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Linton Board of Works delays cleanup awards, reviews liens on multiple properties
Summary
The Linton Board of Works reviewed multiple property cleanups and mowing liens, agreed to delay awarding at least one cleanup bid for 30 days, and asked staff to reconcile invoices and provide final payment totals to property owners.
The Linton Board of Works on Monday reviewed several long-running property-cleanup cases, postponed awarding at least one cleanup bid for 30 days and instructed staff to reconcile liens and invoices before collection or contractor mobilization.
Board members and staff walked through outstanding work at multiple addresses, including 1028 Street Southwest, properties tied to 76 and 81 8th Street Southwest, and the Adams property at 400 I Street Northwest. Staff reported an invoice of $1,200 related to a recent cleanup and a cumulative mowing-lien figure recorded as $2,100; the minutes also show a ledger entry listed as “92787” that staff said they would clarify and confirm whether it covered one or multiple properties.
Christy Royal (owner-tenant matters were raised by staff) and other property owners were noted as wanting final payoff amounts so they could clear liens. Board staff (Meredith) said she would determine whether the 92787 line represented a single assessment or separate assessments for each parcel and return with itemized totals.
On a boarded property where a bank requested more time, the board voted to delay awarding the cleanup/demolition contract until the July meeting to give the lender a final opportunity to act. The vote was recorded with Tony voting “Yes” and Linda voting “Yes.” The board instructed staff to notify the awarded contractor (Carr/Carr Thomas) when the delay period ends so work can begin promptly if the bank declines action.
Board members emphasized the need for formal case numbers and accurate recording with the auditor so liens appear on tax records rather than sitting only in an online recording system. Staff said they would follow up with the auditor and provide a single, reconciled figure to property owners who asked to pay their outstanding amounts.
The board also reviewed an abandoned house at 760 G Street NE (owner listed as Luke Manuel) and directed staff to attempt direct contact and title work before pursuing demolition.
The board is scheduled to revisit the outstanding bids and lien reconciliations at the next meeting; staff committed to returning with clarified invoices and a recommendation on contractor mobilization.
