Commission awards $249,000 debris‑removal contract for 16th/Broadway building to Pitt Foundation
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Summary
After rebidding a derelict three‑story building cleanup, commissioners awarded a $249,000 contract to Pitt Foundation to remove debris and send it to landfill. Staff said debris removal is the first step before a roof stabilization and further structural work can be scoped and funded.
City staff recommended awarding a rebid contract to Pitt Foundation for $249,000 to remove debris from a derelict three‑story building on 16th and Broadway. Matt (city staff) said the low bidder on the earlier solicitation rescinded and the city resolicited; the recommended contractor will remove debris, haul it to landfill and perform light stabilization to allow further assessment.
Staff described the building as roughly 8,500 square feet per floor with significant interior collapse and moisture‑loaded debris. Initial outlays to date for assessment and the first contractor were estimated at roughly $25,000–$30,000. Commissioners pressed staff on structural safety and whether walls might collapse; engineers and staff said walls appear stable but roof repairs and more extensive stabilization will require separate work and are expected to be costly. The commission approved the award by motion and voice vote; staff said a roof contractor and additional funds will be pursued as subsequent steps.
Commissioners were told some matching funds have been pledged and that the city plans a phased approach: remove debris, reassess structural condition, then pursue roof and full stabilization work.
