Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-04-2025
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Consideration, discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 1686, a Resolution authorizing the City Legal Department to file an action in District Court to obtain a Decree ordering the abatement of a public nuisance regarding the property located at 21410 East 38th Street South, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014
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Background:
On February 11, 2025, Code Enforcement opened a case for a dilapidated structure at 21410 East 38th Street. An inspection showed the property 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 home was destroyed by a large fire on December 17, 2023. The structure is uninhabitable due to the damage from the fire, smoke and water damage. The home appears to be a complete loss with large holes in the roof and exterior walls. There are broken and damaged windows and doors. There is extensive smoke, fire and water damage to the interior portion of the residence as well as the exterior siding, roof and garage and all the windows and doors. The residence is unsecure and has been vandalized on the interior walls.
On February 26, 2025, a Notice to Abate the Nuisance Public Hearing was mailed to the owner of the property as shown on the current year's tax rolls in the Wagoner County Treasurer's Office by the United States Postal Service, namely to Gueren Geoffrey Hunter White, 21410 East 38th Street South, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014. The Notice was posted on the residence as well. A public hearing was held on April 2, 2025, after which an Order of Abatement was issued by Hearing Officer, Norman Stephens, finding that the structure in its present condition was a dilapidated structure in violation of City Ordinance ? 15-1.C(15) and 15-4, and Oklahoma State Statute, 11 O.S. ?? 22-111, 112.
Title 50 O. S. ? 17 provides that in cases where it is deemed impractical to summa...
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