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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Lisa L. Fierce, Development Director | | DATE: | 10/17/2017 | | RE: | Resolution 2017-32 - Imposing & Assessing Cost of Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 5052 Tangelo Drive |
REQUEST:
City Council is to conduct a hearing for the purpose of assessing the costs of abatement of the unsafe structure and determine if a lien should be imposed. The matter shall be handled as a quasi-judicial proceeding.
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is 0.15 acres located on the east side of Tangelo Drive approximately 325 feet north of Tangerine Drive in the Jasmine Heights subdivision. The site had contained a damaged single-family dwelling caused by a fire. It has been owned by Philip V. Casatelli, Jr. and Elizabeth B. Casatelli since March, 2012.
City Council adopted Resolution #2016-18 on October 4, 2016, determining that the structure met the definition of unfit or unsafe structure and authorized abatement and removal of the structure under non-emergency condemnation procedures. It was demolished on October 28, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and authorization to impose a lien to recover costs outlined herein.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs incurred to date include certified mailings, advertising, title searches and demolition totaling $4,329.
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