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TENTATIVE AGENDA
OTTUMWA BOARD OF HEALTH
MEETING NO. 6 July 2, 2019Council Chambers, City Hall 5: 30 O' clock P. M.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Streeby, Berg, Roe, Stevens and Mayor Pro Tem Dalbey.
Approval of 1. Approve the minutes from Meeting No. 5 on June 18, 2019 as presented.Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes.
Condemnation 2. This is the time, place and date set to consider condemnation of the structures on
Hearing the property described as Lot 70 in Williams Park Addition to the City422 S. Ferry of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa commonly known as 422 S. Ferry.
A. Open hearing for comments.B. Close public hearing.C. Condemn the structures located at 422 S. Ferry, order prompt demolition,
removal and leveling of the lot and direct all costs attendant to such actions,including administrative costs, to be assessed against the property and/orcollected from the owner or owners thereof.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the condemnation of the structures located
at 422 S. Ferry.
Condemnation 3. This is the time, place and date set to consider condemnation of the structures on
Hearing the property described as Lot 12 in Block 1 in Manning' s Second Addition to the137 S. Van Buren City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa commonly known as 137 S. Van Buren.
A. Open hearing for comments.B. Close public hearing.C. Condemn the structures located at 137 S. Van Buren, order prompt demolition,
removal and leveling of the lot and direct all costs attendant to such actions,including administrative costs, to be assessed against the property and/ orcollected from the owner or owners thereof.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the condemnation of the structures located
at 137 S. Van Buren.
Adjourn 4. Adjournment.
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Item No. 1 .
OTTUMWA BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
MEETING NO. 5 June 18, 2019
Council Chambers, City Hall 5: 30 O' clock P. M.
Present were Council Member Stevens, Streeby, Berg, Dalbey, Roe and Mayor Lazio.
Approval of 1. Roe moved, seconded by Streeby to approve the minutes from Meeting No. 4 onMinutes May 21, 2019 as presented. All ayes.
1006 Tuttle 2. This was the time, place and date set to consider condemnation of the structures
on the property described as Lots 16, 17 and 18 in Harding Park Addition to theCity of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa commonly known as 1006 Tuttle. Noobjections were received. Streeby moved, seconded by Stevens to close the publichearing. All ayes.
Dir. of Hlth. Insp. & Planning Flanagan stated property was placarded 2/ 5/ 19 dueto a fire. The owner is deceased and there is no one to repair or demolish the
house. Dalbey moved, seconded by Roe to condemn the structures located at1006 Tuttle, order prompt demolition, removal and leveling of the lot and directall costs attendant to such actions, including administrative costs, to be assessedagainst the property and/ or collected from the owner or owners thereof All ayes.
Adjourn 3. Roe moved, seconded by Dalbey that the meeting adjourn. All ayes.Adjournment was at 5: 33 P.M.
OTTUMWA BOARD OF HEALTH
Alle%4 . ,/ATTEST: om X. Laz ., M. sr& Chairman
Christina Reinhard, City Clerk
Item No. 2.
CITY OF OTTUMWA 1 29
Staff Summary 41
ACTION ITEM **
Council Meeting of: Jul 2, 2019
Jody GatesPrepared By
Health & Inspections Kevin C FlanagDepartment Department Head
City Administrator Approval
AGENDA TITLE: This is the time, place and date to consider condemnation of the
structure ( s) on property described as Lot 70 in Williams Park Additionto the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, commonly known as 422 S. Ferry
Thr Proot of Publication br each P" blic Hearin0 mucl be attac° etl to thla
1 *P̀ublic hearing required if this box is checked.** ba Piacetl on ma ar,anm••.
RECOMMENDATION: Open public hearingReceive comments
Close public hearingCondemn the structure ( s) located at 422 S. Ferry, order prompt demolition,removal and leveling of the lot and direct all costs attendant to such actions,including administrative costs, to be assessed against the property and/ orcollected from the owner or owners thereof.
DISCUSSION: The property was placarded April 24, 2019 due to dilapidation. The HealthInspector noted that the house was collapsing and that the rear portion ofthe house is too dangerous to enter. The owner told the Health Inspector
he intended to "walk away from the property" instead of repairing orremoving the structure, therefore staff recommends the Board of Healthcondemn the structure.
Source of Funds: 151- 3- 342 Budgeted Item: n Budget Amendment Needed:
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NOTICE TO ABATE
May 9, 2019
VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAILRichard D. FitzsimmonsBrenda Fitzsimmons922 Lillian
Ottumwa, IA 52501
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
An inspection has previously been made of the placarded property at 422 S. Ferry, Ottumwa,IA ofwhich you are the registered owner( s) or in which you have a property interest.It has been determined that by reason of dilapidation and failure to repair this property,this property constitutes a public nuisance.
The following abatement is needed to meet the minimum standards set forth in ordinance 2817-1994, an ordinance establishing the minimum standards governing the condition and •maintenance of dwellings, etc.:
Abatement needed:
1)
This nuisance must be abated by demolition within thirty (30) days from this dateand the ground leveled to the contour of the surrounding earth.2)
The sewer must be terminated and capped within 3' of the property line.3)
The water service must be terminated at the connection to the main line.We are hereby requesting your cooperation in abating this nuisance within the time allotted.Failure to do so will result in further legal action to be taken against you and the property. Thisaction will include a condemnation referral to the Board of Health.
In the event that this order has not been complied with, a public hearing for condemnationwill be held by the Ottumwa Board of Health on the 2nd day of July, 2019 at 5: 30 p. m. inthe Council Chambers in City Hall, 105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501Telephone 641 - 683- 0600 Fax 641 - 683- 0613
Notice to AbatePage 2
If you wish to contest this action, you may do so by filing a written statement with the City Clerkto the Board of Health within five (5) days of the receipt of this letter.
If you have any questions in regard to this matter, you may contact this office by calling 641-683- 0625 or by coming to Room 109 at City Hall.
Sincerel
1: AL1Jon . Keith, City Attorney
Cc: Health Department Jody GatesBuilding Inspector Zach Simonson
CONDEMNATION NOTICE VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL
TO: Richard D. Fitzsimmons and Brenda Fitzsimmons, Husband and Wife
Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation N/ K/ A Ditech Mortgage Corporation A/ K/ A Ditech
Financial LLC
You are hereby notified that the structures located at 422 S. Ferry, Ottumwa, IA have been determined
to be a public nuisance, and that the nuisance must be abated by demolition with thirty( 30) days of thisnotice and the lot cleaned and leveled. You are further notified that the legal description of the above
property is as follows:
Lot 70 in Williams Park Addition to the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa.
You are further notified that if the nuisance is not abated within 30 days of the date of this notice, a
public hearing for condemnation of the structure(s) located on the premises described above will be
held by the Ottumwa Board of Health on July 2, 2019 at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa. If you wish to contest this action, you must do so by filing awritten statement with the City Clerk, 105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501 within five (5) days of
the publication of this notice.
TAKE NOTICE AND GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY!
DATED May 9, 2019
J/. / .411(_'. 41/7/Jon/ eith
AttorneyCit
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NOTICE OF DWELLING OR BUILDING
DETERMINED TO BE UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION
AND AN ORDER TO CORRECT
April 24, 2019
Richard Fitzsimmons
422 S Ferry91 7199 9991 7035 6854 9607
Ottumwa, IA 52501
To whom it may concern:
An inspection was made on April 24, 2019, of the property located at 422 S Ferry, in theCity of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, which is legally described as follows:
WILLIAMS PARK ADD LOT 70 ( 422 S FERRY)
and which the records of the Wapello County, Iowa Recorders' Office reveal ownershipto be in your name, or that you have a property interest in.
It is in the opinion of the Housing Code Inspector of the City of Ottumwa, Iowa, underauthority of Section 364. 17 of the Code of Iowa, and Section 20- 3 ( K), of the Ottumwa
Municipal Code, that said building(s) located on said property is ( are) in a condition or ineffect dangerous and detrimental to life and health and unfit for human habitation.
Therefore, you are hereby given notice of said condition and ordered to correct thesituation by doing the following before the 24th
day of May, 2019, to wit:
DEFICIENCY LIST ATTACHED
Repair plan required. In the event that the repairs or demolition cannot be completed
within thirty days, a repair plan must be submitted for approval prior to May 24, 2019.
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Telephone 641- 683- 0650 Fax 641- 683-0609
Provide a timetable for repair that is separated into thirty( 30) day periods ( 30 days, 60days, 90 days, etc.) outlining what repairs are to be completed during each period. Thereshould be a maximum allowance of six( 6) months for all repairs to be completed. There
is a ninety (90) day maximum time limit for demolition. All wiring, plumbing, furnaceAC repair/replacement, etc. require permits, possibly by licensed contractors.
Contact this office, for permit requirements.
No one is to be in this placarded properly without the express written permission from theDirector. Violation of this standard will result in legal action being taken, includingarrest and prosecution.
A copy of this notice and order was this date posted in a conspicuous place in the abovesaid building(s), along with a placard stating said structure( s) is not to be occupied untilreleased by the Inspector.
Failure to make the above said corrections before 12: 00 o' clock Noon on the 24th
day ofMay, 2019 may result in the declaration by the undersigned pursuant to Section 364. 17 ofthe Code of Iowa, and Section 20-3 ( 0), of the Ottumwa Municipal Code that said
building(s), is (are) a public nuisance.
You may appeal this order by filing a written appeal with the Inspection Board ofReview, Municipal Building, Ottumwa, Iowa, within( 15) days after you have receivedthis notice and order. If you have any questions pertaining to this matter contact me bycoming to Room 203 at City Hall or by calling 641- 683- 0650.
Per City Policy #26, you may remove this property from the mandatory trashservice and billing for as long as the property remains placarded. Contact KevinFlanagan at 641- 683- 0694 for this service.
Signed and dated at Ottumwa Municipal Building, Ottumwa, Iowa, this24th
day of April,2019.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Building InspectorHealth& Inspections :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
CERTIFIED #91 7199 9991 7035 6854 9607
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Telephone 641- 683- 0650 Fax 641- 683- 0609
CITY OF J
OTTUMWA7„ •
Date of Investigation: April 24, 2019
DEFICIENCY LIST-422 S Ferry
1. This is an abandoned property. Keep the property secured until it has beenrepaired or demolish. 24-3- 6
2. Demolish the structure and level the lot to contours of the surrounding earthor repair deficiencies below.
3. Scrape and repaint all loose and peeling paint on the exterior. IPMC 304.64. Repair soffit and fascia. IPMC 304.6
5. Repair gutters and downspouts. IPMC 304.7
6. Repair foundation and correct structural damage to walls, ceilings, floors and
roof caused by foundation deterioration/ collapse. IPMC 304.57. Repair roof. IPMC 304.7
8. Replace electrical service cable and repair service. IPMC 604.3
9. Provide legal utilities.
10. This is a partial inspection only. A complete inspection will be required and thehouse must meet the minimum standards of the code. Chapter 20
11. Keep grass and weeds below 10 inches. 24- 3- 1012. Clean up incorrect outdoor storage of trash and debris. 24-3- 12
No one is to be in this placarded property without the express written permission fromthe Director. Violation of this standard will result in legal action being taken, includingarrest and prosecution.
This unit must be inspected and meet minimum housing code standard before it can be releasedand occupied. Application for a building permit on a placarded house must be accompanied by anupdated deficiency list. No structure will be released from the tag list without the necessary permitsbeing taken out before construction starts. Repair or replace all rot, decay or dilapidation that mayoccur until the structure is released.
Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and certain Building repairs require permits. Check with the HealthDepartment at 641- 683- 0650 or by coming to room 203 in City Hall before doing any work thatmight require a permit.
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Telephone 641- 683-0650 Fax 641- 683-0609
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April 24, 2019
TRUITT ABSTRACTING COMPANY
127 East Second Street
Ottumwa IA. 52501
RE: TITLE SEARCH REQUEST 422 S FERRY
Mr. Truitt,
The City of Ottumwa is requesting a title search for condemnation on the followingproperty:
422 S Ferry
Please include all lien holders, mortgage holders, tax certificate holders etc. with
mailing addresses ifavailable.
Return the completed search to Health and Inspections, Room 203, 105 East Third Street,Ottumwa IA 52501. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Housing and Code Enforcement InspectorHealth Department:: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
CITY OF
OTTUMWAivt ,
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April 24, 2019
Alliant Energy2901 Oak Meadow Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mid-American Energy302 S. Vine St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Ottumwa Water Works
230 Water Works Drive
P. O. Box 20
Ottumwa, IA 52501
To Whom It May Concern:
Please, be informed that a placard was placed on April 24, 2019, at 422 S Ferry statingthat the dwelling unit is" Unfit for Human Habitation" by the City of Ottumwa, HealthDepartment.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
z----.,Zach Simonson
Building InspectorHealth& Inspections :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Telephone 641- 683- 0610 Fax 641- 683-0609
CITY OF
OTTUMWAMI
April 22, 2019
Richard Fitzsimmons
422 S FerryOttumwa, IA 52501
Re: 422 S Ferry
Richard Fitzsimmons:
A progress inspection on your placarded property at 422 S Ferry has been scheduled for May 2,2019 at 9: 00a.m. You or a representative must be present during this inspection. If you mustreschedule the inspection, call this office at 641- 683- 0650. Rescheduled inspections should take
place within seven( 7) days of the original inspection date.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Building InspectorHealth Department :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Telephone 641- 683- 0650 Fax 641- 683- 0609
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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STATE OF IOWA
WAPELLO COUNTY
I, Ron Gutierrez, being duly sworn on my oath, say I am the Publisher of the Ottumwa Courier, a newspaper printed insaid Wapello County, Iowa and of general circulation in, and that the advertisement
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City of Ottumwa hereto attached was4published in said newspaper for 1 secutive weeks to-wi . 6/ 18/ 19 Subscribed and sworn to
before me, and in my presence, by the said 18th day o - - , . 19
STRACI COUNTERMAN9
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COPY OF ADVERTISMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE TO: RichardD. Fitzsimmons and BrendaFitzsimmons, Husband andWife Green Tree Financial
Servicing Corporation N/ K/ ADitech Mortgage CorporationA/ K/ A Ditech Financial LLC You
are hereby notified that thestructures located at 422 S.
Ferry, Ottumwa, IA have beendetermined to be a public nui-sance, and that the nuisance
must be abated by demolitionwithin 30 days of this notice andthe lot cleaned and leveled. Youare further notified that the legaldescription of the above proper-
ty is as follows: Lot 70 inWilliams Park Addition to the
City of Ottumwa, Wapello
County, Iowa. You are furthernotified that if the nuisance isnot abated within 30 days of the
date of this notice, a public hear-
ing for condemnation of thestructure( s) located on the
premises described above will
be held by the Ottumwa Boardof Health on July 2, 2019 at 5: 30p.m. in the Council Chambers ofCity Hall, 105 East Third Street,Ottumwa, Iowa. If you wish tocontest this action, you must do
so by filing a written statementwith the City Clerk, 105 EastThird Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501within five ( 5) days of the publi-cation of this notice. TAKENOTICE AND GOVERN YOUR-
SELF ACCORDINGLY May 9,2019 Joni L. Keith City Attorney
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Notice of Intent to Present Evidence at Condemnatioli Hearink
June 21, 2019
Via FedEx
To: City of Ottumwa City Clerk105 E. Third Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501
RE: Condemnation Notice for 422 S. Ferry, Ottumwa, Iowa
Dear City Clerk:
I represent Ditech Financial, LLC, a mortgagee with a lien interest on property located at 422 S.Ferry, Ottumwa, Iowa. My client is in receipt of a Condemnation Notice which has set acondemnation hearing for July 2, 2019, at 5: 30 p.m.
Ottumwa Code of City Ordinances 20- 4( k)( 1)( d) requires any interested party wishing to presentevidence at the hearing to file a written statement with the City Clerk setting forth reasons whycondemnation should not occur.
By this correspondence, I am hereby providing notice on behalf of my client, Ditech Financial, LLC,that it may proceed with presenting evidence against condemnation at the hearing set for July 2,2019. The condemnation action should not be ordered by the board of health in the event that thereis evidence to establish that the property at 422 S. Ferry, Ottumwa, Iowa is not a public nuisance, or,alternatively, that reasonable actions are being undertaken to abate any nuisance. Ditech Financial,LLC intends to present any evidence at the hearing tending to establish that there is no nuisance orthat actions are being taken to abate the nuisance.
Please file this Notice in your usual manner, and return a filed stamped copy to the undersigned inthe enclosed postage paid envelope.
Respectfully submitted,SouthLaw, P.C.
s/ Rodney W. Kleitsch
Rodney W. Kleitsch AT00090371401 50th Street, Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515) 223- 7325, ext. 362515) 223- 7276( Fax)
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ACTION ITEM **
Council Meeting of: Jul 2, 2019
Jody GatesPrepared By
Health & Inspections Kevin C FlanagkDepartment Department Head
City Administrator Approval
AGENDA TITLE: This is the time, place and date to consider condemnation of the
structure ( s) on property described as Lot 12 Block 1 in Manning' s SecondAddition to the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, commonly known as 137S. Van Buren
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Public hearing required if this box is checked.** SbMSummary. ItIM1eProelotPublmationhnotaVached, iM1eRemwlllnai
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RECOMMENDATION: Open public hearingReceive comments
Close public hearingCondemn the structure (s) located at 137 S. Van Buren, order prompt
demolition, removal and leveling of the lot and direct all costs attendant tosuch actions, including administrative costs, to be assessed against theproperty and/ or collected from the owner or owners thereof.
DISCUSSION: The property was placarded September 13, 2018 due to dilapidation.Inspectors attempted to get the owners to repair the property but no onesubmitted a repair plan or responded to requests to repair or remove the
structure. Staff recommends the Board of Health condemn the structure.
Source of Funds: 151- 3- 342 Budgeted Item: / Budget Amendment Needed:
I()j1"- IMilmmWawAt\-CITY OF BRIDGES... RIVER OF OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO ABATE
May 3, 2019
VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAILMr. Thomas Anthony Rimmer Ms. Donna M. MendozaUnknown Spouse, if any Mr. Gerardo C. Mendoza911 South Hancock 425 N. HancockOttumwa, Iowa 52501 Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
An inspection has been made of the placarded property at 137 S. Van Buren, Ottumwa, IA ofwhich you are the registered owner(s) or in which you have a property interest.
It has been determined that by reason of dilapidation and failure to repair this property,this property constitutes a public nuisance.
The following abatement is needed to meet the minimum standards set forth in ordinance 2817-1994, an ordinance establishing the minimum standards governing the condition andmaintenance of dwellings, etc.:
Abatement needed:
1) This nuisance must be abated by demolition within thirty (30) days from this dateand the ground leveled to the contour of the surrounding earth.
2) The sewer must be terminated and capped within 3' of the property line.3) The water service must be terminated at the connection to the main line.
We are hereby requesting your cooperation in abating this nuisance within the time allotted.Failure to do so will result in further legal action to be taken against you and the property. Thisaction will include a condemnation referral to the Board of Health.
In the event that this order has not been complied with, a public hearing for condemnationwill be held by the Ottumwa Board of Health on the 2nd day of July, 2019 at 5: 30 p. m. inthe Council Chambers in City Hall, 105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501Telephone 641 - 683- 0600 Fax 641 - 683- 0613
Notice to Abate
Page 2
If you wish to contest this action, you may do so by filing a written statement with the City Clerkto the Board of Health within five (5) days of the receipt of this letter.
If you have any questions in regard to this matter, you may contact this office by calling 641-683- 0625 or by coming to Room 109 at City Hall.
Sincerely,
KJoni L " ith, City Attorney
Cc: Health Department Jody GatesBuilding Inspector Zach Simonson
CONDEMNATION NOTICE VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL
TO: Thomas Anthony Rimmer and Unknown Spouse, if anyDonna M. Mendoza and Gerardo C. Mendoza
Wapello County, Iowa
You are hereby notified that the structures located at 137 S. Van Buren, Ottumwa, IA have been
determined to be a public nuisance, and that the nuisance must be abated by demolition with thirty( 30)
days of this notice and the lot cleaned and leveled. You are further notified that the legal description of
the above property is as follows:
Lot 12 in Block 1 in Manning' s Second Addition to the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa.
You are further notified that if the nuisance is not abated within 30 days of the date of this notice, a
public hearing for condemnation of the structure( s) located on the premises described above will be
held by the Ottumwa Board of Health on July 2, 2019 at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa. If you wish to contest this action, you must do so by filing a
written statement with the City Clerk, 105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501 within five (5) days ofthe publication of this notice.
TAKE NOTICE AND GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY!
DATED May 3, 2019
Joni eith
Cit ttorney
CITYOTTUMWAf- BRIDGES
NOTICE OF DWELLING OR BUILDING
DETERMINED TO BE UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION
AND AN ORDER TO CORRECT
September 13, 2018
91 7199 9991 7035 6854 6231
Thomas Anthony Rimmer and Donna Mendoza137 S Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Thomas Anthony Rimmer and Donna Mendoza:
An inspection was made on September 13, 2018, of the property located at 137 S VanBuren, in the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, which is legally described asfollows:
MANNING' S 2ND ADD LOT 12 BLK 1 ( 137 S VAN BUREN)
and which the records of the Wapello County Iowa Recorders' Office reveal ownershipto be in your name, or that you have a property interest in.
It is in the opinion of the Housing Code Inspector of the City of Ottumwa, Iowa, underauthority of Section 364. 17 of the Code of Iowa, and Section 20- 3 ( K), of the Ottumwa
Municipal Code, that said building(s) located on said property is ( are) in a condition or ineffect dangerous and detrimental to life and health and unfit for human habitation.Therefore, you are hereby given notice of said condition and ordered to correct thesituation by doing the following before the 13' day of October, 2018, to wit:
DEFICIENCY LIST ATTACHED
Repair plan required. In the event that the repairs or demolition cannot be completedwithin thirty days, a repair plan must be submitted for approval prior to October 13.
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501Telephone 641- 683-0650 Fax 641- 683-0609
Provide a timetable for repair that is separated into thirty( 30) day periods ( 30 days, 60days, 90 days, etc.) outlining what repairs are to be completed during each period. Thereshould be a maximum allowance of six (6) months for all repairs to be completed. Thereis a ninety( 90) day maximum time limit for demolition. All wiring, plumbing, furnace
AC repair/replacement, etc. require permits, possibly by licensed contractors.Contact this office, for permit requirements.
No one is to be in this placarded property without the express written permission from theDirector. Violation of this standard will result in legal action being taken, includingarrest and prosecution.
A copy of this notice and order was this date posted in a conspicuous place in the abovesaid building( s), along with a placard stating said structure( s) is not to be occupied untilreleased by the Inspector.
Failure to make the above said corrections before 12: 00 o' clock Noon on the 13th
day ofOctober, 2018 may result in the declaration by the undersigned pursuant to Section364. 17 of the Code of Iowa, and Section 20- 3 ( 0), of the Ottumwa Municipal Code thatsaid building(s), is ( are) a public nuisance.
You may appeal this order by filing a written appeal with the Inspection Board ofReview, Municipal Building, Ottumwa, Iowa, within (15) days after you have receivedthis notice and order. If you have any questions pertaining to this matter contact me bycoming to Room 203 at City Hall or by calling 641- 683- 0650.
Per City Policy# 26, you may remove this property from the mandatory trashservice and billing for as long as the property remains placarded. Contact KevinFlanagan at 641- 683- 0694 for this service.
Signed and dated at Ottumwa Municipal Building, Ottumwa, Iowa, this 13th day ofSeptember 2018.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Building InspectorHealth& Inspections :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
CERTIFIED #91 7199 9991 7035 6854 6231
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501Telephone 641- 683-0650 Fax 641- 683- 0609
CITY OF SRIDGES... RIVER OF OPPORTUNITY
October 16, 2018
TRUITT ABSTRACTING COMPANY127 East Second Street
Ottumwa IA. 52501
RE: TITLE SEARCH REQUEST 2010 BERTHA
Mr. Truitt,
The City of Ottumwa is requesting a title search for condemnation on the followingproperty:
137 S Van Buren
Please include all lien holders, mortgage holders, tax certificate holders etc. withmailing addresses ifavailable.
Return the completed search to Health and Inspections, Room 203, 105 East Third Street,Ottumwa IA 52501. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Housing and Code Enforcement InspectorHealth Department :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
CITYOTTUMWAQF BRIDGES
Date of Investigation: September 13, 2018
DEFICIENCY LIST-137 S Van Buren
1. Demolish the structures and level the site to the contours of the surroundingearth. 20- 3
No one is to be in this placarded property without the express written permission fromthe Director. Violation of this standard will result in legal action being taken, includingarrest and prosecution.
This unit must be inspected and meet minimum housing code standard before it can be releasedand occupied. Application for a building permit on a placarded house must be accompanied by anupdated deficiency list. No structure will be released from the tag list without the necessary permitsbeing taken out before construction starts. Repair or replace all rot, decay or dilapidation that mayoccur until the structure is released.
Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and certain Building repairs require permits. Check with the HealthDepartment at 641- 683- 0650 or by coming to room 203 in City Hall before doing any work thatmight require a permit.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Building InspectorHealth& Inspections :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501Telephone 641- 683-0650 Fax 641- 683-0609
CITYOTTUMVVA
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September 13, 2018
Alliant Energy2901 Oak Meadow Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mid-American Energy302 S. Vine St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Ottumwa Water Works
230 Water Works Drive
P. O. Box 20
Ottumwa, IA 52501
To Whom It May Concern:
Please, be informed that a placard was placed on September 13, 2018, at 137 S Van
Buren stating that the dwelling unit is " Unfit for Human Habitation" by the City ofOttumwa, Health Department.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Zach Simonson
Building InspectorHealth& Inspections :: City of Ottumwa, IA641. 683. 0649
City of Ottumwa105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501Telephone 641- 683-0610 Fax 641- 683-0609
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