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}/irginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED August 13, 1991
91-173 ADOPTED August 13, 1991
AUTHORIZINGTHETOWNATTORNEY TO PUI~UENECESSARY ACTION TO
COMPEL PROPERTY OWNERSTOREMOVEFIREDAMAGED BUll,DINGS
WHEREAS, the town has received several citizen complaints regarding the condition and appearance
of two fire damaged buildings; and
WHEREAS, fire damaged buildings at 116 East Market Street and 39 Sycolin Road constitute an
offensive appearance and detract from the q, mllty of life in their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the buildings have been contacted by town staff and have not taken any
action to remove the remains of the structures; and
WHEREAS, the town attorney has researched the problem and identified a potential solution under
Sections 15.1-14(5) and 15.1-867 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and the Town Charter; and
WHEREAS, Town Council authorization is required for further action.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The town's legal staff is hereby authorized to institute the appropriate action to compel property
owners to remove fire damaged buildings that are considered offensive and a nuisance under the State
Code and Town Charter at the cost of the owner. The Council requests that the town manager advise
the property owners of this resolution.
PASSED this 13th day of August ~L991.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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