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carried unanimously. 4 -0 P. 1730 W Walker, Colonial Addition, Block 1, Lot 4 Owner: Charles Rudd II, PO Box 1461, Paris, TX 75460 Present: Charles Rudd Il, PO Box 1461, Paris, TX 75460 $806.20 in back taxes owed Robert Talley stated that he has worked with Mr. Rudd for about three years on the original order to demolish in 30 days and during that time one of the owners sold out and the property changed hands. The structure is buckling, has trash and debris on the roof, broken windows, unsecure, a tree is growing in the house and one is growing out of the foundation, the inside is full of lumber and debris which is a fire hazard, the eaves of the house are damaged, missing boards, and there are holes in floor. 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. Charles stated that he ripped out the sheet rock, and wanted to put a new roof on the structure. He doesn't want to do anything to the inside until the roof is repaired. He stated that the vandals are busting the windows out and stealing the wiring. This property is paid in full and now he can start working on it. Motion was made by Zac Saffle, seconded by Jon McFadden for the structure to be secured immediately and allow 90 days to make substantial improvements. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 A. 349 NE 3rd, City of Paris, Block 59, Lot 20 Owner: VO Thomas, 910 W Cherry, Paris, TX 75460 $725.00 in back taxes owed. Mr. Thomas is deceased. Robert Talley has dealt with another property owned by this person on Connor Street. David Thomas from Grand Prairie has not contacted him yet. A gentleman contacted Mr. Talley about coming to the meeting today but did not show. The gentlemen wasn't a relative but wanted to repair the structure. There are trees growing into the house, it has deteriorating and missing wood, it's buckling, you can see the insulation where the siding has fallen off, the shingles are buckling, and there are broken boards. 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. 4 -0 E. 327 SW 4th, City of Paris, Block 118, Lot 27 Owner: Javier & Alicia Garcia, 527 Campbell St., Paris, TX 75460 $2642.90 in back taxes owed. No contact has been made with the owners. Robert Talley stated that a tree hit the roof and damaged the roof, it has missing