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Board rejects blanket forgiveness of demolition liens under $10,000

City of Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors · August 19, 2025
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Summary

After debate about two versions of an ordinance, the board voted down a proposal to blanket-forgive demolition liens under $10,000; staff offered to mail notices to property owners as an alternative and Director Harris withdrew his item.

The board considered a resolution that would direct the city manager to request the Miller County tax collector to release demolition liens under $10,000. The measure prompted extended debate over two competing drafts: one that would allow case-by-case forgiveness contingent on written notice and an agreement to maintain or rebuild the property…

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