Hearing was held March 25, 2024: City of McKenzie vs. Owners of property located at Cedar Street, McKenzie, Tennessee 38201, Parcel 9, Group M, of Tax Map 12L believed to be addressed as 2368 Cedar Street. This cause came to be heard on March 25, 2024, by the below hearing officer. This cause was initiated by the City of McKenzie alleging a violation of City Ordinance section 13-201 involving slum clearance of the center section of the commercial building. Present at the hearing of March 25, 2024, was Codes Consultant Jim Pillow 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, and City Recorder Jennifer Waldrup. Codes Officer Jim Seaton was not in attendance due to sickness. Jack and Shirley Martin the property owners were not in attendance. The hearing officer finds that all interested parties were properly notified before said hearing pursuant to proper notice as required. The hearing officer finds that the City of McKenzie has carried its burden of proof under the ordinance and that there is a basis for a finding of unfitness under section 13-209. The owners have sixty days (60) days from April 17, 2024, to pull the proper permits and repair or demolish the center section of 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 officer. Jennifer Waldrup, Hearing Officer THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PREPARED BY JIM PILLOW, Master Code Professional, Certified Building Official, Certified Fire Marshall A1/16-2 City of McKenzie RULING/ORDER
