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Council sets public hearing to begin Chapter 111 enforcement at 214–216 Castle Street
Summary
Geneva City Council set a public hearing June 3 to commence Chapter 111 enforcement procedures for the former Medias property at 214–216 Castle Street, a step that can lead to demolition and cost‑recovery if the owner does not remedy unsafe conditions.
City Council on June 3 set a public hearing to begin enforcement under Chapter 111 of the Geneva Municipal Code for the property at 214–216 Castle Street (the former Medias property), a building staff described as unsafe.
The city manager said the property is unsafe under Chapter 111 and that the public hearing is the procedural first step that can allow the city to require repairs or demolish the structure and place recovery costs on the owner if violations are not corrected. Councilor Brennan urged moving forward, saying the tool is necessary and that the property has been a persistent public‑safety concern.
Councilor Petropolis moved to set the public hearing; Councilor Grimaldi seconded. The motion passed by roll call and the hearing was scheduled to begin the Chapter 111 process.
Ending: The public‑hearing step initiates the statutory enforcement timeline under Geneva’s municipal code; subsequent notices, a hearing and legal steps would precede any city abatement or demolition action.
