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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 19, 2010 Page 9 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Consider City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 1430 County Road C Mayor Klausing noted that this item had been removed by staff as matters had been resolved. b. Consider City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 2390 Cohansey Street Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the RCA dated July 19, 2010; providing a visual update on the property as of today of this single-family, detached home currently owned and occupied by Ryan and Heidi Myrold. Mr. Munson summarized the proposed abatement, consisting of a deteriorated fence around the swimming pool; and deteriorated soffits on the home estimating that a total abatement cost of approximately $5,000.00. Mr. Munson advised that the complaint originated with the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) process; and that the owners had stated they would not be doing any repairs as the home is currently in foreclosure. Staff recommended that the Community Development Department be authorized to abate the unresolved City Code violations at 2390 Cohansey Street. Discussion included the process for recovery of abatement costs for properties in foreclosure, through work of staff with various mortgage companies and home- owners or through assessment on property taxes as part of disclosures during clos- ing for new owners; use of youth and volunteers through area agencies to assist homeowners; and how staff bids out projects depending on the extent and exper- tise of work to be completed, as well as timing constraints; and how interested contractors could get on the list of bidders by contacting City Hall. Klausing moved, Roe seconded, directing staff to abate the above-referenced pub- lic nuisance violation at 2390 Cohansey Street by hiring general contractors to re- pair and repaint the fence around the swimming pool and soffits on the home as detailed in RCA dated July 19, 2010, at an estimated cost of approximately $5,000.00; and further directing that the property owner be billed for all actual and administrative costs; and if those charges remain unpaid, staff is to recover costs as specified in City Code, Section 407.07B; with costs to be reported to the City Council following the abatement. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Pust; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None.