Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will be charged for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment covers costs from cleanup declared necessary in October 2018.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
City hires Naro's Lawn Service for weed abatement (1-year contract)
City approves on-demand weed removal and debris cleanup at public properties for the next year. Contract lets the city address overgrown lots without going through repeated approval cycles.
Property owner billed $5,394 for demolition of unsafe building
Special assessment at 2200 Stouts Road charges the property owner for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The owner is responsible for repaying the demolition expense.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners will face a special tax assessment to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from neglected lots. The assessment is tied to properties declared dangerous under a 2019 resolution.
Property owner billed $9,483 for demolition at 210 Graymont Ave N
Unsafe building at 210 Graymont Avenue North has been demolished; the owner is now responsible for the $9,483 cost of removal and debris cleanup.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment; properties to be named in public hearing
Property owners with overgrown or dangerous weeds face a special assessment (cost recovery for city abatement). A public hearing will name the affected parcels and let owners object.
Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties
City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels; property owners may face liens or increased tax bills if they don't comply.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their lots. This implements the 2018 abatement order and allows the city to recover cleanup costs from negligent owners.
Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land, as originally declared in 2018. Failure to pay the assessment can result in liens or other enforcement action.
City assesses $13,084 demolition cost to 204 Graymont Avenue property
Property owner must pay for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special tax against the parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
City charges property owner $5,335 for demolition at 409 4th Ave W
Property owner at 409 4th Avenue West will be billed $5,334.64 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards weed abatement contract to Heritage Realty Holdings
City hired a contractor for regular weed removal and debris cleanup as needed throughout the year. Helps keep public spaces maintained.
City declares 85 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds
Properties with dangerous weeds on this list will face enforcement notices and potential city-ordered cleanup. Owners have limited time to act before the city can abate the weeds at their expense.
Land area:
85 parcels
Council approves $4,895 fire equipment purchase from North American Fire
City spends general fund dollars on firehouse supplies and safety equipment. No competitive bidding was used.
Emergency repairs approved for storm sewer failure
City activated emergency procurement to fix a critical storm sewer failure, protecting drainage infrastructure and preventing potential flooding or public health risks in affected areas.
Emergency: Gillespie Construction to repair storm sewer at 1243 Dunston Avenue
Storm sewer damage is creating trenches in yards at this address; emergency repair contract lets work begin without delay.
City buys 3M Scott Safety cylinders from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $
Public safety equipment purchase for emergency response. Sole-source procurement from Houston-Galveston Area Council contract.
City assesses weed-abatement costs on affected properties
Property owners will receive special assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following the initial abatement declaration in April 2019.
Special assessment: Property owner liable for $6,884 demolition cost
Property owner at 119 Avenue Y must pay $6,884.24 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This shifts demolition expense from the city budget to the property owner.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties
City is charging property owners for weed removal and cleanup work ordered under prior resolution. Check if your property is listed to learn what you owe.