A company hired by the city of Belleville is expected to begin demolition of 14 derelict buildings in early February.
The list consists of 12 homes, plus a trailer and former church. The total demolition cost is $245,000.
“These are houses that people had numerous opportunities to buy,” said Scott Tyler, director of health, housing and building. “ I’ve got pictures of all of them, and they’re all in terrible shape. The neighbors are thrilled to death (that they’re being torn down).”…