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Council fixes $9,239.12 lien for abatement at 310 Hines Street after staff says debris reduced drainage capacity

Athens City Council · January 13, 2026
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After public comment and owner's objection, Athens City Council approved a resolution assessing the city’s abatement cost of $9,239.12 for debris removed from 310 Hines Street, following staff testimony that the material reduced drainage capacity; vote 5-0.

The Athens City Council voted Jan. 12 to fix and assess a lien for $9,239.12 to cover city costs for removing debris from 310 Hines Street.

Public works staff told the council that a debris pile on the lot had been found to occupy a low depression across three adjacent lots and was reducing the site’s capacity to hold stormwater. Staff said they obtained a temporary construction easement from an…

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