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Votes at a glance: Augusta council orders nuisance abatement, approves condemnation hearing outcome, renews downtown consumption permit; denies Girl Scouts' new
Summary
The Augusta City Council approved several formal measures including nuisance abatement at 242 E. 12th Ave., condemnation proceedings for a building at 445 E. Broadway Ave., and the creation of an Augusta Community Improvement Fund; the council declined to fund gravel for the Girl Scouts' lot and renewed the downtown common-consumption permit for one year.
Augusta — The Augusta City Council took a series of formal votes at its February meeting, approving nuisance and condemnation measures, renewing the downtown common-consumption permit for another year and approving a designated fund agreement to create an Augusta Community Improvement Fund. The council voted against purchasing gravel for the Girl Scouts' parking lot.
Key votes and outcomes
- Approval of minutes: The council approved minutes from the Jan. 21 meeting by voice vote.
- Appropriation ordinance: The council approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 1A dated Jan. 29, 2025 by voice vote.
- Nuisance abatement resolution (242 East Twelfth Avenue): The council approved Resolution No. 2025-02 finding a nuisance at 242 East Twelfth Avenue and ordering removal and abatement within 10 days under the process cited in the motion (cited in the meeting as "KSA 12 16 e"). Tanner Thomas, Code Enforcement Officer, presented the case and told council the property had been reported in July 2024 and that certified mailings to the owner had been returned undeliverable. The motion passed by voice vote.
- Condemnation of structure (445 East Broadway Avenue): The council held a public hearing and approved Resolution No. 2025-03 authorizing condemnation proceedings for the residential structure at 445 East Broadway Avenue, as presented by Code Enforcement…
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