Franklin gives OK to Warren County for structure demolition

A condemned city-owned structure will be demolished by Warren County.

Franklin City Council recently gave its approval for Warren County to demolish the building at 525 Riley Blvd.

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According to City Manager Sonny Lewis, Warren County will use Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds for the demolition project, which includes the bidding, asbestos removal and demolition.

Depending on the amount of asbestos to be removed, Lewis said the cost for the demolition project is estimated at $25,000, with the city paying 50 percent of the costs.

Lewis said did not have a timeframe for the demolition project or when it will start.

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Ed Richter

Ed Richter has been a working journalist for 38 years, with the last 34 years working in various capacities covering Butler and Warren counties as a reporter and an editor. Richter covers local news and governments in Warren County focusing on Springboro, Lebanon, Franklin, Carlisle and Waynesville.