Public Safety

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas reduces neighborhood blight and hazards. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal approved as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from a neighborhood and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood conditions.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance, removal costs charged to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down car from a residential or commercial property. The owner of the vehicle will be billed for removal costs.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost assessed to owner

City removes abandoned cars that pose safety and neighborhood quality-of-life risks. Cost of removal becomes a lien against the vehicle owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from your neighborhood and bills the owner for removal costs, clearing blight and safety hazards.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods when reported as public nuisances. Removal costs are billed to the vehicle's registered owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from residential neighborhoods under nuisance law. Removal costs are billed to the registered owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,764 demolition cost at 2909 Burrell Street

Property owner receives bill for unsafe-building demolition. Cost can be paid or appealed before enforcement.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost bill: $4,726 special assessment on Ensley property

Property owner at 2317 16th Street faces a $4,726 tax bill to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their land.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,598 demolition cost at 2401 30th Street West

Property owner at 2401 30th Street West will be charged $3,598 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building, which will be added to their property tax bill.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: $4K

City passes demolition cost to property owner: $3,851.57

Property owner at 2536 29th Place West Fairview now owes the city $3,851.57 for the demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessments like this become a lien on the property if unpaid.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,679 demolition cost at 1633 43rd St., Ensley

Property owner at 1633 43rd Street, Ensley will be billed $5,679.35 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,747 for demolition of unsafe building at 1320 Gulfport

City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner. The unsafe structure has been removed; this bill finalizes the public expense.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 15 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City moves to enforce weed removal on 15 blighted properties, clearing path for demolition or rehabilitation. Owners will be notified and must act within deadline or face city-initiated abatement.

🌳 Land area: 15 parcels

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves surveillance camera system from Hitachi Data Systems

City expands security camera network citywide; sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding. Residents should know where cameras are located and how footage will be used and retained.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover removal costs. Check if your property is affected by the April 2015 weed abatement declaration.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 12th Ave North

Unsafe building at 30–12th Avenue North will be demolished. Removing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and clears the way for property recovery.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Owners of properties declared noxious or dangerous are assessed cleanup costs under an ongoing city abatement program. Property owners will receive notice of the assessment and have opportunity to contest charges.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment against blighted properties

Owners of properties declared nuisances for overgrown weeds will be assessed cleanup costs. The city is enforcing a 2013 ordinance to address blight and public safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.