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Contractor, insurer cover most costs as council reviews condemnation of fire‑damaged La Cygne rental
Summary
Council reviewed mitigation plans for 825 N. 7th Street Court Unit A; contractor Tony Lenchi said Allstate will cover about 78% of mitigation costs, with remaining costs the owner's responsibility. City Attorney emphasized code responsibilities and appraisal options were discussed.
The La Cygne City Council reviewed mitigation plans for the fire‑damaged Unit A at 825 N. 7th Street Court during its July 1 meeting.
Andrea Kincaid introduced Tony Lenchi of Haz Pro, who outlined steps to mitigate fire damage, including removal of sheetrock to inspect electrical wiring and removal of basement framing because of lack of ingress/egress. Lenchi said, "78% of the project to mitigate the damage from the fire would be covered by All‑State Insurance, the rest would be the responsibility of the owner." He added that insurance proceeds would be paid to the mortgage company and disbursed upon approval of completed work. Lenchi also noted that pre‑existing construction issues on the lower floor, including exterior lower‑structure siding, are not part of the insured scope.
Police Chief Zachary Mathies reviewed portions of the EFI Global post‑fire damage assessment to ensure the council understood safety and repair needs. City Attorney Jeff Deane reminded the council that under the city code it is the owner's responsibility to provide funds for repairs and recommended obtaining fair‑market value estimates through local appraisers or real‑estate firms to inform decisions about repair versus demolition. No formal condemnation vote or demolition order was recorded at the meeting.
