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of Paris, Block 36, Lot 8 C. 533 E Price, City of Paris, Block 36, Lot 8 Owner: Mary and Harold Pruitte 1036 E Washington Paris, TX 75460 Present: Mary and Harold Pruitte $422.00 in back taxes owed Robert Talley showed pictures of deterioration on the roof line and wood, broken windows, the roof is buckling in -ward, the front porch is missing wood and is deteriorated. Robert Talley stated that the house is dangerous and that Mary Pruitte agreed that the property needed to be demolished. 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. Harold and Mary Pruitte addressed the commission. Harold said the roof was good but when he replaced the roof three years ago he left loose shingles on top of the roof. He said he patched one hole in the roof. Mr. Pruitte stated that he has been in construction all of his life. He also stated that this is their home and they want to make improvements and have two helpers Randy Dean and Steve Whitaker to help them. Mary spoke to the commission and stated that the City has removed a big part of the rubbish with help from them. Harold asked for six months to repair the house and said nothing's wrong with the roof. The commission had a discussion on the property. Don Wilson stated that daylight can be seen through the holes, the scaffling is old and deteriorating, and the house shows extreme deterioration. He stated if Mr. Pruitte started repairing the structure that when time was up and it was not completed and up to code it would then go onto the demo list. Robert Talley stated that he didn't feel the need to inspect the inside of the property due to the statements from Mr. and Mrs. Pruitte. Johnny Norris asked how old the part of the roof is that's sagging that Mr. Pruitte repaired. Mrs. Pruitte explained that Mr. Pruitte didn't finish the roofing job. Mrs. Pruitte also explained that she moved out because the back room was leaking and she's allergic to mold. Mr. Pruitte explained that the walls are sturdy but the rafters need to be replaced. He also said the reason the windows are broken is because of vandals. Mr. Wilson explained that the Pruitte's need to get permits to do any work. Dale Maberry (Fire Marshall) explained the situation of the abatement of the unsafe structure. He stated during his talk with Mrs. Pruitte she stated the structure was unsafe and the property was tagged for demo. Mr. Maberry said there is no water but the electricity was left on for the lights so that the Pruitte's can remove items from the house. Mr. Maberry said that he tried to work with Mr. and Mrs. Pruitte. Wendell Moore stated that it's ambitious to state that Mr. Pruitte can do this work in 90 days. Mr. Maberry said during his talks with Mrs. Pruitte she stated that they are not financially able to do the repairs. Chris Brown stated that looking at the pictures this structure has been this way for years. Mr. Pruitte objected and said he would get an attorney. Don Wilson stated that it is physically impossible to have this repair done in 90 days and that he hates for someone to spend that kind of money on a structure for it to be demolished. Robert Talley explained that a $1500 lien has already been applied to the property for the abatement and that Mrs. Pruitte is paying it out.