Demolitions on the Agenda tonight

Aside from grabbing as much cash as possible tonight before the new budget cycle kicks in for items on Consent as well as New Business, we have two properties up for demolition.

The FY2011 budget allowed for $30,000 to perform City initiated demolitions. The Department has completed 3 demolitions to date (602 Highland Ave, $10,000, 503 N K St, $9,310, and 432 S Dixie Hwy, $12,880), totaling $32,190. The City Commission approved a budget amendment April, 2011 for an additional $21,000 for these projects. The demolition expense account has an adjusted budget of $51,000. Where did the money come from, Commissioners?

The next 2 (two) projects ready to move forward with a high priority status are:

Now the Agenda is sort of confusing because it refers to the property as 720 S. Lakeside. Later, in the body description, it gives the address as 722 S. Lakeside. The number 722 is on the property. You have to wonder what happened here because this property was purchased in 2003 for $850,000.

722 S Lakeside Drive with a demolition quote of $19,000

1809 N Dixie Highway with a demolition quote of $27,800

$19,000 and $27,800 total what? Staff is looking for approval for going over budget again in the amount of $15,000.