BEFORE THE UNSAFE BUILDINGS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON, CABELL AND WAYNE COUNTIES, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: LADDONNIA BLEVINS 2465 4TH AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25701 PROPERTY: 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES), HUNTINGTON, WV ORDER OF DEMOLITION On Thursday, the 9th day of January, 2025, the Unsafe Buildings Commission of the City of Huntington came on for hearing as provided by Article 1739 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Huntington, as revised. After it first being determined that Notice was duly and properly given as provided by law, a majority of the Commission agreed that the structure located at 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES), within the limits of the City of Huntington is unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous and/or detrimental to the public welfare and should be demolished. Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that the structure located at 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES), within the limits of the City of Huntington be DEMOLISHED within thirty (30) days after entry of this Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 1739 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Huntington, as revised. If the structure is not demolished within 30 days, the City of Huntington shall DEMOLISH or otherwise remediate the structure at its convenience. It is further ORDERED that the structure located at 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES) shall be SECURED and BOARDED within five (5) days after entry of this Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 1739 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Huntington, as revised, until such time as the structure is demolished. If the structure is not SECURED and BOARDED within 5 days, the City of Huntington shall cause the structure to be secured and boarded reasonably soon thereafter. It is further ORDERED that the City of Huntington, its agents, employees, and contractors may enter 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES) at any time after the expiration on 30 days after entry of this Order to perform any work or preparation for demolition including, but not limited to, salvage, asbestos inspection, asbestos removal, and the removal of items that may prove dangerous or obstructive in the demolition process. It is further ORDERED that the City of Huntington shall have the right to issue a citation for failure to comply with this Order. Violations of this Order may be fined $500.00 or imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days, or both, and each day shall constitute a separate offense. It is further ORDERED that the property owner(s), LADDONNIA BLEVINS, shall pay for all costs associated with the demolition of the structure located at 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES), Huntington, West Virginia. It is further ORDERED that the City of Huntington shall have the right to file a lien against the real property located at 2465 4TH AVENUE (ALL STRUCTURES), Huntington, West Virginia, or to institute civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the property owner or other responsible party for all costs incurred with respect to said demolition and for reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by the City of Huntington in the prosecution of said collection of said costs relating to the demolition of the structure. Said lien, unless otherwise stated, shall accrue interest at the statutory rate. It is further ORDERED that this Order of Demolition shall be served in accordance with the laws of this state concerning service of process of civil actions, and shall, in addition thereto, be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by the Order of Demolition. If you disagree with this Order, you have the right to apply to the circuit court of the county for a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION restraining the Unsafe Buildings Commission pending final disposition of the cause before the circuit court. Any petition for temporary injunction must be filed within 30 days of the service of this Order, after which time this Order shall become final. ENTER THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2025. Lisa Riley, Chairman Unsafe Buildings Commission Telephone No. (304) 696-5540 Ext. 2335 THIS IS THE FINAL NOTICE OF DEMOLITION OF THIS STRUCTURE. LH-211734 01-17,24;2025
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia until March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The bids will be downloaded and/or opened and read publicly thereafter for the constructions of the following project(s): CALL: 002 CONTRACT: 2021000723 STATE PROJECT: S389-STR/IP-25 00 FEDERAL PROJECT: STP-2025(014)D DESCRIPTION: PAVEMENT MARKINGS ROADWAY STRIPING DISTRICT WIDE COUNTY: FAYETTE, GREENBRIER, MONROE, NICHOLAS, SUMMERS DBE GOAL: 7% OF CONTRACT BID AMOUNT, BIDDER MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN ASSURANCE OF MEETING GOAL ON FORM IN PROPOSAL. REMARKS: Proposals will be received from prequalified and West Virginia licensed contractors only except that on Federal-Aid Projects a contractors’ license is not required at time of bid, but will be required before work can begin. Registration is required with the Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Article 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia Code. All contractors submitting bids on project(s) must submit electronically with their bid a Proposal Guaranty Bond for $500.00 or 5% of the total bid, whichever is greater. The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways reserves the right to defer, delay or postpone the date for receiving and publicly opening proposals for any project designated in this advertisement, without the necessity of renewing such advertisement. The deferment, delay, postponement, and the date that proposals will be received and publicly opened will be available on www.bidx.com. The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. LC-211988 01-17;2025