Council reviews dilapidated‑property actions; demolition planned for conveyed property

City staff told the Seymour City Council on Thursday that conveyance was complete for several dilapidated properties and that the city intends to proceed with demolition on at least one structure after stabilization work.

The city’s dilapidated property report (in the council packet) shows conveyance completed on one property and that street crews intervened to pull away a precariously leaning facade so it would not fall onto a neighboring house. Staff said the property at 907 North Main had completed conveyance and that the city is awaiting final steps for properties at 811 and 807 Northeast Street. The postings required for condemnation have lapsed for three houses listed in the Texas Communities Group section, and staff said they will address those properties at the next council meeting.

City staff also noted the city currently has title to only one lot available for sale (402 East Morris); other lots cleaned were not owned by the city and titles remain with property owners who have filed liens at the courthouse.

What happens next: staff will proceed with demolition planning for conveyed properties and will bring condemned properties back to council after the required posting/conveyance steps are complete.