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No back taxes owed Robert Talley stated that there is water damage inside on the ceiling and that the roof was badly leaking from holes in the sheet metal. There is a hole in the side of the building and the electrical service is in bad shape. The rear door is unsecure. The building is full of junk and rubbish including old food product. The violation letter that was mailed to the owner included the junk and rubbish on the inside. There are old pallets as well and all of this is a fire hazard. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair structure and 30 days to secure and to remove junk and rubbish from the inside. Hunter Moore is in the process of purchasing the building. He should take ownership by the end of the month. Mr. Moore stated that the inside of the building was being cleaned up right now. He plans on hiring a structural engineer to inspect the building and believes that the structure is sound. He plans on repairing the roof, getting everything up to code and using the building for storage. Johnny Norris asked if 30 days was enough time to get the inside of the building clean and Mr. Moore stated that the previous owner is cleaning it up right now. Don Wilson informed Mr. Moore that per City ordinance the Commission was only allowed to give him 90 days but that if he makes significant improvements when the 90 days is up they can give him an extension. If no work has been done then there will be a problem. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to repair the structure within 90 days and clean and secure the building in 30 days. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 B. 1362 W Franklin, C C Hopkins Addition, Block 3, Lot 3 Owner: Cecil Lawrence, 237 4th SW, Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that the owner is deceased, but that he had spoken with his daughter. She said that the family could not afford to repair or demolish the house. Mr. Talley showed photographs of rotten wood along the roof line, deteriorated wood along the window frames. The roof is buckling and the boards on the side of the house are coming apart. The foundation is sinking and there are broken windows. 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 accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 C. 533 Parr Ave, Locust Hill, Block 4, Lot 6A Owner: Matthew & Sheena Gonzales, 533 Parr Ave. Paris, TX 75460 Back Taxes Owed $909.40 Robert Talley spoke with Sheena Gonzales and she stated that they no longer live