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Council discusses 49 West Canal property; Board of Works handling enforcement
Summary
Council members discussed a letter regarding the 49 West Canal property and noted the Board of Works is handling enforcement; staff said contractors have been contacted and the Board of Works could pursue a demolition-by-neglect order if necessary.
During the meeting a council member raised concern about a letter the council had received concerning the condition of the 49 West Canal property and asked whether the council could take action.
The Chair (speaker 2) replied that "there's nothing that prohibits the city council from drafting and sending the owner a letter," but clarified the city is addressing the property through the Board of Works. The Chair said staff have been in communication with the property owner and contractors about facade work and that "the Board of Works could ultimately call him in front of the board and maybe issue a demolition by neglect order or something along those lines to make him take more action, quicker. We're exploring all the possibilities."
The exchange showed the council considering both a council-led letter and standard Board of Works enforcement; no formal motion or vote was recorded at the meeting to direct the council to send a letter or to initiate further action. Council members and staff indicated ongoing communication with the owner and that the Board of Works remains the primary enforcement channel.
