The Macomb County Board of Commissioners decided to take no action when deciding the fate of a vacant commercial real estate building. Located next to the Macomb County Administration Building in downtown Mount Clemens, Michigan, the building was acquired by the government several years ago. The initial purpose of the purchase was to expand the county administration building's parking lot. However, the building was later leased to a company that operated a nightclub.

When the business closed down, the commercial real estate building began to attract intruders and was said to have become somewhat of a nuisance to the county. The Macomb County executive is urging the Board of Commissioners to put the property up for sale or tear it down. . Both options appear to be viable and the county's recommendations have been taken under advisement.

The meeting at which the fate of the building was discussed began with presentation by an equipment maintenance company. Closed-door discussions involved a memo from the county's lawyer about the building, though the details were not disclosed. While the building was not claimed to be in violation of any city ordinances, concern was voiced that it is likely a haven for intruders, making it a headache for city officials.

A decision about the fate of the Michigan building is pending but may not be forthcoming very soon. A member of the Board of Commissioners stated that it was unclear when action on the building would be taken. It will be interesting to see what the county decides to do with the property.

Source: The Detroit News, "Macomb committee takes no action on vacant building," Charles E. Ramirez, Feb. 8, 2012