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City paralegal reminds council to follow ordinances and state law after prior resident exchange
Summary
A paralegal representing the City Attorney told the council they must uphold the Code of Ordinances and state laws, warning against labeling private property as 'junk' based on appearance. The council also received a Region XII canvassing report that noncompliant properties will be referred to the City Attorney.
The City Attorney attended the Aug. 6 Early City Council meeting by way of his paralegal, who warned council members that they must enforce the Code of Ordinances and state law and avoid biased characterizations of property. The paralegal reminded the council that some reactions to a resident at the prior meeting could conflict with code requirements and cautioned against labeling property as 'junk' unless it meets the Code's definition.
Separately, the council received an update on a second round of canvassing by Region XII. The clerk reported that properties that did not comply after initial notice would be referred to the City Attorney's Office for further action.
No formal disciplinary action or specific property names were recorded in the transcript; the paralegal's remarks functioned as a procedural reminder and a direction to adhere to statutory and municipal standards going forward.
