Authorize special tax bills for properties with abandoned vehicles
Resolution 50-08
In Plain English
The city can already cite property owners for abandoned cars under local law. This resolution lets the city add cleanup costs directly to property tax bills when owners don't remove the vehicles. If approved, property owners face both fines and mandatory cleanup charges.
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