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Public Nuisance Review Committee
Meeting Date:
06/06/2024
AGENDA ITEM TITLE
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 1021 N J St, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
BACKGROUND
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The North 50 feet of the East ½ of Lot 1 in Block 417 to the City of Muskogee, according to the official plat thereof, Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
An exterior inspection of the property and structure occurred on 4/11/2024 by the City Building Inspector, and City Fire Marshall. These are the findings from those inspections:
The structure has broken windows that need to be replaced. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure is open and not secured and will need to be secured. *108.1.5 IPMC
The roof is exposed. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure is abandoned as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112.4. *108.2 IPMC
Is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of and visitors to the municipality;
Causes increased municipal regulatory costs and increased municipal police and fire protection costs; and
Devalues abutting and nearby real properties
Unfit for human habitation / unsafe and dangerous as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112(C) and permits and repairs must be made to make this safe and fit for habitation and occupancy. *108.1.3 IPMC
Corrective Actions recommended in the letter sent to the property owners are:
Rehabilitate or demolish the dilapidated abandoned structure. For rehabilitation, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems must be reconnected in good working order in accordance with the respective International Codes; the exterior of the property and grounds shall be cleaned and kept in a sanitary, and safe condition. Exterior doors and windows must be replaced where necessary to ensure they are in sound condition, good repair, and weather tight. Doors shall provide for the security of occupants within, equipped with a deadbolt lock. Interior doors shall fit reasonably well within the frame, capable of being opened and closed, as intended by the manufacturer. The interior shall be brought into good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Stairs, landings, balconies and similar walking surfaces which are not properly anchored shall be secured. Accumulated rubbish, trash and debris, including all non-working equipment shall be removed. Any fractures in concrete, masonry or stucco shall be repaired. Pest problems shall be abated.
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