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Council authorizes condemnation process for unsafe house at 445 East Broadway Avenue

2651551 · February 13, 2025
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Summary

Following a staff report and structural engineer review, council began a 30‑day timer allowing the bank or owner to seek a demolition permit before the city solicits bids for removal.

Augusta City Council opened and closed a public hearing and approved a resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings for the residential structure at 445 East Broadway Avenue, starting a 30‑day period for demolition permitting or city abatement.

Code enforcement described efforts since December to notify parties of interest and to post the property. Staff reported a certified notice was delivered to Eric Grooms, identified as the mortgagee, while attempts to reach…

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