10 - Release of Lien and Waiver Request - 503 W. Washingtron

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No. 10 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager SUBJECT: Release of Lien / Waiver Request DATE: April 11, 2022 BACKGROUND: In January 2013, the City of Paris demolished a dangerous structure located at 503 W Washington (the primary structure on the property) and applied a lien against the property on January 11, 2013 in the principal amount of $6,519.69. The lien has continued to exist on this property, unpaid, since that time. The taxes have all been paid and there have been no other nuisance violations requiring an assessment of a lien since that time. STATUS OF ISSUE: Mr. Santiago Pena has purchased the next door property of 433 W Washington Street within the last year and would like to purchase 503 W Washington Street to extend his yard. Mr. Pena has provided the City Council with a proposal with his plans for the property and the work he is going to do. The key items in his proposal, from a code and nuisance perspective, are: 1. Tear down and remove existing sheds on the property. 2. Remove all of the concrete on the property that is not needed. 3. Bring in loads of dirt to level the entire parcel. Mr. Pena has plans for yard improvements, sprinkler system, fencing, etc. that will add to the aesthetic look of this property. He also plans to add a new shed unit, but this would require plating and combining the properties, which can be done. He has stated that he plans to spend about $20k cleaning up and preparing the property for his use. According to Mr. Pena, the previous owner of the property has passed away, he is working with the heirs. They are willing to sell him the property for $1,000.00. The sellers have also informed Mr. Pena that it is his responsibility to address the lien on the property.