Require property owners to register vacant buildings with the city
In Plain English
The city currently has no formal tracking system for empty buildings. Property owners would need to register vacant buildings and pay annual fees. If approved, this helps the city monitor abandoned properties and address safety concerns more quickly.
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Votes
Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6.38
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Property owners will soon be required to register vacant buildings with the city and pay annual fees, after the council approved the first reading of a new ordinance with broad support. The 5-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Boozé dissenting and Councilmember Butt absent, moves the city toward creating its first formal system for tracking empty properties. This change would help city staff identify abandoned buildings faster and address safety hazards before they become serious problems. The ordinance still needs a second reading before it becomes law.
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