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Council halves vacant-building fee for West Side Leatherworks after city processing delays
Summary
After public testimony and staff review, the council reduced a vacant-building registration assessment for 736 Oakdale Avenue from $2,618 to $650, citing lost permit applications and resulting construction delays; vote was unanimous.
The City Council reduced a vacant-building registration assessment for property at 736 Oakdale Avenue after owners told the council their permit application had been misplaced by the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI), delaying restoration work.
The owners, who operate a leather workshop, said they purchased the building in February and promptly pursued permits and repairs. They told the council they were surprised by the $2,618 assessment and asked for…
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