Public Safety

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas reduces neighborhood blight and hazards. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

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.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover cost of removing noxious weeds from their land, following the city's earlier declaration under Resolution 1483-24 (Sept. 24, 2024). Unpaid assessments typically become liens on the property.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face a special assessment to cover the city's cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. This follows the city's earlier declaration of dangerous weed conditions and gives owners a formal hearing opportunity.

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.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

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

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.

970 State Street building declared public nuisance, demolition ordered

City will demolish the deteriorated building at 970 State Street, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of building at 1163 Texas Street

Property declared a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood. Affects the immediate area around this address.

1167 Texas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

Building at 1167 Texas Street will be torn down after being declared a public nuisance. This clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

1213 Texas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

Unsafe structure at 1213 Texas Street will be demolished. Removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.