This instrument prepared by                                             Scott Elder, Manager                                             Neighborhood Codes Enforcement                                             400 Main Street #520                                             Knoxville, Tennessee 37902   COMPLAINT   FROM: SCOTT ELDER, MANAGER, NEIGHBORHOOD CODES ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT   TO: CHARLES BRANCH, DECEASED BETY BRANCH A/K/A BETTY BRANCH, DECEASED CHARLES FRANKLIN BRANCH, DECEASED COLLIS EUGENE BRANCH, DECEASED HAROLD DEAN BRANCH, DECEASED BERTHA BRANCH, DECEASED RUTH O. MEDLEY, DECEASED JERRY P. MEDLEY, P.O. BOX 1461, KODAK, TENNESSEE 37764 RICHARD A. MEDLEY, 3353 KENILWORTH LANE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917 DAVID LYNN BRANCH, DECEASED MARTHA ANN BRANCH, 3519 KENILWORTH LANE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914-3310 DAVID BRYAN BRANCH, 3115 FRAZIER ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914-9731 CHARISE EASTERDAY, 5825 WHISPER WOOD ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37918-6126 JULIAN KEITH BRANCH, 5027 CRIPPEN ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37918   RE: 2905 WASHINGTON PIKE INCLUDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, CLT # 070IF004   As a designated public officer for the City of Knoxville, I hereby serve notice upon you as owner or party in interest of the above described property that conditions exist at said property which render it unfit, unsafe, or dangerous as defined in the Unfit Buildings Ordinance, Section 6-136, et seq., of the Code of the City of Knoxville; and which meet one or more of the following definitions of “blighted” or “deteriorated” as defined in the “Blighted and Deteriorated Property Ordinance”, Section 6-150 of the Code of the City of Knoxville, including:   The property is a vacant structure, or vacant or unimproved lot or parcel of ground in a predominately built-up neighborhood, and   The property is dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin-infested or lacking in the facilities and equipment required by the Housing Code of the City and has been designated as unfit for human habitation.   The property, because of its physical condition or use is regarded as a public nuisance at common law or has been declared a public nuisance in accordance with the City housing, building, plumbing, fire or related codes.   The property, because of its physical condition, use or occupancy is considered an attractive nuisance to children. The property is a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons or property.   Utilities, plumbing, heating, sewerage or other facilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed, or rendered ineffective so that the property is unfit for its intended use.   The property, by reason of neglect or lack of maintenance has become a place for accumulation of trash and debris, or a haven for rodents or other vermin.   Which has been tax delinquent for a period of at least three (3) years.   The structure has not been rehabilitated within the time constraints placed upon the owner pursuant to the unfit buildings ordinance.   A written description of specific violations is available for public review in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement Office.   A public hearing will be held on the 30th day of October, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room, City County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee, before the Better Building Board. After hearing, if the Board determines that said building is unfit, dangerous, or unsafe and/or determines the property to be blighted or deteriorated pursuant to Knoxville City Code Section 6-150 et seq., the Board may order the owner to repair, alter, or improve such building, or to vacate and close said building, or to remove or demolish said building, and to abate any other conditions which render the property blighted and deteriorated. Failure to comply with the Order of the Better Building Board may result in the demolition of said building, with the costs of such demolition resulting in a lien against the real property. If the Board makes a determination of blight and deterioration, failure to eliminate the conditions causing the blight within ninety (90) days of notice of said determination, shall render the property subject to Certification as Blighted or Deteriorated by the Better Building Board and institution of eminent domain proceedings by the City. The Order of the Better Building Board constitutes final administrative action with appeal to Chancery Court.   If you have transferred this property, please send written notice to the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement Office, 400 Main Street, Room 520, City-County Building, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.   Please contact our Administrative Specialist, Grace Leffew, at 865-215-2867 or via email at aleffew@knoxvilletn.gov with questions about attending or for alternate attendance options.   Enter this 17th day of October 2025.                                                 /s/ Scott Elder                                               Scott Elder, Manager                                              Neighborhood Codes Enforcement   Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of October, 2025.   /s/ Angie McIntyre  Notary Public My commission expires 06-05-2028