A RESOLUTION granting emergency action pursuant to Section 7-612 of the Code of the City of Goodland immediate hazard to the public at large hereby granting permission and directing all code enforcement officers and their representatives to include fire, police, animal control and the like, access to the property located at 2218 Commerce Road, Goodland, Kansas
WHEREAS, on the 18th day of February, 2025, the Goodland Code Enforcement Officer performed a site inspection of the property at 2218 Commerce Road; and
WHEREAS, there are 29 broken windows and 3 doors that are not secured; and
WHEREAS, The Police Department has had to clear the building multiple times a week due to criminals and vagrants breaking into the structure through the broken doors and windows, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the property located at 2218 Commerce Road, Goodland, Kansas, is deemed an immediate hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the public at large;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all code enforcement officers and their representatives are authorized to carry out any steps required to erect barricades or cause the property to be vacated, taken down, repaired, shored or otherwise made safe without delay.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Goodland and its officers are authorized to suspend any of the utilities provided to the property including electricity, water, gas and the like;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all city officials and officers are authorized to seek out and communicate with any party having a potential ownership interest in said property concerning actions taken under this resolution and any actions going forward involving the property.
ADOPTED AND PASSED by the Governing Body of the City of Goodland Kansas, this 18th day of February, 2025.
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Jason Showalter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary P. Volk, City Clerk