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missing. Discussion about why it took so long for the property to come back to the commission and what the city options are if the owner doesn't make repairs or pay the fine. Robert Talley explained that Mr. Alexander was working on the property after the 90 days so once he stopped working Mr. Talley brought it back to the commission. Stephanie Harris Assistant City attorney said a civil suit or the sale of the property can sometimes help collect the fees or a judgement lien can be filed against the property. Robert Talley's recommendation: This property is declared a nuisance and has 90 days to repair if not at the end of 90 days the City will apply a $10 civil penalty per day. Ken Kohls wanted to amend the recommendation to 30 days to repair if not at the end of 30 days the City will apply a $10 civil penalty per day. Motion was to approve the amended recommendation made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Matthew Allen. Motion carried. 6 -1 with Sally McEwin opposing. Sally McEwin didn't feel 30 days was enough time before starting the penalty phase. B. 946 Graham; City Block 51 -C, Lot 8 Owner: Freedom Tabernacle Church of God in Christ 507 SE 6th Paris, TX 75460 -7319 Taxes Owed: Churches are exempted from taxes. No contact with owner but the certified letter was signed for. The property is rotting and deteriorating, unsecure, holes in ceiling, leaking, and ceiling tiles have fallen, wrapped and twisted roof and the foundation is sinking. Robert Talley's recommendation: This property is declared a nuisance and has 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 Charles Richards, seconded by Ken Kohls to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7 -0 C. 1005 Dickson Ave; City Block 51 -B, Lot 3 Owner: Lucille & Howard Corprew 1622 W Houston Paris, TX 75460 Back taxes owed: $373.70 for 2015 Robert Talley stated that this is a rent house, the carport is leaning, supports are broken, and tree fell on it and knocked a hole in the roof. Robert Talley's recommendation: This property is declared a nuisance and has 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 Chad Lindsey, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7 -0 D. 737 NW 14th; City Block 7, Lot 11 -12 -13