Ord 01-2009 1/6/2009 ORDINANCE NO. OI
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 72-2008
DECLARING CERTAIN STRUCTURES AS DANGEROUS BY
ALLOWING EXTRA TIME TO REHABILITATE 302 POLK STREET TO
CITY COUNCIL; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING
AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the property at TR 38 .32 AC Abst. 300-J (aka 302 Polk), currently
owned by Mark E. Pinson and Barbara F. Pinson, was included in a list of properties
that were declared hazardous structures at the City Council meeting of November 18,
2008; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Pinson stated at this hearing that he would demolish the
structures; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Pinson has since requested additional time to rehabilitate the
structures; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to grant additional time in the form of a
restoration permit for his property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Additional time in the amount of 30 days to end at the end of the
business day is to granted to the property owner of 302 Polk to obtain a Restoration
Building Permit, substantial progress shall have been accomplished 90 days after the
above date, and complete restoration be accomplished by the end of the business day
120 days from issuance of the permit. Failure to complete timeframe requirements will
result in the demolition of these structures, without further notification. Upon
rehabilitation of structures, the demolition order shall become void.
SECTION 2. Due to the fact that the subject matter of this ordinance affects the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Wichita Falls, this
ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure, and shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of January, 2009.
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