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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DESCRIPTION: Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, by adding a new Sec. 7-58 to Article III of Chapter 7 thereof to require a property owner or lienholder of the property to furnish written proof to a City of Paris Code Inspector of proper and legal disposal at a landfill of all materials from a substandard, dangerous, or hazardous building or structure that has been either demolished, removed, secured, or repaired pursuant to Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, and also by adding a new Sec. 7-28 to Article II of Chapter 7 thereof to require a property owner to furnish written proof to the City of Paris Community Development Department of proper and legal disposal at a landfill of all materials from a building or structure for which the City of Paris Community Development Department issues a permit to demolish a building or structure. BACKGROUND: The City Council of the City of Paris passed and adopted Article III and Article IV of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances on June 10, 2002, entitled "Substandard And Dangerous Buildings And Structures," and entitled “Secured Building Permit”, which established a Building And Standards Commission, provided for placement of liens, and established penalties for violation of said ordinance. Article II of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances established definitions, adopted various building and electrical codes, and established permit fees. DESCRIPTION: The proposed ordinance would add a new Sec. 7-58 to Article III of Chapter 7 of said Code to require a property owner or lienholder of the property to furnish written proof to a City of Paris Code Inspector of proper and legal disposal at a landfill of all materials from a substandard, dangerous, or hazardous building or structure that has been either demolished, removed, secured, or repaired pursuant to Article III of Chapter 7. It would also add a Sec. 7-28 to Article II of Chapter 7 which would require a property owner to furnish written proof to the City of Paris Community Development Department of proper and legal disposal at a landfill of all materials from a building or structure for which the City of Paris Community Development Department issues a permit to demolish a building or structure. It would also establish a penalty for violation of said Ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approval of the proposed ordinance. STAFF CONTACT: Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney; John D. Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; Lisa A. Wright, Director of Community Development; Steve Methven, Community Development. COST : There is no cost to the City of Paris to implement and enforce this Ordinance other than usual duties of Code Inspectors, Community Development Department, Legal Department, and Municipal Court. COUNCIL DATE: Consideration at City Council's April 12, 2004, regular Council meeting. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: See the attached proposed ordinance.