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3 9. On February 6, 2013, a violation citation was issued to the Respondent for a violation of International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 108.1.5 (3),(7) and (11) as adopted by EMC 16.005.010 and EMC 8.20.020 (A), (C) and (G). 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 of the citation was mailed to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank c/o Specialized Service as Trustee and Wells Fargo Bank NA as the Beneficiary. A copy of the citation was posted at the property. Each method of service used is independently sufficient to provide notice. (EMC 1.20.010.C.1) (Exhibit#4, Violation Citation dated February 6, 2013 with mail receipts) (Exhibit#5, Declaration of Service dated February 6, 2013 with photos) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 10.On February 8, 2013, a notice of rescheduled hearing was mailed to the Respondent via first class and certified mail. A copy of the notice was mailed to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank do Specialized Service as Trustee and Wells Fargo Bank NA as the Beneficiary and posted at the property. (Exhibit#6, Notice of Rescheduled Hearing dated February 8, 2013 with mail receipts) (Exhibit#7, Declaration of Service dated February 12, 2013 with photo) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 11.On March 6, 2013, ECE Officer Wathen reinspected the property and observed and photographed that the structure was not secured and conditions on the property remained the same as observed during previous inspections. The condition of the structure was such that children could have easy access. In addition vagrants and potential illegal activity could be present on site. (Exhibit#9a-9i, Pre-Hearing Inspection Photos dated March 6, 2013) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 12.The City provided the Respondent with an opportunity to correct the conditions violating the EMC, provided a deadline date of March 6, 2013 for corrective action, and provided notice of the date, time and place of this hearing. The Respondent failed to appear at the hearing. Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Violations Hearing Examiner enters the following Conclusions: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction: Pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC or any Everett Municipal Code (EMC) provisions that identify Chapter 1.20 EMC for enforcement, the Violations Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authority to hold a hearing and to issue the decision. EMC §1.20.020