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. e e Replying to Mr. Holmer, Ms. Miller said the cost of a 400-foot fence had not been estimated. Don Gilman of the Public Works Department guessed the cost of a Cyclone fence would be about $10 a foot. Mr. Rutan said the house is in his ward and he has seen the house. He said a hazardous condition exists because children could get into the house. He said the neighborhood children know about the house. He said the house was an outstanding one and some parts could be refurbished. He said a fence would mitigate most of the problems. Mr. Hansen said a fence could be rented. Building Official Larry Reed said a fence would not stop children or others from getting into the house. He said the hazardous conditions would remain. He said it is a good example of the purpose of the ordinance, which permits the City to step in when an owner and an insurance company do not agree. He said the City must preserve the neighborhood and public safety. Answering questions from Ms. Schue, Mr. Sercombe said the City may have some liability if the council takes no action after it has been notified of the hazardous condition. He said the City and the council are immune from liabil- ity for the choice of action they take. He said the testimony requested a 40-day period for obtaining reconstruction or demolition permits instead of the 15-day period in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Gleason added that litiga- tion could take a long time. Mr. Rutan suggested the staff present a revised resolution to the council. Mr. Hansen suggested the time for obtaining permits be lengthened and, if they are not obtained, he said the abatement action could be started. He said construction of a fence could result in the existing situation continuing for a long time. He suggested the City ask the property owner to nail the building shut. Mr. Hansen moved, and Ms. Schue seconded, to adopt the proposed resolution subject to a change indicating that permits for demolition or reconstruction of the structure at 2800 City View must be obtained within 40 days. Mayor Obie said he opposed the motion because the swimming pool has water in it and is life-threatening. He said the 15-day time period should be retained unless the life-threatening condition is removed. If the life-threatening condition is removed, he would approve a 40-day period for obtaining the necessary permits. By consensus, the other councilors agreed with him. Mr. Hansen and Ms. Schue withdrew the motion. Mayor Obie continued consideration of the proposed abatement to the council meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 1986. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 27, 1986 Page 3