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Council hears update on Maine Street fire; staff awaiting quotes, may use unsafe-building funds
Summary
Staff told the council they have requested two quotes for cleanup and await a structural engineers assessment and a demolition contacts callback. Council discussed using unsafe-building funds if owners delay removal.
Council received an update on a fire-damaged property on Maine Street and discussed cleanup options.
A staff member said two quotes had been sought: one for what is on the ground (site cleanup) and another for work needed if the building is found to be structurally unsafe. Staff said they were also awaiting a structural engineers evaluation and a callback from a demolition contact provided by the property owners acquaintance. The staff member said they were "in limbo" pending those responses but were ready to move forward with demolition-ready work.
The Chair and council discussed funding the cleanup if the owner fails to act. The Chair said the city could use unsafe-building funds or other available money to remove hazards and clean up the site, and that the city would pay and seek reimbursement or use its unsafe-building authority if owners delay.
No formal vote or contract award was recorded at this meeting; staff said they would continue to pursue quotes and obtain a structural engineers assessment before final action.
Next steps: staff to follow up on quotes and structural engineer assessment and report back to the council.
