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Council awards demolition contract for 1970 East Main Street for $27,001.30
Summary
Council approved awarding demolition and cleanup of the commercial property at 1970 East Main Street to D and T Demolition LLC (Galesburg) for $27,001.30, citing city acquisition and lack of economic feasibility for restoration.
Council voted to award the contract for demolition and site cleanup of the commercial property at 1970 East Main Street to D and T Demolition LLC of Galesburg for $27,001.30.
Staff said the city had completed steps to acquire the property and determined the building is not economically feasible to restore, making demolition the practical option to support future redevelopment. The project was publicly bid; two bids were received and D and T submitted the lowest responsive bid. Funding for the project will come from the property redevelopment fund.
Council discussed the general process and legal constraints that can lengthen timelines for demolitions and the need to ensure appropriate notice and funding before undertaking demolition activity. The roll-call vote to award the contract passed 5–0.
