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Council awards contract to demolish deteriorated 106 North River St. building, to preserve ghost sign
Summary
The council awarded a contract to Fowler Enterprises LLC to demolish the old tin-shop building at 106 North River Street; the contractor will remove and turn over the building's historic ghost sign to the city and staff will discuss possible wood reclamation with the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Batavia City Council on Aug. 18 approved a contract award to Fowler Enterprises LLC to demolish the long-deteriorated tin-shop building at 106 North River Street and to salvage the building's historic ghost sign for the city.
City staff explained the structure was in severe disrepair and that the property had been marketed to find a buyer willing to relocate or rehabilitate the building; no offers were received. The contract requires the contractor to remove and deliver the ghost sign on the north side of the building to the city. Staff said the historic-sign removal was part of the bid.
Councilmembers asked about the low bid and whether Fowler had performed well on prior city projects; staff said Fowler performed a prior demolition on Park Street several years earlier and staff were confident in the contractor's ability to perform the work.
Staff also said they would consult the Historic Preservation Commission about whether certain reclaimed wood from the structure could be made available for reuse. The council voted to approve the resolution awarding the demolition contract; the final roll call showed 14 yes votes and none opposed.
Staff will coordinate the demolition schedule, sign removal and possible reclamation steps with the Historic Preservation Commission and the contractor.
