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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO PLACE A MUNICIPAL LIEN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 CATE, PARCELS 01-144184-29500 & 01-144184-29600, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS 72401, OWNED BY ROSSE FAMILY TRUST
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 5-6, 7-8-PT 9, Block 1 of Morse’s Addition to Jonesboro, AR
WHEREAS, Rosse Family Trust, the owner of record, was properly notified of a code violation at 700 Cate, Jonesboro, AR 72401; and,
WHEREAS, RES-15:057 provided for the condemnation of the property on August 26, 2015, and went through a lengthy appeals process through the court system; and,
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court dismissed the suit and upheld the condemnation on August 14, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, due to the owner’s failure to abide by the condemnation order and with agreements made through the court system within the required time after the appeal was dismissed, the City took corrective actions as was necessary to remove or correct the conditions identified by the City’s Code Enforcement Officer; and,
WHEREAS, the demolition of the structure was completed on October 25, 2020 using city funds in the amount of $124,836.50; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to perfect a lien against the affected property to cover the cost of the work pursuant to A.C.A 14-15-903.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
1. The city should proceed with placing a lien on the property located at 700 Cate, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021.