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Resident urges city action on long-vacant Syme Street property, cites sewage and hazards
Summary
A resident told council a house at 1963 Syme Street is vacant and in disrepair, alleged human sewage dumping and other hazards and urged the city to act; the comment was entered into the record during audience remarks.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, resident Chris Hall urged the City of Ferndale to take action on a long-vacant property at 1963 Syme Street, saying the house—s owner is deceased and the site is creating public-health and neighborhood impacts.
"She's dead. I even tried finding the death certificate, but I didn't—couldn't get it," Hall said, adding that the property appears unoccupied, has abandoned vehicles, a bathtub in the yard and rodents. Hall said he provided the council with documentation showing the property listed a tenant and that water usage is not consistent with occupancy. He told the council he had previously reported sewage being dumped into the street and basement flooding.
Hall asked the city to investigate and said neighbors want the city to resolve the long-standing problem.
Response: The public-comment item was taken under advisement; there was no council action during the meeting. The transcript shows the item was entered into the record and documentation was submitted by the speaker; city staff did not provide an immediate update during the meeting.
Context: Public-comment items do not require council action but often prompt follow-up by code enforcement or other city departments when documentation is provided.
