HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0486 - Voluntary Substandard Structure Demolition GrantResolution No. 2022-RO486
Item No. 7.15
November 16, 2022
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds that it is in the best interest
of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock to provide a program to reduce the
number of structures that violate the City of Lubbock (the "City") health and safety codes
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Voluntary Substandard Structure Demolition Grant Program (the
"Program") would provide for a criteria for City Code officers to identify qualifying structures
and provide the incentive for owners of such structures to voluntarily permit demolition of the
structures by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the creation of the Program and enactment of
the Policies related thereto provide a public purpose and benefit to the citizens of the City by
decreasing the number of unsafe and unsound structures within the City, NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council hereby adopts the Voluntary Substandard Structure Demolition
Grant Program for the City of Lubbock. Said Program policies are attached hereto and I
incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of
the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on
ATTEST:
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Re ecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO
ims, Deputy City Attorney
November 16, 2022
TRA A , MAYOR
RES.Voluntary Substandard Structure Demolition Grant Program
Resolution No. 2022-R0486
Voluntary Substandard Structure Demolition Grant
Overview
This purpose of this grant program is to allow the City of Lubbock to demolish substandard structures and dangerous
buildings in an efficient and economical manner by obtaining the consent of the property owner. Consent of the property
owner allows the City not to involve the Substandard Structure Commission or Municipal Court, which expedites the
process to demolish a substandard structure.
The grant program focuses on primary dwelling structures that are considered substandard in nature. The program will
pay for up to $7,500 for the demolition and related expenses of a substandard structure.
The funds will be available on a first come first serve basis at the sole discretion of the City of Lubbock and will be
available so long as funds are available for this purpose.
Grant Eligibility
• Structure must be a primary dwelling inside the City limits of Lubbock. Secondary structures may be eligible at
the sole discretion of the City of Lubbock.
• Structure must be dilapidated, substandard, unfit for human habitation, a hazard to the public health, safety and
welfare, constitutes an urban nuisance, and cannot be repaired without substantial reconstruction.
• Legal property owner of record must execute a demolition agreement with the City of Lubbock.
• The legal property owner shall have the legal authority to consent to the demolition of any structure on the
property.
• The legal property owner shall either be the sole interest holder of the property and/or shall obtain consent for a
demolition from all persons or entities that have a legal interest in the property, including, but not limited to, lien
holders and cotenants.
• Any property where all interested parties to the property cannot be obtained shall be ineligible for this program.
• City staff shall obtain a completed title search for any potential property to determine potential ownership prior to
program eligiblilty.
Grant Details
• Grant will pay for up to $7,500 of the demolition of the structure.
• Grant will be paid directly to the contractor of the City's choice.
• All grants are awarded at the sole discretion of the City of Lubbock continent on the availably of budgeted funds.
• No demolition lien will be applied to the property.