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F. 1535 NE 10th, East Park Addition, Block C, Lot 6 Owner: Mable Palmer, %Jesse L Palmer 1535 NE 10th, Paris, TX 75460 Present: Jesse Palmer, 930 NE Center, Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes owed Mr. Talley stated the front of the structure has deterioration along the roof line, the foundation is sinking into the ground, there is damage to the front porch. The south side is missing wood and has deteriorated wood. The roof is buckling and the house is lower than the porch. 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. Jesse Palmer stated that he doesn't think he is able to have the house lifted and wanted to know what the city would charge to demolish it and he would make payments. Don Wilson asked Mr. Palmer to clarify that he was not asking to repair the house and that Mr. Palmer did not want an extension from the 30 day recommendation. Mr. Palmer's main concern was the cost of the demolition. Mr. Talley said that he could not give an exact amount but that it was $47 per ton. Mr. Wilson asked him to give him a range and Mr. Talley stated it could be anywhere from $2000 - $3000. Mr. Palmer stated that he is interested in talking to whoever he needs to talk to about payments because he could not fix up the house. Mr. Talley stated that he would be the person to talk to. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. B., 334 NW 3rd, City of Paris, Block 56, Lot 9 B. 334 NW 3`d, City of Paris, Block 56, Lot 9 Owner: Mark Malloy, 1406 Church, Commerce, TX 75428 Present: Mark Malloy, 1406 Church, Commerce, TX 75428 $485.94 owed for 2012 back taxes Robert Talley stated that there was a fire at this structure. The rear of the structure received the worst damage and there are sections where it burnt through the roof. 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. Mr. Malloy stated that he bought the property and had spent about $18,000.00, did not have insurance and does not have the money to repair or demolish the house. Mr. Wilson told Mr. Malloy that as he heard from the previous property that he can set up a payment plan with the city. Mr. Malloy told the commission that even making payments was not an option for him at this time as he was unemployed and he spent his saving on the house, he had plans to fix it up and move into it. He stated that he had the deed and would