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City of Bristol Issues 15-Day Compliance Ultimatum to US Magis

Following correspondence from US Magis regarding the former VI campus, the City of Bristol, VA has issued a formal response dated August 19, 2025. The City demands immediate action within 15 days—including hiring licensed professionals, securing the property, and mowing the grounds—or it will pursue legal remedies. The City’s letter underscores public safety concerns and the need for accountability.

See Correspondence Below or Download Correspondence Here: US MAGIS Correspondence to Bristol & City of Bristol Response

City of Bristol Response:

City of Bristol Issues 15-Day Compliance Ultimatum to US Magis

Following correspondence from US Magis regarding the former VI campus, the City of Bristol, VA has issued a formal response dated August 19, 2025. The City demands immediate action within 15 days—including hiring licensed professionals, securing the property, and mowing the grounds—or it will pursue legal remedies. The City’s letter underscores public safety concerns and the need for accountability.

See Correspondence Below or Download Correspondence Here: US MAGIS Correspondence to Bristol & City of Bristol Response

City of Bristol Response:

The City of Bristol, VA, has been actively working to address long-standing concerns surrounding the former Virginia Intermont College campus. After years of unpaid property taxes totaling over $600,000, the city initiated legal proceedings to acquire the property through a tax sale, aiming to return the site to productive use and ensure it no longer posed a burden to the community.

In a surprising turn, the property owner paid the full amount of back taxes—$605,000—just one day after the city filed its petition. While this payment halts the immediate legal action, the city remains committed to ensuring that the property is maintained and contributes positively to the community’s future.

This development underscores the city’s dedication to fiscal responsibility, neighborhood revitalization, and the strategic reuse of underutilized properties. The City of Bristol will continue to monitor the situation closely and explore opportunities to support redevelopment that aligns with community goals.

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Key Documents Regarding This Issue:

Letter 36-49.1 and Violations 7.16.25

Letter 15.2-900 and 1115 w Violations 7.16.25

Filed Complaint CL-250000415

Nonsuit Order 7.11.25