Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
City to demolish unsafe building at 111 1st Street South
Unsafe structure at 111 1st Street South will be torn down, removing a public hazard from downtown.
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1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6709 2nd Ave S
Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
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1 parcel
Demolition approved for unsafe building at 908 Chester Avenue
City removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the way for property recovery and improved neighborhood safety.
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1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 36 4th Ave North
The city is tearing down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears blight from the neighborhood and removes a potential safety hazard.
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1 parcel
Budget shift: $150K from police staffing to municipal court
The city is moving $150,345 in personnel funds from the Police Department to the Municipal Court, reducing police staffing capacity while boosting court operations.
Fire Department approves $3,705 payment for billing services
City commits funds to Trizetto for electronic claims and billing software serving the Fire Department.
Special assessment: $3,384 for emergency demolition at 3725 7th Ave
Property owner at 3725 7th Avenue will be billed $3,384 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a direct charge against the property.
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1 parcel
City assesses $4,000 demolition cost to 2525-21st St property
Property owner at 2525-21st Street now owes $4,000.04 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special assessment on the property tax bill.
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1 parcel
Building demolition bill: $10,916 special assessment on 20th Pl W
Property owner at 2855–20th Place West will receive a bill for $10,916 to cover demolition costs of an unsafe building on the parcel. Owners can challenge special assessments if they believe the cost allocation is unfair.
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1 parcel
Weed abatement liens authorized on blighted properties
City clears overgrown properties and bills owners; liens protect city's cost recovery from future sales.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city will tow and scrap the vehicle, then bill the owner for removal costs.
City charges property owner $4,022 for demolition of unsafe building at 2904 17t
Property owner at 2904 17th Street will be assessed $4,022.28 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. Special assessments like this recover demolition expenses from the property owner rather than the general city budget.
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1 parcel
City demolishes unsafe building at 3212 30th Court North
Condemned structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing blight from the neighborhood. Improves safety and property values for nearby residents.
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1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2915 28th Place North
Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and scheduled for removal. Clears blighted property from neighborhood.
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1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 213–53rd St. North
Unsafe structure at 213–53rd Street North will be torn down, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood and removing a public hazard.
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1 parcel
City targets 17 blighted properties for weed removal
Overgrown vacant lots attract crime, reduce property values, and lower neighborhood appeal. City will post notices and pursue cleanup or enforcement on each parcel.
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17 parcels
Council awards emergency vehicle equipment contract to Fleet Safety Equipment
City buys lights, sirens, and officer protection gear for police and fire vehicles through competitive bidding. Ensures emergency response equipment is sourced reliably and cost-effectively.
City bills Ensley property owner $5,620 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 1413 Avenue K will be assessed $5,620.04 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments are recovered through property taxes and liens.
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1 parcel
City assesses $9,049 demolition cost against 20th Place West property
Property owner at 2853–20th Place West faces a special assessment to recover the city's $9,048.52 cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
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1 parcel