City to mail notices to owners of dilapidated properties; owners asked to contact city by Oct. 4

City staff told the council the administration will mail letters to owners of properties judged dilapidated and in need of repair or securing.

Staff read from a draft notice that asks owners to contact city hall by Oct. 4 to discuss remediation plans or request assistance. "Our goal is to not penalize ... but to partner with property owners in revitalizing Leslie and ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming place for all," the staff member said.

The draft cites "city ordinances" as the basis for outreach; the letter will also ask owners to provide updated ownership information if county records are out of date. Staff said several properties will receive notices, including houses with failing roofs that are unsafe.

No enforcement action or deadlines other than the Oct. 4 contact date were adopted in the meeting; staff indicated the letters are intended as an initial outreach step to encourage voluntary remediation before formal enforcement under code.