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Council members review nuisance-property cleanup, demo and lien tracking in budget
Summary
The FY2026 draft adds a $50,000 line for nuisance-property cleanup and $25,000 for engineering services; members requested clearer tracking for lien proceeds and asked whether the budget covers demolition and rehousing costs.
Lori said the enforcement line was split to allocate $25,000 for engineering services and $50,000 to address nuisance properties, including cleanup and potential demolition. She noted the amounts are intended to cover contracting and the variable costs of demolition when lead or asbestos containment is required.
Council members raised tracking questions for liens and reimbursements. One council member summarized recent outlays, saying "So it's the 12 so roughly 12,800," referring to boarding and other immediate costs for neglected properties; members asked staff to show a separate line or clearer accounting for liens and rehousing/relocation expenditures going forward.
