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Board and councilors discuss cleanup along CSX easement; seek cost estimate and permissions

5470996 · June 12, 2025
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Board members asked staff to estimate costs and permissions for clearing brush and homeless encampments along CSX easement and utility right-of-way; staff said large portions lie on noncity easements and that permission from CSX and utilities will be required.

Board and council members raised concerns about homeless encampments and overgrown brush along the railroad right-of-way adjoining parks and asked staff to develop cost estimates and permission pathways for cleanup.

Councilor Tom and others said constituents reported people camping in brush near the tracks and that a sweep earlier this year had moved people along temporarily. Tom asked whether CSX or utility…

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