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Donnie Boy’s bar property ordered to vacate due to lack of electricity, owner did not pay electric bill | Waukesha Co. News | gmtoday.com

WAUKESHA — The building at 362 Main St., currently occupied by Donnie Boy’s bar, in downtown Waukesha was labeled as unfit for human habitation by the Waukesha building inspector on Thursday evening. It was ordered to be vacated and cannot be used until it complies with Waukesha building ordinance 16.18, Unsafe Building.

According to Waukesha fire marshal Brian Charlesworth, the cause for concern was lack of power in the building, meaning no working exit lights, emergency lights, fire alarms or smoke detectors. Charlesworth said the city attempted to contact the building owner and received only one returned call, stating he would call them back. Charlesworth reported that there was no call back.

“We were left no choice but to post it ‘unfit’ until we hear from the owner,” he said. “The initial complaint came through the community development department.”

The property, which includes residential space above the bar, is currently for sale. Business broker Devin Piehl with First Weber Group Commercial is the listing agent of the property.

“The tag was placed on the building by the building inspection department because the electricity was disconnected due to [the owner’s] failure to pay the electrical bill,” he said. “Which is being taken care of shortly.”

There were five residents in the residential property who have been vacated. Charlesworth said they have found alternative places to live and were given contact information for additional resources.