsing.
ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE
5. 1601 301h St. David P Cargal 06/17/20
(Main) C/O Malissa Cargal
Lot 1 Blk 7 Country Club Addit 3102 Hollywood Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$669.93 (2017-2019) 07/08/09 Fire date 10/16/19
500 Year Flood Plain
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Exterior Walls: Fire damage, protective coating / paint missing, loose members, deteriorated structural
members, cracks / holes in wall.
Interior Walls / Ceiling: Fire damage, broken sheetrock, holes in wall and ceiling, vandalized, water
damage.
Roof: Fire damage, requires complete reconstruction, holes in roof, roof sagging, deteriorated roofing
material, ceiling joist, over hang, rafters.
Doors & Windows: Fire damage, doors and windows broken / missing.
Sanitary Conditions: Abandoned appliances, rubbish, trash.
ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE
6. 31 Vickie Dr. Trailer Owner: 10/04/19
(Mobile Home) Debra Champion
IPO Acct;1971 Artcraft 12x60=720 2304 Avenue M
SN#ACG4503* Wichita Falls, TX 76309
Located On:
3210 Iowa Park Mobile Home Park Owner:
4.78 AC BLK 4 Hirschi and Wayne Hansen Holdings, LLC
Business Personal Property
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$72.56 (2017-2019) Water Active to Mobile Home Fire date 07/18/18
Park 100 Year Flood Plain
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Exterior Walls: Fire damage, cracks / holes in wall, deteriorated structural members, loose members.
Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire damage, broken sheetrock, holes in wall and ceiling, interior vandalized,
water damage.
Floors: Fire damage, deteriorated wood members, floor covering damaged / deteriorated, water damage,
holes in floor, areas unable to enter.
Roof: Fire damage.
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash.
ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE
7. 611 Humphreys Armonique Jefferson 01/17/20
(Main) Address Unknown
Lot 1 Blk 1 & W 1 /2 Lot A Less Row
Blk 23 Bat 2nd Snoddy
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$356.90 (2018-2019) 10/27/18 500 Year Floodplain
Fire date: 04/28/19
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Exterior Walls: Fire damage, cracks / holes in wall, deteriorated structural members, walls listing,
protective coating / paint missing, loose members, walls collapsed or missing.
Roof: Fire damage, requires complete reconstruction, deteriorated ceiling joists, roofing material, rafters,
holes in roof, roof sagging / collapsed or missing.
Interior Walls / Ceiling: Fire damage, broken sheetrock / holes in wall, vandalized, water damage.
Windows / Doors: Damaged doors and windows broken / missing.
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish, trash.
ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE
8. 2300 Yale Ave. James Putney Jr, Diana Baker, 02/27/20
(Main) Timothy Putney Sr ETAL
Lot 14 Blk 1 Fellows C/O Timothy Putney Sr.
2201 10th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$2329.31 (2017-2019) 03/03/18 Fire Date: 09/06/19
Exterior Walls: Fire damage, cracks / holes in walls, deteriorated structural members, loose members,
protective coating / paint missing, walls listing.
Roof: Fire damage, holes in roof, roof sagging, deteriorated ceiling joists, roofing material, rafters.
Interior Walls / Ceiling: Fire damage, broken sheetrock / holes in wall and ceiling, interior vandalized,
water damage.
Floors: Fire damage, water damage, vandalized.
Windows / Doors: Fire damage, broken / missing windows and doors.
Foundation: Fire damage
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish, trash
Exterior Walls: Fire Damage, cracks / holes in wall, deteriorated structural members, loose members,
protective coating/paint missing.
Roof: Fire damage, holes in roof, deteriorated rafters, ceiling joist, roof sagging.
Interior Walls / Ceiling: Fire damage, broken sheetrock / holes in wall and ceiling, water damage.
Doors / Windows: Fire damage, windows, screens and doors broken or missing.
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish, trash, filth.
ADDRESS I OWNER I DATE OF NOTICE
10. 2100 8`" St Johnny Lee Weems 02/24/20
(Accessory Structure Only) 3917 Colonial Dr
Lot 15 Blk 9 Floral Heights Anderson, IN 46012
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$0 Water Active
P,
Exterior Walls: Loose members, deteriorated structural members, cracks and holes in wall protective
coating / paint missing.
Roofs: Deteriorated ceiling joists, rafters, roofing material, holes in ceiling.
Interior Walls / Ceilings: Water damage, broken sheetrock / holes in walls and ceiling.
Doors / Windows: Broken / missing window panes & frames.
Sanitary Conditions: Stagnant water, rubbish, trash, mold / fungus growth.
ADDRESS I OWNER I DATE OF NOTICE
11. 400 Chester Ave.
(Accessory Structure Only)
W50 Ft Lots 9-10 Blk 30 Hinckley
Paul L Stout
400 Chester Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
06/19/20
TAXES OWED (11/17/20) WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO.
$0.00 11/09/17 500 Year Floodplain
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Exterior Walls: Cracks / holes in walls, loose members, protective coating / paint missing.
Roof: Holes in roof, deteriorated roofing material, ceiling joist, rafters.
Interior Walls/Ceiling: Broken sheetrock / holes in walls & ceiling, water damage.
Floors: Water damage, holes in floor, water damaged, vandalized.
Doors / Windows: Missing / broken windows.
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish, trash, junk, mold / fungus growth.
ADDRESS
OWNER
DATE OF NOTICE
12. 713 Indiana Ave.
713 Indiana, LLC
07/13/20
(Commercial)
708 Indiana Ave.
Lot 11 Blk 163 Original Town, WF
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
TAXES OWED (11/17/2020)
WATER DISCONNECTED
OTHER MISC. INFO.
$0
07/28/05
Demo previously
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Exterior Walls: Deteriorated structural members, loose members.
Roof: Requires complete reconstruction, deteriorated ceiling joists, deteriorated roofing material,
deteriorated rafters, holes in roof, roof collapsed.
Interior Walls/Ceilings: Water damage, interior vandalized, areas unable to enter.
Floors / Stairways: Deteriorated wood members, water damage, holes in floor, areas unable to enter.
Foundation: Deteriorated floor joists, needs extensive repairs, areas unable to enter.
Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish, trash.