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Council adopts ordinance to condemn and remove nuisance structures
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 20242, allowing condemnation and removal of houses or other structures deemed nuisances, establishing a lien procedure and penalties; it will take effect in 30 days.
The City Council adopted Ordinance 20242 on a unanimous roll-call vote, approving procedures to condemn and remove houses, buildings and other structures determined to be nuisances within the city limits and to place liens on properties to recover costs.
The ordinance, read by the clerk for its second reading, received no public comment. Council moved to suspend the rules and consider a third reading immediately; the motion passed and the council then adopted the ordinance by roll call with all members voting in favor. The clerk noted the ordinance does not include an emergency clause and will go into effect in 30 days.
Council members who voted “yes” during the roll call were Council Member Chapman, Council Member MCM, Council Member Hefner, Council Member Brooke, Council Member Rubble and Council Member Hall. No amendments or public objections were recorded during the meeting.
The adoption authorizes city procedures to identify nuisance structures, remove them and recover costs through liens and penalties as described in the ordinance text. The council did not discuss specific properties or provide an implementation timeline during the meeting; staff follow-up is expected to provide details on enforcement and next steps.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption unless otherwise modified or appealed under applicable procedures.
