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Council directs staff to move forward with raise-and-remove process for 127 West Berlin Street
Summary
After receiving building and health-inspector reports documenting severe structural decay, animal waste and live wiring, the committee directed staff to proceed with a raise-and-remove code-enforcement process for 127 West Berlin Street and will follow up next week.
Staff updated the committee on code-enforcement activity at 127 West Berlin Street (and an adjacent property on South Wisconsin Street). Building and health-inspector findings described severe structural decay, piles of waste and exposed live wiring; staff reported animals had been returned to the property after a temporary removal and that emergency egress was compromised.
Members debated whether to pursue raze-and-remove or raise-and-repair and discussed a recent title search suggesting potential resale or new ownership. Given the site's condition and uncertainty about a credible repair plan, the committee directed staff to move forward with the raise-and-remove process for 127 West Berlin Street while continuing to pursue additional information; the motion passed and staff will return with an update next week.
