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Kentwood authorizes demolition contract for property at 5260 Settlers Pass; cost to be recovered by lien
Summary
The commission authorized a contract with Pride Property Services LLC not to exceed $27,170 (including 10% contingency) to demolish and clean up the condemned structure at 5260 Settlers Pass; staff said costs will be recovered via a lien on the property.
The Kentwood City Commission authorized the mayor to enter into a contract with Pride Property Services LLC to demolish and clean up the structure at 5260 Settlers Pass.
City staff said the authorization is requested because the property has been in a deteriorated state for years, the owner is not maintaining the property, and the building has been condemned. Staff told the commission the contract amount would not exceed $27,170, including a 10% contingency, and that the cost will be charged to the property and building fund and recovered through a lien against the property.
Staff said a court order is expected on Dec. 11 to proceed with the demolition. Commissioners asked about code violations and whether wood could be salvaged; staff said much of the timber could be repurposed and the low bid reflected salvage value. The commission voted to authorize the contract.
The city noted the cost would ultimately be placed as a lien on the property and repaid through normal tax/lien processes if the owner does not pay directly.
