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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INITIATE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY AT 135 FRONT STREET, AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the property at 135 Front Street sustained significant fire damage on April 14, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the property was deemed to be unfit and unsafe for human occupancy and unreasonable for repair; and,
WHEREAS, the City issued a Condemnation/Demolition Order for the subject premises and properly served owner said order on May 5, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 10, states that failure for the property owner to remedy the situation within 20 days of receipt of the Condemnation/Demolition Order shall cause the City to have the structure demolished; and,
WHEREAS, due to the property owner's failure to take action, the City undertook the demolition and necessary clean-up of the premises, which included the removal of rubbish and extermination of rodents; and,
WHEREAS, the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code further states that the cost incurred by the City of Groveport for the stated remedial actions shall be charged as a lien against the real estate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to submit a lien on the property at 135 Front Street, to recoup costs incurred by the City in the amount of $51,954.93, as documented in the attached Exhibit A, and further certify and/or submit the same as a special assessment upon the stated premises to the Franklin County Auditor's office pursuant to O.R.C Chapter 727.
Section 2: For the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is made a part hereof, that this Ordinance be deemed an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community as this legislation must be enacted in a timely manner so that t...
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