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Commission approves extension, solicits bids for demolition of two unsafe houses on East Fifth Street
Summary
The commission granted a 30-day extension and advised staff on a property at 224 E. Fifth after it changed ownership and has a demolition permit; it also approved soliciting bids to demolish the unsafe structure at 211 E. Fifth after a prior bid rejection and a failed sale attempt.
The Junction City Commission on March 18 took two actions related to unsafe structures on East Fifth Street.
224 East Fifth: Community Development Director Christopher Schreigenghast reported the property at 224 E. Fifth had been sold to Royce Investments, and the buyer holds a demolition permit to remove the unsafe structure. Staff requested a 30-day extension; the commission moved, seconded and carried the extension to allow the new owner to proceed.
211 East Fifth: Staff recommended soliciting bids for demolition at 211 E. Fifth after an earlier bid was rejected in January and after a probate-related sale did not produce required plans. The commission approved sending the solicitation for bids. Staff reported the property remains in an unsafe condition and that the owner had been notified and given an opportunity to speak at the meeting.
Why it matters: Both actions are part of the city’s code-enforcement and public-safety work to remove structures the city has deemed dangerous or unsafe. Staff emphasized that the properties remain hazardous while ownership or sale processes continue.
What’s next: For 224 E. Fifth, staff will track the demolition permit progress during the extension. For 211 E. Fifth, staff will solicit bids and return to commission with bidders or contract recommendations as required by procurement rules.
