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Resident raises ongoing concerns about two long-vacant properties; city says both are in litigation

5793894 · August 15, 2025
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Summary

A resident pressed the council about a long-vacant BP station and a nearby hotel; the mayor and law director said both properties are subject to litigation, including an injunction and foreclosure, and said a settlement or purchase is under negotiation in one case.

During public comment, resident Joe Scarrupa urged council action on two vacant and dilapidated properties: an old BP service station and a shuttered hotel behind a car wash. The mayor and the law director said both properties are the subject of active legal proceedings.Why it matters: Long-vacant commercial properties can depress neighborhood appearance,…

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