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City enters MOU with county sheriff to enforce property maintenance codes
Summary
Friendsville has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Blount County Sheriff's Department to enforce the city's property-maintenance code; Building Official Barry Ottinger will begin addressing properties needing cleanup under the agreement.
Building Official Barry Ottinger told the board the city signed an MOU with the Blount County Sheriff's Department to assist in enforcing Friendsville's property maintenance codes. Under the agreement, Ottinger will begin work on properties identified as needing cleanup and coordinate enforcement actions with county law enforcement.
The board reviewed Ottinger's written report on code conditions during the meeting. No specific properties or enforcement timelines were read into the record at the session; Ottinger indicated enforcement activity will start following internal review and prioritization of sites.
