Providing for the Vacation Removal, Repair or Demolition of any Building or Structure which Threatens to be a Public Nuisance (Amend Code)

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MAR 2 7 1956 r MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FREDA G. NOBLE CITY CLERK A Meeting was held in the office of the Central Fire Station on Thursday, March 22, 1956, those present being: Fire Chief Alex Andrzejewski Mr. Vernor Lane, Building Commissioner Sgt. Richard J. Podell, Health Department Mr. Dean Armstead, Heating Inspection Dept. Battalion Chief Edward D. Smith, Fire Inspection Bureau Lieut. William H. Wilson, Fire Inspection Bureau Irving J. Smith, City Attorney A discussion was held with reference to City Ordinance No. 3989: "An Ordinance providing for the vacation, removal, repair or demolition of any building or structure which is, or threatens to be, a public nuisance, dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of the City of South Bend, or which might tend to constitute a fire menace: Establishing a Department of Substandard Buildings and Dwellings: Providing for Inspection and Endofrement and Fixing Penalties and Pro- cedures for Violations." A discussion was further held with reference to City Ordinance No. 3743: "Fire Prevention"; and a further discussion was herd in line o£ responsi- bility with reference to the various problems having to do with Substandard Housing. It was unanimously agreed by all parties present that there would be complete cooperation between all parties present with regard to substandard housing and housing which is considered a fire hazard. It was decided that if an investigation is made of any particular house, garage or other structure, by any Department, and it is found that said structure is de- fective, a copy of the report by the particular agency of the Administration should be sent to the office of the Building Commissioner. It was further agreed that upon an examination of all of the facts by all of the repre- sentatives of all Departments involved, it would then be determined under what ordinance the action would be taken. It was further agreed that the parties would ddcide upon the proper action to be taken. If it is found that condemnation, repair or other manner of correction is to be effected, the administration of the Ordinance on Substandard Housing, i.e. No. 3989, would be carried through the office of the Building Commissioner, It was further agreed that if condemnation., repair or other manner of correction is to be effected under the Fire Prevention Ordinance, i.e., No. 3713, then the Fire Department would 'cake all action required under said Ordinance, it being the intent of the parties as a result of this meeting that the actual administration of Ordinance No. 3989 shall be under the office of the Building.Commissioner. It was further agreed that when a decision is made with reference to a particular dwelling, garage or other structure, all Departments affected shall be given notice of same.