Pampa commission delays action on 2306 Navajo, asks code enforcement to report back in January

The Pampa City Commission opened a public hearing at 4:21 p.m. to consider actions related to a deteriorated property at 2306 Navajo. Jeff Kennedy, the city’s code enforcement officer, described a property that had reached a point staff previously believed might require condemnation and demolition if repairs were not made. Kennedy said the owner had been notified and staff had followed the required process.

The property owner, identified in city comments as Tim Darling, told the commission he had been working on cleanup for several days, removed many overgrown evergreens, repaired fascia and replaced some windows, and contracted with a roofing company to replace the roof. "I've been here Saturday, Sunday today... I got a lot of those evergreens cut back," he said, describing an on-going effort and a short window to finish exterior painting before winter. He acknowledged property taxes were behind, and that he planned to take steps including using personal funds to address roofing work.

Commissioners discussed options including a 30-day demolition order, a 90-day compliance extension, or taking no formal action while staff monitors progress. Code enforcement recommended documenting current conditions and returning with an update; staff told commissioners they could re-open the enforcement process if progress stalled. The commission closed the public hearing by voice vote and directed Jeff Kennedy to provide fresh photographs and a status report at the commission’s first meeting in January; no demolition order was issued during the session.

The decision gives the owner additional time to complete repairs while preserving the city’s ability to restart enforcement if progress halts.