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Austin Volunteer Fire Department approved for Act 152 demolition reimbursement for Emporium Specialties site
Summary
Under Potter County’s Act 152 demolition fund, the board approved reimbursing tipping fees (cap $10,000) to Austin Volunteer Fire Department to demolish the former Emporium Specialties building after an environmental review returned no issues.
The board approved a request from the Austin Volunteer Fire Department for reimbursement from the county’s Act 152 demolition fund to cover tipping fees tied to demolishing the Emporium Specialties building. Commissioners noted the program — created to combat blight — reimburses qualified municipalities for demolition costs and carries a $10,000 per‑crew cap.
Commissioner Heimel said the fire department had completed environmental review with no issues and described the undertaking as an ambitious project for the small community; the motion to approve reimbursement passed by voice vote.
