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Galesburg council approves acquisition, demolition of 1911 East Main Street
Summary
Council approved a staff-recommended purchase agreement to acquire 1911 East Main Street, dismiss pending demolition complaints and absolve the owner's outstanding city debt of $11,421.01; staff said the intent is to demolish the unsafe structure and proceed quickly.
City staff recommended and the council approved a purchase agreement to acquire 1911 East Main Street with the stated intent of demolishing the structure.
"Staff is recommending approval of a purchase agreement to acquire 1911 East Main Street with the intent of demolishing the structure," Mr. Hansen told the council, adding that upon transfer "the city will dismiss the complaints for demolition currently filed with the Knox County Circuit Court" and "absolve the property owner's current outstanding debt due to fines and various fees to the city in the amount of $11,421.01." The staff presentation described the property as highly visible and unsafe.
Council voted unanimously (7-0) to approve item 252000. No council member asked additional questions during the discussion recorded in the transcript.
