Land Bank extends demolition contracts through June 2026 and seeks new listing agreements for eight parcels

The Evansville Land Bank on May 16 voted to amend its contractor arrangements and to refresh real-estate listing agreements for properties on the market.

Staff said the Land Bank adopted a Demolition Contractor Selection Process in 2017 when demolition volumes were significantly higher. With reduced acquisition and demolition activity in recent years, staff recommended extending the existing 2024 demolition contracts for one additional year through June 30, 2026, rather than reopening the full selection process. The board approved an amendment to extend the 2024 demolition contracts; existing contractors named in the meeting were Heidorn Excavating, Stimuli Excavating and Enveloping Trucking and Disposal. The board specified that contractors providing extended services must submit updated certificates of insurance and would be eligible to bid on up to a maximum of 13 planned demos this year, a number subject to change if properties redeem.

On property listings, staff reported eight parcels currently listed with agents — four with Mindy Windward and four with Angie Bullock. The board directed staff to ask those agents for new, regulation‑compliant listing agreements (rather than simply extending the prior agreements), to request the agents’ pricing experience and to proceed to sign new agreements so the parcels remain active on the market. A motion to request new listing agreements and for staff to sign them when provided passed by voice vote.

Board members noted that vacant lots can be difficult to sell and discussed whether price reductions would improve marketability; the consensus was to solicit broker input rather than unilaterally lowering prices.

The combined actions leave the Land Bank ready to pursue up to 13 demolition projects subject to property status and to continue marketing eight parcels under refreshed contracts with local brokers.