Nuisance Abatement Hearing
Meeting of: April 2, 2025
To: Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer
From: Community Development
Title:
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Consideration, discussion and possible declaration that 222 West Detroit Street, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012; Lots 13 thru 16 Block 20 Broken Arrow-Original Town, Tulsa County; as a dilapidated structure and a public nuisance and authorization to demolish the property. Violations: Title 11 O.S. § 22-111 and § 22-112; City Nuisance Code 15-1 C.15 and 15-4 and 15-1 D.10 a & b
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Background:
On July 11, 2024, a case was opened by Code Enforcement for the dilapidated structure (house) and the dilapidated detached garage and storage building located on the property. An inspection showed the house, garage and storage building to be in the following condition, which according to State Statute and City Ordinance meets the definition of a dilapidated structure and eligible for demolition: The garage has wood rot and a dilapidated roof. The storage building is rusted out and is dilapidated. The house has cracks in the foundation, dilapidated siding and wood rot. In addition, a porch has been added to the back end of the house. The porch is in disrepair with rotted, unsealed wood and missing boards and is a safety hazard. A Courtesy Notice was mailed to the property owner on July 11, 2024. An Order to Correct and Repair was posted and mailed certified to the property owner on July 31, 2024. A Public Hearing Notice was posted and mailed certified to the property owner on September 27, 2024. A revised Public Hearing notice was posted and mailed certified on January 30, 2025. Code Enforcement met with the property owner and son numerous times throughout the process and gave extensions to comply. There have been no improvements made to the property and communication with Code Enforcement has ceased.
Cost: $0
Prepared By: Valerie Holbrook, Code Enforcement Officer
Reviewed By: Community Development
Legal Department
Approved By: Joe Williford, Chief Building Inspector
Attachments: Voluntary Compliance Courtesy Letter
Certified Mail Receipt Order to Correct and Repair
Notice of Public Hearing
Certified Mail Receipt Notice of Public Hearing
Revised Notice of Public Hearing
Certified Mailing Receipt Revised Public Hearing
General Warranty Deed
Legal Treasurer
Legal Assessor
Water Account
Photographs
Recommendation:
Declare the structure, detached garage and storage building located at 222 West Detroit Street, Broken Arrow, OK a dilapidated structure and a public nuisance and execute the demolition order.