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Board gives homeowner 90 days to demolish unsafe structure at 820 Gantt Street
Summary
After receiving an HPD referral, the Hopkinsville board found the structure at 820 Gantt Street unsafe, accepted the owner's plan to demolish, assessed a minimal fine plus a $200 administrative fee, and allowed up to 90 days for abatement.
The Hopkinsville Code Ordinance Enforcement Board on March 10 accepted a code-enforcement referral regarding an unsafe structure at 820 Gantt Street, entered a finding of violation and authorized a 90-day abatement window. The city’s code officer said the case was referred by Hopkinsville Police Department after the tenant passed away and that the structure should be torn down.
Code Enforcement Officer Darnell West told the board he had been in contact with the family; property owner Melvita Reeves—who appeared and was sworn—said demolition work was already underway and estimated two months to complete the teardown, weather permitting. West recommended the board allow time for the family to finish demolition; the board and city agreed to permit up to 90 days to abate the unsafe structure.
Board members then voted to enter a violation, assess the minimum fine in the applicable range plus a $200 administrative fee, and permit abatement to be completed within the 90-day period. The board stipulated that an agreement would be placed on the record and paperwork prepared for signatures.
The order requires the property owner to complete demolition within 90 days. The board recorded the finding of violation and the abatement schedule; staff will follow up to verify demolition and compliance.
