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34 which is a requirement of an appeal under City Code Section 906.03.K. Given the owner's <br />35 lack of response to existing correction orders and their failure to articulate why the <br />36 condemnation action is unlawful, the City has determined its only available enforcement <br />37 option is to uphold the Notice of Condemnation/Prohibited Occupancy to ensure the health <br />38 and safety of the occupants of the building. Should the Council wish to grant the appeal, <br />39 findings should be articulated for insertion in a revised Resolution. <br />40 <br />41 Attachment 2 includes the condemnation/prohibited occupancy order, the initial inspection <br />42 report from October 15, 2024 and the re-inspection notes from March 3, 2025 reflecting no <br />43 substantive code corrections. Attachment 3 is the completed appeal application and <br />44 Attachment 4 includes photos taken by the Fire Department regarding the fire that occurred <br />45 in March of 2024. Extensive damage, including but not limited to the damage caused by <br />46 the fire that occurred in March of 2024, remains in violation of State Building Code. <br />47 <br />48 Policy Objectives <br />49 The implementation of the State Building Code is to ensure public health, safety and <br />50 welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of <br />51 structures and premises. <br />52 <br />53 Equity Impact Summary <br />54 Equity impacts have not been evaluated. <br />55 <br />56 Budget Implications <br />57 None <br />58 <br />59 Staff Recommendations <br />60 Deny the appeal, upholding the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy, condemnation <br />61 and order to vacate the building, structures and premises at 2401 Prior Avenue N, effective <br />62 March 24, 2025. <br />63 <br />64 Requested Council Action <br />65 By motion, adopt the Resolution provided as Attachment 1 denying the appeal and <br />66 upholding the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy, condemnation and order to <br />67 vacate the building, structures and premises at 2401 Prior Avenue N, effective March 24, <br />68 2025 based on findings stated in the Resolution. <br />69 <br />70 Should the Council wish to grant the appeal, findings of fact that articulate how the <br />71 applicable codes were incorrectly interpreted, do not fully apply, or have been adequately <br />72 satisfied by other means should be made for the Resolution. <br />73 <br />74 <br />David Englund, Building Official <br />Prepared by: <br />Janice Gundlach, Community Development Director <br />1.Resolution upholding condemnation order <br />Attachments: <br />2. Notice of Condemnation/Prohibited Occupancy order and supporting materials <br />3. Completed Appeal Application dated 3-19-2025 <br />4. Pictures <br />75 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Qbhf!25!pg!558 <br /> <br />