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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 10/13/2015
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Item Creation Date: 9/24/2015
DON-Approval of an Ordinance appropriating $3,000,000 from Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund for demolition. WBS# D-110001
Agenda Item#: 68.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
ORDINANCE appropriating $3,000,000.00 out of Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund for demolition of dangerous buildings
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER
This was Item 21 on Agenda of October 7, 2015 |
| | | | | | | | Background:
The Department of Neighborhoods is requesting City Council approval of an ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund.
These funds will be used for the demolition of buildings that have been determined to be dangerous by the Buildings and Standard Commission, an Administrative Hearing Official, a Department of Neighborhoods Inspections official, or a registered structural engineer. In addition to demolition services, these funds will be used for demolition support services, emergency demolition services, asbestos/lead testing and removal and appraisal services permitted by law.
The projected average demolition costs are $8,000 - $10,000 per structure including asbestos abatement (as necessary) and debris disposal. |
| | | | | | | | Amount of Funding:
$3,000,000 from Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund (Fund 1801) |
| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
Landon Taylor
Assistant Director, DON (832) 393-0857 |
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