Any building or portion thereof, including buildings and/or structures in the process of erection, if found to be dangerous to persons or property, whether they are occupants thereon or the general public, or if found to be unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used, or in danger from fire due to defect in construction, or dangerous for use because of insufficient means of egress in case of fire, or which has become damaged by the elements or fire to an extent of fifty percent of its value, may be condemned by the Building Inspector and ordered demolished or repaired according to the need by Council upon passage of a resolution to that effect. (Ord. 879. Passed 5-15-61.)