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Item #18 · Regular City Council Meeting

Weed abatement: Special assessment on blighted properties

Aug 26, 2014
Consent Public Safety

City imposes costs on property owners to clear overgrown, dangerous weeds under a 2011 ordinance. Owners who fail to comply voluntarily may face liens on their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
passed 7–0
adopted · consent Read minutes ↗
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