Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City bills property owners for weed removal costs on dangerous or overgrown lots declared blighted in 2018. Affected owners will see charges on their tax bills.
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Special weed abatement assessment levied on properties
City is charging property owners for removal of noxious or dangerous weeds declared a public hazard in 2017. Property owners may see liens or cost recovery charges on their tax bill.
363 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds
City identifies 363 properties with dangerous weeds and will post notice on each, triggering removal requirements. Property owners must abate the weeds or face further city action.
Land area:
363 parcels
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners will face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land, as declared in 2017. Failure to pay may result in a lien on the property.
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious weeds may owe special assessments to recover city abatement costs under the 2017 resolution. Affected owners should review the hearing notice.
Special assessment: $3,591 demolition cost at 119 Lacey Road
Property owner at 119 Lacey Road will be billed $3,590.52 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.
Land area:
1 parcel
City charges property owner $3,988.56 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 1116 Richmond Street, Wylam must pay for the demolition of an unsafe structure on their land. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners may face added costs to clean up dangerous weeds on their land or pay the city's abatement bill. Details on which properties and dollar amounts will be announced at the public hearing.
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement
Property owners in targeted areas will face assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Owners have the right to a hearing if they contest the assessment.
Weed abatement assessments sent to county tax collector for collection
Property owners with outstanding weed-abatement costs will see these charges added to their tax bills when submitted to Jefferson County for collection.
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners face new charges to cover weed removal on their land, following a 2017 city order. Details on affected parcels and costs not provided in this item.
Special assessment: weed abatement liens on blighted properties
Owners of properties with noxious weeds face special tax assessments to cover removal costs. Non-payment can lead to liens on the property.
City demolishes unsafe building at 521 Avenue T; owner charged $7,170
Property owner at 521 Avenue T will receive a bill for $7,169.64 to cover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The cost is charged as a special assessment against the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties
Property owners will face a special tax bill to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. The city is collecting these charges based on a 2018 declaration and this hearing will finalize the amounts owed.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to recover city cleanup costs. This is a follow-up to a 2018 declaration and allows the city to bill owners directly.
Property owner billed $6,640.56 for demolition of unsafe building at 549 Avenue
The property owner at 549 Avenue G must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure—a common city practice to recover public spending on emergency removals. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: weed abatement costs on affected properties
Property owners with noxious weeds will be charged for city cleanup costs under a 2017 abatement order. Affected residents should verify whether their property is listed and understand the special assessment amount owed.
City recovers $8,450 demolition cost from property owner at 1300 Mitchell
Property owner at 1300 Mitchell Street will be billed $8,450.19 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. This is how the city recoups demolition expenses from owners of blighted properties.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties
Property owners may face special assessments to recover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Details on affected addresses and amounts will be announced at the hearing.
Special demolition assessment: $15,966 for 508 6th St, Pratt City
Property owner at 508 6th Street in Pratt City will be billed $15,966.48 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.
Land area:
1 parcel