House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to enhance the authority of the city of Shreveport regarding condemned commercial properties. The bill enacts R.S. 33:4754.1, which allows the city to file a lawsuit against property owners to compel them to demolish condemned properties. This legal action can only be initiated after the property owner has been given a chance to demolish the property and settle any liens placed on it, with the specific time frame for compliance determined by city ordinance.

Additionally, the bill permits the city to recover various costs associated with the enforcement of this provision, including court costs, attorney fees, and expenses incurred in locating and notifying the property owner, as well as the collection of any lien amounts. This legislative measure aims to streamline the process of addressing unsafe commercial properties and ensure that the city can effectively manage public safety concerns related to such structures.