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Neighbors and council push for stronger action on persistent rodent problems at Poplar Drive property
Summary
Council members reported ongoing rat holes and cleanup efforts at a Garden City-area property near Hillside and Cypress; inspections staff say property owner has taken steps but new holes persist, and the council amended city code language to clarify enforcement can address exterior premises.
Council members on Oct. 16 renewed calls for stronger measures after repeated complaints about rats and “rat holes” at 45 Poplar Drive, a property near Hillside and Cypress in the Garden City area.
Council President Wall and Councilwoman Vaziri said they inspected the site and saw multiple burrows. Wall said the property "still isn't rodent free" and urged stronger enforcement. Director of Inspections and constituent affairs staff told the council inspections had met with the property owner, filled several…
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