The Board of Public Works and Safety voted March 27 to waive a $20.24 late rental-registration fee for 509 Walton Street after the owner said she did not receive notice about the deadline.

Jonathan Cordero, speaking for his mother, said the owner did not receive notice when she attempted to pay. City staff noted notices (when sent) are a courtesy, not mandatory, and that owners are required to register annually between Jan. 1 and April 15. "It's kind of her job to remember that every year she has from January 1 to April 15" to register, a staff member said.

Staff acknowledged that the owner has held the property since 2017 and this was the first late payment for 2024. The board granted the waiver by voice vote. Staff told the son the board would provide a copy of the decision so the owner could register for 2025 and recommended completing registration before April 15 to avoid future late fees.

The board also noted that the owner has 30 days from the decision to complete any required paperwork related to this matter; staff encouraged timely registration for the 2025 cycle.