Update Board of County Commissioners September 15 2015 Presentation Outline Purpose Background Current Status Summary Purpose Purpose Background Current Status Summary Purpose Blossom Park is a condominium complex plagued by serious code violations and crime ID: 191024
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Blossom Park Condominiums
Update
Board of County Commissioners
September 15, 2015Slide2
Presentation Outline
PurposeBackgroundCurrent StatusSummarySlide3
Purpose
PurposeBackgroundCurrent StatusSummarySlide4
PurposeBlossom Park is a condominium complex plagued by serious code violations and crimePrevious detailed Board presentations
Located in District 4Slide5
Presentation Outline
PurposeBackgroundCurrent StatusSummarySlide6
BackgroundOriginally Days Inn Motel
Buildings constructed in 1973 Concrete block main buildings Wood structure walkways6 buildings 3 stories 345 unitsHotel converted to condominiums in 2003Slide7
Background
CSlide8
Background
ReceiverCondo Association was unable to carry out dutiesMr. Frank Barber appointed in 2011Responsible for building upkeep and financesSlide9
Background
Code Enforcement
Fines accruing at $3,500 per day
Liens filed against condo association
Multiple owners significantly complicates demolitionSlide10
Background
Code EnforcementProperty Maintenance Code violations All buildings found unsafe and unfit for human habitationFailing walkways due to water damageUnsafe stairways, handrails, guardrailsSlide11
Background
ConditionsStairs, Landings & WalkwaysSlide12
Background
ConditionsStairs, Landings & WalkwaysSlide13
Background
ConditionsStairs, Landings & WalkwaysSlide14
Background
Building SafetyRepair or replace all landings, stairwaysEngineering report confirmed all buildings unfit for human occupancyPermitting and inspection for Building G stairwellSlide15
Background
Community Meetings March 2015 Four meetings Building Safety, Health and Family Services, Code Enforcement Slide16
Background
Health and Family Services
Relocation Assistance
El
igible households 166
Participating households 126
Type of assistance
Households
Cost
Temporary
housing
only 38 $
42,322
Permanent
housing only
54 $80,678
Permanent
and temp.
housing
34
$
92,057
126 $
215,057Slide17
Presentation Outline
PurposeBackgroundCurrent StatusSummarySlide18
Current Status
Receiver
Mr. Barber replaced by Mr. Shawn Singletary
120 day appointment
According to Receiver utility bills current
Group of owners proposes extensive repairs
Estimated cost $4.7m to $5.8m (roof, stairs, walkways)
Low occupancySlide19
Current Status
2015 OccupancyFebruary 250 residentsSeptember 30-40 residents
Building G vacantSlide20
Current Status
Code Enforcement
Building G
52 units
Secured stairwells
Chain link entrances
Sheriff’s
Office
assistance
Storage Shed
Secured
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Current StatusSlide22
Current Status
Stairs, landings
& walkway secured
ConditionsSlide23
Current Status
Stairs, landings & walkway secured
ConditionsSlide24
Current Status
Shed securedConditionsSlide25
Presentation Outline
PurposeBackgroundCurrent StatusSummarySlide26
Summary
Receiver is trying to stabilize the complex but unsafe structural conditions still remainSheriff’s Office has a major presence on site Sheriff’s Office and Code Enforcement will continue to target buildings to remove squatters, secure stairways, and prevent access