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Financial Summary <br /> Demolition <br /> Program <br /> From 2026-2029, Decatur will continue making significant investments in demolition to stabilize <br /> neighborhoods, remove dangerous structures, and support long-term revitalization. In 2026, 58 <br /> demolitions are planned in the three Priority Neighborhoods, representing most of the year's$1.3 million <br /> demolition budget. While future totals cannot be predicted due to changing housing conditions, the City <br /> anticipates the continued need to fund up to 100 demolitions per year to address the active list of unsafe <br /> properties and prevent further neighborhood decline. <br /> Known Est.Demolitions Est.Annual <br /> Year Demolitions in Needed Cost Key Notes/Caveats <br /> Priority Areas <br /> 58 demolitions 87 total demolitions 58 demolitions consume 67%of the budget; <br /> 2026 (12 MH,4 (based on$1.3M $1,300,000 leaves—$429,000 for 77 citywide cases; <br /> Jasper,42 MLK) budget at$15k/demo) 2026 figures are the only confirmed counts <br /> Future needs cannot be predicted;estimate <br /> 2027 Unknown Up to 100 demolitions $1,500,000 based on past 3-year average additions <br /> (-35/year)and goal to reduce the 135- <br /> property register <br /> Continued need anticipated as structures <br /> 2028 Unknown Up to 100 demolitions $1,500,000 become unsafe or fire damaged;dependent <br /> on inspection caseload and housing <br /> conditions <br /> Projection assumes ongoing stabilization <br /> 2029 Unknown Up to 100 demolitions $1,500,000 efforts and the need to prevent the register <br /> from growing <br /> 58 known Future-year counts are estimates only; <br /> 4-Year Total (2026) 387 demolitions $5,800,000 based on recommendation to fund 100 <br /> demolitions per year <br /> While demolition is a necessary short-term tool, the City is pursuing a more proactive, preventative <br /> approach to neighborhood stabilization. This includes stronger coordination between neighborhood <br /> inspections and housing grant programs to ensure that property owners with violations are clearly <br /> informed about available resources. By connecting residents to rehabilitation and repair assistance <br /> earlier, the City aims to reduce repeat violations, preserve existing housing stock, and limit the need for <br /> future demolitions. <br /> 14 <br />