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Council directs action on long-running nuisance at 8737 Glenarden Parkway; contractor estimates vary
Summary
After resident complaints and a court order, council directed the city manager to pursue low-cost front-yard abatement at 8737 Glenarden Parkway and to coordinate with county contractor JD Clark for the backyard remediation; administration said a contractor estimated work would not exceed $60,000 but could not provide an exact quote until on-site assessment.
The council voted to direct the city manager and public-works staff to take immediate, limited action to make the front yard of 8737 Glenarden Parkway presentable — cutting grass and removing vines and debris — while the administration pursues full abatement options under a court order.
Councilman Williams said the property had been an ongoing problem and moved that the city begin the 'low-hanging fruit' work within two weeks. Administration explained it had contacted a county contractor (JD Clark) that performs abatement work; JD Clark’s representative said a precise cost could not be provided without an onsite assessment given hidden conditions in backyards and other uncertainties. Administration said county contractor feedback suggested the full job would not exceed $60,000 but that that figure could change once work begins.
Public Works Director Nichols cautioned staff do not have equipment adequate for full backyard abatement and that touching private property could create liability without additional court authority; the chief said police could provide security to allow contractor crews to operate safely. Council approved the directive for front-yard work and asked for progress updates, including a 30-day check-in or extension if necessary.
Next steps: administration will arrange an on-site assessment, coordinate court-authorized abatement actions where needed, consider contracting JD Clark under a not-to-exceed scope and provide a timeline and cost estimate to council.
