The Bryan City Council was told during a workshop Tuesday there’s not enough staff and not enough money to demolish all the substandard buildings in town.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Martin Zimmerman, who is also in charge of code enforcement, says 70 structures need to be taken down at a cost of $350,000 dollars.
Comments from Martin Zimmerman.
Zimmerman says the city’s demolition budget of $40,000 dollars is down to $3,600. Acting City Manager Kean Register suggested to Zimmerman applying money for an open staff position towards demolition.
Comments from Kean Register.
The council was told when this year’s money is spent, remaining demolition will be postponed until the start of the new budget year on October 1st.
Demolition was one topic discussed. Also brought up was the abundance of spring rainfall resulting in more lawn maintenance at this time of the year. Councilman Paul Madison called on for discretion in addressing complaints of overgrown yards.
Comments from Paul Madison.
Zimmerman says their goal is to achieve voluntary compliance from property owners.
More from Martin Zimmerman.
Out of nearly 2,500 complaints filed last year, almost 60 percent dealt with nuisance issues including lawn maintenance and trash.
Click HERE to read the powerpoint presentation from Martin Zimmerman.