Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 321 E Okmulgee 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)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A part of Lot 2, in Block 387, of the City of Muskogee, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence southerly in a straight line to a point in the South line of said lot which is 9 feet westerly from the Southeast corner thereof; Thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said lot a distance of 100 feet; Thence Northerly in a straight line to a point in the Northerly line of said lot which is 100 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner thereof; Thence Easterly to the point of beginning.
BACKGROUND
An exterior inspection of the property and structure occurred on 3/19/2024 by the City Building Inspector. These are the findings from those inspections:
The structure has broken windows that need to be replaced. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure is unsecure. *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 & 108.1.1 IPMC
The structure has an exposed roof. *108.1.5
The structure is open to the elements. *108.1.5
Corrective Actions recommended in the letter sent to the property owners was: 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; exterior of the property and grounds shall be cleaned and kept in a sanitary, and safe condition. Roof shall be repaired or replaced. 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 to good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Accumulated rubbish, trash and debris, including all non-working equipment shall be removed. Any fractures in concrete, masonry, stucco shall be repaired. Pest problems shall be abated.