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I :.r 463.26 of Minnesota Statutes (the "Hazardous Building Statutc"). These arc Sections 6-16 and 6-18 of the Code. (It should be noted that Section 6-18 refers to Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (the "UCADB"). Section 6-16 refers to the State's Uniform Building Code (the "UBC"). While the UBC, in its original version, allows abatement of hazardous buildings pursuant to the UCADB, it was amended by the Commissioner of I Administration to require that hazardous buildings be abated in accordance with the Hazardous Building Statute. The UBC has to be followed, basically without amendment, throughout the State. Thus, while Section 6-18 of the Arden Hills Code allows abatement pursuant to the I UCADB, it is preempted by the UBC, and; therefore, the City has to pursue abatement pursuant to the Hazardous Building Statute. I A definition of what constitutes a "hazardous building" pursuant to the Hazardous Building Statute is refereed to in the Proposed findings and Order. I Findings and Order The proposed findings contain a list of 15 itcms. In itcm # I of the findings and Ordcr, I was I told by Steve Nixon that both of his parents had died and that he was now the owner or contact person for the property at 1369 forest Lane. In items 2-15 of the Findings and Order,] have found all of these conditions to exist at 1369 forest Lane. I have included photographs of the I property (exhibit E) taken on September 5,1997, during a meeting with Steve Nixon. I believe these photos will help substantiate the conditions identified in the Findings and Order. -: Abatement Process The Hazardous Building Statute sets forth the abatement proceedings. Staff will work closely with the City Attorney in regards to the proper procedures to be taken in order to be in full I compliance with all rules and regulations. I Budget Impact At this time, Staff is only requesting authorization to begin commencement of abatement proceedings at 1369 forest Lane. Staff estimates cost shall be minimal, basically for Staff costs I relating to preparing the findings and Order, the resolution, and lawyer fees in preparing and consultation for the above items. I Only after the order has been served and the appropriate time has elapsed with no response will Staff pursue this matter further. This most likely will entail. I 1. Procuring three (3) estimates for the abatement of the hazardous conditions identified in exhibit A the findings and Order. 2. Obtaining a market evaluation of the home. I 3. Making a determination based on the home value whether the home should be renovated or demolished based on the market analysis of what the home may be worth. I wi I - --- --- ,---