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Athens council approves demolition of Shoney's building, development amendment, utility contracts and park payment
Summary
The Athens City Council on March 24 approved a series of resolutions covering code enforcement, development changes, utility equipment purchases, construction payments and vehicle purchases.
The Athens City Council on March 24 approved a series of resolutions covering code enforcement, development changes, utility equipment purchases, construction payments and vehicle purchases.
Key votes included authorization to demolish a structure at 1402 U.S. Highway 72 — referred to in the meeting as the Shoney's building — and permit the city to perform the demolition with city forces or contract third parties for costs not to exceed $30,000. The council also approved a major amendment to the Henderson Estates master development plan to add three lots and a 15-foot transitional buffer behind specified lots.
Other capital and contract approvals recorded on the consent and regular calendars included:
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