City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Apr 24, 2018

Public Safety

Property owners may face special charges on their tax bills to cover the city's cost of clearing overgrown lots. The abatement work addresses public health and safety hazards identified under a 2016 city ordinance.

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City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

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