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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NUMBER: a2- A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE STRUCTURE DESCRIBED HEREIN, DECLARING A NUISANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Section 11.12.01 et seq of the Batesville Municipal Code provides for condemnation of buildings, houses, and other structures under certain circumstances and; WHEREAS, the building described herein has been examined by the City Council and Code Enforcement Officer because of the disrepair of the structure, and; WHEREAS, the structure has the following deficiencies: 1. Major structural components, or parts thereof, such as the doors, windows, and walls are missing or damaged; 2. The structure has been left unlocked, unattended, and vacant; 3. The structure is not under active repair; 4. The structure is not being used as an accessory building or out building; WHEREAS, the property is located at 149 E. Pine Street and owned by Arthur and Oval Burwell both deceased and in care of the State of Arkansas Land Commissioner constitutes a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare. NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the owner of said property was notified or attempted to be notified at least twenty (20) days prior to the public hearing as provided in Section 11.12.03 and 11.12.04 of the Batesville Municipal Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the building and or structure constituting a nuisance has not been torn down and removed or said nuisance otherwise abated within thirty (30) days after posting the true copy of the resolution at a conspicuous place on said house, building, and or structure constituting the nuisance, it will be torn down and or removed by the Code Enforcement Officer or his duly designated representative at the discretion of the City Council as provided in Section 11.12,.05 of the Batesville Municipal Code. IT IS SO RESOLVED, THIS 24" DAY OF JANUARY 2012. DENI E JOHN ON, CLERK RICK ELUMBAUGH, MOOR