Ord 05-2008 2/5/2008 ti
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2008
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 102-20007 DECLARING CERTAIN
STRUCTURES AS DANGEROUS BY ALLOWING EXTRA TIME TO REHABILITATE 2185
AVENUE L, 1627 BRITAIN AND 2131 RICHMOND 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 E75 FT LOT 14 BLK 96A Highland Addition (aka 2185
Avenue L), currently owned by George Mares, was included in a list of properties that were
declared hazardous structures at the City Council meeting of December 4, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, City Council tabled this item giving staff time to review and discuss options
with Mr. Mares; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Mares has requested time to rehabilitate structure; and,
WHEREAS, the property at LOT 11 BLK 1 Campbell Addition (aka 1627 Britain),
currently owned by Jamey Tanner, was included in a list of properties that were declared
hazardous structures at the City Council meeting of December 4, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the property at LOT 87 BLK 1 Nelson- Stone Subdivision (aka 2131
Richmond), currently owned by James Clarence Walters, was included in a list of properties
that were declared hazardous structures at the City Council meeting of December 4, 2007;
and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Mote has requested additional time to purchase and rehabilitate this
structure; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to grant Mr. Mares, Mr. Tanner and Mr. Mote
additional time in the form of restoration permits for their properties.
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 days to end at the end of the
business day is to granted to the property owner of 2185 Avenue L to obtain a Restoration
Building Permit, substantial progress shall have been accomplished days after the
above date, and complete restoration be accomplished by the end of the business day
days from issuance of the permit. Failure to complete timeframe requirements will result in the
demolition of the structure, without further notification. Upon rehabilitation of structure, the
demolition order shall become void.
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SECTION 2 . Additional time in the amount of days to end at the end of
the business day is to granted to the property owner 1627 Britain to obtain a Restoration
Building Permit, substantial progress shall have been accomplished days after the
above date, and complete restoration be accomplished by the end of the business day
days from issuance of the permit. Failure to complete timeframe requirements will result in the
demolition of the structure, without further notification. Upon rehabilitation of structure, the
demolition order shall become void.
SECTION 3. Additional time in th� amount of days to end at the end of
the business day is to granted to the property o er 2131 Richmond to obtain a Restoration '
Building Permit, substantial progress shall have be n accomplished days after the
above date, and complete restoration be accomplish d by the end of the business day
days from issuance of the permit. Failure to complete ' eframe requirements will result in the
demolition of the structure, without further notification'�Upon rehabilitation of structure, the
demolition order shall become void. �
SECTION 4 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 5. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5 day of February, 2008.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Ci y Clerk