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Committee recommends passage of ordinance to place special assessments for unpaid property charges
Summary
Staff said Ordinance MW3522 would place special assessments with Johnson County to recover $35,160.35 in unpaid mowing, weed, trash and inspection charges; the committee voted to recommend city council passage unanimously.
Kyle Stevenson, supervisor for administrative support services and community services, presented Ordinance MW3522 and described it as a vehicle to recover unpaid city expenses from private properties.
Stevenson said, "So this year, the total amount billed for these charges was 35,160 wow. And 35¢." He explained the assessed costs cover mowing, noxious weed removal, trash and debris removal, and nuisance and building inspection deeds, and that the assessment would be filed with Johnson County by Aug. 31, 2026 to recoup the outstanding charges.
Committee members asked whether the total was up or down compared with prior years; Stevenson attributed variance to a large $16,000 sewer-repair-related cost that required coordination with public works and an outside contractor. Council member Beck asked about complaint intake and whether residents should report issues; Stevenson walked through the intake process and encouraged use of the OP Cares (SeqLink Fix) platform for submitting complaints.
Council member (unnamed) moved to recommend city council passage of Ordinance MW3522; another council member seconded. Chair Holly Grommer called for the vote and the motion passed unanimously.
Outcome: committee will recommend Ordinance MW3522 for city council consideration; staff noted the ordinance packet includes a breakdown and historical chart of assessments.
