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Board advised to award demolition bid for condemned gym at 228 Orange Street; lien and legal options to be included in packet

3155694 · April 30, 2025
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Staff recommended awarding phase 2 demolition of the condemned Hot Springs High School gymnasium at 228 Orange Street to Melton Excavating for $130,000; asbestos/lead abatement was completed earlier and staff said a lien will be placed and legal options on foreclosure will be provided in the packet.

City Chief Building Official Mike Scott recommended awarding a bid to Melton Excavating Inc. for phase 2 demolition of the condemned Hot Springs High School gymnasium at 228 Orange Street, with the recommended low, responsible bid of $130,000.

Background: the board condemned the structure on Sept. 6, 2022. The planning department solicited demolition bids on multiple occasions. Earlier procurement splits addressed hazardous-material removal; phase 1…

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