Committee advances bill to restore city responsibility for parcel on 2700 block of Saint Vincent and Park Avenue

Alderwoman Alicia Saunier introduced Board Bill 13 to restore municipal responsibility for portions of the 2700 block of Saint Vincent and Park Avenue that were removed from city maintenance by a vote on Feb. 19, 1981. The sponsor said residents have experienced barriers to receiving city services — including paving and pothole repair — because the parcel is not classified as city responsibility. Committee members asked about the origin of the 1981 action; Saunier said department records and long‑term residents she consulted did not reveal a clear reason for the removal.

Alderwoman Saunier said the change would allow residents to request standard city services for the parcel and that she intends to notify the constituent who raised the issue after committee action. No public comment was offered on the item. The committee passed the bill with a due pass recommendation by roll call.

The committee record and department fiscal notes will be the next steps to identify operational impacts and any short‑term costs associated with restoring the parcel to city responsibility.