Weed abatement: City assesses special fees against blighted properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Fees are added to property tax bills if owners don't clear their land.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
Weed abatement: City assesses property costs under 2015 resolution
Property owners will receive bills for weed removal the city performed on their land. Costs vary by parcel; assess bills and file disputes during public hearing if you received one.
Weed abatement special assessment against blighted properties
City places costs of clearing dangerous weeds on property owners; residents with liens or unpaid assessments may face enforcement action.
Weed abatement: special assessment levied against blighted properties
Property owners face costs to clear dangerous weeds from their land, or liens may be placed if they don't comply. This enforces city health and safety standards on neglected parcels.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 610 Avenue U
Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight from the neighborhood and clears the way for future redevelopment or stabilization of the area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Unsafe building at 8817 4th Ave North declared public nuisance; demolition order
Property will be demolished after city declares it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 121 Alder Avenue
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Building at 4024 Wenonah Road deemed unsafe; demolition approved
The city has identified the structure as unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removal of blighted buildings helps stabilize neighborhoods and reduce fire/safety hazards.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe building at 8029 Division Avenue
Blighted or structurally unsound buildings increase neighborhood safety risks and drag down property values. This demolition removes a public hazard and clears the lot for potential reuse or stabilization.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe building at 434 Camellia Road
Blighted property at 434 Camellia Road will be torn down to remove a safety hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 815 16th Place S.W.
Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1425 19th Pl. S.W.
Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1117 5th Street West
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Inoperable vehicle removal: costs assessed to owner
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from streets and private property, charging the owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.
Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to vehicle owner.
Inoperable vehicle removal authorized as public nuisance
City removes an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the registered vehicle owner.
City declares 1,054 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds
Properties with noxious weeds will face abatement notices and potential city cleanup at owner expense. Affects neighborhoods citywide and may trigger liens if owners don't respond.
Land area:
1054 parcels
City recovers $2,336 demolition cost from 4821 Park Ave SW
Property owner will be billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The cost assessed as a special lien against the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Certificate approved: Unlimited Transportation LLC to operate non-emergency medi
City grants operating license to new medical transport provider. Expands non-emergency medical service options for residents needing rides to appointments or medical facilities.
Inoperable vehicle abated as public nuisance
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs charged to registered owner.