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Council asks codes office to present on vacant buildings and unauthorized occupants after large fire
Summary
A councilor asked the city to arrange a 10–15 minute public education presentation by the codes office on vacant buildings and unauthorized occupants following a recent large fire; City Manager Bonnie agreed and suggested scheduling across two meetings.
A councilor requested that the Ogdensburg City Council schedule a short public education presentation by the codes office about vacant buildings and unauthorized occupants after a recent large fire in the city.
The councilor said neighbors had complained for some time about unauthorized occupants in the building where the fire occurred and expressed concern that similar situations elsewhere could produce worse outcomes. The councilor asked for a 10–15 minute session explaining what code enforcement can and cannot do.
City Manager Bonnie agreed to arrange the presentation and suggested holding it across two meetings to ensure adequate coverage. She noted most vacant buildings do have owners and that owner responsibility is part of the enforcement picture. Councilors indicated they would welcome the educational session to clarify code constraints and enforcement options for residents.
Ending
The request was accepted and staff will schedule the codes office presentation; no formal vote was taken at the meeting.
