Torched two years ago by an arsonist, an unoccupied house at 168 Church Street is set to be demolished by the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
City Council will be asked Monday to approve demolition of the single detached dwelling at a cost of $23,000.
The money will be recovered through property taxes.
The house was set ablaze on Nov. 5, 2015 using a barbecue lighter, after a can of gasoline was poured out on each of the three floors.
The arsonist, who had been suffering from untreated severe depression with psychotic features, pleaded guilty and received a 90-day intermittent sentence to be served on weekends, with three years probation.
In November 2016 the city's building division ordered the building's owner to repair or demolish the structure.
"The owner of the building did not exercise the right to appeal the order and therefore the municipality under the Ontario Building Code Act can remedy the order through demolition," says Freddie Pozzebon, chief building official, in a report to City Council.
"The owner has indicated in writing that there is no intent to make the appropriate repairs and has not filed any appeal," Pozzebon said.
"In consideration of the health and safety impact to the neighbours and community, it is prudent for the city to proceed with the removal of this structure."
Monday's City Council meeting will be livestreamed on SooToday starting at 4:30 p.m.
