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Council approves $15,100 emergency demolition of fire-damaged house at 4517 William Street

Wayne City Council · July 22, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a $15,100 emergency demolition contract for a single-family fire-damaged property at 4517 William Street; staff said the cost is fully funded by escrow held by the Wayne Fire Department from the owner's insurance company.

Council approved an emergency demolition contract with Direct Construction Services LLC (Detroit) to demolish a fire-damaged single-family home at 4517 William Street, at a cost of $15,100. City staff said the incident involved a fire in January and that utilities took months to be disconnected; the demolition cost will be paid from an escrow account held by the Wayne Fire Department that came from the owner's insurance company.

Staff said a check has already been cut to the fire department and the department is holding the money, so the demolition is fully funded by insurance escrow and does not require a general-fund outlay. Council approved the contract by voice vote.