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Beach Park approves demolition of neglected structure at 10468; village to begin cleanup Dec. 20
Summary
The Village of Beach Park approved a resolution authorizing demolition of a neglected, abandoned structure at 10468 (address referenced in the meeting as both West Robert Avenue and West Waldo). The village will begin cleanup Dec. 20 if the owner does not act by Dec. 19; the $27,500 cost will come from the village general fund.
The Village Board of Beach Park voted to approve a resolution authorizing demolition of a neglected, vacant structure listed in the meeting as 10468 West Robert Avenue (also referenced during the meeting as 10468 West Waldo). Trustee Wells presented the item during the planning and zoning committee report and the board approved the action by roll call.
The resolution covers removal of an abandoned structure the board said had “fallen into a state of disrepair.” Board discussion noted the village had pursued court action related to title and ownership and is prepared to move forward under that legal authority. Trustee Wells said the matter had been reviewed at the planning and zoning committee meeting on July 24 and was recommended for board approval.
Board discussion indicated the village will fund the immediate demolition and cleanup from the village general fund; related grant funding was not awarded in the most recent round. The board recorded a $27,500 allocation for the demolition. According to the timeline presented at the meeting, the property owner has until Dec. 19 to perform the cleanup; if the owner does not act the village will begin cleanup, disconnect utilities and proceed toward demolition beginning Dec. 20. Trustees said the village may attempt to recover costs later through the property sale or other legal remedies.
No ordinance number or state statute was cited in the meeting transcript; the board referenced court proceedings related to ownership that predate the board action. The motion passed on a roll-call vote; the clerk announced the ayes and the mayor declared the motion carried.
The village did not specify a demolition contractor in the meeting record or an exact timetable for the demolition beyond the Dec. 20 start of cleanup activities. The board did not take additional action at the meeting beyond approving the resolution and the funding authorization.
