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Owner requests more time; council tables demolition of 17 Rees Court for 60 days

Tuscaloosa City Council · July 29, 2026
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Summary

Owner Steven Gray asked the council for time to complete repairs on a condemned house at 17 Rees Court; after questions about the timeline and permits, the council voted to table the demolition hearing for 60 days and asked for progress when it returns.

Staff presented the condemnation hearing for 17 Rees Court, noting the property was posted for condemnation on 04/02/2026 and that a permit had been pulled but no work had been completed. Owner Steven Gray (speaker 4) said rain and other delays slowed his work but that he had cleared debris and asked for additional time to make repairs.

A council member (speaker 17) said 90 days was too long and recommended 60 days; the council moved, seconded and voted to table the hearing for 60 days. The council emphasized the need to see substantial progress when the matter returns to public hearing.