Hearing was held August 28, 2023: City of McKenzie vs. Owners of property located at 362 Forrest Street, McKenzie, Tennessee 38201, Parcel 32, Group E, of Tax Map 12L. This cause came to be heard on August 28, 2023, by the below hearing offi cer. This cause was initiated by the City of McKenzie alleging a violation of City Ordinance section 13-201 involving slum clearance. Present at the hearing of August 28, 2023, was codes offi cer Jim Seaton on behalf of the City of McKenzie. The following property maintenance committee members were also in attendance: Police Chief Ryan White, Fire Chief Brian Tucker, Mayor Ryan Griffi n, and City Recorder Jennifer Waldrup. Codes Consultant Jim Pillow was also in attendance. No one appeared on behalf of the property owner, Brandy Edna Frazier. The hearing offi cer fi nds that all interested parties were properly notifi ed before said hearing pursuant to proper notice as required. The hearing offi cer fi nds that the City of McKenzie has carried its burden of proof under the ordinance and that there is a basis for a fi nding of unfi tness under section 13-209. The owners have sixty days (60) days from September 19, 2023, to pull the proper permits and repair or demolish the structure. Any possible appeal, in accordance with Section 13-211, of this order, must be within sixty (60) days after the posting and service of this order of the public offi cer. Jennifer Waldrup, Hearing Offi cer THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PREPARED BY JIM PILLOW, Master Code Professional, Certifi ed Building Offi cial, Certifi ed Fire Marshall A1/37-2 City of McKenzie RULING/ORDER
