Code staff: 19 dilapidated structures declared since June; city using demolition and owner compliance

Renee Gorman presented the city's work on dilapidated and hazardous properties, reporting that since June 1, 2025 the code department has declared 19 structures dilapidated. She said the city seeks voluntary compliance and that property owners demolished 10 of the buildings themselves while the city removed nine others. Gorman described the change as visible in the community and noted demolition costs "between 10 to $15,000 to take down" a property (speaker15).