HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-11 18-245 Order
05/30/2018
18-245
05/30/2018
18-245
Code Enforcement
Order
025-101
Title, Order
Authorizing the City Manager to Demolish a Structure at 50 Sidney Street Owned by Bangor Lawn &
Landscape and Have a Lien Placed on the Property to Recover City Costs
This Order would authorize City staff to take action and expend funds to demolish the dilapidated
building at 50 Sidney Street and lien the property for the costs incurred.
The building at 50 Sidney St. has been vacant since 2011. The Code Enforcement Department has
attempted to work with the property management company and the bank foreclosing on the
property. Issues of concern include a foundation that has failed on three sides, a leaking roof, and
related structural issues. Because the house is sagging and listing, the door no longer fits in its
frame, the porch is uneven and failing, and a window and window well are collapsing into the
basement. In addition there have been a number of break-ins and the City has concern about
unsafe access.
The building was placarded in 2011 and 2016 and an initial notice regarding demolition of the
building was sent in July of 2017. At this time, structural deficiencies to the foundation that make
this building beyond rehabilitation.
A notice requiring progress towards repair or demolition was sent on March 5, 2018. No progress
has been made. At this time the building is dangerous and represents a significant blight to the
neighborhood. Staff recommends that the building be demolished and that a lien be placed on the
property for the cost of demolition.
This item will require a public hearing.
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CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 05/30/2018
18-245
05/30/2018
18-245
Nichols
Authorizing the City Manager to Demolish a Structure at 50 Sidney Street Owned by Bangor Lawn &
Landscape and Have a Lien Placed on the Property to Recover City Costs
WHEREAS, the building at 50 Sidney Street is dilapidated and dangerous;
WHEREAS, the foundation has failed on three sides, the roof is leaking, and the house is sagging and listing,
leading to a number of related structural issues; and
WHEREAS, at this time, structural structural deficiencies to the building largely due to the extent of foundation
failure make this building beyond rehabilitation;
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take action and expend funds to demolish the dilapidated building
at 50 Sidney Street and lien the property for the costs incurred.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 11, 2018
CO 18-245
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
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CITY CLERK