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Washington City Council adopts demolition order for 202 West 7th Street
Summary
Council voted Nov. 4 to adopt an ordinance authorizing the demolition and removal of the dwelling at 202 W. 7th St. after prior notices and orders; the city may recover demolition costs as a lien on the property if it performs the work.
The Washington City Council on Nov. 4 adopted an ordinance ordering the demolition and removal of the dwelling at 202 West 7th Street, citing prior inspections, notices and an order to correct dating back to 2023.
Councilmember Antwan Horton moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember William Pitt seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with affirmative votes recorded for Mayor Pro tem Anthony Tyre and Councilmembers Lou Hodges, Richard Brooks, Antwan Horton and William Pitt.
City documents presented to the council outline the enforcement process the City may use when a building fails to meet minimum maintenance, sanitation and safety standards. The record lists a complaint/inspection on May 1, 2023; a notice of hearing mailed June 30, 2023; a hearing on July 28, 2023; an order to correct on Aug. 24, 2023; and subsequent mailed and published notices through Oct. 30 and Nov. 22, 2023. The ordinance states that if the City removes or demolishes the structure, the amounts incurred become a lien against the property.
The meeting minutes show the council adopted the ordinance at the Nov. 4 session. A separate demolition item for 136 W. 6th Street was removed from this agenda at the property owner’s request because that property has an offer to purchase and the owner requested additional time.
The council adjourned the meeting and set its next regular session for Dec. 9, 2024.
