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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-59RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REQUESTING ABATEMENT OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 828 N.E. 40TM AVENUE, 3944 LOOKOUT PLACE, 3950 LOOKOUT PLACE, 3855 N.E. MAIN STREET, AND 4358 N.E. 3~ STREET. WHEREAS, there are hazardous substandard structures at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue,3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3rd Street, and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address hazardous and substandard structures and properties, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact: FINDINGS OF FACT Dangerous Building Definitions Chapter 3 of the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings: 302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. 302(11) Whenever the building or structure exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or more damage or deterioration of its supporting members, or 50 percent damage or deterioration of its non supporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings. 302(12) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children; a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing immoral acts. 302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Official's conclusions that, the structures at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~ Street are substandard and seriously deteriorated, lack minimum standards for habitable space per 1998 MN State Building Code and 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Building Official is recommending the structures be abated by razing the structures, authorize staff to prepare demolition specifications, and solicit bids for the projects. Conclusions of Council That all relevant parties have been duly notified of this action. That the structures on the properties at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~d Street are hazardous and in violation of many local, state and national code requirements. That the structures cannot be rehabilitated to bring them into compliance with local, state and national code requirements. Order of Council The structures, located at 828 N.E. 40th, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~ Street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are hazardous buildings pursuant to Minn. Star. 463.152, 463.616. Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the City Council authorize staff to prepare demolition specifications for the projects. Pursuant to the foregoing findings the City Council Authorizes staff to solicit bids for the projects. Passed this 28th day of August, 2000. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gfrff./P'eterson