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Mobile officials move to secure, not demolish, historic 962 Government Street after permitting lapsed
Summary
City staff and councilors discussed changing a planned demolition of a historic structure at 962 Government Street to a securing action after the property owner’s permits expired; an engineering report shows structural deficiencies and staff said securing will likely require contracts above the $15,000 threshold.
Mobile City Council members and staff discussed changing the city’s recommended outcome for a long-vacant historic building at 962 Government Street from demolition to securing the property, citing an engineering report and a pattern of incomplete renovations by the current owner.
The discussion grew out of a public-hearing agenda item listed for consideration of structures to be declared public nuisances and ordered demolished. David, a municipal enforcement staff member, told the council the owner’s renovation permit had expired and the owner had not completed required work after acquiring the property three to…
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