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Guthrie council adopts resolution declaring nine structures dilapidated, owners given May 22 deadline to present plans
Summary
After a public hearing, the Guthrie City Council unanimously adopted resolution 2026‑04 designating listed properties as dilapidated and dangerous; owners were told they have roughly 45 days (practical deadline May 22) to submit remediation plans or the city may move to abate nuisance conditions.
Guthrie — Following a public hearing on April 7, the City Council unanimously approved resolution 2026‑04 declaring multiple properties as dilapidated and dangerous, setting in motion the city’s formal abatement process while allowing owners an opportunity to present renovation plans.
Noah Robinson, the city’s code enforcement officer, outlined the annual dilapidated structures list and said nine properties remained on the list after one property had voluntarily pulled a demolition permit. Robinson told council that owners who demonstrate a plan and progress will be worked with; those who do not present an acceptable plan can face city abatement after the statutory process and potential lien to recover costs. Robinson and city staff said the practical deadline for presenting a plan is May 22, roughly 45 days from the hearing date.
Several property owners addressed council during the hearing. Some said they are actively pursuing repair plans or have already contracted for demolition; others described family efforts to assemble funding for renovation. Staff noted the city has a history of working with owners on viable renovation plans when owners communicate and show progress.
What the council did: after the hearing, council moved to adopt resolution 2026‑04 declaring the listed properties dilapidated and dangerous; the vote was unanimous. Staff said owners will be given time to submit plans and that the city will pursue abatement procedures for properties that do not comply.
Why it matters: the designation gives the city legal authority to abate unsafe structures and protects neighborhoods from hazards; it also creates a fixed timeline for owners to seek repairs, demolition or sale. For homeowners who present plans and show progress, staff indicated flexibility and continued cooperation to preserve structures where feasible.
Next steps: owners on the list were directed to contact code enforcement to establish remediation timelines; if no plan is submitted and the city proceeds with abatement, the cost of demolition becomes a lien on the property and owners have up to 180 days to pay per staff description of the process.
Resolution: 2026‑04 (declaring structures dilapidated and dangerous) was approved by unanimous vote at the April 7 council meeting.
