City assesses weed-abatement costs against property owners

Apr 18, 2017

Public Safety

Property owners declared blighted may face special assessments to cover the city's cost of clearing weeds and dangerous vegetation. This formalizes the abatement effort authorized in 2015.

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City assesses weed-abatement costs against property owners

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