When discussions of placing condemned structures on the chopping block came up during past Village of Ripley council meetings, they were met with a great deal of controversy involving some property owners who claimed they had plans on repairing their structures. Some of the properties in the village were condemned more than a decade ago, and the Village of Ripley is now taking action.
The Village of Ripley is accepting bids for the demolition of 16 “blighted” buildings. The bids should include the demolition as well as removal of debris. Those submitting bids must carry liability and worker’s compensation insurance.
“The bottom line is that if it will cost more than twice what the building is appraised for to get it up to code, it is considered a ‘public nuisance,’” said Ripley Village Administrator Wayne Gates.
Those submitting bids must do so by 4 p.m. on Dec. 12 to be discussed during the Dec. 13 village council meeting, so the village council is wasting no time in the process of demolishing the following properties:
- 202 North Fourth Street
- 625 Main Street
- 301 Circle Drive (lots 10 and 11, mobile homes)
- 30 North Second Street
- 34 North Second Street
- 36 North Second Street
- 40 North Second Street
- 207 Main Street
- 409 Main Street
- 501 Main Street
- 576 Main Street
- 625 Main Street
- 21-23 North Third Street
- 307 North Third Street
- 1002 Park Avenue