Resolution 7013 - Laserfiche WebLink

3 4. On October 13, 2014, City of Everett Code Enforcement (ECE) Officer Spring Wathen inspected the property and observed and photographed that three bags of garbage had been discarded near garbage containers in the alley. She also observed broken furniture that had been discarded on the front porch of the residential structure on site and four shopping carts that had been placed on the sidewalk in front of the property. Such violations are an annoyance and disrupt and injure the comfort, repose, health and safety of others. The entire community is affected by the activity. ECE Officer Wathen learned that the electrical service to the property had been shut off since June 24, 2014 but the water service remained current. (Exhibit#1e-1i, Inspection Photos dated October 13, 2014) (Exhibit#, Email from Marcy Staats dated October 13, 2014) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 5. On October 13, 2014, a violation citation was issued to the Respondent as repeat violator for violations of International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 308.2 Disposal of Rubbish as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 308.2.1 Rubbish Storage Facilities as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 308.3 Disposal of Garbage as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 106.1 Unlawful Acts as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 601.2 Responsibility as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 604.1 Facilities Required as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 604.3 as adopted by EMC 16.005.010 and Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 8.20.020(A)(C) Nuisances. Copies were mailed to the Respondent via first class and certified mail to the Respondents last known address which ECE Officer Wathen obtained from Snohomish County Assessors Record. A copy was posted at the property. Each method of service used is independently sufficient to provide notice. (Pursuant to EMC 1.20.010.C.1) (Exhibit#3, Violation Citation dated October 13, 2014 with unclaimed mail receipts) (Exhibit#4, Declaration of Service dated October 13, 2014) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 6. On October 13, 2014, ECE Officer Wathen determined that the residential structure was unsafe and unfit for human habitation because of the lack of electrical service as required by the City of Everett and per City ordinance the residential structure was condemned. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 7. On October 13, 2014, a notice of condemnation was sent to the Respondent via first class and certified mail. The notice required that the residential structure on site be vacated by October 14, 2014 due to the unsafe and unfit condition for human habitation of the structure. A condemnation placard was posted on the property. An amended notice of condemnation correcting the condemnation date was sent to the Respondent via first class and certified mail. A copy was posted at the property. (Exhibit#8, Notice of Condemnation dated October 13, 2014 with unclaimed mail receipts) (Exhibit#9, Condemnation Placard dated October 13, 2014) (Exhibit#10, Declaration of Service dated October 13, 2014 with photos) (Exhibit#11, Amended Notice of Condemnation dated October 13, 2014 with unclaimed mail receipts)