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Enid commissioners table demolition decision for Simpson Museum to Dec. 16; owner vows repairs
Summary
The Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 to table a final decision on a dilapidation order for the Simpson Museum at 228 E. Randolph Ave., setting a Dec. 16 deadline for a scope of work, a signed contract and proof of insurance.
The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 to table the city—s dilapidation case against the Simpson Museum property at 228 East Randolph Avenue and set a December 16 deadline for the owner to provide a scope of work, a signed contract and a certificate of liability insurance.
The municipal code appeal followed a code-enforcement timeline presented by Assistant City Manager Scott Morris. Morris told the commission the structure had been declared dilapidated after a roof collapse and multiple missed deadlines for debris removal and structural repairs. Morris said the city first began outreach in 2024 and declared the building dilapidated on Aug. 26, 2025, after the owner failed to meet agreed dates for debris removal and structural plans. "Due to the lack of…
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