RES NO 10-01-2013 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 10 -2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A
RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
NUISANCE UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE CITY LIMITS, LOCATED AT 120
FAYETTEVILLE ROAD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING SAID STRUCTURE; PROVIDING A PERIOD
OF TIME FOR PROPERTY OWNER TO ABATE SAID
NUISANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the structure set forth above has been found by the Van Buren Code
Enforcement Department to be dangerous, unsightly, unsanitary, dilapidated,
obnoxious, unsafe, unfit for human habitation and /or otherwise detrimental to
public welfare of Van Buren citizens in violation of Van Buren Municipal Code
11.28.01 et seq; and
WHEREAS, the condition of such property, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto,
constitutes a serious fire, health, and /or safety hazard to the Public and to the
City of Van Buren, and unless immediate action is taken to remedy these
conditions, by removing, razing and /or abating said nuisance, there is great
likelihood that the surrounding property may be damaged by fire originating
from such unsafe hazardous structure. Moreover since the structure is without
proper sanitary facilities, and as such is unsafe and hazardous, and provides a
breeding place for rats, rodents and other dangerous germ carriers of disease, it
constitutes a serious hazard to the health and safety of the citizens of Van Buren,
and should be moved or razed for the purpose of eliminating such hazards. The
city has given proper notice in accordance with Van Buren Municipal Code
11.28.07.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Van Buren City Council hereby finds and declares the house located at the
address indentified herein to be dangerous, unsightly, unsanitary, dilapidated,
unsafe, obnoxious, a fire hazard, and /or a menace to abutting properties, with
the current condition of said structure not being fit for human habitation; and
because of such conditions, the City Council hereby declares the same to be
condemned as a public nuisance and is ordered to be abated, removed or razed
by the owner thereof in accordance with City Ordinance and State law.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Van Buren Municipal Code 11.28.08, the owner of record of
the following described property is hereby directed to raze the same, or
otherwise abate the above declared nuisance within thirty (30) days after the
posting of a true copy of this Resolution at a conspicuous place upon the
structure constituting the nuisance described herein, to -wit:
Drennen Block: 2 Lot: PT subdivision in the City of Van Buren,
Crawford County, Arkansas. (Parcel No. 700 02052 -000), located
at 120 Fayetteville Road and owned by James Scroggins, '/2 etal.
SECTION 3. If the aforementioned structure has not been razed and /or removed within
thirty (30) days after posting a true copy of this resolution at a conspicuous place
upon the structure constituting the nuisance, or the nuisance otherwise abated,
the structure shall be torn down and /or removed by the City of Van Buren, or a
duly designated representative. Each day after the aforesaid thirty (30) days in
which said nuisance is not abated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense
punishable by fine up to $25.00 per day. Van Buren Ordinance 29 -1997.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van B en, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of 6 for and U against, the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 21 day of October 2013.
Robert D. Fre
ATTESTED: APP O IraTO FORM:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk /Treasurer Candice A. Settle, Cit T ttorney
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Crawford County Assessor's Office Real Property Records
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Last Updated: 3/6/2013 cCtlaSCoLa
Property ID: 23667
Parcel: 700-02052-000
Location: 120 FAYE;TTEVILLE RD N ,,i
Owner: SCROGGINS, JAMES 1/2
ETAL
P 0 BOX 1592
ALMA, AR 72921
Property Type: (RI) Res. Improv.
Tax District: (421) VAN BUREN CITY
Tax District Millage Rate: 48.90
2011 Market Value: Land: $7,500 Bldg: $30,150 Total: $37,650
Assessed value: Land: $1,500 Bldg: $6,030 Total: $7,530
Homestead Status: N/A I Credit: No I Amount: $0.00
Estimated A.V. Tax
S -T -R: 24 -09 -32
Subdivtson: DRENNEN Block: 2 Lot: PT
Acres:
Legal:
S 53' W/2 OF THE N/2
Transfers
bead bate Book Page Deed Type Deed Stamps Est. Sale price Grantee
1/13/2012 2012 359 Warr, Deed SCRoGGINs, JAMES 1/7 (3) ETA.
9/8/1988 8818 1.14 Trust Deed 0.00 0 PARKEE- SCROGGINS
2/73/1988 88 -3 710 C-xecDeed 0.00 0 PARK MARTIN
3/18/1985 536 263 Quit Claim 0.00 0
1/25/19$3 508 183 Quit Claim 0.00
Land
Size Units uve /Dimensions
1.000 Lot
Buildings
Card Occu pang Story Finish ist Liv Arco Other Llv Area not LIV Area Grade Built Age Condition Beds Baths Halt
View rHre 1 Single Pamity ONE Frgmp Siding Std. 1370 0 1.370 66 Average 1 0
Card Heat /Air Basement Area Fireplace Qty Roof Cover
1 F 1S0 1 Asphalt Shingle
Card Building Cade Description site /Dim. Sire/ Dim. Grade
1 A DWG Dwelling 1370
1 i3 OP Porch, open 8
1 0 OP2 Porch, half open 40
1 CDW Driveway, concrete 12 16
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111 South 11 Street, Van Buren, AR 72956
Ph: (479) 474-1234 Fax: (479) 474 -0203
Kenneth Bell, Chief of Police
CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
2011 -0305
05/13/13
James Scroggins 1/2 ETAI.
P.O, Box 1592
Alma, AR 72921
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 120 Fayetteville Road Van Buren, AR 72956
VIOLATION NOTICE
Attention to any and all owners of, occupants of, heirs of, lien holders of and
any other parties having any interest thereof: that this is your legal notice that
this structure is deemed to be a public nuisance in violation of Van Buren
Municipal Code, Title 5 Health and Sanitation, Chapter 5.04 Maintenance of Real
Property for it is an unsafe and vacant structure that is not fit for human
habitation.
I represent the City of Van Buren Police Code Enforcement Department. Both a title search and
the Crawford County Treasurer /Collector's records on the above described property indicate
that you may have a legal interest in this property.
This property is going to be considered for condemnation due to its current condition and this is
your legal notice that a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council at the Municipal
Complex, 1003 Broadway, Van Buren, on 06/17/2013 at 7 :00 PM to consider condemning the
above mentioned structure.
Pursuant to Ark Code Ann 14- 54- 903(b) you are hereby given seven (7) days notice to remove,
abate or eliminate any and all of these aforementioned conditions on this property.
If you fail to remove, abate or eliminate these conditions the City of Van Buren will do whatever
is necessary to correct the conditions which could include the structure being condemned
pursuant to Van Buren Municipal Code, Title 5 Health and Sanitation Chapter 5.04
Maintenance of Real Property by the City Council. Should the City of Van Buren incur any costs
or expenses as a result of your failure to remove, abate or eliminate the aforementioned
conditions the City will seek to enforce a "clean up lien" against you as provided for by Ark Code
Ann 14 -54 -903.
If you are a lien holder you are required to comply with the requirements of Ark Code Ann 14-
54- 903(c)(7)(D) by responding in writing within seven (7) business days of your receipt of this
notice as to whether the owner is in default of your note or mortgage.
If it becomes necessary for the City to file a lawsuit to collect on our clean -up lien, this action
could result in the property being placed into foreclosure.
if you wish to resolve this situation before the public hearing please contact Steven Gunter of
the Van Buren Police Code Enforcement Department immediately at 47- 474 -1234.
Sincerely,
Steven Gunter
Code Enforcement Officer
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2011 -0305
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James Scroggins 1/2 ETAL
PO Box 1592
Alma. AR 72921
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 120 Fayetteville Road Van Buren, AR 72956
VIOLATION NOTICE
This written notice is hereby issued to officially identify violations of one or more City Ordinance(s) at
the above location. The said property has certain conditions or things which are unsightly, unsanitary,
and /or constitutes a fire hazard or public nuisance as set out in Van Buren Municipal Code, Title 5 Health
and Sanitation, Chapter 5.04 Maintenance of Real Property.
DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION (S)
Remove or rebuild structure to code. Cut grass and remove all rubbish from the property.
Pursuant to Ark Code Ann, 14 54 903 (b) you are hereby given seven (7) days notice to remove, abate
or eliminate any and all of the above violations on this property. This will be the only notification you will
receive this season regarding this property.
If you fail to remove, abate or eliminate these violations the City of Van Buren will do whatever
is necessary to correct the violations. Should the City of Van Buren incur any costs or expenses
as a result of your failure to remove, abate or eliminate the violations the City will seek to enforce a
"clean -up lien" against you as provided by Ark Code Ann. 14 54 903.
You can also be issued a misdemeanor citation for failing to correct such violations, which could result in
a fine not less than $25.00 per day until the violation is corrected.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning this Violation Notice.
S eve Gunter /478
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