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Alderman seeks ordinance changes after repeated fence damage blamed on Republic Services
Summary
Alderman Clifford told the committee he has spent about $15,000 repairing fence damage he attributes to Republic Services and proposed amending Ordinance Chapter 97 (Secs. 97.02, 97.03, 97.05) to add protections for resident property.
Alderman Clifford told the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee that repeated incidents, including one involving a dumpster placed on adjoining business property by Republic Services, have damaged his fence. He said the cumulative cost of repairs has been close to $15,000 and urged the committee to amend Ordinance Chapter 97 (Secs. 97.02, 97.03, 97.05) to give the City more controls to protect residents' property.
Minutes record Clifford raising the matter under old business but show no recorded response from Republic Services at the meeting. The discussion will move forward as a proposed ordinance amendment for further consideration; the minutes list the specific ordinance sections Clifford asked to amend but do not specify proposed language or a timetable for drafting the change.
