Fairburn officials appear headed

to court over the demolition of a structure at 157 Orchard Street of Fairburn.

City officials performed an

inspection on the structure last year. The city told the owner the building

was unsafe June 20.

The notice required the owner

to obtain the necessary permits for demolition within 30 days of receipt

of the notice, and to complete said demolition within sixty days.

In addition, the notice afforded

the owner the right to appeal the determination by the City that the structure

was unsafe. The owner did not appeal that determination, nor did he obtain

the necessary permits to begin work.

In August, a notice of demolition

was issued by the city. As a result, the city demolished the structure,

which totaled $25,000. The city filed a lien against the property late

last week.

City Attorney Brad Sears said

the next action taken will be to recover the amount owed to the city.

Sears recommended the city file a lawsuit against the owner to recover

the sum. Once the judgment is obtained against the owner, the city can

then foreclose on its lien and either become the owner of the property,

or sell it.