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Old Posted Jul 14, 2018, 2:30 AM
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Some other Saginaw news -

Saginaw continues its push to demolish blighted structures in the city. Since 2006, there has been an estimated 4,000 - 5,000 property demolitions. City officials figure there are 500 - 600 left to go.

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Saginaw continuing to demolish abandoned homes, as 500 to 600 remain
Terry Camp | ABC12
July 13, 2018

Saginaw continues to eliminate blight by knocking down vacant homes. Despite demolishing thousands of homes and business already, the city could use more funding to knock down hundreds more...The city is currently spending the money from two state grants for the demolitions and crews need to finish that work by August. Stemple said more money is needed to rid Saginaw of its vacant homes once and for all...
The Wickes Building, located at 515 N Washington Ave, will undergo a $2.5 million renovation to upgrade building systems and make repairs.The building is partially vacant and the hope is to use the investment $ to retain current tenants and attract new ones. They asked for a tax exemption / freeze for the next 12 years, which City Council approved on June 18. The article says some exterior work will be done, hopefully it improves the current facade.

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Saginaw developer going after tax break for $2.5M building renovation
Bob Johnson | MLive
June 15, 2018

SAGINAW, MI -- The Saginaw City Council votes this week on a tax break for a $2.5 million project that will increase commercial activity in a building near downtown Saginaw. The council votes Monday, June 18, on issuing SSP Associates an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for the Wickes Building, located at 515 N. Washington, which currently houses the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce, Saginaw Future and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau...
The building as it looks now -

Source: MLive | Henry Taylor
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