Charge property owners for city cleanup of neglected lots and buildings
In Plain English
The city performed cleanups, inspections, and building boarding on certain properties whose owners failed to maintain them. Property owners now owe the city for these services plus administrative fines. If approved, these costs become special assessments added to property tax bills until paid in full.
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Votes
Refer the following individuals present at the meeting to staff for resolution: De Wanda Joseph, Ernestine Martin, George Shers, Daphne Primes, and Virginia Burleigh, and adopt Resolution No. 13-06 for Lot Cleanup Notifications, and Resolution No. 14-06 for Administrative Citations
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Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved adding unpaid cleanup costs and fines to property tax bills for owners who failed to maintain their properties. When property owners don't clean up their lots or maintain buildings, the city steps in to do the work and then bills them for the services plus administrative penalties. Five property owners who attended the meeting will work with city staff to resolve their cases before the charges are formally added to their tax bills. This is a standard process the city uses to recover costs when property owners neglect required maintenance.
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