On June 3, 2026 staff requested that the City Commission set a public hearing to consider ordering repair or demolition of two unsafe multifamily structures at 1017 S. Ash under the dangerous, unsafe and blighted structures code. The parcel has a fire‑damaged two‑unit building (north) deemed structurally beyond repair and a five‑unit building (south) with partial fire damage, persistent code violations, and at least three occupied units; both buildings have been declared unsafe, and the property has a long history of nuisance cases, police calls, and uncorrected violations. A February 23, 2026 field report by GBA’s Andy Burt and city staff determined that both structures are unfit for habitation and that repair costs would exceed 50% of fair market value, leading to a demolition recommendation under city code. Staff asked for a hearing date no earlier than July 22, 2026 to meet notice requirements, indicating the City is preparing for forced repair or demolition. This points to upcoming needs for tenant relocation support, environmental review as needed, demolition services, debris hauling, and potentially redevelopment planning once the site is cleared.

Property has had 19 nuisance/sanitation cases and ~175 police calls over 10 years; 29 written notice...