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" _: . - direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare a resolution to abate, with the -- requisite findings, but direct staff to use its discretion in implementing the resolution. He said that the direction from the council should include specific performance dates for the sale of the building and the commencement of work to correct the violations. Mr. Thomas introduced Jerry Marugg, the Housing Inspector who had made the inspection on the property, and said Mr. Marugg could respond to questions from councilors on the inspection. Mayor Keller said that letters to the council on this matter had been received from Janet Summerville and Ken David. Public hearing was opened. Vern Ho, 2455 University Street, said that he lived near the house at 2444 University and that he supported the abatement proceedings. He thanked City staff members for their help in addressing the concern of the neighbors regarding the hazard presented by this building. Toivo Lein, 2448 University Street, said he agreed with the remarks made by Mr. Ho. Ron Coil, 1311 Lorane Highway, said he was the person mentioned by Mr. Thomas as wishing to buy the house at 2444 University Street. He said that he is a builder and had experience with fixing up buildings in conditions similar to that of this house. He said wanted to refurbish the structure as a rental. e There being no further public testimony, public hearing was closed. Responding to questions from Councilor Obie, Mr. Coil said that he had signed a contract for purchase of the property, contingent on the action taken by the council. He said he believed that the sale would be consummated by November 20, 1982, with work on the structure being started within 60 days following that date. Responding to a question from Councilor Ball, Mr. Coil said the down payment he would make for the building would be $5,000. He believed that he could do the necessary work on the building for approximately $10,000. Mayor Keller pointed out the sense of urgency in dealing with the problem, which had been troubling neighbors since 1978. Mr. Coil said he understood this and would work as swiftly as possible to make the building secure. Responding to comments from Councilor Obie, Tim Sercombe, City Attorney's Office, said that if the council voted to proceed with abatement, a resolution would be prepared for consideration at a future council meeting. At that time, the council could order that the nuisance be abated or that the building be made safe. In response to a question from Councilor Lindberg, Mr. Thomas stated that, in his opinion, unless Mr. Coil was counting on performing all of the labor himself and using stockpiled materials, $10,000 was not enough to correct the code e violations. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 25, 1982 Page 3