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Burkburnett hearing reviews dilapidated properties; demolition costs and owner plans collide
Summary
Code enforcement presented photos and recommended demolition of multiple dilapidated buildings; owners disputed the city estimate of $91,000 for one commercial site and presented alternatives, while the council deferred formal action to the next session.
Burkburnett officials opened a public hearing to review multiple properties the city has deemed substandard and dangerous under Local Government Code §204.001 and Burkburnett’s code of ordinances (Section 150.35–150.99). Code enforcement described several structures as unsecured, open to the elements and posing fire and safety risks; staff recommended demolition for multiple addresses.
Code Enforcement Officer James Gore said photos and site inspections show collapsed roofs, holes in walls, water damage, structural beam deterioration and ongoing vandalism. "701 East 3rd Street is a fairly…
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