MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The battle continued Monday to clean up a building on one of Memphis’ busiest blocks.
The building at 107 South Main is vacant. Its roof recently collapsed, causing safety concerns and prompting a hearing in Environmental Court.
Both sides, the attorneys for the Downtown Memphis Commission and property owner Allan Long, agreed Monday to try to work something out in the next two weeks.
Environmental Court proceedings determined immediate work needs to happen to stabilize the building. The location is fenced off, as ordered by Judge Larry Potter last time the case was in court.
Both sides spent time outside the courtroom trying to hash out an agreement.
The Downtown Memphis Commission wants something done soon. The roof of the building caved in after heavy rain last month.
Long’s legal team told the judge he is taking steps to improve the building’s safety as quickly as possible before moving forward with a buyer.
“The engineers have agreed, both engineers, so I am told, have agreed as to what that work should be,” Potter said.
If both sides are not happy with the progress, there will be a trial August 13. Neither side cared to comment immediately following the proceeding.