Public Safety

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

Abandoned car will be removed from the neighborhood. The owner pays for the removal cost.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will owe fees to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay can result in tax liens.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement lien placed on 115 55th Pl S

Property owner now owes special tax assessment to cover weed removal costs. Unpaid amounts will become a lien against the property.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement lien assessed: 3824 35th Ave N

City clears noxious weeds from this property and assesses the abatement cost against the owner. Property owners can be liable for cleanup costs if weeds create safety or blight hazards.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police uniform bid renewal: Gulf States Distributors

City renews supply contract for police uniforms and accessories. Ensures ongoing availability of department supplies under competitive pricing.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: undisclosed

BPD pursues federal body-camera grant from U.S. Department of Justice

Police Department seeks funding to implement body-worn camera policies, which can improve transparency and accountability in officer conduct. Grant approval could equip officers and establish protocols for footage release and oversight.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods and bills the registered owner. Helps clear blight from residential areas.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars pose safety and blight risks to neighborhoods. This removal clears a hazard and passes costs to the registered owner.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs charged to owner

Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood property; removal costs billed to registered owner rather than taxpayers.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; charge owner

Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and safety hazards. Costs recover through assessment against registered owner.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost charged to owner

City removes abandoned cars cluttering neighborhoods and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner billed

City clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged back to the registered owner.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars from neighborhoods, assessing cleanup costs to registered vehicle owners. This keeps streets safer and improves neighborhood appearance.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood

Abandoned vehicles are removed as public nuisance. Costs assessed to registered owner.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

May 21, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $2K

Police commendation medals: $1,812 to Municipal and Commercial Uniforms

City buys ceremonial medals to recognize police officers at June 14 event. Routine vendor payment from general fund.

May 21, 2019 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $5K

Property owners billed $5,423 for demolition of unsafe building at 1305 44th Pla

Special assessment charges property owners for the cost of city-ordered demolition of an unsafe structure. The fee will be attached to the property's tax bill or lien if unpaid.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

May 21, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,560 demolition cost at 3020 Prince Avenue

Property owner at 3020 Prince Avenue will be billed $7,560.40 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a one-time charge added to the property.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel