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AN ORDINANCE TO CONDEMN A HOME LOCATED AT 1720 ARCH STREET; TO IMPOSE A LIEN UPON SAID PROPERTY AND TO REMOVE SUCH STRUCTURE FROM SAID PROPERTY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
Section 1: Mrs. Paul Hanshaw is the owner of the following described property and that said owner is hereby ordered to remove or raze the building upon said property within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2: That said property is hereinafter set forth in this Section, giving the street address and the hazard which it constitutes to the citizens of Jonesboro, Arkansas, the same being as follows: The property is located at 1720 Arch Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas, and said structure is deficient as follows: The kitchen sink lavatory, tub and water closet are not maintained in good sanitary working condition, these fixtures are considered unsanitary and dilapidated; the electrical wiring throughout the structure is deteriorated and needs replacement; the foundation needs extensive repair and is not supporting the floors which are swayed; exterior walls are not maintained and in sound condition and good repair; the roof is completely missing on portions of the North half of the structure; windows and doors are not substantially weather tight, water tight and rodent proof and are not maintained in sound working condition and good repair; hardware on doors and windows need repair or replacement; exterior doors need repair and adjustments to eliminate wind and rain from entering the structure; structure needs painting after exterior walls are repaired; interior floors are buckled or uneven and need extensive repair; walls and ceilings need major repair throughout the structure; structural supports are questionable due to deterioration and age, repair is needed.
Section 3: The City Attorney is hereby directed to institute such legal proceedings, as may be necessary, in order to enforce the ...
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