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PUBLIC HEARING, on the Verified Statement of Expense in removal of condemned structure at 1327 Hancock Street declared open and affidavits of posting and mailing by Chief Building Official were reported on file. Staff report stated Section 9.12 of the Munucipal Code requires the Council to hold a hearing to consider any objections which may be expressed against the charges for removal of condemned structures, which upon confirmation will become a lien on the property. Building Official's verified statement of itemized expenses involved in razing and removing structure at 1327 Hancock reported as follows: Demolition and Removal ----------------$1,485.00 Title Report -------------------------- 17.00 Publication Costs --------------------- 15.00 Gross expenses --- $15517.00 Deduction for sale of lumber & materials ------------------------- none Net expenses --- $15517.00 There being no written communications or oral protests, Councilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5487 CONFIRMING STATEMENT OF ABATEMENT EXPENSES AND ORDERING COLLECTION ON TAX ROLL; LOT 7, BLOCK 7 AND ON THE WESTERLY z OF LOT 4, BLOCK 7, EASTERN ADDITION SUBDIVISION (1327 HANCOCK STREET) seconded by Councilman Bury. In answer to question regarding the value of this lot, Chief Building Official advised lot value estimated at $8,000. Motion carried on roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING on Notice to Abate Nuisance at 621 Heller Street (Lot 5, and 6. Block 61, Eastern Addition) declared open and affidavit of posting and mailing were reported on file. Chief Building Official was duly sworn in by City Clerk before presenting his testimony. Written evidence to substantiate his testimony was sub- mitted, including the following: Complete documentation of records which had been compiled as the basis for his recommendation that this hazardous building be demolished, report of discussions held with owners of property, Mr. & Mrs. Merritt Mangels concerning investigation being made of this dwelling and of recommendation being made for its demolition in absence of a definite proposal being received from them. (For detailed report filed by Chief Building Official, See Clerk's File - Abatement - 621 Heller Street). He concluded the report, stating that in general the building is in a very dilapi- dated condition primarily caused by lack of proper maintenance, poor original con- struction and subsequent acts of vandalism. He estimated rehabilitation of the structure for conformance to the minimum requirements of the Building Code would cost approximately $15,000, estimated demolition at $1,200, but recommended that the hazardous building be demolished and property cleared of all debris. Discussion and questioning held concerning point of heating facilities in the structure being listed as a deficiency. City Attorney advised heating facilities are now required in housing by State Law, but stated testimony submitted as to hazardous conditions prevailing primarily based on items concerning sanitation and structural defici- encies warranting abatement proceedings. 229 Sp J$ si