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Jefferson County approves demolition-assessment liens after owner protests cost
Summary
The commission approved special-assessment liens to cover demolition costs on multiple parcels after an owner asked for a reduction and staff explained state bid laws, asbestos testing and tipping-fee costs that determine demolition pricing.
Jefferson County commissioners on May 7 approved a package of special-assessment liens to cover demolition and clearance costs on multiple properties (items 4–21 on the agenda) after a public hearing and discussion with property owners.
Property owner Gerald Alfred, who identified himself at the podium, asked the commission to reduce a $16,000 assessment on his parcel at 7453 Arabia Avenue, saying he found demolition bids and tipping fees onerous and that the lot still contained debris. "We was kinda shocked to see a $16,000 assessment on the lot," Alfred…
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