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Seaside council authorizes demolition of city‑owned building at 1115 Broadway
Summary
The council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing demolition of the city‑owned building at 1115 Broadway after staff cited structural and water damage, parking constraints and lack of viable proposals for reuse.
The Seaside City Council on July 7 adopted Resolution 4075 authorizing demolition of a city‑owned building at 1115 Broadway, a former church adjacent to the library that the city purchased in February 2014.
Staff said the building has had limited use since acquisition, shows significant water infiltration and possible structural issues, and would face strict parking requirements — an example cited by staff shows a performance use would require 29 parking spaces while the site can now accommodate about five. Council members said the city and community considered potential reuse ideas, including arts and performance space, but interested parties did not submit formal proposals or financing plans.
The staff report shows the city budgeted $60,000 for demolition in the current fiscal plan and the city has received a contractor quote just under $60,000; staff said the city will pursue at least three quotes and consider in‑house work if priorities allow. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with demolition if costs remain within the budgeted amount and requires council return for additional authorization if asbestos removal or other unforeseen work pushes the cost above the budgeted authorization.
Public commenters asked the council to consider options to salvage interior woodwork, pews and other architectural items. Councilors said staff will explore a public salvage process (for example, advertising items at minimal starting bids for local organizations or congregations) before demolition. The council adopted the resolution by motion and vote.
Ending: Staff will solicit multiple bids, evaluate asbestos and hazardous‑materials needs before contracting demolition, and pursue salvage and community outreach about reusable items prior to demolition.
