Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Apr 22, 2014

Public Safety

City is charging property owners for weed removal on neglected land. Owners who fail to clear dangerous vegetation face a special tax assessment to recover abatement costs.

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Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

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