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Staff reports 36 code cases in 2024; six orders to vacate and three boarded properties
Summary
The director of community development and code-enforcement staff reported 36 code cases for 2024, six orders to vacate (three boarded), ongoing re-inspections and several active remediation cases; council asked staff for follow-up on specific properties and Thomason building remediation.
City staff updated council on code-enforcement activity and a list of cases compiled for 2024. The director said the city funded an independent code-enforcement position during the 2024 budget and that the new officer, supported by building inspections staff, has prioritized several more-egregious properties.
Code-enforcement staff read their packet listing: 36 cases from 2024 (some carryovers from 2023), six orders to vacate and three properties currently boarded. Staff described how notices of violation and re-inspections are issued, which cases are actively being worked with property owners, and the use of orders to vacate when life-safety concerns exist. Staff also gave an update on one long-running structure (Thomason) where the owner has submitted plans and expects a roof permit within a week but faces structural and water-runoff challenges.
Council asked for status updates on specific addresses and thanked staff for prioritizing dangerous and blighted properties. Staff said they will continue reinspections and provide follow-up to the council as cases progress.
Quote: “There’s 6 orders to vacate on that list, and 3 of those 6 are boarded up,” staff said.
What happens next: staff will continue re-inspections, update the council on high-priority addresses, and report back on remediation progress and permitting at Thomson/Thomason.
