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Kenner council orders demolition of unsafe house at 1918 Kansas Avenue after owner fails to respond
Summary
After code enforcement presented engineering findings that described structural failure and safety hazards, the Kenner City Council voted 7-0 to demolish an abandoned property at 1918 Kansas Avenue and abate the nuisance within the time allowed by law.
The Kenner City Council on Sept. 19 voted unanimously, 7-0, to demolish a structure at 1918 Kansas Avenue after code enforcement described it as a public hazard and said the owner had not complied with notices to repair.
Catherine Toppel, director of inspection and code enforcement, presented an engineers report describing wood rot, missing coverings exposing framing, leaning pilasters on the front porch and other structural failures that compromised the buildings stability. The report recommended the city abate the property by demolition. Toppel said the city has been attempting to secure activity on…
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