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3904 Araujo: demolition complete; owner seeks lifting of $19,000 lien for financing
Summary
Staff reported the structure at 3904 Araujo has been demolished and most cleanup is complete; the owner asked the City to consider lifting a roughly $19,000 code-enforcement lien to allow redevelopment financing. Council discussed options but took no final action.
City Manager Rudometkin told the Council the owner (identified in the minutes as Bernard) and his contractor have fully demolished the structure at 3904 Araujo, including removal of the slab and foundation; only minor cleanup remains.
Staff stated the case is substantially complete but noted an open code enforcement lien of approximately $19,000 remains. The owner has requested the City consider lifting the lien to permit him to obtain financing for redevelopment. Council members asked whether the City had given a firm payment date; staff said the lien remains in place and previously approved recovery actions are on record.
City Attorney Langley outlined options available to the City: maintain the lien, negotiate a settlement, or pursue foreclosure to recover outstanding fines. Commissioners emphasized interest in recovering City costs and suggested the owner appear before the Council with a formal proposal. Staff agreed to follow up and report back as needed.
