Owners of 7412 McCook ready to begin rehab; one remaining email issue delaying signing of agreement

Staff reported that property owners for 7412 McCook were present and eager to start rehabilitation work but that an email delivery issue has delayed getting the rehab agreement prepared by Smith Cerczyk to the owners for signature. The staff member said the demolition inspection had already been completed and that all permits needed to date are available once the owners sign the rehab agreement.

The chair and staff agreed no action was required at the meeting and that staff would follow up so owners can proceed with contractor activity. One of the owners said, "Just hoping to sign that agreement soon," indicating an intent to move forward once the administrative issue is resolved.

Why it matters: the exchange documents a common administrative friction point — delivery of contract documents — that is delaying rehabilitation of a property; the city continues follow-up to enable permit issuance and subsequent construction activity.