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Council approves demolition agreement and mechanics lien on four blighted parcels
Summary
The council authorized a demolition/disposal agreement and approved filing a mechanics lien of up to $79,021.81 against four Box Elder parcels owned by Capital Holdings LLC to fund cleanup of dilapidated manufactured homes.
Planning director Laura Patton told the council that four parcels — 117 S. Ellsworth Road, 118 Melody Lane, 200 Douglas Road and 204 Douglas Road — contain dilapidated manufactured homes that pose public‑health and safety concerns. Patton said staff negotiated an agreement with the property owner that includes a signed consent for a mechanics lien to recoup cleanup costs when a parcel sells.
"Some of them have huge gaping holes in them," Patton said, describing the structures and the risk of squatting and rodents. Councilmembers asked whether the lien could be limited by state statute; staff confirmed that the landowner expressly waived the six‑year limitation under SDCL 44‑9‑24. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the demolition/disposal agreement and authorize a mechanics lien not to exceed $79,021.81; the motion passed by roll call.
The measure will allow the city to proceed with abatement and record a statement of claim with the Pennington County Register of Deeds; the lien is designed to be repaid if and when the parcels sell, per the agreement presented to the council.
