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Gautier council approves abatement and lien for property at 2629 Windward
Summary
The Gautier City Council approved an abatement for a deteriorated property at 2629 Windward, assessing a $1,500 penalty plus a lien for clearing costs; council and staff discussed on-site vehicles and owner status.
The Gautier City Council on Feb. 4, 2025 approved an abatement order for the property at 2629 Windward, authorizing city crews to clear rubble and derelict vehicles and to place a lien on the property for costs.
Scott Anderson, planning director, described the structure on the property as in disrepair and requested council approval for the city to remove rubbish and rusting vehicles. "The structure itself is in disrepair. It's not being maintained," Anderson said.
Councilman College moved to approve the abatement and to assess a penalty of $1,500 plus 50% of the actual cost of clearing the property, whichever is greater, with the amount to be placed as a lien on the property. Councilman George seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Council members and staff noted the property owner is deceased and discussed how vehicles on the lot would be handled. Councilman Jackson asked about more recent-looking vehicles; a staff member explained the process for securing and removing vehicles, and said certain vehicles may be held pending court processes.
The council record includes the parcel identifier (PIDN number 86305081.000) and instruction that the abatement costs and penalty be assessed against the property. The meeting record did not specify the total estimated clearing cost or a removal timeline.
