New Philadelphia targets abandoned, dilapidated properties
The properties targeted are at 117 Sixth Drive NW and 410 Second St. NE.
Demoliton of the structure on the Second Street property began last week. The work was being done by Diversified Engineering of New Philadelphia. City Fire Inspector Jim Sholtz, City Building and Zoning Code Administrator Mike Scolati and Law Director Marvin Fete have targeted several such properties in the city, Mayor Joel Day told council last Monday. They will continue to be aggressive in removing them from our neighborhoods. The structures are eyesores, and in some cases, dangerous to the inhabitants and shelters for drug users and the homeless.
NEW PHILADELPHIA The New Philadelphia Fire Department has begun putting placards on vacant structures in the city that are in such poor condition that it would be too dangerous for firefighters to enter to fight a fire.
At Monday s city council meeting, Mayor Joel Day displayed one of the red and white placards that are being placed on dilapidated structures in New Philadelphia.
Fire Chief Jim Parrish and Fire Inspector Jim Sholtz assess a building s condition to determine if the warning sign is necessary, the mayor said. If such a building should catch fire, only defensive measures will be taken to keep the blaze from spreading.