RESOLUTION NO. 930-25
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE STRUCTURE LOCATED BEG 508.8 E INTER S LINE MAIN ST & W LINE GOV LT 7 E 71.7 S 150 W 71.7 N 150 TO POB SECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 32 RANGE 06 IN HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AND REFERRED TO AS 605 E. MAIN ST. HARPER, KANSAS, IS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS AND DIRECTING THAT THE STRUCTURE BE REPAIRED AND THE PREMISES MADE SAFE AND SECURE.
WHEREAS, the Enforcing Officer of the City of Harper, Kansas did on the 11th day of August, 2025, file with the governing body of said City a statement in writing that a certain structure, hereinafter described, was unsafe and dangerous; and,
WHEREAS, the governing body did by Resolution No. 918-25 dated the 11th day of August, 2025, fix the time and place of a hearing at which the owner, his or her agent, and lienholders, any occupants and all other parties of interest of such structure could appear and show cause why such structure should not be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished, and provided for giving notice thereof as provided by law; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 918-25 was published in the official city paper on the 14th and 21st days of August, 2025, and a copy of said resolution was served upon all persons entitled thereto as provided by law; and,
WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of September, 2025, the governing body did conduct the hearing scheduled in Resolution No. 918-25 and took evidence from the following: the enforcing officer on behalf of the city; Diane D. Burris, an owner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HARPER, KANSAS, THAT:
1. The governing body hereby finds that the structure located at:
Harper Unplatted Sub-Div , Beg 508.8 E Inter S Line Main St & W Line Gov Lt 7 E 71.7 S 150 W 71.7 N 150 To Pob Section 06 Township 32 Range 06 in Harper County, Kansas
and commonly known and referred to as 605 E. Main St, Harper, Kansas, is unsafe and dangerous and directs that such structure is to be repaired and the premises made safe and secure. Repairs to be made and completed are: roof replacement, replace deteriorated front porch area, siding around the entire structure where it is deteriorated, siding adjacent to the HVAC combination unit, replace electrical wiring in the service panel, extermination for rodent infestation, repair wall where mold exists at the wall/floor joint in the SE room along the south wall, and remove overgrowth around the property.
2. The owner of such structure is hereby directed to commence the repair of the property not later than the 22nd day of December, 2025. If property is not sold or repairs commenced by December 22, 2025, the owner will commence demolition of the structure. In the event demolition is required, it shall be complete no later than the 23rd day of February, 2026. Provided, that upon due application by the owner and for good cause shown, the governing body, in its sole discretion, may grant the own additional time to complete the repairs to the property.
3. If the owner fails to commence the repair of the structure within the time stated herein, or any additional time granted by the governing body, or fails to diligently prosecute the same until the work is completed, the governing body will cause the structure to be razed and removed and the costs of razing and removing, less salvage if any, shall be collected in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1,1115, and amendments thereto or shall be assessed as a special assessment against the lot of parcel of land upon which the structure is located or by both, all as provided by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the owner fails to commence the repair or removal of the structure within the time provided herein or fails to diligently prosecute the same, the governing body may take such further action as it deems necessary to raze and remove the structure without further notice to the owner or other parties in interest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be published once in the official city paper and mail a copy to the owner, agents, lienholders, occupants, and other parties in interest.
Adopted this 22nd day of September, 2025.
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Eric Latta, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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Tiffany M. Cooperrider, City Clerk
