Lebanon City purchases two properties adjacent to Abner Longley Park; demolitions planned
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Summary
The city finalized acquisitions including the former EnviroChem building on Thompson Street and a house on Beck Street; staff said bids are being prepared for demolition and a funding request will be filed to finalize at least one project.
Lebanon City parks staff reported the city completed purchases of two properties near Abner Longley Park: the former EnviroChem building on Thompson Street and a property on Beck Street. Staff said demolition bids are being prepared and that the city will move to remove structures to clear park access and improve the site.
Staff identified the Beck Street property as a house located between the park entrance and exit drives; staff said demolition of that house is now under contract and a funding request to finalize the project will go to council the following Monday. The Thompson Street property — described as the old EnviroChem building adjacent to Abner Longley Park — was acquired after an 18‑year effort, staff said.
Staff said the city will solicit bids to demolish the Thompson Street building and pursue the necessary approvals and funding. No demolition timelines beyond the Beck Street house contract were provided.
Ending: Staff thanked personnel involved in completing the purchases and said demolition bids and a council funding request are the next steps; exact schedules for demolition were not specified.
