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Council directs city attorney to begin foreclosure proceedings on liened lot at 400 North Lawndale
Committee of the Whole · August 12, 2025
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Summary
Councilors directed the city attorney to begin foreclosure on a 2016 demolition lien of $14,435.07 for the 400 North Lawndale property after staff said the lien had gone unpaid and tax certificate holders may claim rights if the city does not act.
City staff and the city attorney asked the Committee of the Whole for direction to begin foreclosure proceedings on a lien placed after a 2016 demolition at 400 North Lawndale.
John Oliphant summarized the history: the city demolished a house in 2016 and placed a lien of $14,435.07 to cover demolition costs, attorney fees and…
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