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City reports land bank received state grant to move forward with Broadway Main Building demolition
Summary
Council reported the land bank received a state grant agreement, allowing an accelerated timeline for demolition of the Broadway Main Building; ownership and related property purchases were also noted.
City officials reported that the land bank received a grant agreement from the state, which will allow work to begin on the demolition of the Broadway Main Building.
Law Director Eisner (reporting staff matters) said the land bank received its grant agreement and that the agency will begin work on demolition "so that should be sooner than later now." Officials also reported that the property owner purchased an adjacent parcel, the Harvey property, as part of related actions; the owner’s name and purchase details were not specified.
Why it matters: A state grant enables the land bank to proceed with demolition and property preparation, which can affect downtown redevelopment timelines. No demolition contract or funding appropriation was approved by the council at the meeting; the report was informational.
Council did not take formal action on the demolition during the meeting; staff will proceed under the land bank’s authority and grant oversight.
