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Ord 34-2023 Finding Buildings and Structures Dangerous to be Demolished 07/18/2023 Ordinance No. 34-2023 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 Code Enforcement Division, Building Inspections 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 Code Enforcement 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 Code Enforcement 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 Code Enforcement 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 Code Enforcement 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 Code Enforcement 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: 1913 8th Street, 1915 8th Street, and 2004 10th Street 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 18th day of July 2023. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk List of Structures to be demolished as follows: ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 1. 1913 8th Street Igmer&Ana Mejia 01/23/2023 Residential Property 3712 Longstraw Dr. (Main and Accessory) Fort Worth, TX 76137 LOT 11 BLK 4 KEMP &JACKSON TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $930.84 (2022) 06/04/2020 Structure fires reported on 03/24/2022 & 07/14/2022 s a -' .... s " rq t: t.aik yea -• z -5,:-..;,;,-,,,,,, w:dmitatio t,,T.:-., ,,,,.; 'IL...4 ?Inc ' ,iitaik 114,,,,o d,"' , Vr.:;,17-A* ' -,..'''1.g r pi a 11 , _ -mac .. ... ..... G f , � r �S . �3 I IN LIP' A =Y_ ;k N - — r rf' ff _> - !Y. r 1 '+ a's„ , r, 8 •,_ �f ' il Pk ' ;� ;` r�t ,,� j f' if , ., !II ,re CBMEina Exterior Walls: Fire/smoke damaged, cracks/holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire/smoke damaged, deteriorated members. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire/smoke damaged, broken sheetrock/holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and missing members throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows/ Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 2. 1915 8th Street Igmer&Ana Mejia 01/23/2023 Residential Property 3712 Longstraw Dr. LOT 12 BLK 4 KEMP &JACKSON Fort Worth, TX 76137 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 01/07/2003 Structure has been vandalized and frequented by vagrants. ;,` 4 —.• C - v , 1 9 f7" ,h esaa '_z. - L! 9'20' !. A ' " St1, Y' a8 4 CFI , -, .. ! 6/0912g .,,. }, iu[ iu'l 3 1, . .sa ,�'" ..r' 1 ,y,. - ` .. , Exterior Walls: Cracks / holes, loose members, missing siding, deterioration throughout. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Water damage, broken sheetrock/holes in wall &ceiling, interior vandalized. Floors: Vandalized, multiple holes throughout, floor covering deteriorated, loose members throughout. Doors /Windows: Doors and windows damaged and missing. Roof: Deteriorated roofing material throughout, deteriorated/water damaged decking. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout, mold present, feces throughout structure. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 3. 2004 10th Street Vida Cooke 03/31/2023 Residential Property 1815 8th St. (Main and Accessory) Wichita Falls, TX 76301 LOT 14 BLK 4 FLORAL HEIGHTS TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 N/A Structure fires reported on 7/21/2019 & 7/19/2020 A#,r � a:•, d yy I. k"e t r+' •• r "'".;'"�Mj tr d i,, 1 f. ti •1 ::4. 040400 3 06/08/2023 Exterior Walls: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Cracks / holes in walls, deteriorated structural members, loose members, missing members. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Water damage, broken sheetrock / holes in walls and ceiling. Floors: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Floor covering deteriorated, holes throughout, multiple areas of exposure to the outside elements. Roof: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Deteriorated/fire damaged ceiling joists, decking, rafters, and roofing material. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 4. 2311 10th Street Vida Cooke 01/23/2023 Residential Property 1815 8th St. W'/2 OF LOTS 14&15&16 BLK 37 Wichita Falls, TX 76301 FLORAL HEIGHTS TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 04/27/2023 Structure fire reported on 11/30/2022 - , . Ar Aa IN 114111lio, , I..: 1,. . illir° iir. „:1,..A.. i 1 , ., i 1 ' - , �i . .. ;" J ,,i. , ,,,,,, ,,,,, r r �� �`d PI , s ytt J' k ... . , 4, 1 _yam ��,.� �..�'• ©Bddx �` 1 �lb�t181Z023 ' ' -.- 7 f'M NSAi �� Exterior Walls: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Missing/loose members throughout. Holes and deterioration throughout. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire and smoke damaged throughout. Broken/missing sheetrock, holes in walls and ceiling, water damage throughout. Floors: Holes, deterioration throughout. Floor covering damaged. Roof: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Holes in roof, fire/water damaged/deteriorated roofing material, decking, ceiling joists, over hang, rafters. Foundation: Requires complete reconstruction. Holes throughout with fire damaged/deteriorated floor joists. Sanitary Conditions: Stagnant water, burnt debris throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 5. 2159 Avenue F Danny & Samantha Canava 03/30/2023 Residential Property 2159 Avenue F (Accessory Only) Wichita Falls, TX 76309 W 3.45 FT LOT 3 BLK 69A& E 43.10 FT LOT 4 BLK 69A HIGHLAND TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $4,658.85 N/A Structure fire (2020-2022) reported on 09/30/2022 Imo._ : � 4 . , .• .. ki , _ : 4 . ir,„,,,,A,- • . ! y may^^.', ^f Vie t.ti. y, X't. , a. rl fir"'�' S� �r Y.,r 2 +. • ill , , . i. �T` r J4 ve ,+ - v y itGdl NOiCf .'�si1 ,. til i .`,. n ,. t 4ti'", I t. c Exterior Walls: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Missing/loose members throughout. Holes and deterioration throughout. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire and smoke damaged throughout. Broken/missing sheetrock, holes in walls and ceiling, water damage throughout. Roof: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Holes in roof, fire/water damaged/deteriorated roofing material, decking, ceiling joists, over hang, rafters. Sanitary Conditions: Stagnant water, burnt debris and rubbish throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 6. 2160 Avenue G Phannet Nutchand & Salas 10/07/2022 Residential Property Bu-Nga LOT 7&E 1.4 FT LOT 6 BLK 69A 803 Bridge St. HIGHLAND Wichita Falls, TX 76306 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 03/02/2021 Structure fire reported on 02/17/2021 n . r Ill' 4 , .. i . .w vr' . ?' . . �, Aa _. y '-' ,e'''.-i. '.-.7.-- ":':: ,. ; WV' % ! ,, , „., 1!'10.,°' : -'. ''. y • �( air t:., . y ,.¢,"a r.v"t 0;p6:Yur "" m Oc „ '0 i \ , . .. l'6,7,,, " ''k,, . 0; -, .7.' ..r. •,.. — ' ' 1 ill• ' .1' , 1 •f: ' 1 i •I • iii . '' sa✓ A �� t .• ; t y. i Q .ram ... � � o6ro !2az3 • t .-�r le: r0610812023 • Exterior Walls: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Missing/loose members throughout. Holes and deterioration throughout. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire and smoke damaged throughout. Broken/missing sheetrock, holes in walls and ceiling, water damage throughout. Roof: Significant fire and smoke damage throughout. Holes in roof, fire/water damaged/deteriorated roofing material, decking, ceiling joists, over hang, rafters. Floors: Floor covering damaged/deteriorated. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash/burnt debris throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 7. 4506 Concord Rd. Bid &Oleta Hughes 03/31/2023 Residential Property 1632 Osage Ave. N80 FT LOTS 19-20 BLK 120 Wichita Falls, TX 76301 WESTMORELAND PARK &ADJ PROP TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $8,491.81 07/20/2005 Structure has been (2011-2022) vandalized and frequented by animals &vagrants. 4r 4 f a: , h ii ;; t . '' , , : ,_,. , 1 ff0� & . IILI 1 " �« ,,.a ''''-a, , ' ' t Jy _ ' r u dI , : lift ' �` .� � v 144'a _ K "," . 06I91202 .➢�7. i-, .i6,—,,—it Irri'..-- _ . Ili Exterior Walls: Cracks/holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members, protective coating /paint missing. Roof: Deterioration and holes throughout. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Broken sheetrock/holes in wall and ceiling, water damage. Floors: Floor covering damaged, holes in floor, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows/ Doors: Missing windows, damaged doors. Foundation: In need of complete reconstruction, floor joists deteriorated, floors uneven throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout, stagnant water, mold present, animal waste throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 8. 1805 Fillmore Street Amira Hanna 03/31/2023 (Main and Accessory) 8724 Lakespring Tr. Residential Property Hurst, TX 76053 LOT 14 BLK 94 FLORAL HEIGHTS TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 08/15/2018 Structure fire reported on 08/08/2018 . At 8 are s. , ) .,. _ , _, 1 7• -- y n 4 F . " ` ,µXµ ,9k tl'• @. n i Rf :.,� f rye � 09 r; � 120�4.3 , 0610812023 4r1". ,-R iii Exterior Walls: Significant fire damage throughout. Cracks/holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members, several areas of exposure to outside elements. Roof: Fire damaged. Deteriorated/water damaged members, multiple holes, collapsed overhang, fire and smoke damaged decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire and smoke damaged. Broken sheetrock/holes in wall and ceiling, water damage. Windows/ Doors: Damaged/missing windows and doors throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 9. 1802 Huff Avenue Sidney R. Scheurman 10/14/2022 Residential Property 4719 Cypress Ave. LOT 15 BLK 9 SOUTHLAND Wichita Falls, TX 76310 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $3,164.44 02/29/2008 A portion of this (2019-2022) structure has collapsed and is encroaching on the adjacent property. W �p� M� g� � \\: ,r5 f ~ Aii 1lr~ ��F u . z ,,,.\ . fiy Exterior Walls: Cracks/holes in walls, collapsed east wall, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members, listing walls. Roof: Deteriorated /water damaged members, multiple holes, water damaged/deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Broken sheetrock/holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration/water damage throughout. Floors: Floor covering damaged, loose members. Windows/ Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout, mold present. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 10. 905 Jacqueline Road Stage Point Fund LLC 03/30/2023 Residential Property 2 Booth Ln. #4 LOT 16 BLK 1 BOARDMAN Haverford, PA 19041 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $540.81 05/11/2022 Structure fire (2022) reported at this property on 02/27/2023. \ .. o . -Nii, •-,...e..a*,"04147;10F4 ,..- $ 3 knsiiiiii i ` d }.' ' " 7 i 4 —: . .*:„ s-- M.. ' "3.;t41 '..,‘i'-',.* .4:!„lif -, , . i . lr- ! , r,:' fix, 4: �- .1 ll r y - d ir y "' { f t a ' ,_.,sue^ W� A A n Exterior Walls: Fire/smoke damaged. Roof: Fire/smoke damaged. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire/smoke damaged, broken sheetrock / holes in walls and ceiling, deterioration /water damage throughout, areas of exposure to outside elements. Floors: Floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows/ Doors: Missing windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish trash, and burnt debris throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 11. 1809 Kemp Boulevard Estate of Kenneth Ray 01/23/2023 Residential Property Knowles % Kristy Knowles LOT 12 BLK 93 FLORAL HEIGHTS 8216 Melville Ln. Fort Worth, TX 76120 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 02/13/2009 Structure fire reported on 12/15/2022. This structure has been vandalized and is frequented by vagrants. �C y 1' - Y'u-ate ,z. ," e ' ,,t „t.K �...er _ .'.Y 11111 L it S.„ , t: _ ..� w . ..._ , _ ,,,.., ..... . .,.,4,, _, . ... . , . . "° . ,d likrt �6Bzu�� _„ ,,, ��,ar Exterior Walls: Fire/smoke damaged. Roof: Fire/smoke damaged. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire/smoke damaged, broken sheetrock/ holes in walls and ceiling, deterioration /water damage throughout, areas of exposure to outside elements. Floors: Floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows/ Doors: Missing windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish trash, and burnt debris throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 12. 1418 Mitchell Street Terry O. Wesley 01/20/2023 Residential Property PO Box 144182 LOT 8 LESS W50 FT MITCHELL Austin, TX 78714 ADDITION TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 06/27/2015 Structure fire reported on 12/01/2022 FP ."' . l '-''''111114MIIFIV-- : ._ Mira, ov e y y4d i I,, Exterior Walls: Fire/smoke damaged. Roof: Fire/smoke damaged. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire/smoke damaged, broken sheetrock/ holes in walls and ceiling, deterioration /water damage throughout, areas of exposure to outside elements. Floors: Floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows/ Doors: Missing windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish trash, and burnt debris throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 13. 2007 Polk Street Vida Cooke 03/27/2023 Residential Property 1815 8th St. LOT 13 BLK 88A HIGHLAND Wichita Falls, TX 76301 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0.00 05/03/2023 Structure fire reported on ���,ss��roro 03/14/2023 z i w. ,:-;!'•n. it ti - . i , '^^ ...A,q ,'.. m j.a ,p' t _ .�»«'�n • iw3' r. z '". rug ' » All" � .:.41, :1171*.r - ... .,.... a., ' -,., �" 7 4F, w:. ---7' ' � "fit,i or , ' 1 , I .i}r. II . . , C �qqlir4�sf Y r T ` fir .\. r:_..�---''.^V• .T: i�'iy� F i:',, A ,. AkIM.d,,ailhla& ''' :' • f "?" a.+ T .' —+�..., r. "5* t"-, Exterior Walls: Fire/smoke damaged. Roof: Fire/smoke damaged. Interior Walls/Ceiling: Fire/smoke damaged, broken sheetrock/ holes in walls and ceiling, deterioration /water damage throughout, areas of exposure to outside elements. Floors: Floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows/ Doors: Missing windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish trash, and burnt debris throughout.