(a) If it is determined that the improvements located upon a parcel of land acquired for public use are not suitable for sale or for salvage, or if attempts to sell for such purposes have been unsuccessful, the improvements located upon the parcel acquired for public use shall be demolished as soon as possible to avoid or minimize the risk of the improvements becoming a nuisance to the community. When demolition of the improvements is necessary, the City Engineer shall so advise the Board of Public Works which, if it concurs, shall contract for the demolition of said improvements in the manner provided for in Division 10 of this Code.
(b) The cost of demolition of improvements located upon land acquired for public use shall be paid from the source of funds for the acquisition of right-of-way for the project.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 145,802, Eff. 5-16-74.
Subsec. (a), amended by Ord. No. 152,427, Eff. 6-29-79.