Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs charged to owner
City removes abandoned or non-working cars from neighborhoods to reduce blight and safety hazards. Owner pays the removal bill.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
East LA road closures extended for Project Safe Streets
City extends temporary street closures designed to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety in East LA. Check local routes for ongoing lane changes.
Inoperable vehicle removed; owner assessed removal cost
City removes abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods and bills the registered owner for the cost. Improves neighborhood appearance and safety.
Emergency demolition approved in Wylam: $24,884 to CJ's Ventures
City will tear down the blighted structure at 4315 7th Avenue in Wylam, removing a neighborhood hazard. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding to address urgent public safety.
Land area:
1 parcel
Fire Department awards uniform contract to Galls, LLC
City approves uniforms and protective gear for firefighters through a competitive bid process. Ensures personnel have needed equipment and confirms proper procurement compliance.
Fire Department uniforms: Read's Uniforms bid approved
City awarded competitive contract to Read's Uniforms for fire-resistant t-shirts and pants. Routine vendor purchase on as-needed basis.
Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance
City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a neighborhood and bills the registered owner for the removal cost.
City awards uniform contract to Municipal and Commercial Uniforms
Fire Department uniform needs covered through competitive bid process. Contract provides athletic shirts and belts on an as-needed basis at established unit prices.
City authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City will remove an abandoned or non-working vehicle and charge the owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood blight and public safety hazards.
Emergency demolition: City hires Ingle for $99,500 at 800 12th St N
Unsafe building at 800 12th Street North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood. Work proceeds under emergency contract authority.
Weed abatement costs become property liens
Owners of blighted properties will be charged for city weed-removal costs, which become liens on their titles until paid.
Special assessment: $3,883 demolition cost for 57 17th Avenue South
Property owner at 57 17th Avenue South will be charged $3,882.82 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The bill becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Police chief authorized 1-year agreement (details incomplete)
City Council is authorizing the Police Chief to enter into a one-year contract effective October 1, 2024, but the agreement's terms, vendor, and purpose are not disclosed in the available agenda text.
Police Real Time Crime Center gets $4.2M federal grant
The city receives $4.2M in federal Byrne Discretionary Grant funds to expand the Real Time Crime Center, enhancing police response capabilities for residents.
City declares 303 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance
Owners of properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice of violation and face abatement action if they don't clear them. This initiates enforcement across 303 parcels citywide.
Land area:
303 parcels
Special assessment of $2,786 against 3620 2nd Street West for demolition
Property owner at 3620 2nd Street West will be charged $2,786.08 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their land.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner billed $4,531 for demolition at 406 Court E, Pratt City
An unsafe building at this address was demolished and the cost is now assessed against the property owner. The owner will need to pay $4,531.28 or face a lien against the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $3,870 for demolition at 1123 Appalachee Street
Property owner at 1123 Appalachee Street will be billed $3,870.08 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: Property owner charged $4,700 for demolition at 1121 Appalac
Property owner at 1121 Appalachee Street will be charged $4,700 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $3,530 demolition cost at 2208 10th Way
Property owner at 2208 10th Way will be charged $3,530.10 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The cost becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel