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Subject: Robert Litke Enforcing a 1972 Ordinance
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:29:03 -0500

Isah Cary of FOX 26 had a story last night concerning Robert Litke enforcing a 1972 Ordinance which prohibits manufactured housing on residential lots in the City. They must be placed in Mobile Home Parks.

This is an archaic law, and that the City will not allow any new mobile home parks to be established in the municipal limits. One must ask "who's watching out for whom?"

Mr. Litke appears to be forcing these low income folks to move their Homesteads, and I believe it is wrong. This Ordinance must be changed or repealed.

Under the federal definitions a Manufactured Home must be built in compliance with the FEDERAL MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT of 1974, effective June 15, 1976.

There are two basic grades of Manufactured Homes. The type featured in the story appeared to be the superior grade of home which meets or exceeds all FHA standards, and is permanently affixed to a foundation.

I was sent a letter from Margie Bingham in the summer of 2002 which stated that Manufactured Homes are eligible for HUD HAP funds to those who qualify for the single-family affordable housing program.

If the City allows Mr. Litke to interfere with the owner's quiet enjoyment of their Homestead, I will be compelled to try and assist them in seeking remedies available under federal law.

Tom Bazan
P.O. Box 2786
Houston, TX 77252

832.673.0018

BAZAN, a long-time real estate broker, appraiser and environmental consultant, is the Independent Candidate for the 18th Congressional District of Texas, running to replace Sheila Jackson-Lee

www.BazanForCongress.com