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SSRB directs staff to solicit three demolition bids for 204 West Gardenia after limited progress
Summary
After reporting partial permits but no construction, the Substandard Structure Review Board instructed staff to obtain at least three competitive bids for demolition of 204 West Gardenia and to report back at the next meeting.
The Substandard Structure Review Board voted to direct staff to obtain at least three competitive bids or proposals for the total cost of demolition of the property at 204 West Gardenia Street and to report the results at the next SSRB meeting.
The motion followed a status report from Philly Gertalba, the building official, who said the property owner, identified in staff remarks as Mr. Jarena, had obtained a partial permit limited to repairs of the wood-frame foundation but had not started construction. Staff also reported the owner had not posted a required $100,000 demolition bond and had not submitted a revised, detailed project timeline or an updated project cost estimate. Site requirements such as an on‑site portable restroom and a roll-off dumpster from Republic were noted as not yet met.
Why it matters: the SSRB is considering demolition as an enforcement option because repair activity has not begun despite previous orders and accruing administrative penalties. The board's instruction to solicit bids formalizes a staff-led step toward assessing demolition costs and potential removal of the structure if repairs do not proceed.
Board discussion and direction - Partial permitting: staff said a partial permit was issued for the wood-frame foundation work only; no visible construction activity had been recorded as of the meeting. - Financial assurances: staff reported a $100,000 demolition bond remained outstanding; administrative penalties were reported as accruing (staff cited $46,000 total for outstanding cases during discussion). - Site readiness: staff said required site controls—portable restroom and a roll-off dumpster—were not on site. - Motion and follow-up: a board member moved to have staff obtain at least three competitive demolition bids and return with the results at the next SSRB meeting; the motion carried.
Formal action - Motion (approved): staff instructed to obtain a minimum of three competitive bids or proposals for total demolition costs for 204 West Gardenia Street and to report back to the SSRB at the next meeting. The board carried the motion by voice vote.
Background: 204 West Gardenia is subject to prior SSRB orders after classification as a multifamily dwelling in need of repair. Staff requested additional architectural plans and a revised project estimate from the owner before this meeting; those materials were not on file.
