By David Wiwchar

City debates Port Pub demolition

Jun 10, 2024 | 9:38 AM

The city wants the Port Pub torn down.

The long-time nuisance property was cleared out two weeks ago after building inspectors discovered airborne asbestos throughout the second-floor apartments area.

More than two-dozen tenants in the no-barrier building were then evicted, and various social service agencies came together to find them other accomodations.

City CAO Mike Fox said building owner Peter Wang has not responded to letters, e-mails or invoices from the city.

Wang currently owes more than $200,000 for security costs and tens of thousands of dollars in municipal fines.

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The proposed demolition order will be debated at today’s city council meeting.