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Lake
County
Land
Reutilization
Corp
Administration Center
105 Main St 5th Fl
Painesville OH
44077-3414
440.350.2133
info@lakecountylandbank.org
ISSUE TWO
July 2014
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John M. Rogers, Esq.
Executive Director
Linda S. Fredebaugh
Administrative Assistant
LCLRC
Board of Directors
Timothy S. Manross
Chair
Daniel P. Troy
Vice-Chair
Robert E. Aufuldish
Malcolm A. Chafer
Gabe Cicconetti
Lorraine M. Fende
J. Blair Hamilton
Beth A. Knezevich
Anthony J. Zampedro
James M. Lyons, Esq.
Legal Counsel
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Land Bank continues to move forward . . .
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's Moving Ohio Forward Program has seen tremendous success throughout Ohio removing vacant blighted structures from residential neighborhoods. To date, $98 million dollars has been spent to demolish more than 12,000 units statewide. Here in Lake County, the Land Bank has removed 35 houses and has another four under contract. When completed, $729,609 will have been spent on this neighborhood stabilization effort.
With our remaining allocation from the the AG's Office, combined with our matching fund contribution, an additional $402,000 remains available to continue demolitions here in Lake County. At least 36 more homes have been identified countywide that meet the AGO's criteria and communities are working toward submitting the necessary documentation so that we can move forward. Due to the time constraints set by the AG's Office, we are forced to implement a first come first serve approach for the duration of this program. A September 30th deadline for all demolitions has been set and it is imperative that the Land Bank receive resolutions as quickly as possible. With demolitions averaging two - three days and asbestos removal a similar period of time, August is the window of opportunity. While a third phase to this program is a possibility, it will be based solely upon the availability of any unused funds, a likelihood we understand to be nominal at best.
This edition provides photos of the work completed since our last newsletter. The remaining additional addresses are of those targeted vacant and blighted structures from each community. Please note these listings are subject to revision, as circumstances may change. Finally, other collaborative efforts currently underway are detailed for your review. Also, of interest are two articles submitted by James Rokakis and Thriving Communities Institute.
Should you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office directly at 440-350-2133.
Respectfully,
John M. Rogers
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The following pictures continue our photo display of the demolitions since our last newsletter . . .
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CITY OF EASTLAKE
COMPLETED
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $21,103.93
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NOW DEMOLISHED Wednesday, June 5th, 2014
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792 Mannering Rd TODAY
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EASTLAKE HOUSES UNDER CONTRACT
1245 E 351st St
34477 Beach Park Ave
411 Woodstock Rd
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VILLAGE OF
FAIRPORT HARBOR
COMPLETED
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $14,615.45
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NOW DEMOLISHED
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
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419 E Sixth St Fairport Harbor TODAY
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CITY OF KIRTLAND
COMPLETED ONE OF TWO
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $18,216.11
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7272 Euclid-Chardon Rd BEFORE
NOW DEMOLISHED Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
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7272 Euclid-Chardon Rd TODAY
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COMPLETED TWO OF TWO
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $27,205.69
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8995 Chillicothe Rd BEFORE
NOW DEMOLISHED Saturday, May 24th, 2014
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8995 Chillicothe Rd TODAY
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LEROY TOWNSHIP
COMPLETED
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $29,750.89
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13884 Radcliffe Rd BEFORE
NOW DEMOLISHED Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
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MADISON TOWNSHIP
COMPLETED ONE OF THREE
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $10,304.15
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NOW DEMOLISHED Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
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COMPLETED TWO OF THREE
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $24,335.80
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, May 19th, 2014
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COMPLETED THREE OF THREE
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $21,038.80
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NOW DEMOLISHED Thursday, May 29th, 2014
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CITY OF MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE
COMPLETED ONE OF FOUR
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $17,002.30
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, January 13th, 2014
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COMPLETED TWO OF FOUR
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $13,183.78
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, February 10th, 2014
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COMPLETED THREE OF FOUR
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $10,540.40
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NOW DEMOLISHED Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
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COMPLETED FOUR OF FOUR
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $18,070.48
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NOW DEMOLISHED Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
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CITY OF PAINESVILLE
COMPLETED ONE OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc.
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Demolition Cost: $22,645.20
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NOW DEMOLISHED Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
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COMPLETED TWO OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $23,117.90
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, March 10th, 2014
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COMPLETED THREE OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $13,087.78
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NOW DEMOLISHED Thursday, March 27th, 2014
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COMPLETED FOUR OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $13,070.83
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday March 31th, 2014
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COMPLETED FIVE OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $19,494.88
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NOW DEMOLISHED Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014
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COMPLETED SIX OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $11,650.86
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NOW DEMOLISHED Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
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COMPLETED SEVEN OF TEN
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $20,155.33
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, April 14th, 2014
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COMPLETED EIGHT OF TEN
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $9,860.76
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, May 12th, 2014
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COMPLETED NINE OF TEN
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $17,218.99
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NOW DEMOLISHED Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
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COMPLETED TEN OF TEN
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $37,870.93
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NOW DEMOLISHED Friday, May 30th, 2014
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PERRY TOWNSHIP
COMPLETED ONE OF TWO
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating and Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $22,355.00
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NOW DEMOLISHED Wednesday, May 21th, 2014
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COMPLETED TWO OF TWO
General Contractor: Pillar Excavating & Demolition
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $22,974.50
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NOW DEMOLISHED Friday, May 23th, 2014
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CITY OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS
COMPLETED ONE OF TWO
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Demolition Cost: $30,896.75
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, May 5th, 2014
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COMPLETED TWO OF TWO
General Contractor: OBO Demolition and Construction Inc
Abatement Contractor: Integrity Environmental Development LLC
Approximate Cost of Demolition: $24,054.37
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NOW DEMOLISHED Monday, May 28th, 2014
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Identified Blight
MUST BE DEMOLISHED BY
SEPTEMBER 30,2014
Concord Township
6336 Chestnut St
City of Eastlake
582 Waverly Rd
1659 E 332nd St
33441 Willowick Rd
1606 E 337th St
1256 E 348th St
1255 E 349th St
1314 E 345th St
761 E 347th St
1493 E 359th St
132 Shelton Blvd
135 Traymore Blvd
Fairport Harbor Village
321 Sixth St
Leroy Township
14033 Painesville Warren Rd
Madison Township
940 Dock Rd
1455 Chapman Ave
6094 N Ridge Rd
Madison Village
56 Safford St
66 Safford St
City of Mentor
7540 Chillicothe Rd
City of Painesville
59 Nelson St
415 Chardon St
Painesville Township
411 Fairport Nursery Rd
942 Oakwood Blvd
73 Riverside Dr
Perry Village
4353 Main St
City of Willoughby
669 Orchard Rd
5166 Nan Linn Dr
City of Willoughby Hills
2965 Rockefeller Rd
City of Willowick
29813 Lake Shore Blvd
153 E 316th St
32301 Willowick Dr
32400 Vine St
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PAINESVILLE CITY
OLD HOLIDAY INN HOTEL
DEMOLITION
SOON TO BE DEMOLISHED
A COLLABORATIVE VENTURE
BETWEEN THE CITY AND LCLRC
General Contractor: Out for bid July 2014
Abatement Contractor: Out for bid July 2014
LCLRC Contribution to project: $303,900.00
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The Land Bank has been working closely with Painesville City Officials including Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager and Cathy Bieterman, Economic Development Coordinator on this project. We are excited to report that bid solicitations were publicized the week of July 20th for the demolition of the former Holiday Inn located in the City's downtown area. The last residential use of this building was in the fall of 2000 when Lake Erie College students campus dorms were under construction. Vacant since then, the former hotel is in a serious state of disrepair. The Land Bank's sharing in the funding of this project will help clear this site for future economic development.
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SEVER CONDITION OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND INTERIOR
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PAINESVILLE CITY
FORMER DWORKEN & BERNSTEIN
OFFICE BUILDING
SOON TO BE DEMOLISHED
A COLLABORATIVE VENTURE
BETWEEN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE LAND BANK
General Contractor: TBA
Abatement Contractor: TBA
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The Land Bank is also working together with Lake County. Located directly across the street from the County Jail is the former Dworken and Bernstein Office building. With an eye toward future development on this site, the County has been acquiring and clearing adjacent parcels with funds as they become available. The Land Bank is sharing in the cost of this building's demolition which has long been vacant and asbestos ridden.
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PLANNED
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION
FALL OF 2014
General Contractor: TBA
Project Value estimated to be: $155,455
CDBG Funding Award: TBA
The Land Bank's plans to create a small neighborhood park are coming to fruition. The conceptual drawing below is fast becoming a reality. Located in Painesville Township on contiguous parcels of vacant land donated by the previous owners, plans include the installation of a pavilion with tables, playground equipment, outdoor park benches, lighting, a walkway to allow handicap access, landscaping, and fencing. A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been applied for and award announcements are anticipated this September. An environmental assessment is expected to begin prior to the end of summer with construction to follow. The total value of this project approximates $166,500 and once completed, title of this property will be transferred to Painesville Township.
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Amenities proposed for park
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VILLAGE OF GRAND RIVER
MERRICK HUTCHINSON
SCHOOL
DEMOLISHED
General Contractor: Hach Excavating & Demolition Inc
Abatement Contractor: SafeAir Contractors Inc
Demolition Cost: $62,200.00
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Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation
helps Grand River lay old school to rest . . .
Press Release - June 20, 2014
As a result of a thorough joint effort between the Land Bank, Grand River Village Officials including Mayor Christopher Conley and Village Council President Ron Balog, the Hach Excavating & Demolition Inc. began razing the former Merrick Hutchinson School on Monday June 23, 2014. The work included the buildings demolition, excavation of its foundation, removal of the debris, clean back-fill, grading and seeding and is expected to be completed shortly. Safe-Air Contractors were responsible for the extensive removal and proper disposal of the asbestos in compliance with EPA and Health Agency guidelines.
Merrick Hutchinson School, constructed in 1926, was named in memory of Merrick Hutchinson, honoring the only Grand River resident killed in the First World War. Merrick was the son of James Hutchinson, one of the first superintendents of the former Painesville Township School System. The school's doors were closed in 1989 due to declining enrollment. Subsequent use included housing programs offered by the Lake County Health Center and again, as the Western Reserve Montessori School. Bingo was another frequent activity in the building many years ago. The structure which has been vacant approximately 10 years was acquired by the Village in January of 2012.
This collaborative effort helps the Village with its long term commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Grand River Community. This project helps the Village to allocate its funds for planned improvements to the site and park like square.
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MERRICK HUTCHINSON SCHOOL Since 1926
The halls of many memories . . .
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Last School Reunion Sunday, June 22, 2014
Grand River Village Mayor Christopher Conley presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Land Bank Director John Rogers for the Land Bank's efforts in making this demolition possible. Looking on are Ron Balog, Council President (left) and Paul Hach, Sr., of Hach Excavating (right).
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AND SO THE DEMOLITION BEGAN . . .
Initially, the rear, side walls and core of the school building were demolished. There was hope that both the sandstone name plaque above the second floor windows and the engraved 1926 corner stone on the front of the building could be saved. Historians stated a belief that there was a time capsule enclosed within the corner stone.
With precision and skill, Paul Hach, Sr. gently tapped and loosened the sandstone plaque. Next the claw of his mammoth 98,000 lb excavator was used to edge the schools namesake out of the wall and drop it 50 feet below on to several old rubber truck tires. The tires successfully softened the landing protecting the stone from damage.
With residents returning to watch, a time capsule was unearthed from the corner stone by Ron Balog. Found within were memories from the schools beginnings. One of the documents enclosed included signatures from each of the students at various grade levels living in Grand River. A resident read off the various names and remarked that many of these families still live in the village - five generations later!
Merrick Hutchinson School throughout its history was the bedrock of the Village.
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Interior picture of main front stairs
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Gymnasium in serious decline
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Rear building demolition
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View from Southwest corner
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Sandstone Name Plaque falls to safety
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Truck tires stop the stone
from annihilation
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Time capsule slowly tapped from the cold wet concrete slab
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Cleveland Plain Dealer still in tact
88 years later
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Overview of the proposed improvements to the
Grand River Village Square
Please join us next quarter for more stories and information on the life of the Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation.
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