Columbus, Georgia

MEMORANDUM

April 22, 2005

1336 ? 23rd Street





Re: Extension to Matthew L. England to repair Brittany Apartments at 1336 ?

23rd Street and 2213 and 2217 ? 14th Avenue.



Present: Councilman Glenn Davis, Richard Bishop, William Duck, Danny Cargill,

Matthew England, Laura Murphy



Richard Bishop introduced those present to Maj. England. Copies of the

Condemnation Report were issued to everyone present. Mr. Bishop asked Maj.

England if he had seen the report before today?s meeting. Maj. stated that he

had seen it and was in possession of the information. Maj. England told those

present that he is confident that he can bring the apartments up to code if

given sufficient time to do so. He believes the property to be a good

investment with good income potential. He is negotiating at this time with

several sub-contractors to do the necessary work and will receive estimates as

quickly as possible. Mr. Duck requested that permits be obtained and necessary

inspections be called for. Councilman Davis then asked Maj. England if he

understood what is required of him. Maj. England responded in the affirmative

and assured him that all he needs is time.



Mr. Bishop questioned Maj. England about the repair status of 1332 ?

23rd Street and all present inspected the units. Maj. England stated that these

units are ?90% complete at this time?.



Councilman Davis asked Mr. Duck who has the responsibility of

relocating the tenants occupying the condemned units in the event the

structures are not repaired and must be demolished. Mr. Duck explained that the

responsibility falls on Maj. England as the property owner. Councilman Davis

asked if the City had funds available to assist Maj. England with relocation of

tenants if that should become necessary. He was told that the City could not

take on that responsibility or expense, but Mr. Duck suggested that he consult

Lynnette Gross, Director of Community Reinvestment, to determine if any

programs are in place to be of assistance. Mr. Davis stated that his purpose is

to be assured that Maj. England understands all that is required of him to

bring the property into compliance. He feels that Maj. England?s intentions are

good. Mr. Duck said that completion of the project is dependant on Maj. England

employing sufficient manpower to accomplish the job in a reasonable time frame.

Mr. Duck also expressed concern that the property be maintained in the future.



Councilman Davis concluded the meeting and Mr. Bishop assured Maj.

England that Miss Murphy would be available to work with him to facilitate

inspections of repairs to bring the apartments into compliance.