Slum Clearance Ruling - 641 Forrest Street (Eastern Structure)

Hearing was held May 20, 2024: City of McKenzie vs. Owners of property located at 641 Forrest Street (Eastern Structure), McKenzie, Tennessee 38201, Parcel 8, Group D, of Tax Map 111. This cause came to be heard on May 20, 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. Present at the hearing of May 20 2024, was codes officer 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, and City Recorder Jennifer Waldrup. Codes Consultant Jim Pillow was also in attendance. No one was in attendance to represent the property owner Clarence/Lucille Billingsley C/O Linda Mundy or any of the parties of interest. 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 ninety days (90) days from June 26, 2024, 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 officer. Jennifer Waldrup, Hearing Officer THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PREPARED BY JIM PILLOW, Master Code Professional, Certified Building Official, Certified Fire Marshall A1/25-2 City of McKenzie RULING/ORDER