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Ordinance Directing the Housing Inspector to Vacate, Close, and Repair or Demolish the Dwelling at 2606 Robeson Street 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:
8/19/2025
Contact Name:
Brian Renner
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-3266
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
8/4/2025, 8/11/2025
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Ordinance; Attachment #2: Case File Summary; Attachment #3: Findings of Fact and Order; Attachment #4: Photos
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ordinance is to obtain approval for the Housing Inspector to take appropriate action to bring the dwelling at 2606 Robeson St. ("Dwelling") into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code ("MHC") within 90 days.
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, and the initial inspection was conducted on August 11, 2023, after an Officer's observation on the condition of the Dwelling.
The Complaint and Notice of Hearing was issued on September 20, 2024, and the hearing was held on October 10, 2024. The Owner attended the Hearing. The Hearing Officer issued a Finding of Fact and Order on October 21, 2024, finding that the Dwelling was unfit for human habitation. The "Owners," identified as "All Lawful Heirs of Jacqueline Faye C. Pollock, Aaronda Walker Pollock, Heather Turner, Passion Pollock, Extase Pollock, Zyese Pollock," were ordered to bring the Dwelling into compliance with the MHC by repairing the Dwelling or demolishing and removing the structure from the property. The Owners had until April 21, 2025, to bring the dwelling into compliance or be subject to a civil penalty of $100 per day. Further, City Council could, after hearing, cause the repair or demolition to be done, ...
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