13. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER

City Commission Meeting · 2026-05-11 · agenda_item

The City of St. Augustine is reviewing the condition of a commercial property located at 7 Aviles Street, which is adjacent to the Spanish Military Hospital. The building is reported to be in poor and unrecoverable condition. It is possible the structure may require demolition under an emergency process. The property owner has been in contact with a structural engineer, and the City is awaiting a report. A special Historic Architecture Review Board (HARB) meeting is being prepared to consider approval for demolition. This situation is currently under review, with a demolition decision pending the engineer's report and HARB approval. If demolition proceeds, it would involve site assessment, potential emergency demolition services, and site cleanup. Contractors specializing in demolition, site preparation, and potentially structural engineering services could be involved. Early engagement may provide an advantage as plans and permits are developed.