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Sweet Home council authorizes $21,906.49 abatement lien for 1889 Kalmia Street after neighbors testify
Summary
The council voted to place a $21,906.49 lien to recover city abatement costs at 1889 Kalmia Street after staff described a history of chronic code violations and neighbors described ongoing safety, odor and fire risks. The property owner did not attend the meeting.
The Sweet Home City Council voted to authorize a $21,906.49 abatement lien on 1889 Kalmia Street after city staff outlined a multi‑year history of code violations and nearby residents testified that conditions had returned after an earlier cleanup.
City staff said the property, owned by Leslie Huerta Fernandez, has documented chronic violations dating at least to 2020, including abandoned appliances and fixtures, open storage of household goods, a discarded vehicle, and unsafe structures. Staff said multiple site visits took place from October 2024 through March 2025, a fire occurred at the residence in March 2025 that hindered access, and a final abatement notice was mailed and posted giving the owner a July 20…
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