Nobody likes to live near – or even drive by – an eyesore. But getting rid of them can be a long and difficult process – even when some properties move beyond the "eyesore" category – and into the “hazardous and dangerous” category. At tomorrow's meeting, the council will hold a public hearing to determine if the property owners should be required to demolish the buildings -- within 30 days. If not, the city would demolish the buildings – at the owners' expense. George Noey is the first to admit that his property is in bad shape – and that it's dangerous. But disabled and living off social security – he says his hands are tied. “I can’t pay for it,” Noey said. “It’s that simple. All they can do is get a judgment against me, but I would never be able to pay." Noey says he never wanted the house – he inherited it. And last August, it caught fire. Noey says he hasn't paid taxes since 2001 – and just wishes the city would take if for the back taxes. “They're the only ones that can do anything with the property,” Noey said, “and they're welcome to it." Noey's home is one of about 15 buildings and structures the city considers dangerous. Noey says he realizes it's not salvageable – now it's up to city councilors to decide what to do with it. “You’ve got open buildings that kids get into … things happen … the buildings are falling down … they’re a distraction to the neighborhood,” said Dave Clark (Community Development Director). Neighbors … like Valentina Acosta -- who says it's dangerous for her little brothers to play near the house. “It’s been like that for awhile now,” Acosta said, “but they should have torn it down the second it was burned.” Dave Clark says it shouldn't get to this point ... When the property owner has no intention of paying taxes or fixing the structure so it becomes another expense the taxpayer picks up. “We wish that when people realize that they're not able to maintain a property, that's the time to sell it,” Clark said, “before it really goes downhill." Tomorrow's City Council meeting starts at 8:30 in the morning. All residents are welcome to share their input.