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City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. A RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING ACTION AT BIG ISLAND VETERAN'S CAMP - CABIN 112 NORTH BILL AREA WHEREAS, the City of Orono is a municipal. corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, State of Minnesota, Centenial Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102, is the fee owner of recc 6 of property located at Big Island Veteran's Camp, Orono, Minnesota, herein referr-d to as Big Island Veteran's Camp, and legally described as follows: Lot 2 Unplatted 23-117-23 21 0001 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Orono, having duly considered thr- matter pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 463.15 to 463.261, hereby finds that the above described Cabin #12 North Hill area is unhabitable and contains unsanitary and hazardous conditions which constitute a public nuisance and which makes this property hazardous to the public health, safety and welfare based on the following findings: 1. Building footing and foundation consists of concrete blocks without mortar joints. 2. Ceiling height is too low for habitable space. 3. Wood is rotten around bottom edges of exterior walls. 4. Windows do not meet fire egress requirements becaise of the screens and wood flaps which cover window. 5. Roof sags and is in disrepair. 6. No sewer or water is available to the site. 7. Fire alarms (smoke detectors) are not provided. H. Electrical wiring is in a state of disrepair and is a potential fire hazard. 9. The surrounding area around the building contains high weeds and brush which create a fire hazard. 10. Building is in a state of deterioration and dilapidation, thus it is a safety and health hazard pursuant to Minnesota State Bui Idinq Code/Uniform Bui Iding CodE-, Section 203. I'a(ic I ut 2