Council reviews demolition costs and program capacity for blighted properties
Council members discussed the city's property cleanup and demolition program, with cost estimates ranging from roughly $1,200–$5,000 for many demolitions and a suggested upper example near $67,000 for a large house; staff said some costs are recovered when properties are sold.
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Council reviewed the property remediation and demolition program, including how the city estimates costs and whether it can scale the program within current staffing and equipment constraints. One participant asked whether city crews could do more work in winter when other duties slow; staff said bin availability and contractor scheduling often limit throughput.
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