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Avon council approves $5,080 average processing expense for unsafe-building action at 1137 North Avon Avenue
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The Avon Town Council approved a $5,080 average processing expense under the town's unsafe-building law for work completed at 1137 North Avon Avenue; staff said the charge covers contractor costs and administrative overhead and that a lien will be filed if the owner does not respond.
Avon Town Council voted to set the town's average processing expense for unsafe-building actions at $5,080, a figure staff said reflects costs already incurred and an estimate of continued administrative expenses tied to the case at 1137 North Avon Avenue.
An agency official described the components staff considered, saying, "As part of the unsafe building law, we are able to recoup our costs for the actual cost of the work," and listing items such as owner-identity research, notices, staff salaries, equipment, office supplies and attorney fees. The official added the amount was rounded to an even multiple for clarity: "So that's 5,000 dollars or $5,080." The official also said contractor work on the property has been completed and notices were published and sent by certified mail.
Council members asked whether the owner is likely to pay and whether the town expects to file a lien. The agency official said the dispute has been ongoing for roughly 1½ to 2 years, conversations with the owner and the owner's attorney had not produced compliance, and "unless we get communication from them after the statutory waiting period" the town will proceed with a lien. The official also said the emergency-action costs and contractor charges will be placed on any lien and that possible future steps under the unsafe-building code include sealing buildings or demolition if public-safety risks escalate.
A council member moved to approve the proposed average processing expense as presented. On roll call the transcript records Council members Don Loudon, Jason Puckett, Bill Holland and Greg Susan voting to approve the motion. The recorded action authorizes staff to pursue collection of the processing expense and to pursue a lien if the owner fails to pay.
The town also noted tax status questions about the property; staff said taxes appear to be delinquent but could not confirm that for certain in the meeting record. Staff said the plan commission will later consider related emergency-action determinations tied to the same property.
Next steps: staff will send the owner notice of the processing expense and the amount of contractor work incurred; if the owner does not respond within the statutory period, the town intends to file a lien and will pursue any additional enforcement (including plan-commission action) as needed.
