This instrument prepared by Scott Elder, Manager Neighborhood Codes Enforcement 400 Main Street #520 Knoxville, Tennessee 37902   ORDER   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   This matter came to be heard before the Better Building Board for the City of Knoxville on the 30th day of October, 2025. After stating the charges set forth in the Complaint filed on the 17th day of October, 2025, the Board called for proof and defense of the allegations stated therein.   Charge: This property is “blighted or deteriorated” as defined in the “Blighted and Deteriorated Property Ordinance, Section 6-150 of the Code of the City of Knoxville”, because of one or more of the following conditions:   The structure has not been rehabilitated within the time constraints placed upon the owner pursuant to the unfit buildings ordinance.   The property is a vacant structure, or vacant or unimproved lot or parcel of ground in a predominately built-up neighborhood, and not to be construed to apply to any property used for agricultural purposes.   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.   The property has been tax delinquent for a period of at least three (3) years.   Evidence: Pictures from City of Knoxville Neighborhood Codes Department, file and testimonies of Kathy Ellis, Sr. Project Specialist, Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development.   Finding of Fact: 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 International Property Maintenance Code, City housing, building, plumbing, fire or related codes.   The property, because of its physical condition is considered an attractive nuisance to children, including but not limited to unsafe structure.   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 by the department responsible for enforcement for the code as unfit for human habitation.   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.   The property 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 this article.   Conclusions Of Law: The property is blighted and deteriorated as defined in Knoxville City Code Section 6-150.   IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the owner of the building located at 2905 WASHINGTON PIKE INCLUDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, CLT # 070IF004, Knoxville, Tennessee, shall have NINETY (90) days to abate all conditions that render the property blighted and deteriorated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that failure of the owner to carry out this Order within NINETY (90) days of receipt of this Order shall render the property subject to condemnation by the City under the “Blighted and Deteriorated Property Ordinance”.   An extension of the original NINETY (90) day time period may be granted by the Board at the end of such period if the owner or designated agent or any interested party of record demonstrates that such period is insufficient to correct the conditions cited above.   Enter this 30th day of October, 2025.   /s/ Kaylin Chesney Chairman, Better Building Board   Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of October, 2025.   /S/ Kathy D. Ellis Notary Public My commission expires 4/11/2029