Goodland City Orders Repairs or Demolition of Unsafe Building at 122 W.14th St

Resolution No. 1626 was passed, declaring the building at 122 W.14th St., Goodland, Kansas, unsafe. The City of Goodland issued the resolution, ordering the building to be repaired or removed. The city's Enforcing Officer filed a statement on August 7, 2023, confirming the building's unsafe condition.

Subsequently, Resolution No. 1624 was passed on January 16, 2024. This resolution scheduled a hearing for the owner and other interested parties to argue against the building's condemnation. The resolution was published in the city's official paper on January 19 and 26, 2024, and copies were served to all relevant parties.

On March 4, 2024, the hearing took place. Evidence was presented by the Enforcing Officer and the owner. They found the building, located in Goodland's original town, to be unsafe.

The owner was ordered to start repairs within thirty days of March 4, 2024. If the owner fails to start repairs within the given time, or any additional time granted, the city will have the building demolished. The demolition costs, minus any salvage value, will be collected as per K.S.A. 12-1,1115, or assessed as special assessments against the property.

The resolution also states that if the owner fails to start repairs or does not continue them, the city may take further action to demolish the building without further notice. The City Clerk was directed to publish the resolution and mail a copy to the owners and other interested parties. The resolution was adopted on March 4, 2024.

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