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Alexander City council approves ordinance allowing demolition liens after debate over costs and owners’ impact
Summary
The Alexander City Council approved an ordinance authorizing demolition of blighted properties and placing liens on owners’ properties. Council members and staff debated costs, the potential for liens to exceed property values, alternatives such as grants, and implementation safeguards.
The Alexander City City Council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing the city to demolish blighted properties and place liens on owners’ property after a discussion about costs, impacts on elderly owners and alternatives such as grant funding.
Council members and city staff debated whether liens and contractor costs could exceed the value of some properties, potentially leaving owners with little ability to repay the city. A staff member said, “this is our first year with it,” and noted there had been “1 bid for 1 property” in the initial round.…
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