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properties but not in regards to this one. Mr. Talley stated that the foundation is sinking, there is deterioration along the roof line of the porch, the foundation is buckling at the porch and the porch is pulling loose from the house. The house is unsecure, the floor is missing in places, there is water damage in the ceiling from the roof leaking. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Jon McFadden to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 B. 1271 NW 17t', Few Addition, Block 1, Lot 10 -C Owner: Fred Gates, %Kay Vanderburg, 1626 Bonham Apt E, Paris, TX 75460 $520.08 back taxes owed. Mr. Talley said that he spoke with the neighbor who is the sister of the owner. She was going to contact Mrs. Vanderburg to let her know that the City of Paris was putting an orange tag on the house. She also stated that they use the house for storage. No contact has been made by Mrs. Vanderburg. Mr. Talley stated that the structure has foundation damage, missing and deteriorated wood, the shed behind the house is collapsing and there are holes in the carport. A tree limb fell through the back portion of the house and the insulation is falling from the damage of the tree limb. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 C. 1221 NW 17t', Few Addition, Block 1, Lot 10 -D Owner: Rochelle Pratt, PO Box 572, Paris, TX 75461 Robert Talley brought this before BSC about a year ago and it was tabled because the house was in too good of shape to be demolished. $921.73 back taxes owed. Mr. Talley had received a letter from Mrs. Pratt in the past stating that she did not own the house and to please not contact her again in regards to this property. Upon further investigation Mr. Talley discovered that this house was a Warranty Deed to Mrs. Pratt. A violation letter was sent out but no contact was made this time. Mr. Talley stated that even though the front of the house looked good there was a hole at the peak of the roof and whenever it rained water poured into the structure. Because of this hole there is water damage inside. The house is unsecure, there is missing wood at the roof line and the siding is pulling loose and buckling. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty.