The assembly may by resolution or ordinance provide for the demolition or removal of municipally owned buildings. The assembly may use its discretion in deciding to demolish or remove any building. It may consider such facts and hire such experts as it may see fit.
(S.G.C. 19.19.010; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
Demolition or removal shall be by competitive bidding, or the assembly may authorize the administrator to have the building demolished or removed by municipal employees.
(S.G.C. 19.19.020; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
If the value of the building exceeds $25,000, its removal or demolition shall be authorized by ordinance. If the value is more than $100,000, the assembly may authorize an advisory vote at a general or special election and the assembly shall stay its decision pending outcome of the election.
(S.G.C. 19.19.040; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 18-29 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
Value shall be determined as the amount by which the salvage value of the building after removal, or the materials in it after removal, exceed the estimated cost of removal or demolition.
(S.G.C. 19.19.050; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
This chapter and the procedures contained herein shall take precedence to and prevail over any other ordinances of the municipality passed prior to the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(S.G.C. 19.19.060; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)