Public Safety

City buys $1.7M aerial ladder truck for fire department

Fire department gets new aerial ladder truck for emergency rescues and high-rise firefighting. Single-bid purchase means no competitive bidding process.

Council sets demolition costs for 2257 Clinton Street

City will demolish the structure at this address to address blight. Cost details will be finalized and committed as part of this decision.

Structure at 325 E I-65 Service Road South declared public nuisance; demolition

City will demolish or secure the building at this address to remove a public safety hazard. Property will be cleared or made inaccessible to residents.

Demolition cost hearing set for 727 Florida Street Ext., $3,238

City will seek public input before authorizing demolition of a blighted structure in District 2. Residents can comment on the $3,238 cost and scope.

Public hearing on demolition of building at 325 E I-65 Service Road South

Council will hold a hearing on whether to demolish or secure a blighted structure in District 5. This decision removes a potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

2025-139 Keith Myrick, Public Safety Chaplain

Council sets demolition cost for 1306 Congress Street

Clears a blighted structure from Congress Street corridor. Demolition removes public safety hazard and opens path for redevelopment or stabilization of downtown block.

City to demolish Clinton Street structure; $2,715 cost hearing

City Council will vote on paying $2,715 to tear down a blighted building at 2257 Clinton Street in District 1. Demolition removes a potential neighborhood eyesore and safety hazard.

Council approves demolition plan for 1160 Arlington Street

Structure removal at 1160 Arlington clears a blighted or unsafe property from the neighborhood.

Fix demolition costs for 727 Florida Street Ext.

City sets final budget to demolish a blighted structure, clearing a vacant property in the neighborhood.

City budgets $1,400 to demolish vacant structure at 7217 Third Street

Demolition of blighted properties removes hazards and blight in neighborhoods. This District 3 structure will be cleared using general fund dollars.

City demolishes vacant structure at 1312 Jessie Street for $2,525

Vacant building at this District 1 address will be torn down. Demolition removes blight and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Resolution 2025-134: Reggie Hill complaint regarding Section 2-62, public safety

This resolution addresses allegations of abuse of power and budgeting concerns at the Civic Center. The specific nature and outcome will affect public safety oversight and city operations at this municipal facility.

Council sets demolition cost for structure at 3154 Riverside Drive

City will tear down the structure at 3154 Riverside Drive using general fund dollars. Demolition removes a blighted or unsafe property from the neighborhood.

City demolishes blighted structure at 3154 Riverside Drive

Removes a condemned building in District 3 from public record. Cost to taxpayers: $2,500.

Council to demolish blighted structure at 7151 13th Street for $2,700

Abandoned or dangerous building at 7151 13th Street in District 7 will be torn down. Demolition improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Demolish blighted structure at 4350 Moffett Road

City declares the property a public nuisance and will demolish or secure it to remove blight and improve neighborhood safety.

City to demolish blighted structure at 1312 Jessie Street

Unsafe or abandoned building removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears the property for redevelopment or stabilization.

City to demolish building at 550 Williams Street; $3,238 cost

City demolishing blighted structure in District 2. Cost of $3,238 is the basis for the public hearing to fix demolition expenses.

Demolition approved for structure at 550 Williams Street

Property at 550 Williams Street will be demolished. This removes a structure from the neighborhood and may affect nearby residents or properties.