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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Demolition Agreement for structure at 3520 South Duff Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 05-342 RESOLUTION APPROVING DEMOLITION AGREEMENT FOR STRUCTURE AT 3520 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,over a period of several years,the Inspection Division staffhas received complaints regarding the deteriorating condition of a single-family dwelling located at 3520 South Duff Avenue; and, WHEREAS,staff has made repeated attempts to work with the property owners regarding safety issues and ordinance violations; and, WHEREAS,on March 25,2005,the Building Official notified the owner of his decision that the building is dangerous and constitutes a public nuisance that must be abated through either repair or demolition. and, WHEREAS, on June 2, 2005, the owner appealed the decision of the Building Official to the Building Code Board of Appeals, however,the Board upheld the Building Official's decision; and, WHEREAS,the Board's decision specified that the owner had 60 days to follow a well-defined process of repair or demolition,and should the owner not comply,the City was to proceed with abating the problem through demolition; and, WHEREAS, on July 1, 2005, staff was notified that the property had been sold, and the new owner requested that the Fire Department help with the demolition by burning the building; and, WHEREAS, at the same time, the Department has received a request to assist the State Fire Marshall's Office in conducting a fire investigation class this fall, and since state law allows fire departments to conduct two house burns per year for training purposes, these events coincide to accomplish several purposes at once; and, WHEREAS,the property owners will be responsible for verifying removal of asbestos and taking other steps to facilitate safety, and the City will hold the owners harmless against loss or liability for actions taken during the training exercise and house burn. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the Demolition Agreement between the City of Ames and the property owner of the structure at 3520 Duff Avenue is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 9t' day of August, 2005. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor Introduced by: Wirth Seconded by: Mahayni Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9'day of August, 2005.