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Council orders removal for two vacant units at 709 S. 6th St.; vote 4-1
Summary
The Council approved Resolution R2026-4 to condemn two vacant units at 709 B & 709 C S. 6th Street after staff cited fire and structural damage; estimated demolition costs are $15,000–$20,000 per unit and the vote passed 4-1, with Councilor Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu opposing.
The Gallup City Council approved Resolution R2026-4 to condemn two vacant units at 709 B and 709 C South 6th Street after Planning Director Clyde "C.B." Strain presented photos and structural surveys documenting fire damage, collapsed drywall and ongoing safety risks. Mr. Strain told the Council the vacant units had been the site of small fires, accumulated trash and multiple board-ups; one adjacent unit on the same parcel remains occupied and was excluded from condemnation.Councilor Sarah Piano moved for adoption; Councilor Ron Molina seconded. The motion passed 4-1: Councilors Piano, Molina, Garcia and Mayor Marc DePauli voted yes; Councilor Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu voted no. Staff estimated demolition at approximately $15,000 to $20,000 per structure, excluding required asbestos testing and abatement when applicable.Family members representing the owners acknowledged the buildings' condition and discussed payment plans and monthly repayment capacity. The Council directed staff to structure lien or payment options to recover demolition costs while trying to avoid displacement of the remaining occupied unit.
