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Texarkana board certifies liens for seven demolished structures after public hearing
Summary
Following a public hearing, the board adopted a resolution certifying liens to be placed on seven properties to recover demolition and debris-removal costs; a resident urged a housing study and questioned standards after noting many demolitions in Ward 2.
The City of Texarkana board held a public hearing and adopted a resolution to certify liens on seven properties for demolition and debris-removal costs.
City staff said the demolitions were carried out using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and other budgets. The city attorney read a resolution citing Arkansas Code Annotated provisions that allow the cost of demolitions and debris removal to be certified as delinquent taxes and placed on the Miller County tax rolls, including a city-incurred expense plus a 10% statutory penalty.
A resident who spoke during public comment questioned the city’s standard for selecting properties for demolition, saying many condemned properties have been in Ward 2 and asking whether some houses could be rehabbed instead. The resident urged a city housing study and suggested neighborhood meetings. Public Works Director Roger Douglas and staff said demolitions are driven by conditions such as collapse, fire, or police-related safety concerns, and noted many property owners are out of state.
After the hearing the board moved, seconded and adopted the resolution. A roll-call vote recorded unanimous 'yes' votes by the members present.
The resolution directs the city to certify the amounts for each parcel to the Miller County tax collector for placement on the tax books as delinquent taxes.
