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whatever the percentage was authorized. Mr. Roach shared that there were some property owners
who were attentive to the concerns at their properties, and unfortunately, there were other property
owners who were not attentive or willing partners that put people in a bad situation.
Councilman Long inquired about conditions that needed to be addressed by the property owner and
questioned whether any of those concerns were being addressed or shown during the inspection. Mr.
Roach replied the City never had the opportunity to inspect prior to the March 23 rd inspection, and
that information was provided to City Council prior to the April 11, 2023 Work Session meeting. The
property owners had not registered and a notice of violation was sent. Councilman Long inquired
what was done in the six-year timeframe with the violations since the Residential Rental Inspection
Program was established. Mr. Roach replied if the City would have inspected the property when the
Residential Rental Inspection Program was initially established in 2016, some of those concerns could
have been addressed. He further reminded that there were some property owners that would not be
willing partners.
In conclusion, Mr. Roach advised that the Seaview Loft Apartments situation could have been much
worse, meaning tragic. He thanked Mr. Jeff Senter, Chief Fire Marshal and staff; Ms. Virginia Blount-
Moore, Director of Human Services and staff; the Department of Codes Compliance staff; City Manager
Rohlf and staff; City Council; and all involved which required a lot of work.
Councilwoman Vick indicated that one could not argue with the Judge. When the building was
condemned, it was a difficult Fourth of July weekend in 2022 for the residents of Seaview Loft
Apartments and the pressure and stress placed on City staff. She appreciated all of the hard work of
those involved to ensure the residents were assisted with housing and other services provided.
Ms. Blount-Moore provided the following brief overview of the Resident Contact and Support:
• Upon Court ordered condemnation, Codes Compliance prepared notices informing all tenants
of the upcoming condemnation date
• The Department of Human Services established a Tenant Support Center to assist residents
with temporary housing and facilitated ongoing residential support; e.g. gift cards, tenant
resource center, housing fair, telephone and email communication
• The City reserved 67 hotel rooms in 7 local hotels for 123 Seaview residents and 17 pets from
July 1st - July 14th
• The City provided additional lodging for the most vulnerable residents (over 55 and/or with a
medical needs) through July 21st
• Total cost to the City $144,927.17
Again, Councilwoman Vick thanked Ms. Virginia Blount-Moore for the DHS quick thinking, compassion,
and hard work ensuring residents needs were addressed. She further thanked Mr. Harold Roach and
staff.
Mr. Roach shared the following current status on Seaview Loft Apartments:
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