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Council reviews Douglas Manor relocation, cites 140+ code violations; court date set Oct. 8

City Council of Webster Groves · September 17, 2025
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Council and staff described the recent relocation of Douglas Manor tenants, HUDrelocation assistance extended to Oct. 6, roughly 7to 8 residents remain to be permanently rehoused, staff cited more than 140 code violations, and the city has scheduled a court date Oct. 8 to pursue compliance or other remedies.

Webster Groves City staff and council members on Sept. 16 provided an update on the Douglas Manor housing situation, describing a multi-agency effort to remove residents from unsafe conditions and begin the path to compliance or other remedies for a building with more than 140 code violations.

Dr. Peebles and council members thanked emergency responders, the planning department and community partners, including Webster Rock Hill Ministries, for coordinating relocations and support. "As a city, we went…

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