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AGENDA Administrative Council Meeting 1:30 PM - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 City Council Chambers, Bossier City Hall 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana Page I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION BY: COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERY DARBY III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DON WILLIAMS IV. ROLL CALL V. APPROVE AGENDA VI. APPROVE MINUTES 3-4 1. Approve Minutes of the July 16, 2024, Administrative Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. M July 16 Admin Meeting VII. NEW BUSINESS 5 - 31 1. Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 2321 Foster Street, Bossier City Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 2321 Foster Street, Bossier City - Pdf VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS IX. ADJOURN Page 1 of 31 Any member of the public or the designated caregiver of any member of the public with an ADA-recognized disability may submit a request to provide written comment on an agenda item remotely via electronic means. For more information contact: City Clerk Phyllis McGraw, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, 318-741-8509 or cityclerk@bossiercity.org Page 2 of 31  PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 2024 The Administrative Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met July 16, 2024, at 1:30 PM. Invocation was given by Council Member Vince Maggio Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Chris Smith Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, Chairman Don Williams, Honorable Councilor Chris Smith & Honorable Councilor Vince Maggio Absent: Honorable Councilor Jeffery Darby Also Present: Deputy City Clerk, Amyanna Germany, Assistant City Attorney Richard Ray and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve minutes of the June 11, 2024, Administrative Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item: Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 1711 Green Street , Bossier City, Justin Robinson with Property Standards went over the Council the steps leading up to the condemnation. Gahagan Pugh, appointed attorney went over steps to locate and contact property owners no succession can be found. By: Mr. Smith Motion to condemn house and demolish as soon as legally possible. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Blight Hearing for 1741 Scott Street, Bossier City Justin Robinson with Property Standards updated the Council on case. Audience member, Louis Warner is relative of owner and asked for more time to clean up property. By: Mr. Smith Motion to declare all items junk and clean up as soon as legally possible but to suspend sentence until August 15, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Blight Hearing for 416 Yarbrough Street, Bossier City Page 3 of 31 Justin Robinson with Property Standards went over the case with the Council. He reported that owner has been having health issues and has been cleaning up. He asked that the Council to declare all as junk but to suspend the sentence for 2 weeks to give owner an opportunity to finish cleaning. By: Mr. Smith Motion to declare all items junk and clean up as soon as legally possible but to suspend the sentence for two weeks (July 31, 2024) Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:42 PM ___________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Page 4 of 31  City of Bossier City ITEM FACT SHEET Administrative Council Meeting Date: Administrative Council - Aug 13 2024 Department: Property Standards Prepared by: Melissa Thomas, Property Standards Sponsor: Benjamin Rauschenbach, Public Utilities Manager and City Engineer Submitted: July 31, 2024 ☐ NOTED: ☐ RECOMMENDED BY: TITLE: Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 2321 Foster Street, Bossier City EXPLANATION OF PROPOSAL: Due to structure being below minimum standards housing codes and failure by the owner(s) to comply with any and all written request to bring the structure into compliance with the city code by obtaining proper permits, we strongly recommend the structure be demolished. COST/BUDGET DATA: In the event that the demolition and removal is performed by City of Bossier City, all such costs shall be applied to the property in the form of a lien, in accordance with LA R. S. 33: 4767 and assessed to the property tax in accordance with Ordinance 19 of 1991. COUNCIL DATE REQUESTED: Administrative Council - Aug 13 2024 ATTACHMENTS: 02 - 2321 Foster Street - Condemnation Letter and Green Card 03 - 2321 Foster Street - Notice of Condemnation 04 - 2321 Foster Street - Building Repair Estimate 05 - 2321 Foster Street - Letter of Attorney Appointed 06 - 2321 Foster Street - Summons to Appear 07 - 2321 Foster Street - Photos Reviewed By: Page 5 of 31 Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Approved - Aug 04 2024 Page 6 of 31  US. 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CONDEMNATION LETI'ER Dear Property Owner: Please be advised that the above referenced property is in violation of La. R.S. 33:1374(B)(1), La. R.S. 33:4720.59(D) (2) Violation: 110.1 Demolition (General) The code of?cial shall order the owner of any I premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code of?cial judgment after review is sodeteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or othenivise un?t for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, the code official shall order the owner to demolish and remove such structure. or board up until future repair. Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond one year, unless approved by the building of?cial. Violation: 302.7 Accessory Structures All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. Violation: 301.3 Vacant Structures and Land Allvacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety. Violation: 309.1 Infestation All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are Page 8 of 31 Violation: structurally to reason Every installation, Where itofis Violation: eliminate exterior the found sound, 304.10 604.3 that deteriorationgood StainNays, hazard. Electrical in stairway, inadequate the electrical or damage, repair, eck, service,Decks. and system porch System or Porches, improperfor Hazards with fusing, similarstructure and reasons, nchorage balcony, properin a all insuf?cient and the Balconies and code constitutes capable hazard appurtenances lighting supporting of?cial receptacle a of to shall and require the attached occupants imposed thereto, the the outlets, shall or improper defects the to bebe loads. structure maintained corrected wiring or by  Violation: 106.5 Abatement of Violation The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal of?cer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises. Violation: 305.1 Interior Structure: General The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair. structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. Violation: 108.1.3 Structure Un?t for Human Occupancy A structure is un?t for human occupancy whenever the code of?cial ?nds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains ?lth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. Violation: 302.1 Sanitation All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. Violation: 107.6 Transfer of Ownership It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation have been complied with, or until such owner shall ?rst furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance order or notice of violationissued by the code of?cial and shall furnish to the code of?cial a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order or notice of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance order or notice of violation. Violation: 108.5 Prohibited Occupancy Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code of?cial shall be vacated as ordered by the code of?cial. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner or any person responsible for the premises who shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by this code. Violation: 302.5 Rodent Harborage All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. Violation: 305.6 interior Doors Every interiordoor shall ?t reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being securely to jambs, headers tracks intended by the manufacturer of the attachment Page 9 of 31 Violation: dwelling Every Violation: 304.13 and 304.15 units Allexterior doors, window, Window, Doors skylight, sleeping door assemblies door and units frame shalland and Skylight, tightly shall be hardware Door kept secure the Frames shall door. sound in be in good condition, maintained good repair and Locks condition. tight. weatherat all entrances to  Violation: 304.7 Roots and Drainage The roof and ?ashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. l Violation: 106.3 Prosecution of Violation Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with section 107 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality.and the violation shall be deemed a strict liabilityoffense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code of?cial shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate. Violation: 501.2 Responsibility: Plumbing The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing ?xtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter Violation: 401.1 Scope: Light and Ventilation The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for light, ventilation and space for occupying a structure. Violation: 108.1.5.10 Dangerous Structure or Premises Any building or structure, because of a lack of suf?cient or proper fire-resistance-rated construction, ?re protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections. mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause, is determined by the code of?cial to be a threat to life or health. Violation: 106.1 Unlawful Acts It shall be unlawful for a person, ?rm or corporation to be in con?ict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Violation: 108.1.5.9 Dangerous Structure or Premises A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical or plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code of?cial to be unsanitary, un?t for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease. Violation: 107.4 Unauthorized Tampering Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code of?cial shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed without authorization from the code of?cial. Violation: 106.4 Violation Penalties Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. i Ifthe the arrangement owner designed. upon plumbing Violation: structure obstructions, All cause estate 504.1 which Allof a premises leaks with the ?xtures plumbingto and be fails be and shall persons. ?xtures shall demolished to Plumbing defects structure private General: Systems comply located be properly and the removed, and capable beand with costa maintained installed ofof nd shallemolition and be such in order lien safe, maintained either Fixtures performing a a upon through demolition such and function sanitary thein and working an within the removal real available time for which shall estate. public such and agency prescribed, order, functional be the be charged shall condition. or keptfixtures against codeby plumbing of?cial contract free from or are real the shall i: Page 10 of 31 ii  Violation: 10815.7 Dangerous Structure or Premises The building or structure is neglected. damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants. criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act. Violation: 301.2 Responsibility The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as othenNise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit.rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control. Violation: 108.4.1 Placard Removal The code of?cial shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condemnation placard without the approval of the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this cor Violation: 305.3 Interior Surfaces All interior surfaces, including w.indows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, ?aking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. Under La. R.S. 33:1374(B)(1), unless and until amended, “blighted property” currently is de?ned as: “commercial or residential premises, including lots, which are vacant, uninhabitable, and hazardous and because of their physical condition are considered hazardous to persons or property. or have been declared or certi?ed blighted, and have been declared to be a public nuisance by a court of competentjurisdiction or by an administrative hearing of?cer acting pursuant to competent jurisdiction or by an administrative hearing of?cer acting pursuant to RS. 132575 et seq., or any other applicable law." Under La. R.S. 33:4720.59(D)(2), unless and until amended, “abandoned propertY' currently is de?ned as: "property that is vacant or not lawfully occupied. The terms ‘vacant’ or 'not lawfully occupied' shall include but shall not be limited to any premises which are not actually occupied by its owner, lessee, or other invitee or if occupied, without utilities,and which has been left unsecured or inadequately secured from unauthorized entry to the extent that the premises could be entered and utilized by vagrants or other uninvited persons as a place of harborage or any premises which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, state of disrepair. or other such status is othenrvise detrimental to or endangers the public safety, health, or welfare." NOTICE 1 Failure to correct the above mentioned violation (s) within ten (10) days of this notice will cause the City to issue a summons requiring the appearance in administrative court by the person responsible for the violation. Contact the Property Standards of?ce with any questions pertaining to the above procedure at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71171-5337 or phone (318) 741-8578. Page 11 of 31 If you do not own or have any interest in this property, please disregard this letter.  Sincerely, WV Roger Voet Inspector, Code Enforcement Case Number: COND-000777-2024 Page 12 of 31  Division of Property Standards CITY OF BOSSIER CITY Case Inspection Text Case Number: COND-000777-2024 Case Type: Condemnation Please repair, replace or remove all the structures at 2321 Foster so they meet Bossier CitLPropertV Standards. These buildings are a blight on the communitv, an attractive nuisance to homeless and are a breedingground for roaches and rats. The buildings get boarded up and homeless brake back into the buildings. Thethreat the entire inside as their personal toilet, there is feces and urine all over the inside of the structure. It’s on the floor and walls, the smell is so bad vou can smell it from the outside even with the doors and Windows boarded up. These buildings are ”Unfit for Human Habitation” and occupancy is prohibited. The entire structure needs to be cleaned and sanitized to prevent the spread of disease. All the damaged doors, windows, facia, soffits, roof, and any other places with openings that can allow rodents, animals or people in need to be repaired or re?ace. The damaged interior walls, flooring, cabinets and doors need to be replaced or sanitized and repaired. Repair all signs of structural damage. If repairs are not made the building will be brought before Bossier City’s administrative court to be condemned. Page 13 of 31 areas owner and All left contractor when orin a state that will completed musteach is then levelsuitable be to atlotafor agrass gade mowing; grade that so is as not to level, free of retain allwater. debris  Contact the Bossier City Permits and Inspections of?ce before beginning work. Permit time will be limited to get work started. Thank you W WW Page 14 of 31 Page 15 of 31  Building Repair Estimate CLAIMNUMBER INSURED LOCATIONOF PROPERTY 2321 Foster St. Bossier City, LA TYPE OF LOSS TYPE OF BUILDING LOSS DATE REPI‘ACENLENngESI?mned/Pig?gr\?l.y W (ESQ/133:5 ygr?ggl‘o?rame DATE OF ESTIMATE $56,280.00 _ Edw rd Cooper (LG/12124 “mm TOTALCOST tig‘i‘éllié’wm, (meml??s?i‘l’él?ll‘§f‘s??§l§ QTY (“9119333 L358? Foundation 7,006.00 Framin Package, includes rough—in,roof structure 11,722,00 Exterior Finishes, wall, roofing, windows/doors, paint ng, trim. 6,684.00 Interior Finish, drywall, painting, cabinets, trim, inslulation, flooring. 15,100.00 Electrical rough in and ?nish 5,143.00 Plumbing rough in and ?nish 4,825.00 HVAC 4,415.00 Permits, clean-up Dumpster 1,385.00 $56.00 SF liltp://\\'\vuncluimspugcsxum © 2003 Nationwide TOTALS Form Publishing 22001T Company, Inc. $56,280.0q Page 16 of 31  OFFICE OF PROPERTYSTANDARDS P. 0. BOX 5337 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA 71171—5337 June 21, 2024 Mr. Robelt Gahagan Pugh III Attorney At Law 333 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 RE: Appointment to represent owners and/or interested patties pursuant to LA R.S. 33:4761- 4767 Dear Mr. Gahagan Pugh 111: You are hereby appointed as curator ad hoc to notify and represent owners and any interested parties unrepresented and not listed on the tax rolls in condemnation proceedings before the Bossier City Administrative Council on August 13, 2024 at 1:30 pm. in the City Council Chambers. Municipal Address: 2321 Foster Street Having the following legal description: BEGIN AT ORIGINAL SE COR OF LOT 3, SUBUR ACS, THENCE W 160.81 FT, N 40.06 FT TO PT 0F BEGIN, N 260.32 FT, W 44.04 FT, S 260.57 FT, E 40.54 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, LOT 3, SUBUR ACS. 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