Public Safety

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds on vacant/neglected properties and bills owners for cleanup costs. Residents near affected parcels benefit from improved neighborhood safety and appearance.

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments set against blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged for city abatement work. Assessment amounts and affected addresses appear in hearing details.

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1534 45th Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council assesses weed-abatement costs on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special tax bills to cover city cleanup. Owners can challenge assessments at a public hearing.

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle, assesses costs to owner

Abandoned or disabled cars are cleared from neighborhoods as public nuisances; removal costs go to the registered vehicle owner.

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 8005 5th Ave N ordered demolished

A blighted structure flagged as hazardous will be removed from your neighborhood, clearing a public nuisance and opening land for recovery.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $11K

City bills property owner $11,184 for demolition of unsafe building

Property at 200 54th Street North will be charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The bill becomes a special assessment lien against the property.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime, reduce property values, and create safety hazards in neighborhoods. This action clears the vehicle and passes removal costs to its registered owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars from residential areas to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $2,785.84 for demolition at 5411 11th Ave

The property owner will owe special assessment costs for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. This shifts demolition expense to the property owner rather than the city budget.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: $8K

City recoups $7,680 demolition cost from 1516 Graymont Ave W

Property owner will be charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. This is a standard cost-recovery action that clears blight while holding property owners accountable.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal authorized as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the registered vehicle owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: $4K

Special demolition fee: $4,061 assessed to 1446 32nd Street

Property owner is being billed $4,061.40 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The charge will be added to the property tax bill.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from streets and private property, charging the owner for removal costs. Clears neighborhood blight.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal approved as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from a neighborhood and charges the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood conditions.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

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

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from your neighborhood and bills the owner for removal costs, clearing blight and safety hazards.