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Hearing officer finds 510 Fremont unsafe and orders demolition and cleanup
Summary
City code officers reported fire damage and prior lead‑hazard concerns at 510 Fremont; the hearing officer found the structure unsafe and authorized demolition and site cleanup.
At the OTA hearing, city code officers testified 510 Fremont is fire damaged and has a history of vacancy and lead‑hazard concerns; the hearing officer found the structure unsafe and authorized the city to demolish the house and clean the property.
Ken Hunt and building staff said the city erected a protective fence around the building and had been in touch with the owner in Napanee, Indiana, who said he could not afford demolition but would be willing to make payments to the city if the city performed the demolition. The hearing officer made findings that the structure is unsafe and directed the city to proceed with demolition and cleanup.
The record indicates the owner was notified and had spoken with city staff but said he lacked funds to self‑demolish and intended to make payments if the city acted. The hearing officer's order authorizes the city to remove the unsafe structure and clean the lot.
