2021-022 - Forgiving Dangerous Structure Abatement Lien and Six Nuisance Abatement Liens Assessed Against the Property Located at 338 NE 8th StreetRESOLUTION NO.2021 _ 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS FORGIVING A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE ABATEMENT LIEN
AND SIX NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIENS ASSESSED AGAINST THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 338 NE 8TH STREET; FINDING A PUBLIC
PURPOSE IN SUPPORT OF SAME; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2009 a lien in the amount of $2,471.04 (including
interest current payoff is $7,095.82) was entered against the property located at 338 NE
8th Street for demolition and cleanup of a dangerous structure at the expense of the City
of Paris that occurred on July 8, 2009 ; and
WHEREAS, the City filed a lien for the expenses incurred by the City related to the
demolition and clean up of the property with the Lamar County Clerk's Office under lien
number 075122-2009; and
WHEREAS, the property was then owned by Floyd and Betty Gray and has been
inherited by their children; and
WHEREAS, there are six nuisance abatement liens currently filed against the
property from 2009 to present; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Elaina Thomas, the owner of adjacent property of 821 Pine Bluff,
would like to purchase the property from the existing owners and is requesting
forgiveness of the liens but is willing to pay the property taxes along with three nuisance
abatement liens incurred in 2020 in the amount of $888.00; and
WHEREAS, the lot is approximately 60' wide by 80' deep which is smaller than a
typical buildable lot requiring a variance to build on and Ms. Thomas would like to extend
her fence around it and maintain it in the future; and
WHEREAS, given the above, the City Council finds that there is a public purpose in
forgiving the $8,927.69 in liens and accrued interest on the property located at 338 NE 8th
Street in that the tax money would be recouped and this would alleviate the taxpayers of
having to further maintain the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. The City Council hereby forgives structure and nuisance abatement liens
totaling $8,927.69 including interest on the property located at 338 NE 8th Street.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective from and after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of August, 2 02 1.
ATTEST:
ce Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stepl ..anie H. Harris, City Attorney
Paula Portugal, Mayor