Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 5/24/2010- 12:40 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and Attachments uninhabitable structures in the South Augusta Neighborhood: 2577 ½ Dover Street, (District 6, Super District 10); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1949 Martin Luther King Boulevard, (District 2, Super District 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: 1824 Martin Luther King Boulevard (2 buildings), 1410 Twelfth Street, (District 2, Super District 9); Old Town Neighborhood: 112 Telfair Street, (District 1, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 5/24/2010 12:40 PM Demolition of unsafe structures Department: License & Inspection Caption: Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the South Augusta Neighborhood: 2577 ½ Dover Street, (District 6, Super District 10); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1949 Martin Luther King Boulevard, (District 2, Super District 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: 1824 Martin Luther King Boulevard (2 buildings), 1410 Twelfth Street, (District 2, Super District 9); Old Town Neighborhood: 112 Telfair Street, (District 1, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. Background: The approval of this ordinance will provide for the demolition of the structures that have been determined to be dilapidated beyond repair and a public nuisance. The owners of the above referenced properties have been requested to correct the property maintenance violations, and the violations were not corrected. By approving this ordinance the City will have the structures demolished, record a lien against the properties in the amount of the costs incurred, and send the property owners a bill for payment that is due within 30 days of receipt. Analysis: Continuing the removal of dilapidated structures will signal to the public that neglected, unsafe and uninhabitable structures will not be allowed and that property owners will be held responsible for their properties. Financial Impact: The average total cost associated with the demolition of the property will be approximately $5,200.00. This includes the title search, asbestos survey, and demolition. Alternatives: Allow the unsafe structure to remain and continue to have a negative impact on the neighborhoods and City. Recommendation: Approval Funds are Available in FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: Account the Following # 101072910 / 5212999 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 2577 ½ DOVER STREET, 1949 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, 1824 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD (2 BUILDINGS), 1410 TWELFTH STREET, AND 112 TELFAIR STREET. TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the following properties have been identified by the Director of the Augusta – Richmond County License and Inspection Department as unfit for human habitation (or unfit for its current commercial or business use) and the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of said property exceeds one-half the value of property and that the said Director shall cause the structures located on hereinafter described property to be demolished and removed as ordered by Augusta-Richmond County Magistrate Court; and that said Director shall cause the costs of such removal and demolition for said properties be entered upon the lien docket maintained in the office of Clerk of Augusta - Richmond County Commission and said Director shall otherwise proceed to effectuate the purpose of O.C.G.A. SS 41-2-7 through 41-2-17 with respect to said property, to-wit: • 2577 ½ DOVER STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 97-1 as Parcel 115. • 1949 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 58-4 as Parcel 413. • 1824 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD (2 BUILDINGS), Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-3 as Parcel 46. • 1410 TWELFTH STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-1 as Parcel 540. • 112 TELFAIR STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 47-4 as Parcel 274. Section II. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Section III. That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Duly adopted this _________ day of ____________________, 2010. MAYOR________________________________ ATTEST:_______________________________ CLERK OF COMMISSION