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Council reviews Old Town demolition hurdles as officials press for faster removals
Summary
City officials discussed delays removing dangerous Old Town structures, asbestos abatement and a proposed supplemental appropriation for demolition work; corporation counsel briefed aldermen on ongoing litigation and appellate action that has slowed demolition.
The Springfield City Council Committee heard updates July 8 on efforts to demolish derelict properties in the Old Town neighborhood and on related enforcement steps, as aldermen urged staff to accelerate removals.
Council members and staff said the city previously obtained a summary-judgment ruling in its favor on demolition but that the ruling was partially narrowed on appeal and the case now requires additional proceedings to resolve property valuation. "We prevailed on a summary judgment motion for Old Town for the demolition," said Corporation Counsel, adding the appellate court remanded a narrow issue about property value for trial.
The matter matters to neighbors who described open, roofless buildings, salvage activity and debris.…
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