View Larger Map 11/5/12 - Two weeks ago the city of Brighton conducted an inspection of the long-vacant, former St. Joseph Mercy Urgent Care facility to determine the extent of code violations. The building, located at West Grand River and Orndorf Drive, had been allowed to greatly deteriorate and become an eyesore. Thursday night, council voted to again contact the owner, asking that the premises be entered a second time, primarily to perform a fire inspection. City Attorney Paul Burns said if the owner doesnât comply with the request, a court order can be obtained. But City Manager Dana Foster tells WHMI he feels there will be no problem in getting the ownerâs permission to go back one more time. Some on council expressed concern that there apparently is no working fire alarm and sprinkler system in the building. Foster says special attention will be given by the Brighton Area Fire Department at the next inspection in that regard. Foster says to this date, âthe owner has taken steps to secure the building and there has been significant cleanupâ of the premises. He adds that âno trespassingâ signs have been posted outside the building, and those steps should ensure that the building is no longer attractive to vagrants. (JK)
View Larger Map 11/5/12 - Two weeks ago the city of Brighton conducted an inspection of the long-vacant, former St. Joseph Mercy Urgent Care facility to determine the extent of code violations. The building, located at West Grand River and Orndorf Drive, had been allowed to greatly deteriorate and become an eyesore. Thursday night, council voted to again contact the owner, asking that the premises be entered a second time, primarily to perform a fire inspection. City Attorney Paul Burns said if the owner doesnât comply with the request, a court order can be obtained. But City Manager Dana Foster tells WHMI he feels there will be no problem in getting the ownerâs permission to go back one more time. Some on council expressed concern that there apparently is no working fire alarm and sprinkler system in the building. Foster says special attention will be given by the Brighton Area Fire Department at the next inspection in that regard. Foster says to this date, âthe owner has taken steps to secure the building and there has been significant cleanupâ of the premises. He adds that âno trespassingâ signs have been posted outside the building, and those steps should ensure that the building is no longer attractive to vagrants. (JK)