216.2008
RESOLUTION DECLARING STRUCTURE TO BE UNSAFE AND
AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF SUPREME COURT ACTION IN
CONNECTION WITH UNSAFE STRUCTURE LOCATED ON PROPERTY
OWNED BY HOMEQ SERVICING CORP. –
44 BOULEVARD, QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 216, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Building and Codes Enforcement (Director) received a
complaint regarding property at 44 Boulevard in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 303.20-1-
50) regarding animals currently hibernating in a structure on that property, and
WHEREAS, the Director inspected the property and determined that a garage/barn located in
the rear of the property was in major disrepair and showing signs of collapse, and
WHEREAS, Town records revealed that the property belonged to Phillip Underwood, and
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WHEREAS, the Director caused a letter to be sent to Mr. Underwood dated March 11,
2008, a copy of which was posted on the premises, requesting that the garage barn located in the rear
of the property which was showing signs of collapse be immediately secured and requested that action
be taken within 30 days, and
WHEREAS, correspondence to Mr. Underwood was returned as undeliverable, and
WHEREAS, further inquiry revealed that the property although previously owned by Mr.
Underwood had been the subject of a foreclosure by Homeq Servicing Corp. (Homeq), a foreign-
business corporation doing business in the State of New York, with offices located in California and
New Jersey, and
WHEREAS, the Director sent a letter to Homeq requesting that the garage/barn structure that
was in danger of collapse be immediately demolished and requesting that action be taken within 15
days and has received no response from Homeq, and
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WHEREAS in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code Chapter 60 and New York
State Town Law § 130(16), the Town Board may by Resolution determine whether in its opinion
a structure is unsafe and dangerous, and if so, order that notice be served upon the owner or other
persons interested in the property that the structure must be demolished and removed, and
WHEREAS, based upon his inspection the Director has found that the structure is showing
signs of collapse and is endangering the neighboring property, is generally in disrepair, unusable and
unsafe, and will serve as an attractive nuisance for young children who may be injured therein and is a
place of rodent infestation, thereby creating a health menace to the community, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Director, as reported to the Town Board, that the building
cannot be effectively rehabilitated, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is satisfied that the Director has provided sufficient notice as
contemplated in Town Code §60-6 giving the owner of the property more than 30 days in which to
secure or demolish the structure, and
WHEREAS, although the building is not in imminent danger of collapse, its condition
continues to worsen and it is an increasing danger to the health and safety of the public, and
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WHEREAS, by letters dated March 11, March 19 and March 24, 2008, the Director
advised the owner by mail to take appropriate measures to immediately demolish the structure and/or
make it safe and weatherproof, and
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,
WHEREASHomeq has failed to take such appropriate measures and failed to
communicate its intentions to the Town and therefore the Director has recommended to the Town
Board that it commence a Supreme Court action against Homeq to require Homeq to demolish the
structure or authorize the Town to do so at the Owner’s expense,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that after reviewing the evidence presented at this time, the Queensbury Town
Board is of the opinion that the structure described in the preambles of this Resolution owned by
Homeq Servicing Corp., and located at 44 Boulevard in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.:
303.20-1-50) appears to be dangerous and unsafe to the public, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs Town Counsel to
commence an action against Homeq Servicing Corp. in the Warren County Supreme Court
seeking removal of the structure and reimbursement to the Town for any and all costs of removal
including, but not limited to, demolition expenses, attorney fees and Court costs, and to pursue
preliminary and injunctive relief, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Town Counsel to file
any necessary documentation and take any and all action necessary to commence such
proceeding, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town’s Budget
Officer to arrange for payment of any Court and/or litigation costs related to this matter from the
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account(s) deemed to be appropriate by the Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement, Town Counsel and/or Budget Officer to take any
other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of April, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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