Ord 21-2011 4/19/2011ORDINANCE NO. 21 -2011
Ordinance Suspending The Application Of The Dangerous Building
Order Of Ordinance No. 07 -2010 To 2609 Linden To Grant Additional
Time For Its Restoration
WHEREAS, the property at 2609 Linden (Lot 5, Block 2, TR Boone Subdivision).
previously owned by Wynona Kessler, was included in a list of properties that were
declared dangerous buildings on February 16, 2010, but demolition was suspended on the
condition that a permit be obtained for restoration of the property within 30 days of the
dangerous building declaration; and
WHEREAS, this property was deeded to Juana Morales on April 4, 2011; and Mr.
Edwin Menchaca is requesting additional time to obtain a Restoration permit and
rehabilitate this property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The dangerous building demolition order for 2609 Linden is suspended for the
additional time of 30 days from this day, and the dangerous building demolition order is to
be valid again if the property owner does not obtain a building permit to restore this
building within such time. If the property owner obtains a building 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 compliance 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.
2. The City Council declares that the subject matter of this ordinance assuages an
urgent public need for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of property of the
City of Wichita Falls by providing for the rehabilitation of an otherwise abandoned
structure; therefore, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall
become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 191h day of April, 2011.
MAYOR
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