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Officials update council on cleanup options for fire-damaged Maine Street property
Summary
Staff reported two contractor estimates and said a structural engineer assessment is pending; the city said it may use unsafe-building funds to clean and fill the basement if insurance does not cover the work.
Council received an update on a fire-damaged property on Maine Street. John (staff) said he had two estimates: one for debris on the ground and one for work on the standing building, and that he awaited a structural engineer’s assessment and additional contractor callbacks.
John said he had a phone call from a demolition contractor connected to the property owner but had not yet secured firm pricing from that contact. Chair said if insurance does not pay for the cleanup, the city would consider using unsafe-building funds to remove hazards and fill the basement so the site would be surface-ready.
Why it matters: A fire-damaged structure in the city can pose safety and blight risks; council emphasized rapid cleanup and noted funding could come from insurance, property owner payments, or the city’s unsafe-building fund if necessary.
Provenance: The update and discussion appear in the meeting transcript where John gave an estimate status and the Chair described funding options and intent to remove the hazard.
