Public Safety

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

2026-891 Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain

357 Cassidy Street: City orders demolition of unsafe structure

Building at 357 Cassidy Street in District 2 will be torn down. City has declared it a public nuisance due to safety hazards.

City targets blighted building at 1202 Gorgas for demolition

City Council will vote on declaring the structure a public nuisance and ordering its removal. Demolition could clean up a deteriorating property in District 3 and improve neighborhood safety.

7310 4th Street slated for demolition as public nuisance

City is moving to tear down an abandoned or dangerous building in District 7. Public hearing will let neighbors and residents comment before demolition moves forward.

Council hears citizen complaint over Feb. 15 traffic ticket

Resident Chris Patterson is bringing a concern about a police traffic citation directly to Council, requesting consideration or review of the ticket issued February 15, 2026.

Councilmember Hill seeks accounting of $26M in remaining ARP funds

Councilmember Hill is asking for details on how the last $26 million in federal pandemic relief money has been spent—including how much went to non-emergency public safety items since November 2025. Citizens deserve transparency on where stimulus dollars are going.

Structure at 357 Cassidy Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

A blighted building in your neighborhood is being removed. The city has determined the structure poses a public safety or health hazard and will order its demolition.

1202 Gorgas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

This blighted property will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential new development or green space.

City to demolish blighted structure at 7310 4th Street

Removes abandoned or unsafe building from neighborhood. Clears the parcel for future development or community use.

2026-826 Pastor Tony Legear, Public Safety Chaplain

Council declares 613 Ruth Street a public nuisance; demolition ordered

Blighted structure in District 2 will be demolished to remove safety hazard and improve neighborhood conditions.

City declares 970 State Street a public nuisance, orders demolition

The building at 970 State Street in District 2 will be torn down after a public hearing. This removes a structure the city considers unsafe or blighted from the neighborhood.

1163 Texas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

City will demolish the blighted structure at 1163 Texas Street in District 2. Removal clears a neighborhood hazard and opens the parcel for redevelopment or greenspace.

Declare building at 1167 Texas Street a public nuisance; order demolition

Blighted structure in District 2 will be torn down. Removes a vacant or unsafe building from the neighborhood.

City declares 1213 Texas Street public nuisance, orders demolition

Blighted structure at 1213 Texas Street in District 2 will be demolished to improve neighborhood safety and remove eyesore. Property owners have opportunity to respond at public hearing.

Public hearing set on demolition order for 1215 Texas Street

Council will hear arguments on whether this District 2 structure is unsafe and should be torn down. If demolished, the property clears a potential eyesore and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

2513 Karagan Drive declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

The city is tearing down a dilapidated building in District 3 to eliminate a blighted property and improve neighborhood safety.

Council appoints Reggie Hill to rules, economic development, public safety

Appoints a new advisor/committee member to shape city policy on economic development and public safety. Reggie Hill will help guide rules affecting local business and neighborhood safety.

City orders demolition of condemned building at 613 Ruth Street

Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood. The demolition clears land for potential reuse and addresses a public safety hazard.