Legislation Details

File #: RES-70:2214    Version: 1 Name: Condemnation on 909 Burke Avenue
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/21/1970 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 9/21/1970
Title: RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH CONDEMNATION ACTION ON 909 BURKE AVENUE
Indexes: Condemnation
Related files: MIN-70:024

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RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH CONDEMNATION ACTION ON 909 BURKE AVENUE

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WHEREAS, the City Inspector and Fire Chief of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, have made a full inspection of the property located at 909 Burke Avenue, Jonesboro, Arkansas, which is apparently owned by Ed Sansom; and

 

WHEREAS, said officials have found and reported that the building located on said property is in a deplorable and dilapidated condition, constituting a fire hazard and a health hazard to the occupants and to the surrounding neighborhood and have recommended that such structure be condemned and demolished.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that the structure located on the property described above be and it is hereby found and determined to be dilapidated, unsightly, unsafe and a hazard to the public safety and welfare; and that pursuant to the City Ordinance’s and state law, the owner of said property shall be given by the City Attorney 60 days notice to remove, tear down or repair such building; and upon the owner’s failure to do so that said Inspector enter upon said property and premises and remove or tear down such building so that the same is not dilapidated, unsightly, unsafe or hazardous.

 

PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 1970.