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Tuscaloosa City Council approves demolition, rezoning and a string of contracts; business-license revocation withdrawn
Summary
At its April 21 meeting, the Tuscaloosa City Council withdrew a proposed business-license revocation, ordered demolition of a condemned house, approved a rezoning request for a duplex, granted a restaurant liquor license and adopted multiple routine contracts and budget amendments.
Tuscaloosa City Council members on April 21 voted to withdraw a proposed business-license revocation, order demolition of a condemned house at 512 Hargrove Road East, approve a rezoning request for a duplex and adopt a bundle of routine contracts, disbursements and budget amendments.
The council voted to withdraw the item to revoke the business license for Skinner Transportation after a motion and second; no public testimony was offered on the withdrawal. The council then considered a public hearing on the condemnation and demolition of 512 Hargrove Road East. City staff told the council the property was condemned on Jan. 31, 2025, for 48 housing-code violations; no owner appeared. Council members voted to order demolition, and staff noted demolition costs would be charged back to the owner if the city performs the work.
The council approved rezoning petition Zoning…
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