Direct staff to pressure Union Pacific to clean graffiti near Interstate 580

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In Plain English

Union Pacific owns property on the east side of Interstate 580 that has accumulated graffiti. The city wants the railroad company to remove it but needs to decide what actions to take. Councilmember Rogers asked staff to return next month with options for forcing cleanup.

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously directed staff to develop options for compelling Union Pacific Railroad to clean up graffiti on their property along Interstate 580. Staff will return next month with potential enforcement actions the city could take against the railroad company. This is a routine administrative matter that allows the council to explore what legal tools are available to address the unsightly graffiti accumulation. While no money was allocated, any enforcement actions could involve city resources or potential legal costs down the road.

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