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Council declares 2400 Fifth Avenue a public nuisance and authorizes abatement steps
Summary
Council adopted a resolution Dec. 23 finding 2400 Fifth Avenue (also listed as 2401 Fifth Avenue), owned by Everett Hannah Properties 2 LLC, to be a public nuisance and authorized the city attorney to pursue abatement and injunctive relief; the property owner’s representative said ownership is willing to demolish at least two dangerous structures.
Huntington City Council voted Dec. 23 to declare a property on the South Side of Fifth Avenue a public nuisance and authorized the city attorney to seek abatement, including asking a circuit court for injunctive relief if necessary.
City Attorney Scott Damron told council that inspectors’ affidavits and photographs show "the buildings are, collapsing" and that "the asbestos hasn't been abated," and he urged the council to take the first legal step to clear the site so nearby development can proceed. He said the action is authorized under state code…
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