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Council hears resident concerns about rats; staff confirms pest control service and follow‑up
Summary
A resident reported increased rat activity and use of poisons; staff confirmed the city contracts with a pest control service that will inspect and bait as needed and said they will respond to calls and issue warnings when necessary.
A resident brought forward concerns about rat activity and use of poisons by neighbors, saying the problem was “not getting any better.”
Council and staff discussed the city’s response. Staff said the city’s contractor (identified in the meeting as All Seasons Pest) will respond to resident calls, provide baiting and return for follow‑up visits as needed. Staff said they will check invoices and records to identify repeat problems at specific addresses and issue warnings or require cleanup where appropriate.
Staff also acknowledged the problem appears more prevalent on Riverview’s East Side and urged residents to contact code enforcement or DPW to request service. No policy changes or additional funding were proposed during the discussion.
