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Release Date: July 7, 2011 City of San Antonio Communications Office: 207-7234 Building Standards Board deadline for applications extended to Aug. 5 Citizens who have an interest in City Government and who are also interested in improving the quality of life for the City of San Antonio are invited to apply for one of the 14 positions available on the Building Standards Board. The deadline to submit an application has been extended from Friday, July 8 to Friday, Aug. 5. Individuals interested in serving on this board can obtain an application by visiting https://webapps2.sanantonio.gov/BoardComm/Vacancies.aspx. On May 5, 2011, the San Antonio City Council approved a new ordinance to strengthen, update and clarify minimum property maintenance requirements for property owners and tenants. This included a reconstitution of the City-staffed Dangerous Structures Determination Board (DSDB) into the 14-member, citizen-based Building Standards Board. Ten of the members will be appointed by City Council and four will be appointed at-large. The new Building Standards Board will hear appeals and violations of the new minimum property maintenance code and the San Antonio Property Maintenance Code, and rule on cases related to dangerous and dilapidated structures. The 10 district appointees should possess some of the following experience: - Structural Engineer - Architect - Neighborhood Association Leader - Maintenance Professional - Real Estate Professional - Home Inspector - Construction Professional - Concerned Citizen - Historic Preservation Professional The four at-large appointments are prescribed for the following categories: - Single-Family Rental Property Manager - Multi-Family Rental Property Manager - Commercial Rental Property Manager - Historic Preservation Professional For information on the Building Standards Board, call 207-8219 or visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/Ces/Pdf/nbs2011.pdf. For assistance with the application process, call 207-7253. |
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