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Residents press council on condemned properties; city attorney outlines recordation, demolition steps
Summary
Residents and Aldermen pressed the council about long-standing condemned properties and demolitions. City officials said administrative court hearings have started, property owners must be re-notified, three contractor quotes are required and liens may be placed after demolition.
Residents and at least one alderman pressed the Crowley City Council on Feb. 18 over the pace of demolitions for long-condemned houses, and city officials outlined the procedural and legal steps the city must follow before a demolition can proceed.
Alderman Vernon Martin pressed the question of why properties condemned in prior administrations remain standing and asked how many homes were being processed. The mayor and city staff described a multi-step process that includes verifying current ownership, providing notice, conducting…
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