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Midwest City council adopts ordinance enabling city foreclosure on certain municipal liens (owner-occupied properties exempt)
Summary
Council adopted a new municipal ordinance, following a recent state statutory change, enabling the city to foreclose on liens of $1,500 or more against commercial and rental properties; owner-occupied residences are explicitly exempt.
The Midwest City Council adopted an ordinance to implement a recent change in Oklahoma law that gives municipalities the authority to foreclose and execute on certain municipal liens. The ordinance mirrors the state statute and is intended to provide the city an additional tool to address blighted, neglected or repeatedly noncompliant properties.
City staff explained the ordinance…
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