City declares 597 weed-blighted properties public nuisance

Jun 18, 2019

Public Safety

597 properties with dangerous weeds are now officially a public nuisance; owners will receive notice and likely face cleanup orders or city abatement action. This clears the legal path to remove blight from neighborhoods.

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City declares 597 weed-blighted properties public nuisance

Special assessment: $6,553 demolition cost at 122 6th Ave N

Special demolition assessment: $12,661 for 1821 Maple Avenue

Special assessment: $10,981 cost for demolition at 3501 Bessemer Avenue