Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Winston Street property to be tendered for sale and removal

Executive committee reiterates flood program policy in 4-3 vote

Executive committee meets on June 17, 2013 at city hall.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


Executive committee defeated several motions before reaffirming its flood acquisition program policy.

The motion that passed, as moved by Coun. Candis Kirkpatrick, was for council to follow the policy under the voluntary flood prone property acquisition program and have the city-owned property at 267 Winston St. in River Valley tendered for sale and removal. If the city doesn’t receive any tenders the building will be demolished.

“I think the city should carry through with its existing policy,” said Mayor Deb Higgins. “The intent of this program was to clear out the valley where the flood plain (affects property).”

But Coun. Brian Swanson said he didn’t see the point of demolishing the house when third party groups, such as the Wakamow Valley Authority (WVA), might be interested in using it.

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