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Committee advances changes to forestry abatement notices for occupied and vacant parcels
Summary
The Health and Human Development Committee advanced Board Bill 134, which clarifies notification, abatement and fine procedures for occupied versus nonoccupied parcels to give the city’s forestry division clearer enforcement authority; the bill received a due-pass recommendation.
Alderman Anne Schweitzer presented Board Bill 134 on Feb. 5, saying the measure clarifies how the City’s forestry division will notify owners of occupied and nonoccupied parcels, how abatement will proceed and how fines and fees will be applied. Schweitzer asked the committee for a due-pass recommendation so the bill can move to the next level of consideration.
Caitlin Smith, policy adviser to the mayor, said the mayor’s office supports the update and…
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