Resolution 7110 - Laserfiche WebLink

3 3. On November 16, 2016, Cyndy Nance, Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), confirmed that power to the residential structure on the property had been disconnected in early November. In addition, Kathy Hanka, City of Everett Utilities, informed Officer Cunningham that water service had been shut off on the property on January 12, 2016. (Exhibit#6, Email from Kathy Hanka dated November 16, 2016) (Exhibit#7, Email from Cyndy Nance dated November 16, 2016) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 4. On November 16, 2016, the City issued a violation citation to the Respondent for violations of Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 8.20.020(A)(C)(E)(G) Nuisances; EMC 8.22.030(A) Inoperable Vehicles; EMC 19.34.080(A) Parking Area Design; International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 108.1.5(7) Dangerous Structure or Premises as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 106.1 Unlawful Acts as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 505.1 Water System as adopted by EMC 16.005.010 and IPMC 604.1 Facilities Required as adopted by EMC 16.005.010. Copies were mailed to the Respondents via first class and certified mail to the Respondents last known address which Officer Cunningham obtained from Snohomish County Assessors Record. A copy was posted at the property on November 17, 2016. Each method of service used is independently sufficient to provide notice. (Pursuant to EMC 1.20.010.C.1) (Exhibit#4, Violation Citation dated November 16, 2016 with unclaimed mail receipts) (Exhibit#5, Declaration of Service dated November 17, 2016 with photos)(Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 5. On November 17, 2016, Officer Cunningham posted the property with a condemnation placard that was issued because of a lack of approved water and electrical service. In the City of Everett lack of water and electrical service renders a residential structure unfit for human habitation. A notice of condemnation was mailed to the Respondent via first class mail and certified mail. The notice informed the Respondent of the violations present on the property and set forth that the residential structure be vacated immediately. (Exhibit#8, Notice of Condemnation dated November 16, 2016 with unclaimed mail receipts) (Exhibit#9, Condemnation Placard dated November 16, 2016 with photos) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 6. While posting the citation on November 17, 2016, Officer Cunningham observed and photographed the two structures on site remained unsecured and open to trespass and without electrical service. When Officer Cunningham contacted Scott W. Joel, son of Wayne and Anna Joel, he was informed that there was a reverse mortgage on the property and he did not want anything to do with the property. (Exhibit#2a-2h, Inspection Photos dated November 17, 2016) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 7. Officer Cunningham discovered that Financial Freedom, a property preservation group, was representing the interest of City Bank NA in the property and Nathan Smith, attorney, was providing legal service to City Bank in a foreclosure action