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Beaumont council declares downtown Gilbert Building an imminent danger and authorizes demolition
Summary
After months of inspections, an engineerrecommended demolition and council voted to order removal of the burned, unstable Gilbert Building within five days; owner and engineers argued for stabilization and proposed a repair plan.
Beaumont City Council voted to declare the Gilbert Building (328—10Bowie/486—498 Pearl Street) an imminent danger and authorized staff to demolish the structure if the owner does not raise it within five days.
The council action follows months of inspections after a June 2024 fire. City building officials and an independent structural engineer told council loose masonry and interior fire damage left the structure unsafe for workers and the public. Demi Engman, the city planner involved in the file, said an engineer's March 5 assessment concluded "this is an imminent danger and should be resolved immediately." Building official Boyd Myer said inspectors found falling debris and unsecured façade elements and had placarded the building as unsafe to enter.
The item drew extended public comment and technical testimony. Owner Tom Flanagan and structural…
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