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Augusta commission puts Redwood properties on probation, schedules hearing after residents cite gunfire and poor conditions
Summary
The commission voted to set a public hearing and place Redwood (owner of Bon Air Apartments and Richmond Summit) on probation after residents and commissioners reported ongoing safety, habitability and security problems; the company was given until November to meet pledged improvements.
The Augusta City Commission voted to schedule a public hearing within 30 days and place Redwood, owner of the Bon Air Apartments and Richmond Summit properties, on probation after extended public comment about security, building conditions and repeated gunfire.
The move followed testimony from tenants and nearby residents describing frequent gunfire, lingering odors and nonworking elevators, and a presentation from company representative Bob Duke describing ongoing capital work and plans for security and mechanical system upgrades. "We do have them there 24/7," Duke said in response to questions about on-site security.
Commissioner Catherine…
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