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Council approves $93,863 abatement lien for dangerous building at Mountain View Drive
Summary
Moab City Council voted 5‑0 to approve Resolution 06‑2026 to assess $93,863 plus 7% interest as a lien to recover costs spent by the city to abate a dangerous building at 737 Mountain View Drive.
The Moab City Council approved Resolution 06‑2026 on March 24 to assess abatement costs against private property at 737 Mountain View Drive. The public hearing opened and closed with no public testimony on the item, and council voted 5‑0 to authorize staff to place a lien for $93,863 plus 7% annual interest to recover the city's abatement costs.
Staff explained the measure follows the required state process for recovering abatement costs, including a public hearing and the legal steps needed before placing a lien. Council members noted the abatement addressed a long‑standing safety hazard in the neighborhood and praised staff for completing the work and establishing a procedure and fund for future abatements.
Council discussion clarified that abatement on private property follows the same public‑hearing process and that the city can pursue liens to recover costs; for smaller cases the city may consider fines where appropriate. The resolution passed unanimously.
