Washington City Council is working hard to keep city streets free from blighted structures, both residential and commercial. Council is looking to turn over the building at the corner of North Main Street and Chestnut Street to the Washington County Redevelopment Authority for demolition. Mayor Scott Putnam stated that initial estimates for the demolition are in the range of $250,000 to $350,000. Putnam states that there is money put aside for the project, he just wants to make sure there are no surprises. Council is also in discussion with the Redevelopment Authority about joining the Washington County Land Bank. The land bank is another method that communities can use to rehabilitate properties and get them sold so they can be active on the tax rolls again. Putnam says there are a couple of details that need to be ironed out and an agreement could come in time for council’s regular meeting on Thursday.