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15.On July 13, 2012, City of Everett Code Enforcement Officer Fagerstrom conducted an inspection of the property and observed and photographed graffiti, cracked and peeling paint, and failing structural conditions of the buildings on site as well as overgrown vegetation. He posted the structure as being condemned. (Exhibit#9a- 1n, Inspection Photos dated July 13, 2012) (Exhibit#6, Condemnation Notice dated July 13, 2012) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Fagerstrom) 16.On July 13, 2012 a violation citation was issued to the new owner-the Respondents. The Respondents were notified via certified mail return receipt, first class mail and posting the property that the conditions observed violated EMC§8.20.020 (E) and EMC §8.20.020 (F). The violation citation further advised that the vacant and deteriorated structure located on the property was in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) sections 108.1.5 (7) and (11); IPMC 108.1.3; IPMC 108.1.5 (5) and IPMC 108.1.1; IPMC 304.1.1 (4); IPMC 304.1.1 (8); IPMC 304.7; IPMC 304.2; and IPMC 304.6. (Exhibit#3, Violation Citation dated July 13, 2012 with unclaimed mail receipts) (Exhibit#4, Declaration of Service dated July 13, 2012 with photo) 17.The structure on site is in a condition of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or give way. 18.The structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals, or immoral persons, or enable persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act. 19.The structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe, unlawful, or because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. The condition of the structure qualifies as an unsafe structure as defined in IPMC 108.1.1. 20.The Respondents were given the opportunity to correct the conditions and received adequate notice to appear at this hearing to contest the City's findings. 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 EMC provision that identifies 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 4