ITEM TITLE:
#18-34 - Waiving Solid Waste Fees for Disposal of Debris Resulting from Demolition of a Residential Structure Located at 354 Mendeltna Street
SUBMITTED BY: Sheri Pierce, MMC, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDATION:
Administration recommends waiving landfill fees related to the demolition of this structure.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The current owner of the unoccupied residential structure contacted Mr. Rob Comstock, Public Works Director, requesting a waiver of fees to deposit debris related to the demolition of a residential structure located at 354 Mendeltna Street.
The City has received many complaints from neighboring property owners about the unsightly condition of this property and possible health and safety concerns due to the ongoing deterioration of the structure. Following the death of the owner efforts by the city to move forward with condemnation of the structure were hampered by the inability to locate a will which would establish the rightful heir. A will was recently located inside the residence and the property was legally transferred to the current owner. The owner of the property is in the process of facilitating a sale of the land and removal of the structure. To expedite the demolition the present owner is requesting a waiver of solid waste fees to deposit an estimated 225 yards of debris in the city landfill. The contractor has agreed to properly separate, remove and dispose of any biological waste material in a manner directed by the city public works department.
City administration supports the waiver of solid waste fees as an incentive to correct the current violation of city public nuisance codes associated with this property.