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Centerville reports STAR demolitions, renovation activity and development incentives; public works lists operational stats
Summary
Administrator Fraser detailed condemned properties, ten demolition-grant approvals (about $80,000 in estimated cost avoidance), two STAR renovation projects underway, and development incentives including TIF rebates; Public Works reported water/wastewater operations and upcoming demolition and streetwork.
City Administrator Fraser told council members on June 15 that the Stabilize-Tear-down-and-Renovate (STAR) program continues to address blighted properties in Centerville.
Fraser provided a list of properties that are condemned or pending demolition and said ten properties were approved for the demolition grant program, which the city estimates has produced approximately $80,000 in cost avoidance to date. He said two STAR-acquired structures (801 S. Main and 202 W. Wall) are under renovation by local contractors and groups. Fraser noted the city is working with partners on a housing catalog to encourage building starts and described a FISH (Financial Incentive to Stabilize Housing) program and a TIF rebate that provides up to $9,000 to developers; the city has authorized $7,600 in TIF rebates to date.
Public Works reported routine operational metrics (water and wastewater volumes, hydrant testing, sewer main jetting, street patches and other maintenance) and listed upcoming work including cemetery foundation work, house demolitions, alley work and additional street patches. Officials noted that Oak Street bids had been opened as part of procurement for the reconstruction project.
The council did not take additional formal action on housing at the June 15 meeting beyond the information presented in the administrator’s report.
