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Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Chris Brown to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 G. 2031 Culbertson, Highland Park, Block 4, Lot 9 -A & 10 Owner: Robert Moses, 2031 Culbertson, Paris, TX 75460 Back taxes owed: $7458.06 No contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the property owner may be deceased. Mr. Talley explained that there is large tree limb that has fallen onto the front porch that has caused damage. The porch has deteriorated and rotted wood and the front door is open. There is water damage to the back of the house, the roof leaks and there is rotten wood on the back porch. There is also a dead opossum inside 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 Jon McFadden to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 H. 445 SE 42 °d, Morningside, Block G, Lot 5 ( +lot in J Leach Sur A -524 behind Lot 5) Owner: Ramon Torres, 445 SE 42 "d, Paris, TX 75462 No back taxes owed. No contact with owner Robert Talley stated that the structure burned in March of 2014 and was a complete burn out. 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 Chris Brown to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 There was some discussion about the insurance claim and the possibility of the mortgage lender paying for the demolition. Dale Mayberry stated that the insurance claim had been filed. Stephanie Harris stated that there was no way to make the mortgage lender responsible for the demolition as you cannot bill them for something that hasn't been done yet and by the time the City has the structure demolished the lender would rather sign the property over then pay for the lien. 1160 NE 20t', City Block 262, Lot 11A Owner: Jerry and Linda Stephens, 4369 Hwy 82 E, Paris, TX 75462 Back taxes owed: $293.20 Robert Talley has been in contact with Mr. Stephens' son. They are working on repairing the house but plan on demolishing the shed in the back. Robert Talley stated that the house is unsecure, but Mr. Stephens' son stated that the windows are missing because they are replacing them. The building in the