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090.96 RESOLUTION OF TOWN BOARD DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY OWNED BY MR. WALTER LAPOINT IS UNSAFE - TAX MAP NO. 121-2-16.2 RESOLUTION NO. 90, 96 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHEREAS, Mr. David Hatin, of the Building & Code Enforcement Department of the Town of Queensbury, has advised that he has investigated and inspected certain property located at the corner of Pasco and Sherman Avenues, Town of Queensbury, and bearing tax map no. 121-2-16.2, and has made findings as more specifically set forth in a letter dated January 16, 1996, a copy of which is presented to this meeting, and WHEREAS, Mr. David A. Hatin has advised the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury that, in his opinion, the structure on the property presents a hazard and a nuisance to the neighborhood, is unsafe to the general public, and does not appear reparable, and has asked the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury to take action to have the property demolished and removed if the property owner fails to demolish and remove said structure, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 60 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury, the Town Board may, by resolution, determine whether, in its opinion, the structure is unsafe and dangerous and thereafter order demolition and/or removal and further order that notice be served upon the owner or other certain persons interested in said property, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, upon reviewing all of the evidence presented at this time, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is of the opinion that the property and structures thereon, bearing tax map number 121-2-16.2 appear to be: 1. Presently unsafe and dangerous; 2. Potentially an object of attraction and danger to minors; 3. Unfit for the purposes for which it may be lawfully used; and 4. Irreparable; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Director of Building & Codes be and hereby is authorized to serve a Notice upon the owner(s) of said property, said Notice being in substantially the form presented at this meeting and generally providing: 1. A description of the premises; 2. A statement of particulars in which said structure thereon appears to be unsafe and dangerous, as set forth in Mr. Hatin's letter herein; 3. The Town Board is of the opinion, based on current information, that the structure on the premises generally described as a single family dwelling, must be demolished and removed within 30 days of receipt of this Notice, unless good cause is shown on or before the hearing date set forth herein by the property owner or other interested persons whereupon the time shall be extended by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury; 4. That a hearing before the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, in relation to the dangerous or unsafe condition of the property shall be held on March 18th, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., in the Queensbury Activities Center, or not less than five (5) days from the date of service of this said Notice, whichever date if later; 5. That, at the hearing, the Town Board will also consider whether there is a clear and imminent danger to the life, safety or health of any person or property unless the building is immediately closed, repaired, demolished, and removed and whether to authorize the Director of Building & Codes to undertake part of or all of said activity concerning the premises and thereafter assess any charges to the real property as per §68-11 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury; 6. In the event that there is neglect or refusal to comply with the order of this Board to demolish and remove the structure located on said property (unless the time to do so is extended as provided for herein), the Town Board shall take action to have the building on the property demolished and removed and to assess all expenses thereof against the real property on which it is located, and to institute special proceedings to collect the cost of said action, including legal expenses; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that service and filing of the Notice provided for herein shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 60 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury. Duly adopted this 5th day of February, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne NOES: None ABSENT:None