Knox Board of Works Once Again Calls for Demolition of Garage at 204 W. Bender

The Knox Board of Works continues pushing for the demolition of a garage at 204 West Bender Street. A demolition order was issued more than two years ago, but owner Lucia Valladares argued that the structure was viable and contractors could have it repaired in two weeks. She continued appealing the order through the court system, until the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the matter earlier this month.

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Knox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce, 204 W. Bender Today

The Knox Board of Works will get updates on some ongoing code enforcement efforts this morning. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that a lot of progress had been made at 342-344 West Spruce Drive, after he imposed a $2,500 fine. The board will get an update on that property today, along with 204 West Bender Street.

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Knox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce Dr., 1498 E. John St.

The Knox Board of Works will get updates on code enforcement efforts at a pair of properties this morning. 342-344 West Spruce Drive and 1498 East John Street are on this morning’s agenda. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that the John Street property was nearly cleaned up, but more work remained at the Spruce Drive property.

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Knox Board of Works Gets Updates on 504 E. Culver Rd., 342-344 Spruce Dr.

The Knox Board of Works recently got an update on code enforcement efforts. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost said 504 East Culver Road has been under enforcement for quite some time, but there’s still quite a bit to clean up. “It’s still in the estate, so as far as penalties and everything, there’s really nothing, at this point, that we can do,” Pfost explained.

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