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are starting to lean. There is also a hole in the floor in the inside of the house. 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 Zac Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried 6 -0. K. 448 S. W. 3 "d, City Block 118, Lot 16 Owner: Mable Lester, 2816 CR 22500 Paris, TX 75460. No back taxes Robert Talley has had no contact on this property. Robert Talley showed pictures of the front door that has been kicked off the frame; the underpinning is starting to come off because the back of the house is starting to sink. There is deterioration of boards and of the foundation. Mr. Talley stated that there are three people staying in the house (squatters) that are starting fires in the house to stay warm, the Paris Police are aware of this and are trying to catch them at the house. 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 Chris Brown, seconded by Johnny Norris to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried 6 -0. L. 339 W. Kaufman, City Block 118, Lot 2 Owner: Primera Iglesia Bautista El Calvario Robert Talley stated that this property has been pulled by the Historic Preservation Commission. O. 1275 N. E. 10th, Fitzhugh Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 Owner: Billy Wayne & Mona Emma Smith, 1220 Fitzhugh, Paris, TX 75460. Back Taxes - $1245.45 Robert Talley stated that he has spoken with Mr. Smith as well as Donald Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn sold the house to the Smith's through owner financing. Mr. Blackburn agrees that the property needs to be demolished and will sign the Right of Entry and Indemnification. Mr. Talley showed pictures of a large hole in the roof, the foundation is unleveled. There is missing and deteriorated wood along the foundation and the foundation is sinking. 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.