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At the Monday, September 28, 1998, City Council meeting the property owner informed the City Council that if the home was to be torn down that he be allowed to tear down the structure. The Staff would have concerns about the property owners ability to tear down the structure in a . timely manner (ie., less than 30 days). Additionally, the property owner would be responsible for the sewer and water disconnects, removal of the foundation, and filling in the basement with suitable material and compacting and seeding that area. Budget Impact The City has received three bids from area contractors for the demolition of the home at 1369 Forest Lane. The bids are as follows: CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT * Ray Anderson & Sons $7,200.00 Frattalone Excavating & Grading $8,300.00 LeRoy J. Houle Contracting $14,500.00 * Does not include asbestos abatement, well removal, oil tank removal, etc., The expenditure of funds for this activity has not been accounted for in the 1998 budget. However, the City has received authorization from the Court to recover its cost in this project, though either an assessment on the property or a judgement against the property owner. The values of the adjacent properties (land only) range from $37,100 to $51,000 and average . $41,380. The property (land only) is currently valued at $37,400. In evaluating the value of the property at 1369 Forest Lane, the Staff would conclude that the value of the adjacent properties are such that the City has a high likelihood of recovering its cost through assessing the property. Recommendation The Staff recommends authorizing Ray Anderson & Sons proceeding with the demolition of the home at 1369 Forest Lane and assess all the costs of this project against the subject property. .