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Council approves $93,863 abatement lien for dangerous building at 737 Mountain View Drive
Summary
The council voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution O6‑2026 authorizing assessment of $93,863 (plus 7% interest per annum) in abatement costs for a dangerous building at 737 Mountain View Drive and to pursue recovery through a lien on the property.
Following a brief public hearing, the Moab City Council voted unanimously March 24 to adopt Resolution O6‑2026 to assess abatement costs for a dangerous building at 737 Mountain View Drive.
Staff told the council the resolution is the required legal step to recover the city’s $93,863 in abatement costs; the motion approved by council authorizes staff to apply a lien against the property to recover the amount plus interest. A council member moved to accept the resolution; another council member seconded. The council then voted "aye" and the motion passed 5‑0.
Councilors described the property as a neighborhood safety hazard and welcomed the ability to use the legal process to recover costs and move the site toward remediation. Staff noted the abatement followed court and appeal procedures and that budgetary provision for abatement work will help the city manage similar cases going forward.
