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Residents raise concerns about cleanup of private and abandoned properties; city says dilapidation process underway
Summary
Two Del City residents spoke during public comment about denied extension for property cleanup and multiple long‑vacant properties attracting wildlife and lowering neighborhood values. City staff said inspections are under way and that a dilapidation process will be brought to council.
Two residents used the public comment period at Del City’s March 17 council meeting to urge the city to improve its handling of property maintenance and long‑vacant homes.
Billy Smith of 4415 East Reno told the council he requested an extension to clean his property because his wife required hospitalization and follow‑up care; he said the city denied the extension, red‑flagged the case and did not return calls. “I tried multiple times to reach…
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