ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 8.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/09/2025
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
Hessel Yntema
CHAIR:
Ed Heldenbrand
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution 25-49 Condemnations - adoption of Resolution 25-49 the Resolution shall require the removal or demolition of one (1) dilapidated structure. (Heldenbrand/Franco)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Toby France
These structures constitute a public nuisance harmful to the public health, safety, and general welfare.
These structures constitute a public nuisance harmful to the public health, safety, and general welfare.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
Resolution and notice will be served to owners requiring action within fifteen (15) days. Demolition by the City will proceed if no action is taken and a lien will be placed on the property for cost ranging from $3,000 to $30,000 for each property for removal.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed the current resolution. Resolutions must be adopted by a majority vote of the entire City Council.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Public Safety Committee meeting in September was cancelled and it was sent to Legal Committee. The Legal Committee recommended (5-0) approval at their meeting on September 25, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.