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Ordinance Directing the Housing Inspector to Vacate, Close and Repair or Demolish the Dwelling at 804 Russell Alley as Unfit for Human Habitation Pursuant to Article V, Chapter 16, of the City Code, and Directing that a Notice be Placed Thereon Prohibiting Its Use or Occupancy
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Department:
Housing & Neighborhood Services
Meeting Date:
2/18/2025
Contact Name:
Brian Renner
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-3266
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
2/10/2025
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Ordinance 804 Russell Alley
Attachment #2: Case File Summary 804 Russell Alley
Attachment #3: Findings of Fact and Order 804 Russell Alley
Attachment #4: Photos 804 Russell Alley
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ordinance is to obtain approval for the Housing Inspector to take appropriate action to bring the dwelling at 804 Russell Alley ("Dwelling") into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code ("MHC").
BACKGROUND:
The Dwelling was identified as dilapidated through the MHC enforcement process and deemed "Unfit for Human Habitation." The Dwelling is a vacant, single-family house. The initial inspection was conducted on October 6, 2023. The case began with a complaint about the condition of the Dwelling. The Dwelling was occupied by an heir, Anthony Mallette, and others.
The Complaint and Notice of Hearing was issued on May 7, 2024. The hearing was continued from May 23, 2024, and held on June 27, 2024. Several family members/heirs attended the hearing. The Hearing Officer issued a Finding of Fact and Order on July 1, 2024. The Finding of Fact and Order found that the dwelling was unfit for human habitation. The owners, identified as "All Lawful Heirs of George Benjamin Age," were ordered to bring the dwelling into compliance with the MHC by repairing the dwelling or demolishing and removing the dwelling from the property. The owner had until October 14, 2024, to bring the dwelling into compliance or be subject to a civil penalty of $100 per day. Further, Cit...
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