Over the past several years the condition of an outbuilding located at 308 S. Fifth Street has significantly deteriorated, which has City staff to take enforcement action as allowed under City Code. Staff have attempted to resolve the issue with the owner, which has led to issuing numerous warnings and citations. These citations went unpaid for several years, until the Marquette County District Court issued a show cause order for nonpayment of the citations last summer.

In the months since then, City staff has continued to make efforts to get the owner to repair or remove the structure, which is located near the property line and is a danger to both the owner's home and the neighboring property.

Following a recent structural analysis, it was deemed a dangerous structure as outlined in City Code Section 22-20 - Dangerous Structures. During the structural analysis, it was determined that the structure was more dangerous than appeared from prior review of the exterior of the structure. 

Staff has notified the owner multiple times across several years, and to date the owner has made no attempt to address the problems. Based on this, City staff determined the best course of action is a formal condemnation process, including a recommendation to demolish the structure.

The City Commission took action to schedule this public hearing at the June 9, 2025 regular meeting and the property owner has been notified of this hearing in accordance with City Code.