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Commission deadlocks on reducing $270,000 in code fines for property at 2920 NW 130 Fifth Street
Summary
A proposed reduction of code fines tied to landlord-tenant permit violations at a multi-unit property drew divided opinions; a manager-recommended conditional 75% reduction failed on a 2-2 vote.
A proposal to reduce more than $270,000 in code compliance fines tied to 2920 Northwest 130 Fifth Street ended in a 2-2 tie on Aug. 25, leaving the fines in place.
City Manager Shamika Lawson told the commission the fines began with a $250 citation issued March 5, 2021, for failure to obtain a landlord-tenant permit. A special magistrate ordered the issue to be corrected within 30 days or incur a $250 per day running fine; the daily fines became effective July 26, 2023. As of July 8, 2025, Lawson said the fines had surpassed $270,000.
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