Weed abatement: City assesses cost recovery against blighted properties

Mar 21, 2017

Public Safety

City clears dangerous or overgrown weeds from abandoned parcels, then bills property owners for the cleanup cost. This decision determines which properties get assessed and how much owners owe.

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Weed abatement: City assesses cost recovery 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