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Fort Scott Commission orders condemnation and repair of 118 East Wall Street, sets deadlines for owners
Summary
The Fort Scott City Commission voted unanimously to proceed with condemnation and order repairs at 118 East Wall Street, requiring owners to provide requested documents by Oct. 1 and to begin repairs by Oct. 15 or allow the city to seek bids and act.
The Fort Scott City Commission voted unanimously Sept. 24 to proceed with condemnation and to order repairs at 118 East Wall Street, citing public-safety risks and prolonged inaction by the property owners.
Commissioners set a timetable requiring the owners to deliver requested documents, including a current structural engineer's report, insurance information and a scope of work, by Oct. 1, and proof that repairs will begin by Oct. 15. The motion said that if the owners fail to meet those deadlines, the city will pursue its own repair process and may place liens or special assessments to recover costs.
The action followed a public hearing at which city staff and residents described visible structural deterioration at the property and continuing…
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