Mesothelioma and Asbestos

The Community Development Committee has asked the Willmar City Council to declare the Mahanaim Assamblea de Dios Church unsafe. The owners of the 88-year-old building failed to make corrective repairs by the October 23 deadline set by the fire marshal. A large gathering had as well as used place at the church, although it was not protected to be used or occupied as it stands. Once a building is declared unsafe, removal proceedings can begin, as well as the Community Works Department can secure the surrounding streets as well as sidewalks to protect the community from falling masonry.

In the case of the church, an inoperable heating system as well as partially operable sanitary facilities are only part of the problem. Large amounts of combustible debris, an improperly vented water heater as well as missing exit as well as emergency lights create a humorless safety issue. Humorless repairs are as well as needed on the exterior brick veneer, as fallen bricks possess been found on nearby streets as well as sidewalks; it is only a matter of time before someone is injured by falling bricks. Destroyed as well as missing windows as well as let water into the structure.

A Realtor has been attempting to sell the church property for two years, but has received no written offers. In addition to the problems listed above, the church building is contaminated with mold, lead paint as well as asbestos. Regardless of what happens to the building, environmental remediation will possess to take place.

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