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Ord 31-2025 Delcaring Structures Dangerous 06/17/2025 Ordinance No. 31-2025 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 Compliance 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 Compliance 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 Compliance 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 Seminar Room at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, 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 Compliance 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 Compliance Division's notice. Prior to demolition, all utility services to the structures must be properly disconnected in accordance with applicable regulations. 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 Compliance 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: 3800 Shasta Drive and 1306 Gladiolus 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 17th day of June 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: gakt-v— City Clerk List of Structures to be demolished as follows: ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 1. 2303 Princeton Ave. CENTENO-SALDANA February 05, 2025 Residential Property MIGUEL ADDRESS % Main Structure ANDRES CENTENO LOT 17 BLK 17 SIBLEY TAYLOR SALDANA PO BOX 644 SHEBOYGAN, WI 53082-0644 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $2,190.07 September 21, 2021 Structure fire on November 05, 2024 Fa" -c. a Eta y times - a, t - . ''' rl' j.1 .. .. !' ilk. 1 O7l1 1C1112b 1, 11'20t5 * !"1" i rE tt, ,. fr , Aim • I' f ,- y+ • 7 r „ Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 2. 1111 Rowland GREEN MAXIE D February 05, 2025 Residential Property 820 7TH ST Main Structure WICHITA FALLS, TX TR 1E BLK 2 SOUTH SIDE ACRES 76301-2507 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $1,694.55 October 12, 2024 Structure fire on November 06, 2024 ` . ti II I� lg 5'' 4 F: 1 ,r,,,, .,,„4,..",,-,:,..4,t4.,f,I I, , :,.,,41"1,.''''':14-141:. ,..., ., , ., N,.-„,.k' ' 4 f � � , .. a: v '_t wt' I I i � D51d412 a 1 .,+N. . p *:Nero_ " :a. li ir r�w .A. t V k- I, -Ai9f / R 05/14/21 '.O .Y Q _ ...: Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 3. 2910 Lebanon Rd. LONGORIA JOSE A/K/A February 05, 2025 Residential Property ANGEL Main Structure 3107 COLQUIT RD LOT 6 BLK 24 FAIRVIEW WICHITA FALLS, TX 76309- 5011 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 May 04, 2018 ,tieliiii';‘;,07c..,efef(1�s0 Ax .' I , 4, 1 i .- T d .y), Sar: {{bF Zi 1- A ,� - 1 { k } Y FY L i r/ r ,.,',,, 41: . A4. , ty—741 • ' -, , P ! t, ffp„: t 1 x, - - i 4 �.,.. Ili ++ ! j k ax a v v _ 't ' ,h �^{�yyyT,1 . ..fin A.aJx11� � 1 Il4 I 1 11 fl k L 1.... I► ,. LI 4 ,. 1 r. s Y f pp �Q« t1 W r, Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 4. 3227 Seymour Rd. WELDEN SHERRY A February 05, 2025 Residential Property 4119 BLANTON Main Structure WICHITA FALLS, TX 76308- LOT 4 BLK 1 WESTMORELAND 2501 PARK TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 December 04, 2014 Structure fire on September 15, 2022 k r r j , A; la II. -..A ' :!:', \ /lo r, 1 it7" ' : '''.- :- ram; q fie, -a.. •'y Yi {,� - `� r. r_ - Y p vI »,', '4 1 ,-, Iii,i ...sm.-sew- , Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 5. 1107 Burnett St. JANECKA MILDRED P March 13, 2025 Residential Property ESTATE Main Structure % JANET C JANECKA LOT 7 BLK 203 ORIGINAL TOWN, 2129 PRINCETON WF WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 03/07/2017 Structure fire on December 27, 2024 f .,L ;. z, • Y ' • IN 11,v.+ 051°4`t2F I l_ • I„ ,, _ fi: A ':,W _ 41,0'r fey r,& _ '1 .. M i 1 " y� R'ad` tf ,. �-' ° - — - + $"pCs�' o d +��� -.• 05l 141202.5.. 44. Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 7. 1322 N. 5th St. PETERSON GORDON ALLEN March 13, 2025 Residential Property PO BOX 366 Main Structure WICHITA FALLS, TX 76307- LOT 13 BLK 23 SCOTLAND 0366 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED _ OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 10/08/2016 �@ry r , � Rif , �� am '� �,� s i'•. l .! , w! . --.-,:*--. _ -17 "" : \,i4 ii NI i.6:11 _ • 1 ri j''- 11 , III � _ I ! ��1��� r N� P'Y��■� wi'a` r� .. " i _ ;,,ilY 4 ' ; - r lik.\ A, YT^� Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 8. 1415 Kemp Blvd. VU THUY TIEN THI March 13, 2025 Commercial Property PO BOX 4234 Main Structure WICHITA FALLS, TX 76308 LOT 9 BLK 61 FLORAL HEIGHTS TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 09/01/2007 _ Duplex M ° W • a r j It €r` 4:4 a., '"i6 .�"•" �� ¢ .. ..„ .'.: i �_ `� `"w.` ., '§.0.,,., ,.-• a' .'�'.. ., �•" 4 t .)aa, xa K •r i e''u. ''� s+sr�usri .3s ',�96,.war '144tioviernt‘ ,, Irk .s Avoc14004,— +; ., ' \\ r. MM1' 'r,. r1 A hr- e '"^�. a ( G'114 S'ax " ' ^it 05/14I202' Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 9. 1226 Tulip St. BRIGGS GEORGNIA M March 13, 2025 Residential Property 1226 TULIP ST Main Structure WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301 LOTS 16&17 BLK 1 RIVERS TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 11/27/2024 Structure fire on November 24, 2024 1C 4 < ' . ,��+ "cN . 4 d» f �F d I. .6",'�, _ . ,ate+ i,, - -'y', ' -. - � max` - *�*+'.—v�—_- 4,4,j Aiiiittici,,r_ :'• ". ''' mi , 1 , n I 1 T �i„, dy,� 7 "," 'I 1%,,, _.. k '' fT. _- _ �, •M _ _, 4 �,vR'i1i o. ..., W ..w a _ .. �, °,q , `0511'4120251 �, ` YLVIVIPo Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 10. 1306 Gladiolus St. FOSTER GEORGE March 13, 2025 Residential Property 1910 MCGREGOR Main Structure WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301- LOT 1 BLK 4 JACKSON 5509 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 1/04/2011 Structure fire on December 27, 2024 s, 0Y m .:',,,p,-, , •il -, , 6 ..r yz. ,^.F r i by h fin# 4" n' .v i T e4;Al, . t _ ♦ - ire p y I i ,}{ _ •F w , ,0 \„,' , 4.7 :41 // , ,,,,' _N r a ,, . . i 1, k liv . �_ �� .' <s�c ',,.,. 05/14/20 Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 11. 1711 Fairfax Ave. BOUCHARD JEAN J ETUX March 13, 2025 Residential Property BEVERLY K Accessory Structure 1711 FAIRFAX 1.65 AC BLKS 32 &33 MCKENZIE WICHITA FALLS, TX 76306- KNIGHT 1603 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 N/A Accessory Structure Only 4.,.,,. .11. 7, :', '''`''''' ...,4 1M� 3t r = OaDl]g§zro26a�. 05/15/2025 Alfr k. -, _ -.4 ' - i t p'',, 4 ) i ^ ; r �� 05/.7 /2025.; _V 10,2-5:' '' M Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 12. 1720 Fairfax Ave. MARTINEZ-DE-FRAUSTO March 13, 2025 Residential Property MARIA ALEJANDRO (L/E) & Accessory Structures JUAN FRAUSTO DECD 2.9 AC BLK 31 MCKENZIE KNIGHT 1720 FAIRFAX AVE WICHITA FALLS, TX 76306 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $1,103.73 06/06/2024 Accessory Structures Only $01, a � 41Pr "2M uE k a.�� � Y _ • F r • • ..y • • ....r .". am_. • • • T" 2 • • • ••• , • • • • • Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 13. 1900 Britain St. WILLISON SOLEDAD R March 13, 2025 Residential Property 749 HALF HOUSE RD Main and Accessory Structures WICHITA FALLS, TX 76310 LOT 1 BLK 3 JACKSON ROBERTS TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $159.80 05/17/2011 • • "r.•7 F 1 - (I - I ' 05/14/2025 '(7.436.00i Exterior Walls: Cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 14. 3800 Shasta Dr. FREEDOM BAPTIST March 13, 2025 Commercial Property CHURCH Main Structure 3800 SHASTA DR ALL BLK 33 SUNSET TERRACE 3 WICHITA FALLS, TX 76306 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 12/28/2023 Structure fire on September 09, 2023 .::.ter . .:. e e.. v ^x cry m, u ,,� a r f� ""^t t „ sue. ' - 7' . 4 / ,_. -- _ its Rr- I 4 ,ii ' ir,:- ':::-.11!' ,ii _ I_____,..,likal,__ . g „yam„+g,?..,- y . ,xtX'. 7 �v q # . .f. - - - + . .. -- '•� --may +i\ . ;r :, `'=:, _jui6B 6 016 , ..P.' 05/1412025 ,,." k ! Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 15. 1400 Travis St. MCCOY MARCIA ANN March 31, 2025 Residential Property 1400 HAYES Main &Accessory Structures WICHITA FALLS, TX 76309 N60 FT LOT 1 BLK 221 ORIGINAL MCCOY DAVID W TOWN, WF PO BOX 652 BURSON, CA 95225 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $1,739.54 06/27/2006 Structure fire on March 29, 2025 M Re4.,flyr i II .tt Fa • �d }. 9 YY W '44,, ' ; �. i f i I. `' ..-i;t1"0...)'''. ,;.7, .....r..- ":1,:' . 1 f 1 l*Izemer,-'-'40" ' . TN _ Y of/Naggo E V i �0,` li A , ' i .-, 1 t^'b y+ , Ufa" .'� r � .rc '^4AF �p 'Ci Y p -ed I Al 411.1.4 9 �I , '1 yl, .q . �." ,y P, -..w. .r - ` !x gi a �• „s, ,, 1 4 ' ti 1 ' -- it s,- , -4-2 -' „::: Exterior Walls: Fire and smoke damaged, cracks and holes in walls, missing members, deteriorated members, loose members. Roof: Fire and smoke damaged, deteriorated and water damaged members, exposed decking due to lack of covering materials, water damaged and deteriorated decking, rafters, and joists. Interior Walls and Ceiling: Fire damaged, broken sheetrock and holes in wall and ceiling, deterioration and water damage throughout. Floors: Fire damaged, water damaged, floor covering damaged, holes in floor, loose members, areas of exposure to outside elements. Windows and Doors: Damaged windows and doors throughout. Sanitary Conditions: Rubbish and trash throughout.