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property instead of tearing it down. Mr. Preston requested more time on her behalf to see if they could work out a solution, and requested ah additional 60 days in order to do this. Joe McCollum, Director of Community, came forward, stating that the recommendation of the Building Hazard Inspection Committee was to declare dilapidated and order removed within 30 days. Mr. McCollum told the Council that the foundation was not good, and the exterior frame work was not in good shape, and the house is vacant and unusable. Ms. Willie Thorton, concerned with Item No. 18 of the Building Hazard Inspection Committee's Report, 335 5th Street N. E., Lot 14, City Block 60. Ms. Thorton requested additional time in order to get the structure removed and the lot cleared. No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed. City Manager Malone called for consideration of and action on authorizing preparation of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 90 -028 adjusting assessment on Blankenship Oil Company property regarding cost of driveway. City Attorney Haynes advised the Council that Mr. Blankenship had a driveway in. place before the project was started, we destroyed it in the process of doing the project, and in keeping with City policy of replacing what we have destroyed, we replaced his hard surface driveway in accordance with the City's direction that it be concrete; therefore, he should not have been assessed for this matter because the property was not enhanced by the street. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Smith, seconded by Councilman Booth authorizing preparation of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 90 -028 adjusting assessment on Blankenship Oil Company . The - motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Malone called for consideration of and action on authorizing preparation of an ordinance closing streets and alleys in Block 6 through 13 of the Texas and Pacific Addition. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Booth authorizing preparation of an ordinance closing Streets and Alleys in Block 6 through 13 of the Texas and Pacific Addition subject to the recommendation of City Engineer, Earl Smith, as to any and all utility easements as required. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager announced the next item was consideration of and action on authorizing the preparation of an ordinance declaring certain structures to be hazardous and the disposition of the same. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Fisher authorizing preparation of an ordinance declaring certain structures to be hazardous and the disposition with the exception of Item No. 18, and Item No 2.1 extending the time to 60 days. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.