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Goodland schedules March public hearings for three unfit structures
Summary
The commission set public hearings for March 3 to consider declaring three properties—302 West 15th, 1004 Kansas and 1615 Center—unfit. Staff presented building‑official statements and photos; one owner is deceased and another property has a history of repeat enforcement.
The Goodland City Commission voted to set public hearings on March 3 to consider declaring three properties unfit for habitation or use: 302 West 15th, 1004 Kansas and 1615 Center.
Staff noted that building‑official reports and photographs were included in the meeting packet for each property. The city manager corrected clerical references to the hearing date to March 3. The report for 302 West 15th stated the main house and accessory structures require attention due to persistent code issues; staff noted the property had appeared in previous enforcement actions without a final resolution.
For 1004 Kansas staff said the local owners had been notified and tenants moved out; cleanup began but communication stalled. For 1615 Center staff said the owner had died and outreach attempts to locate next‑of‑kin were unsuccessful; photos in the packet showed fire damage to the structure.
Commissioners approved resolutions to set hearings so owners or interested parties will have the opportunity to appear and respond before further enforcement action is taken. City staff said the hearings will provide the formal notice needed to begin unfit‑structure procedures and that March 3 is the scheduled hearing date.
No demolition authorizations were issued at the meeting; decisions on repair orders, fines, or demolition will follow the scheduled hearings and any additional findings from building‑official reports.
