Blight Elimination Program funds spur accelerated demolition timeline; contractor pledges Sept. 1 completion
Consultant Susan Wenzlick told the Land Bank the project was put on an accelerated schedule because Blight Elimination Program funds were reallocated; a Pitsch Companies representative confirmed the firm can complete the asbestos abatement and demolition by Sept. 1, 2026 to secure grant reimbursement.
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The Manistee County Land Bank Authority heard that the demolition and asbestos-abatement project for 267 Third Street was placed on an accelerated schedule after Blight Elimination Program funds were reallocated following the cancellation of another project in Bear Lake. Consultant Susan Wenzlick said the availability of those funds necessitated a compressed timeline to preserve eligibility for state reimbursement.
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