As far as private property that was destroyed during the tornado, most of that hinges on the completion of asbestos permits from the state before demolition permits can be issued by the city.
“Everything here in the city has been cleaned up,” Public Services Manager Danny Acree said during the work session.
That includes seven stumps which were removed by M.J. Price after extensions were granted, Acree said.
Finance Director MeLinda Hite told council the city has been reimbursed $74,489. It is expecting an additional $42,708 once an audit is completed.
Brian Duhadaway of the Planning and Development Department, answering a question by Mayor Emery Doughtie, said the buildings destroyed along 10th Street and Park Avenue had to have asbestos tests done before a demolition permit could be issued. The asbestos also has to be removed.
Once those tests are done then demolition permits can be applied for.
He said the Employment Security building that was destroyed has an insurance issue which must be addressed.
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