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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,July 11,2011 <br /> Page 22 <br /> tual abatement and administrative costs billed to the property owner; and if not <br /> paid, staff is directed to recover costs as specified in City Code, Section 407.07B. <br /> Mayor Roe reiterated the abatement process that would proceed if the property <br /> owners did not complete the work. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Willmus; McGehee; Johnson; and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> c. Consider City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 590 <br /> Highway 36 <br /> Permit Coordinator Don Munson reviewed violations at this single-family de- <br /> tached home located at 590 Highway 36 W; currently owned by Robert Ethan, <br /> with the home formerly in foreclosure but current status unknown. Mr. Munson <br /> advised that Mr. Ethen was present at tonight's meeting. <br /> Mr. Munson provided an update, including pictures, on this violation, originally <br /> consisting of numerous house maintenance issues, outside storage of junk, debris <br /> and brush, and an unlicensed vehicle in the driveway (violation of City Code, <br /> Sections 407.02J and K, 407.02D, 407.03H, and 407.02.0); with total abatement <br /> costs originally estimated at approximately $5,200.00 (building maintenance—re- <br /> pair and paint outside staircase, window trim and doors, siding and shed) at <br /> $4,500.00; removal of junk and debris at $700.00; and impounding the vehicle at <br /> no cost. <br /> Mr. Munson's update advised that the unlicensed vehicle and some junk/debris <br /> had been removed to-date, including some boards and other items previously lo- <br /> cated to the side of the shed. Mr. Munson advised that remaining violations in- <br /> cluded two (2) large piles of dead brush in the yard; a television in the driveway; a <br /> deteriorated shed needing repair; and remaining maintenance issues, including <br /> peeling paint on exposed wood surfaces of doors and windows, two (2) dormers, <br /> and corner pieces needing repair and paint; and the unsafe exterior side stairway. <br /> Mr. Munson specified that remaining violations under the recommended ab- <br /> atement included the repair/painting of the outside staircase; repair and paint- <br /> ing of the shed; repair and painting of exposed window and door frames, the <br /> garage doors, two (2) dormers; and removal of two (2)piles of dead brush at a <br /> reduced estimated cost of$3,000. <br /> Mr. Munson advised that he had spoken with Mr. Ethen earlier today, and he was <br /> requesting more time. If the Council approved the abatement with additional time <br /> allowed, Mr. Munson asked that a specific deadline be applied. Mr. Munson <br /> noted that, at their February 14, 2011 Public Hearing, the City Council delayed <br /> action on this abatement request for 120 days (until June 14) in order to allow the <br /> property owner more time to correct violations. Mr. Munson advised that a re- <br />