According to The Canadian Press, a demolition contract could be awarded this month with actual dismantling beginning as early as mid-November.
Detroit has spent $2.5 million in maintenance to Olympia Entertainment, owned by Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, on the stadium since Ilitch moved the Tigers to Comerica Park in 2000.
Fans will have the opportunity to bid for items from the historic stadium in a month-long online auction. The city will use proceeds from the auction to offset the costs of demolition.
