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Council hears briefing on demolition of fire-damaged 1105 N. Bedelia; asbestos complicates cost recovery
Summary
City staff briefed the council on a proposed demolition contract for a fire-damaged commercial building at 1105 N. Bedelia, saying asbestos and lower property value complicate recouping costs; staff described liens, tax foreclosure and potential city ownership as possible outcomes while legal options to recover overage costs are pursued.
Jason Ruffing told the Spokane City Council that the proposed demolition at 1105 N. Bedelia is complicated by asbestos and fire damage and that staff plan to fund the contract from DC reserves with SBA partner support. Ruffing said the usual cost-recovery route is placing a lien on the property and pursuing collection through property tax processes, but that the property's value may be less than demolition costs, which would…
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