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Baker council approves demolition of two condemned properties funded by clearance grant
Summary
City staff said the city obtained a clearance grant to demolish long‑term blighted properties; the council voted to demolish 1905 Alabama Street and 1008 Epperson Street by voice vote and was told about roughly nine properties slated for demolition over the grant period.
City staff described a multi‑year clearance grant the city obtained to remove long‑term blighted properties and reduce public‑health threats.
Staff said approximately nine properties have been identified under the grant for demolition and that the grant will cover demolition costs so the city is not required to absorb the full expense. Staff said the notification process has been ongoing and that demolitions are expected within one to two months for properties already through notification.
During the agenda, the council voted to demolish two specific properties: 1905 Alabama Street (motion by Murphy; second by Dunn) and 1008 Epperson Street (motion by Murphy; second by Young). Both motions were adopted by voice vote after the chair called 'All those in favor, say aye.' The transcript records the outcome as approved but does not provide a roll‑call tally of individual votes.
Why it matters: The clearance grant relieves the municipal budget of demolition costs and signals a focused effort to remove blight and address public‑health hazards, but staff noted the condemnation process has multiple notification steps and can take time. Several properties remain on the list pending demolition.
What’s next: Staff will continue notifications and proceed with demolitions as scheduled under the grant; the council did not identify a specific contractor or demolition schedule at the meeting.
