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broken windows, it's unsecure, has no sheet rock on the ceiling, chimney has been busted out, has a tree growing inside the house, and has a well under the house. The Leija's agree that the property needs to be demolished and want the City of Paris to tear down the house and they will make arrangement to pay the demolition fees. Mr. Wilson stated that this house is unsafe due to the open well under the house. He instructed Robert Talley to put yellow security tape up until the structure is 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. Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Wendell Moore 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 unanimously. 5 -0 B. 1221 NW 17th; Lot 10 -1), Block 1, Few Addition Owner: Rochelle Pratt PO Box 572 Paris, TX 75461 Robert Talley stated that he has had no contact with the property owner. Robert Talley stated that this is one of the better properties we have looked at but due to no improvements in the past three years he doesn't see the property getting the repairs. The property is unsecure, has no door knob, broken windows, and the roof is deterioration on the edges. Mr. Wilson stated that this is a good example of a house that doesn't need to be torn down. He asked John Lestock to research how we can sell this property and what we can do since the property owner cannot be found. Johnny Norris suggests that the City secure the property at the owner's expense while the research is being done. Mrs. Lancaster asked if the property taxes are paid up to date. If not the property might be eligible for a tax sale. Robert Talley will research this. Robert Talley's recommendation: This property will be tabled until the September Meeting while John Lestock (City Attorney) and Robert Talley do research on the property. Motion was made by Ryan Lassiter, seconded by Chris Brown to table this property until the September meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 C. 101 NW 24th; Lot 8, City Block 3 Owner: Michael McHughes 101 24th NW Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated that no contact has been made with the property owner. Robert Talley gave a little history on this property. The property was brought to the BSC about three years ago and the previous owner was going to fix and repair the property. After that the property sold and no repairs were done. The property has deterioration, the foundation is damaged, rotten wood, and junk is being stored inside. 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.