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5919 MAIN STREET .  NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016


TO:City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:Lisa L. Fierce, Development Director
DATE:10/17/2017
RE:Resolution #2017-33 - Imposing & Assessing Cost of Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 5820 Missouri Avenue

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
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The subject property is 0.17 acres located on the southeast corner of Missouri Avenue and Adams Street, on the edge of downtown.  It had contained a single-family dwelling that was damaged by a vehicle.  It has been owned by Raleigh Sullivan since February, 1986. 

City Council adopted Resolution #2016-21 on September 6, 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 $3,688.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Resolution #2017-33Resolution Letter
Site Location MapBackup Material
Expense Log & Supporting DocumentsBackup Material