Kokomo board authorizes city crews to enter three properties for nuisance cleanup

The Board of Public Works and Safety in Kokomo on July 23 authorized city crews to enter three properties and remove items that remain in violation following earlier abatement actions. Chelsea, a staff member, told the board, "All properties listed below have been abated by our office. To date, the items remain in violation. I'm requesting permission for city crews to enter onto the properties and remove the abated items listed: 2317 North La Fountain Street, 600 James Drive, and 1322 South Delta Street." The board received no public comment on the item and approved the motion. The motion to allow city crews to enter the listed properties was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote. The authorization gives city crews permission to physically remove the identified, abated materials from the three addresses; the memorandum presented to the board lists the specific items to be removed. The board did not discuss further enforcement steps or post-removal cost recovery during the public discussion on this agenda item. Ending: The board proceeded to subsequent agenda items after the vote.