Big Spring council approves demolitions, grant applications and recycling programs; schedules e‑waste day

The Big Spring City Council on a February evening approved multiple public‑works and finance actions, including an abatement order for a deteriorated structure at 1500 Stadium, a resolution authorizing demolition and liens on several properties, formal acceptance of a $27,665 tire‑recycling grant and authorization to apply for a Texas Department of Agriculture downtown revitalization grant that would require a $50,000 local match if awarded.

Why it matters: the actions clear blighted properties, fund community recycling events and position the city to pursue state funds for downtown water, sewer and sidewalk repairs — steps city staff said are intended to improve public health, remove hazards and support downtown revitalization.

At the start of the public‑hearing portion of the meeting, staff described the property at 1500 Stadium as a rear structure with missing windows, doors and siding that has been in disrepair since a code case opened in September 2023. Staff told council the structure presented rodent and health hazards and said the property owner was deceased and no representative had contacted the city. Council voted unanimously to issue an order of abatement for the structure and then closed the public hearing.

On the wider demolition resolution, city staff asked the council to authorize the city manager to cause demolition of…