HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-22 13-248 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. -13-248
Date: July 22, 2013
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Gregory Barrows as Personal
Representative of the Estate of Justina Barrows for 150 Court Street, Bangor,
Maine
Responsible Department: Code
Commentary:
This Order will authorize the acceptance of a deed from Gregory Barrows as personal
representative of the estate of Justina Barrows to the real estate located at 150 Court Street in
consideration of the outstanding obligations due the City.
Gregory Barrows is the personal representative of the Estate of Justina Barrows, which owns
property located at 150 Court Street. In January, the structure at 150 Court Street was
severely damaged in a fire. Mr. Barrows has agreed to allow the City to have the property in
exchange for relief of his back taxes. This action will allow the City to demolish the house
without the time and expense of a court process.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
City—manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
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First Reading
Referral
13-248
JULY 22, 2013
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ORDER, Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Gregory Barrows as Personal Representative of
the Estate of Justina Barrows for 150 Court Street, Bangor, Maine
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT
WHEREAS, the structure located at 150 Court Street, Bangor, more particularly described in a
deed recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds In Book 2354, Page 16 (hereinafter
"the Building"), suffered considerable damage in a fire in January of this year;
WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Office inspected the Premises and determined that the
Building is unsafe, unstable, and suffers from numerous code violations;
WHEREAS, the Premises is owned by the Heirs of Justina Barrows of Brewer, Maine
(hereinafter the "Owner");
WHEREAS, the personal representative of the Owner, who had been living in the Building until
the time of the fire, is unable to pay for the demolition or other mitigation of the Building;
WHEREAS, as of June 25, 2013, $3,345.50 was owed in property taxes on the property at 150
Court Street; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned personal representative indicated his willingness to give the
property to the City in exchange for relief of the property taxes due;
BE IT ORDERED THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept a deed from Gregory Barrows, in his capacity
as the personal representative of the estate of Justina Barrows, to the real estate located at
150 Court Street in exchange for forgiveness of all property taxes due to the City on the date of
closing.
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