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City manager warns of widespread illegal dumping; board hears finance report and possible Brownfield responses
Summary
City Manager Mr. Little told the Brownfield board the city lacks funds to remove widespread illegal dumping and reported recent theft and damage to cemetery trees; members discussed cameras, dumpsters, burn days and incentives. The board approved financial statements and payables.
City Manager Mr. Little told the Benton Harbor Brownfield Redevelopment Authority that the city is grappling with a surge in illegal dumping and said staff lack the funds to pick up the volume of trash, especially in neighborhood alleys. He also said crews discovered recent damage to cemetery trees and that cameras have captured evidence of criminal activity.
"We're getting a lot of discussion about illegal dumping on lots of…
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