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Downtown hail damage spurs inspections; commission approves special-assessment certificates for dangerous structures
Summary
After public testimony about extensive hail damage and insurance denials, the Arkansas City Commission approved a certificate of special assessment for dangerous-structure demolitions and said engineers and fire officials will inspect affected downtown buildings before any demolition.
The Arkansas City Commission approved a certificate of special assessment for dangerous-structure demolitions following public comments from downtown property owners who said a recent hailstorm left buildings unsafe and insurers have denied claims.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff said the action begins a formal process for addressing hazardous buildings in the downtown core while city staff, engineers and the fire department evaluate whether structures can be made safe rather than demolished.
At the meeting, property owner Melissa described extensive damage to multiple downtown commercial buildings and said insurers have refused some claims. "The hailstorm pushed…
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