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it is an attempt by the Legal Department to provide the opportunity for certain otherwise sound buildings to avoid demolition as long as the owners maintain them in a status which does not represent an immediate risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. Obviously the buildings would not represent a risk to any tenant or occupant because the buildings could not be occupied while they are in a secured status. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold a public hearing on the attached proposed ordinance. STAFF CONTACT: Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney; Stephanie H. Harris, Assistant City Attorney COST: The cost of the new ordinance will be roughly the same as proceeding under the current ordinance. There will undoubtedly be expense to the City in demolishing buildings or sh-uctures when the owner refuses or is unable to comply with the commission's orders, but as noted, such costs will be assessed against the owner and liens placed on the property to secure payment. There will be administrative costs associated with warking the dangerous building cases, attending hearings, generating the necessary paperwark, and foreclosing liens at such time as it becomes necessary or feasible to do so. SCHEDULE: No existing vacant dangerous buildings or structures should be abated until a new ordinance, which complies with State law, is adopted. COUNCIL DATE: Hold a public hearing at the Council's regular meeting on May 13, 2002. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: See attached draft ordinance and copy of existing ordinance.