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Hammond City board approved an emergency demolition for Bethel Bible Church (821 Michigan) after staff reported a collapsed roof, bowed walls and safety concerns; staff warned utility coordination with NIPSCO would be required.

Councilors pressed city staff and the building’s developer over safety concerns after two fires at the Cox Powell Building, with several members urging termination of the lease and demolition if repairs do not proceed. Council discussed insurance, historic tax credits and a $500,000 city grant tied to redevelopment.

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com      7 Woods Avenue.  EMERGENCY DEMOLITION AUTHORIZED After receiving numerous complaints from neighbors,  a small "house" at #7 Woods Avenue just west of Volanta Park is to be demolished by the city. S.L.M. Lot Clearing Company was authorized to do the work for $7,500, after an individual related to the property owners who has been living there is relocated, according to city attorney Chris Williams.  A lien could be placed on the property later to recover costs. Work could start within a week, Williams said. County land records show the owner as Arthur Smith, Et al.        t http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

The Wayne City Council voted 6-1 on June 9 to authorize an emergency demolition of 35128 West Michigan Avenue and award a qualified contractor $89,000, citing imminent public-safety risks; residents raised questions about choosing a higher bid and whether taxpayers will be repaid.

Code enforcement reports multiple demolitions of vacant structures due to fire incidents.

Commissioners seek clearer protocols for urgent demolition permits amid mounting community frustration

The board approved a $194,600 inspection contract for Tipton Street overpass utilities, authorized solicitations for sewer and water extension to the National Guard Armory, awarded an emergency demolition contract for an unsafe property to the low bidder, and approved a pay request for Soldier Memorial Park water infrastructure.

Council voted unanimously to authorize an emergency demolition of a dangerously deteriorated property at 725 Fern Street and directed the solicitorto pursue recovery of costs through the sheriff's sale process after hearing resident concerns about other demolition projects.