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City presents beautification progress; staff detail code‑enforcement, abatement and budget
Summary
Brenda Gaspar presented a beautification update showing corridor cleanup, sign refacing, one tree removal and use of a $50,000 starting fund; staff outlined code‑enforcement procedures, the abatement and lien process, demo hearings and support options for residents unable to comply.
Brenda Gaspar, who said she has taken over the city’s beautification project, presented a progress update to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners on corridor cleanup, sign refacing, mowing and enforcement activity.
Gaspar reported they removed 108 signs from rights of way and corridors and showed before‑and‑after photos of mowing and cleanup work along North Oakwood, East Randolph and other corridors. "My name is Brenda Gaspar. I am I have taken over the beautification project," she told the study session.
Why it matters: commissioners said corridor cleanup improves neighborhood appearance and property values. The program is funded from an initial appropriation of $100,000; staff reported the starting balance on July 1, 2024, was $50,000 and that $3,410 was spent…
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