Weed abatement rules amended; tax collector coordination
Clarifies how the city removes noxious weeds from blighted properties and coordinates with the county tax system. Helps accelerate cleanup of abandoned lots in your neighborhood.
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Council clears way to demolish unsafe building at 421 Center Street South
City declares the structure a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition order removes a blight risk from downtown.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1232 Richmond Street, Wylam
Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from Wylam neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Unsafe building at 4201 48th Ave N ordered demolished
City is tearing down a condemned structure that has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be billed for city cleanup under a 2015 ordinance. Liens may be placed on affected parcels to recover abatement costs.
Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties
City is charging property owners for noxious weed removal on their lots. Property owners will receive bills for abatement costs; those who dispute may request a hearing.
Special weed-abatement assessment hearing set
Property owners assessed for noxious weed removal on their land will have a chance to be heard. Costs are recovered through special assessments against affected properties.
Weed abatement costs assessed against blighted properties
City recovers cleanup costs by charging property owners for noxious weed removal declared necessary in 2017. Owners may face liens or added tax bills.
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 23-4th Avenue South
Blighted property removal clears hazardous structure; addresses neighborhood decay and public safety concerns.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 52 4th Ave South
Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight and potential danger from the neighborhood.
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 112 4th Ave S.W.
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance on 4th Avenue S.W. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Unsafe building at 4814 5th Avenue (Wylam) ordered demolished
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to improve neighborhood safety and remove blight in Wylam.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1407 43rd Street
Building ruled unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces safety risk to residents and passersby.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement on blighted properties; liens placed to recover costs
City clears overgrown weeds and nuisances from abandoned properties and places liens to make owners pay for cleanup. Helps reclaim blighted neighborhoods.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners will face a special assessment to cover the city's cost of clearing dangerous weeds from their land. The actual properties and assessment amounts are not specified in this agenda item.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted lots. Check if your address is affected and your payment obligation.
Special assessments set for weed abatement on noxious properties
Property owners will receive bills to cover costs of removing dangerous weeds from their land. The city declares which properties qualify under its 2015 weed-abatement rule.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner
Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.
City hires Greatscapes for weed abatement, 1-year contract
Public Works will clean up overgrown lots and debris across the city for the next year, reducing blight and improving neighborhood appearance.
City hires Bham Co Properties for weed abatement services
Vendor selected to remove weeds and debris from public properties citywide for one year. Helps maintain blighted areas and improves neighborhood appearance.