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Ord 04-2026 Code Demolitions 02032026 02/03/2026 Ordinance No. 04-2026 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 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 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. 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: 711 N. Beverly Drive 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 3rd day of February, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: Lci City Clerk 9 List of Structures to be demolished as follows: ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 1. 205 Jalonick St. Leskiewicz Zbyszek September 25, 2025 Commercial Property 407-214 Sherwood Sq NW Lots 6-7-8-9-10 Blk 33 Barwise & Calgary AB Canada T3R Jalonick 1 M9 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $1,967.07 June 21, 2002 Currently in a tax suit. Structure fire on August 26, 2023 --- �,: �4 ° - . . r V v�11Cd r i � ,i ,fix 0 yy�� „ 1.` .lit _, nrvV .A iry�._ r Ilk -- , r. ��r r ' f v i . It4,--ow >:,.,..fir, A # d F f ; Y f ..lr T. `ty . fr sk4. x. • --.. `tit`l '�,3 yy^ '. ii � Js, ', - . _. ,, sue'.__. .. i 39+.Ss.r ,OV 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. 405 Jalonick St. Rose Josie M September 08, 2025 Residential Property 1226 N Rosewood Ave Main Structure Wichita Falls, TX 76301- Lots 2&3 Blk 2 Kem• 1730 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $581.76 November 2, 2023 Structure fire on Jul 17, 2025 ..� _# �' w� :J. a aii Y ,i y — $� y r,^=i• , b r.)001 i t • 4 me ,M , X ill bi 1 T = 4 • f 6 +. .,. ,C., , 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. 419 Welch St. Brown William Clyde Etux September 08, 2025 Residential Property Gladys Faye Accessory Structure 1001 Redwood Ave Lot 4 Less ROW Blk 17 Bateson Apt 415 2nd Addition Wichita Falls, TX 76301- 2869 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $22.79 (Due 01/31/2026) N/A N ,. . . 4 �.--L„ * I:1, V g 7, , .,,, itoiik 41. ,, e e, I J k., ' I ' , �` '�*G-..,. r lit .-,\-.,' ' '''''\ ,"'' / , - ,.. w, 1 .maw . 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. 703 Dallas St. Cofer Donald B September 08, 2025 Residential Property 2548 Whitewood Main Structure Dallas, TX 75233 Lot 2 Blk 8 Kern• TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $0 October 30, 2007 - � . �, \ % .::: �N :\ i ..._,.._. its ' 'ew * !'"" ' �A ti" ty A *%%. ,-\ 1 '''' I.1 ' 9, , `R,.,..- jam* "''' yA" "" `* !,..1 - '..�' rs." N-0"' y "1g" .+«�.m .+f° P 1 � j I ii z i,a ` II 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 5. 711 Bonner St. Bates Joann September 08, 2025 Residential Property % Floyd Bates Main Structure 15092 Copper Turtle PI Lot 6 BIk 4 Bateson 2nd Addition Woodbridge, VA 22193 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $274.54 Due 01/31/2026 12/07/2001 e 1it II ,.,...,.... ,,, ,,, - ., w' I " 4. ,ilt 1 / , �_ .R n ,v 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 6. 711 N. Beverly Dr. Delaney Lloyd September 08, 2025 Residential Property 2265 Bridwell Rd Main & Accessory Structures Iowa Park, TX 76367-8103 Blk 36 Westwood Garden TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $320.05 Due 01/31/2026 November 16, 2016 Ay1. 411111.1.11 w.. 9 W / yy ' A l""el ,.yam. ,,Y e 1. ( — 114r 11 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 7. 1209 21st St. Nunez-Carnero Jorge November 04, 2022 Residential Property 1751 FM 368 S and Main Structure Iowa Park, TX 76367 October 10, 2025 Lot 5 Blk 10 Sible Ta for TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $17.41 (Due 01/31/2026) August 29, 2018 Structure fire on Au•ust 26, 2018 ftll * � - , f ' s �" - - �� l.,,r .'u r ; , I 1 }•- dw ,1 ' 61 Y ..„44/00 ' :,4.!%,*''''-''' ,, ---. .'*'1— -1 '—-2 ' 4 ' l •. I 1 i _ i.€i � , _ a A Ilikii'F—:' ,',.-;;',' '4,1-''',,,,,,s,,z,-- 2.-,‘'..t...i:::::::4; ,,,,. .7-_,.. ..!-. .07±-,4,:. a _ j _ - ,e 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. Prior Council Action: This property was previously ordered for demolition in September 2022. After ownership transferred in October 2022, the new owner began self-demolition, but progress has been slow and inconsistent. Although demolition resumed after environmental and historic reviews in 2023, the pace remains inadequate. Staff have been unable to reach the owner and are requesting renewal of the demolition order so the property can be included in the next bid package. ADDRESS OWNER DATE OF NOTICE 8. 1800 Grant St. Shasteen Joy S September 08, 2025 Residential Property 4612 Seymour Hwy Accessory Structure Wichita Falls, TX 76310 Lots 1&2 Blk 90 Floral Heights TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $1,196.98 Due 01/31/2026 N/A a IIFF "r . - '' °1 .• /,-_ i .. r� � c' ,,•4,$ ', ' fill"0\ , .., .,A - - ::.!5--_::...1.11,-;_. I If ''' � -- - IM , I F +„ 1 L �` 1. - �" 11 t .. __._ � '� 1 I as I ..--.._._,_ k.. 4 : .' , . { -tea ": t 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. 1919 Hines Blvd. Hairston David Junior September 08, 2025 Residential Property % Ricky M Graves Main Structure 28140 Sutherland St Lot 34 Blk 12 Sunn side Heights Southfield, MI 48076 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $686.60 Februar 25, 2006 kti yyI 'y A ''° - '.- '' 1 ,,yam `ir n.. `5`s �, 41,,a � s • s { b �f W K x ,• x d j Y ,„ *.t , S c I .• i, .,e,Y W ��i� �1 .- ; 1, . ` , ." -` r ' ' ' 7z.n + 4 4tiii, 00, a r; ' 1 ,gyp 4; _ r "e y�"° ; 1 "hoc '' ._.++,' - ., M ne.�� ti�a, i dV,L�IMC' `. yd.. 1.„n �}("���.��..T y '+ te6aY ,Y, Wv X`. :. r. ... .l 6.y °c . v(.w..74-d:.ac.) \`�f s.'' 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 10. 2310 Roberts Ave. Blevins Mandy September 08, 2025 Residential Property 715 N Henrietta St Accessory Structure Henrietta, TX 76365 Lot 11, Blk 16 Floral Heights TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $1,149.99 (Due 01/31/2026) N/A .;— 4i W ai r r .. - rya 7! A . ° - 'US- f_ yam,,- . 01,, y ; Fb : L y� 1 PPP 194 .. — uo ' — _ .,.. A. ' - aa 41 i' r,er?. , 1 \ , '. ^{� � ii0, e i �. It 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. 2800 Holliday Rd. Torres Jose September 08, 2025 Residential Property 1911 10th St Main Structure Wichita Falls, TX 76301- Lot 15 Blk 2 Haven Park 4935 TAXES OWED WATER DISCONNECTED OTHER MISC. INFO. $719.11 January 13, 2010 Structure fires on April 12, 2015, February 20, 2016, January 21, 2024, March 18, 2025, and z; if � pp , December 17, 2025 i" t xil z i 9 f'r d - � i f-. 1 _ illte 3 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. Fires: The property at 2800 Holliday has experienced five structure fires since 2015; however, the earlier incidents did not establish sufficient probable cause to lawfully enter the premises or obtain an administrative search warrant. The most recent fires in 2025 caused substantial structural damage, providing the necessary probable cause to pursue enforcement action at this time.