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Board approves year-long abatement for 420 East 6th Street; owner says private hauler is planned
Summary
The Board of Public Works approved a continuous abatement for 420 East 6th Street after staff described recurring trash-code violations; the property owner, identified as Mr. Khan, told the board he will arrange private hauling and repair interior damage while tenants are away.
The City of Bloomington Board of Public Works voted May 19 to approve a continuous abatement for 420 East 6th Street for the next calendar year following repeated sanitation-code violations.
Taylor Brown, city legal, told the board the property had been in and out of compliance since about Feb. 20 and that the city was seeking a continuous abatement given the length and repeated nature of the noncompliance under Bloomington Municipal Code §6.060.02.
Public works director Adam Wason described operational challenges: the property’s layout and number of bedrooms make it difficult for crews to place eight trash carts curbside on Monday pickup, and staff said they will explore approving a private hauler for the address to ensure regular service. "We are likely to try to figure out a way for a private hauler to service this property instead of our city sanitation services," Wason said.
The property owner, referenced in the record as Mr. Khan, told the board he and an associate had done multiple hauls previously but that tenant noncompliance had been severe last year. "We will have a private hauler, and then we have total control ... and we will take care of everything," he said, adding tenants were gone for the summer and he planned repairs.
Board members clarified that approving an abatement authorizes the city to act if necessary but does not obligate the city to perform cleanup. The sanitation director can approve private-hauler exceptions and denials may be appealed to the board, staff said.
James Roach moved to approve the abatement; Elizabeth Carone seconded. Roll call: Roach, aye; Carone, aye. Motion passed.
Staff said they will continue discussions with the property owner and may return to the board if staff need to authorize a particular hauler or take enforcement action. No fines or specific cleanup costs were stated during the meeting.
