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MAKING SPRINGFIELD MORE

ATTRACTIVE ONE STEP AT A TIME

COMMUNITY CULTURE

WIDESPREAD EXISTENCE OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND BLIGHTED NEIGHBORHOODS ARE THE RESULT OF COMMUNITY CULTURE

PRIOR TO 1989, SPRINGFIELD HAD A THREE COMMISSIONER FORM OF GOVERNMENT WITH NO ONE REALLY IN CHARGE

THIS RESULTED IN POOR TO VERY WEAK CODES AND ZONING ENFORCEMENT

LESS CONCERN ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LIVING CONDITIONS IN TRADITIONAL MINORITY AND LOWER INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS

SPRINGFIELD HAS ALWAYS HAD A RELATIVELY HIGH MINORITY POPULATION WITH AT LEAST 25% OR MORE OF THE POPULATION AFRICAN AMERICAN

ATTITUDE THAT POORLY MAINTAINED AND UNSAFE RENTAL PROPERTIES ARE ACCEPTABLE AND NECESSARY PLACES TO RESIDE FOR PERSONS WITH LESSER MEANS

COMMUNITY CULTURE

THE PURCHASE OF LOW COST RENTAL PROPERTY IS A GOOD AND FAST WAY TO MAKE MONEY

THE LANDLORDS SEEK TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS BY FAILING TO MAKE MAJOR RENOVATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE PROPERTIES, ALLOWING THEM TO STAY IN A PERPETUAL STATE OF DISREPAIR TO THE POINT OF BECOMING UNSAFE, UNSANITARY AND EVENTUALLY UNLIVEABLE

LANDLORD REAL PROPERTY TAXES ARE LOW AND UTILITIES ARE IN THE NAME OF THE PERSON RENTING THE PROPERTY

THE LANDLORD ALWAYS GETS HIS RENT MONEY FIRST WHILE THE CITY HAS TO WRITE OFF THE UTILITY BILLS (ELECTRIC, GAS, WATER, SEWER, SANITATION AND STORM WATER) FOR POORLY INSULATED STRUCTURES TENANTS REALLY CANNOT AFFORD TO LIVE IN, AND ASSISTS THE LANDLORDS WITH TENANT TURNOVER BY COLLECTING HEAVY TRASH MONTHLY

COMMUNITY CULTURE

MANY TENANTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY CONDITION OF THE PROPERTIES

LANDLORDS DO NOT CARE WHO LIVES IN THE PROPERTIES AND OFTEN FEIGN LACK OF KNOWLEDGE

UNSAFE STRUCTURES KEPT ON "LIFE SUPPORT" WITH MINIMAL REPAIRS TO BARELY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING CODES

THE RESULTING CHALLENGE FOR THE CITY IS TO ESTABLISH A MUCH HIGHER COMMUNITY-WIDE STANDARD THAT WILL "CHANGE THE CULTURE"

ISSUES CONTRIBUTING TO THE REMOVAL OF BLIGHT

CRACK COCAINE EPIDEMIC - MAJOR FACTOR IN CREATING A HIGH CRIME RATE

WITH EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE

HIGH LEVELS OF DRUG ADDICTION DRIVING ILLICIT DRUG SALES AND SPREAD

OF HIV

THOUSANDS OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS MOVING TO SPRINGFIELD TO

WORK IN LOCAL INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES – WORKERS BEING CHARGED

TOO MUCH FOR LOW RENT PROPERTIES, SUBLEASING RENTS TO OTHER

WORKERS - CREATED EXCESSIVE OVERCROWDING THROUGHOUT THE

COMMUNITY, TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, DRUNKENESS AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE -

THE RESULT WAS THAT POORLY MAINTAINED STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED

BEYOND REASONABLE REPAIR (2005-2007)

DOWNTURN IN THE ECONOMY AND NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION ALLOWED

CODES ENFORCEMENT TO CONCENTRATE ON SLUM CLEARANCE AND

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ISSUES

12TH Ave. East (4 buildings)

12th Ave. East

SPRINGFIELD HOMICIDES - 25 YEARS

Year Homicides Arrests Year Homicides Arrests Year Homicides Arrests

1992 6 8 2001 2 2 2010 2 2

1993 1 1 2002 0 0 2011 4 2

1994 1 3 2003 2 2 2012 4 3

1995 2 3 2004 9 5 2013 3 2

1996 1 2 2005 2 3 2014 5 2

1997 4 4 2006 2 2 2015 0 2

1998 2 2 2007 2 3 2016 0 0

1999 1 2 2008 1 2 Total 59 59

2000 1 1 2009 2 1 Average 2.36 2.36

STRATEGY TO REMOVE SUBSTANDARD AND UNSANITARY PROPERTIES

POLICE DEPARTMENT INDENTIFICATION OF ABANDONED/VACANT HOUSES AND COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES BEING USED FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRUG SALES, DRUG USE AND PROSTITUTION, AS WELL AS OTHER CRIMINAL AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

UPDATE OF THE BUILDING AND TECHNICAL CODES

USE OF CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY THROUGH THE BUILDING CODES TO REQUIRE OWNERS TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ALLOW SAFE OCCUPANCY OR TO REMOVE THEIR STRUCTURES (ALTHOUGH EFFECTIVE IT IS A SLOWER PROCESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO A CYCLE OF MINIMUM REPAIRS)

DONATE CITY PARK LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES TO SEED REDEVELOPMENT IN SELECTED NEIGHBORHOODS

PASSAGE OF THE SLUM CLEARANCE ORDINANCE IN 2004 (EVALUATES THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY)

PASSAGE OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGULATIONS IN 2005

15TH Ave. West


HAVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL MOBILE HOMES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS, AND IDENTIFY AND MAP HIGH PRIORITY AREAS FOR BLIGHT REMOVAL

ENSURE THAT MOBILE HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED, AND ARE NOT LOCATED IN MOBILE HOME PARKS, ARE NOT REPLACED WITH OTHER MOBILE HOMES (MOBILE HOMES ARE A CONDITIONAL USE UNDER ZONING ORDINANCE)

MOBILE HOMES MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

MOBILE HOMES LOCATED IN MOBILE HOME PARKS CAN ONLY BE REPLACED WITH MOBILE HOMES MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS

PROVIDE TRAINING TO THE 9-MEMBER CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS ABOUT THEIR ROLE IN THE APPEALS PROCESS

INITIATION OF A COMMUNITY-WIDE BLIGHT REMOVAL PROGRAM USING THE SLUM CLEARANCE ORDINANCE IN 2010

HIGH PRIORITY AREAS FOR BLIGHT REMOVAL


ORIGINAL GOAL TO REMOVE 125 TO 200 SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES TO CREATE A NOTICEABLE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY-WIDE IMPACT

BUDGET SUFFICIENT FUNDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO HAVE STRUCTURES REMOVED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OR BY CITY CONTRACTOR ($40,000 - $50,000 ANNUALLY)

CHANGE THE HEAVY TRASH PICKUP CYCLE FROM MONTHLY TO APRIL AND OCTOBER ONLY

REMOVE BUILDING STRUCTURES, HEAVY TRASH, AND LITTER; SELECTIVELY REMOVE TREES AND SHRUBS; REMOVE ELECTRIC SERVICE POLES; GRADE AND LEVEL THE PROPERTY; AND SEED AND STRAW THE PROPERTY SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY MOWED IN ORDER TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE SITE

USE THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS TO ASSIST IN THE RELATED WORK OF CLEARING AND MOWING THE PROPERTIES


CREATE INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE REDEVELOPMENT OF CLEARED PROPERTIES TO GET THEM BACK ON THE TAX ROLL AS FOLLOWS:

• WORK WITH POTENTIAL BUYERS OF CLEARED PROPERTIES BY PUTTING THEM IN CONTACT WITH PROPERTY OWNERS

• FORGIVE CITY LIENS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES IN EXCHANGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MINIMUM SIZED LIVING SPACE HOME OF 1,100 SQUARE FEET (ALL DELINQUENT CITY AND COUNTY TAXES MUST BE PAID)

• MAKE MINOR STREET, DRAINAGE, SIDEWALK AND SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE THE NEIGHBORHOOD

• MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EFFICIENT REPLAT OF LOTS (MAINTAINING PROPER SETBACKS, DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ETC.)

• LEAVE UTILITY CONNECTIONS IN PLACE

1825, 1823, 1825 Park St.

SIGN CONDEMNED & REMOVED1312 South Main St & Central Ave.

THE CODES ENFORCEMENT DEPT.

APPLIES THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL

CODE AND ALL OF THE ADOPTED MODEL

CODES: FIRE, BUILDING, PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL

CODES.

ALONG WITH THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL

REGULATIONS AND THE SPRINGFIELD

ZONING ORDINANCE

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGULATIONS

MUST REGISTER EACH RENTAL UNIT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER ASSUMING OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

ALL RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE ICC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

INSPECTIONS CAN BE MADE ANYTIME UPON A COMPLAINT

NO PERSON SHALL RENT OR ALLOW FOR THE OCCUPANCY OF ANY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT WITHOUT HAVING A VALID, CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR THAT UNIT

CERTIFICATES SHALL BE KEPT ON THE PROPERTY AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESIDENTS ALLOWED TO OCCUPY THE UNIT, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION SHALL EXPIRE THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE

CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO SUCCEEDING OWNERS

THE OWNER OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY MANAGER MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AT ANYTIMECERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION SHALL EXPIRE THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE

CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO SUCCEEDING OWNERS

THE OWNER OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY MANAGER MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AT ANYTIME

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGULATIONS

THE FOLLOWING ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION:

UNITS OWNED AND OPERATED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCYUNITS LICENSED AND INSPECTED BY THE STATEHOTELS THAT DO NOT RENT TO PERMANENT RESIDENTSNURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND RETIREMENT FACILITIES

ANY VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER IS A NUISANCE

CITY ATTORNEY MAY APPLY FOR AN INJUNCTION TO PROHIBIT THE CONTINUATION OF ANY VIOLATION

APPLICATION FOR RELIEF MAY INCLUDE SEEKING A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

MAKING SPRINGFIELD MORE

ATTRACTIVE ONE STEP AT A TIME

The Slum Clearance is a Tennessee State

Law.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-102

Title 13 Public Planning And Housing

Chapter 21 Slum Clearance and

Redevelopment

This State Law was adopted by the

Springfield Mayor & Aldermen in 2004

This ordinance adopted by a municipality

under this part shall provide that the public

officer may determine that a structure is

unfit for human occupation or use if the

public officer finds that conditions exist in

such structure which are dangerous or

injurious to the health, safety or morals of

the occupants of such structure, the

occupants of neighboring structures or

other residents of such municipality.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SLUM

CLEARANCE:

1. COMPLAINT HEARING

2. FINDING OF THE FACTS

3. ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS

4. ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVEMENT VALUE

5. ORDERS TO OWNERS OF UNFIT

STRUCTURES

6. APPEAL PROCESS

1) Complaint Hearing –Initiation of proceedings; hearings –

1. Five (5) residents complain or the Codes Administrator (on his own motion)

investigate a complaint.

2. Investigate and document all violations of the City’s Municipal Code, Property

Maintenance Code, Building Code, Mechanical & Fuel Gas Code, Fire Code,

and Zoning Ordinances.

3. Comply with legal requirements for gaining entry.

4. Issue a Complaint Letter and schedule a time for a face to face meeting,

called the Complaint Hearing; not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty

(30) days after the service of the complaint.

5. Service of notices shall be served upon persons, either personally or by

registered mail, or if not known, by publishing the notice once each week for

two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the city.

6. In addition, a copy of such complaint or order shall be posed in a

conspicuous place on premises and shall also be filed for record in the

Register's Office.

Slum Clearance process 20131111 BATTS BLVD.

1111 BATTS BLVD.

Springfield Construction Board of Adjustments & AppealsTime line on 1111 Batts Blvd.

1917 - House was constructed

APRIL 21, 2009 - Utilities have been off & Vacant

JULY 01, 2011 – Notice of Property Maintenance Code Violations & Order of Corrections issued. No action taken by owners.

MARCH 21, 2012 – Animal Control & Codes received complaint of dogs being kept inside house. People entering, hanging out, mischief.

APRIL 03, 2012 – Notice of Slum Clearance Complaint sent. Owners rescheduled to 05-08-2012.

MAY 08, 2012 - Slum Clearance Complaint Meeting; Code Administrators decision to allow repairs was within the 50% reasonable value. Owners said they would start repairs soon after Hay Cutting. No action taken by owners.

MARCH 20, 2013 – Slum Clearance Orders of Removal issued. The building has continued to deteriorate. Partial ceilings have collapse inside and structural roof member damage is now evident. Code Administrators decision of removal is because now the building is not within the 50% reasonable value and not reasonable to renovated to code.

APRIL 10,2013 – Owners request Appeal

2) Finding of Facts –

Documentation of all violations and conditions of building and premises –

1. During this timeframe until the schedule meeting; the codes administrator

gathers supporting evidence and determines if the building is reasonable to

repair.

2. Pictures are worth a thousand words

3. list of violations of the City’s Municipal Code, Property Maintenance Code,

Building Code, Mechanical & Fuel Gas Code, Fire Code, and Zoning

Ordinances.

4. Do a thorough inspection of the property, you may not have the opportunity

again to obtain access to the property.

SLUM CLEARANCE LIST OF FINDINGS OF FACTS

03-20-2013

1111 Batts Blvd. (Map:080-O Group: C Parcel:008.00)

1. The Community Development Department approached the removal of this building using

the Springfield Municipal Code Title 12 Chapter 9 Slum Clearance. The Community

Development Department has determined this structure cannot be repaired at a

reasonable cost in relation to the value of the premises and must be removed.

2. This reasonable value cannot exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of this structure. 12-

905 (2) of the slum clearance ordinance gives the authority to make this determination.

Improvement value is $18,100 and the Reasonable value is $9,050

3. Obtain all construction permits before any owner or authorized agent who intends to

construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or

structure. (IBC 105.1 Required).

4. Secure building - All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be

maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to

cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety. (PMC 301.3

Vacant structures and land).

5. Illegal activity - Preventing this building to serving as a hub of illegal activity and

eliminating a blight on our community. (PMC 108.1 General).

1) Floor Joist damage - All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration, and

shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. (PMC 304.4 Structural

members).

2) Floor System piers unstable - All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from

open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of

rodents and other pests. (PMC 304.5 Foundation walls).

3) Floor sheathing inadequate - All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound,

and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. (PMC 305.2 Structural members).

4) Foundation damage - All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open

cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and

other pests. (PMC 304.5 Foundation walls).

5) Plumbing System damage - All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in

working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of

performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures

shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition. ( PMC 504.1 General).

6) Roof deteriorated / leaking - The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects

that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the

walls or interior portion of the structure. (PMC 304.7 Roofs and drainage).

7) Interior Ceiling / Rafter damage - All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound,

and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. (PMC 305.2 Structural members).

1) Interior wall damage - All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in

good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be

repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective

surface conditions shall be corrected. (PMC 305.3 Interior surfaces).

2) Wall cladding are loose, damaged, and deteriorated - All exterior walls shall be free from holes,

breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface

coated where required to prevent deterioration. (PMC 304.6 Exterior walls).

3) Front Porch deteriorated /damaged - Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all

appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with

proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads. (PMC 304.10 Stairways,

decks, porches and balconies).

4) Exterior cornice damaged - All cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and

similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a

safe condition. (PMC 304.8 Decorative features).

5) Windows frames damaged - Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound

condition, good repair and weather tight. (PMC 304.13 Window, skylight and door frames).

6) Broken windows - All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. (PMC

304.13.1 Glazing).

7) Rubbish - All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free

from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. (PMC 307.1 Accumulation of rubbish or

garbage).

8) Weeds Overgrown - All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or

plant growth in excess of 12 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. (PMC 302.4

Weeds).

3) Estimated Repair Cost-

Obtain real and accurate estimated repair cost –

1. Prepare cost estimates that are real and conservative in nature.

Foundation - 124’ lineal footing=3yards=$300.00Digging 12” footing $400.00Lay Blocks for $400.00/166’= 3 high=372 block = $898.00 286 blocks @ $1.80 each = $514.00Total Foundation = $2110.00

Porch / Demolition – 2 men,2days=32 hours32hours x $15.00= $480.00 + $100.00 haul bill = $580.00Replace porch = 2 men working (2) 10 hour days =40hours x$20.00=$800.00Material Cost from on-line = $800.00 Total porch = $2180.00

3) Estimated Repair Cost-

2. Figure the estimate using different methods and average them together.

3. Use price per square foot.

4. Use updated material and labor cost.

5. Use professional services to obtain an independent opinion.

1111 BATTS BLVD.

(Map:080-O Group:C Parcel:008.00)

SLUM CLEARANCE AVERAGE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $27,638.50

SIZE : = 32’ x 30’ =960sqft

960 sqft @$30.00 per sqft = $28,800.00

1. FOUNDATION: $2110.00

2. DECK / PORCH : $2180.00

3. ROOF: $ 6420.00

4. FRAME : $1440.00 ($1.50 per 960sqft)

5. EXTERIOR CORNICE: $1920.00

6. INTERIOR WALL / CEILING: $1393 .00

7. INSULATION : $1344.00

8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : $1000.00

9. PLUMBING SYSTEM : $2880.00

10. HEATER : $3000.00

11. WINDOWS : $1350.00

12. EXTERMINATION: $1440.00

= $26,477.00

These estimates are based on labor and material.

T.C.A. 62-6-103 LICENSE REQUIREMENT – a licensed contractor is

required to perform all work for any property that is for resale, lease, rent

or other similar purpose.

THE ASSESSMENT WE USE FOR IMPROVEMENT VALUE COME FROM THE STATE REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT DATA .

4) Assessment of Improvement Value-

The repair cost is required not to excess 50% of the value of the building and

the land-

1. Use the State Real Estate Assessment Data to obtain the value of the

building and the land

2. The Springfield ordinance sets the reasonable cost in relation to the value of

the structure (not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the premises)

5) Orders to Owners of Unfit Structures-1. After Complaint Letter notice and Complaint Hearing;

2. Codes Administrator determines if the building under consideration is

reasonable to repair.

3. Codes Administrator shall state in writing his findings of fact in support of

such determination and shall issue the owner Orders to Owners of Unfit

Structures;

4. (1) If the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure can be made at a

reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure (not exceeding fifty

percent (50%) of the reasonable value), requiring the owner, within the time

specified in the order, to repair, alter, or improve such structure to render it fit

for human occupation or use or to vacate and close the structure for human

occupation or use; or

(2) If the repair, alteration or improvement of said structure cannot be made

at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure (not to exceed fifty

percent (50%) of the value of the premises), requiring the owner within the

time specified in the order, to remove or demolish such structure.

5. If the owner fails to comply with an order to remove or demolish the

structure, the Codes Administrator may cause such structure to be removed

and demolished.

If the repair, alteration or improvement of

said structure cannot be made at a reasonable

cost in relation to the value of the structure (not

to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the

premises), requiring the owner within the time

specified in the order, to remove or demolish

such structure.

6) Appeal ProcessOwners and parties in interest of buildings affected by an order issued by the

Codes Administrator pursuant to this chapter may appeal a decision of the

Codes Administrator as provided in title 2, chapter 8 of the Springfield

Municipal Code.

1. Owners have the right to appeal this decision to the Construction Board of

Adjustments & Appeals within thirty (30) days of receipt of this order.

2. Springfield has a nine (9) member Construction Board confirmed by a vote

by the Mayor & Aldermen

3. They are composed of individuals with knowledge and experience in the

technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors or building

industry representatives. One of the at-large positions shall be a

representative from the general public.

6) Appeal Process

2. If the Construction Board members find that the order is to remain in effect,

Owners may appeal to the Board of Mayor & Alderman within ten (10) days.

3. If the Board of Mayor & Alderman find that the order is to remain in effect,

Owners may file a complaint in chancery court for an injunction restraining the

Codes Administrator from carrying out the provisions of the order within sixty

(60) days.

4. If no action is taken the City of Springfield will be moving forward in removal

of the unsafe structure as allowed by Title 12 Chapter 9 SLUM CLEARANCE

section 12-907 & 12-908.

5. Lien for expenses shall be assessed against the owner of the property and

shall be collected by the municipal tax collector or county trustee at the same

time and in the same manner as property taxes are collected.

UNSAFE STRUCTURES REMOVED

Calendar Year Owner City City Owner Annual

Removed Removed Contractor Repaired Total

Removed Removed

2010 22 6 0 3 28

2011 27 18 0 8 45

2012 38 12 2 6 52

2013 26 13 1 10 40

2014 28 8 0 5 36

2015 18 11 2 6 31

2016 11 2 0 1 13

2017 4 2 1 0 7

Total 174 71 6 39 252

Percentage 69.32% 28.29% 2.39%

31 condemned properties completed

28 properties demolished / removed

3 condemned properties repaired

6 properties were demolished by the

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1510 Bessie St.

200 Dogwood , Villines Trailer Park(25 TRAILERS REMOVED)

416 21ST Ave. West

432 19TH Ave. West

1610 & 1612 Mantlo St

305 18TH Ave. West

200 20TH Ave. East

12th Ave. East

123 & 125 11TH Ave. West

1607 Rawls St.

415 Bransford St.

1017 17TH Ave. East

308 18TH Ave. West

202 18TH Ave. East

204 18TH Ave. East

202 &204 18TH Ave. East

1819 South Main St.

908 & 910 Rice St.

2511 Memorial Blvd.

311 19TH Ave. East

309 19TH Ave. East

307 & 305 19TH Ave. East

1818 Blair St.

1818 & 1820 Blair St.(2 TRAILERS & 1 HOUSE REMOVED

1818 & 1820 Blair St.

108 20Th Ave. East & 1823, 1825 Blair St.

20th Ave. East and Blair St.(3 TRAILERS REMOVED)

16th Ave. East(3 HOUSES REMOVED)

(3 HOUSES REMOVED) 16th Ave. East

901,903,905,907 16TH Ave. East(4 TRAILERS REMOVED)

16th Ave. East(4 TRAILERS REMOVED)

102-A,B,C,D 17TH Ave. West(4 Unit Apartment Removed)

102 21ST Ave. West

210 15TH Ave. West

206 12TH Ave. East

204, 206, 208 12TH Ave. East( 3 TRAILERS REMOVED)

1924 South Main St.

1505 Leota St.

1613 Shelton St.

102, 104, 106, 108 17TH Ave. West(4 HOUSES REMOVED)

705 17TH Ave. East

408 16TH Ave. St.

408 15TH Ave. West

1806 & 1808 South Main St.

201 20th Ave. West

200 20th Ave. East2 HOUSES & 1 TRAILER REMOVED

210 20th Ave. East

20th Ave. East

1810 Park St.

1825, 1823, 1821, 1819 Park St.(4 HOUSES REMOVED)

1825 Park St.

1823 Park St.

1819 Park St.

1819, 1821, 1823, 1825 Park St.

202 A & B North Oak St.

1606 Rawls St.

402 Oak St.

1108 Batts Blvd.(Slum Clearance in chancery court)

903 South Main St.(commercial warehouse waiting demolition)

1508 MEMORIAL BLVD.(Hotel waiting demolition)

SUGGESTIONS

DO NOT SPLIT HAIRS, MAKE SURE A STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE AND IS NOT REASONABLE TO REPAIR

GET SOLID ESTIMATES FOR REPAIR COSTS

ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO LARGE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; SECURE THE ASSISTANCE OF PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS AND OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT OPINIONS WITH REGARD TO DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT A STRUCTURE CAN BE REPAIRED, HOW IT CAN BE REPAIRED AND THE ESTIMATED COST TO MAKE REPAIRS

BE PATIENT AND CAUTIOUS - ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR THE PROPER NOTICES TO BE SERVED AND FOR THE APPEAL PROCESS TO RUN ITS COURSE

MAKE SURE THE INITIAL APPEALS BOARD INCLUDES A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPOINTEES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SUGGESTIONS

MAKE SURE THE APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLE IN THE APPEAL PROCESS

IF AN APPEAL REACHES THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, MAKE A POWER POINT PRESENTATION FOR THE MEETING AGENDA DOCUMENTING THE SITUATION WHICH WILL BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE MEETING IS SHOWN ON THE CITY'S PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL

BUDGET ADEQUATE FUNDING EACH YEAR TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH STRUCTURE DEMOLITION, IF PROPERTY OWNERS WILL NOT DO SO

MAKE SURE ALL LOTS ARE THOROUGHLY CLEARED, CLEANED AND SEEDED SO THEY CAN BE EASILY MOWED, MAINTAINED AND REDEVELOPED OR PURCHASED BY ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS

INFORM LENDING INSTITUTIONS ABOUT THE CITY'S POLICY WITH REGARD TO BLIGHTED PROPERTIES AND SLUMLORDS - ENFORCE THE MAMA RULE "IF I WOULD NOT ALLOW MY MOTHER TO LIVE THERE, I WILL NOT APPROVE A LANDLORD'S LOAN."

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