THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #19-126
Resolution to approve the hiring a Building Structural Engineer to inspect the Condition of store front located at 115 East First Street
WHEREAS, The Council was presented with a Building Permit Application by the owner of property located at 115 East First Street, the building being located in the fire zone, and therefore requiring council review of the Building Permit Application, and
WHEREAS, The Council understands that the property owner proposes to reduce the size of the building front window openings and to frame in a portion of the current window openings due to concerns related to the structural integrity of the building front, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that an inspection of the storefront by a structural engineer on behalf of the City will assist the City in considering the appropriateness and/or necessity of the storefront modifications proposed by the property owner and to that end authorizes the City Administrator to proceed with the hiring of a Structural Engineer to perform an on-site inspection of the property and to provide feedback to the City for further consideration prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Monticello, through its’ City Council, in session this 3rd day of September, 2019 that the City Administrator is authorized to contract with a structural engineer to inspect the premises at 115 E. 3rd Street for structural integrity and consideration of the construction methods proposed by the Property Owner
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 3rd day of September, 2019.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk