Today, City Officials conducted its second Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) sweep on Market Street. The City recently formed the NAT to address blight, property maintenance issues and quality of life in a concerted effort in the neighborhoods under the City and Redevelopment Authority’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative. Members of the Code Enforcement, Police, Fire, EMS, Administration, Public Works Departments, and Office of Community Development comprise the NAT.
Today’s sweep resulted in 15 Notices of Violation and 2 Verbal Warnings for issues such as high grass and weeds, accumulation of rubbish/debris, inadequate pool enclosures, unsanitary pools, and deteriorated railings. Property owners are required to contact Code Enforcement within 24 hours of a notice to develop a plan of action. They are given up to 24 hours to comply with violations such as high grass and up to 30 days (or more) to address more substantial issues. 5 apartments were inspected and numerous violations including electrical issues, inoperable windows and missing smoke alarms were found and owners were directed to correct them for the safety of the tenants. Additionally, the police issued tickets for 5 parking violations, tagged an abandoned vehicle and notified an owner to relocate a recreational vehicle parked on the roadway. Finally, City workers trimmed trees and bushes and cut grass on Market Street as well as operated the Street Sweeper.
The City intends to continue unannounced NAT sweeps in an effort to improve the neighborhoods. on Market Street. The City recently formed the NAT to address blight, property maintenance issues and quality of life in a concerted effort in the neighborhoods under the City and Redevelopment Authority’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative. Members of the Code Enforcement, Police, Fire, EMS, Administration, Public Works Departments, and Office of Community Development comprise the NAT.
Today’s sweep resulted in 15 Notices of Violation and 2 Verbal Warnings for issues such as high grass and weeds, accumulation of rubbish/debris, inadequate pool enclosures, unsanitary pools, and deteriorated railings. Property owners are required to contact Code Enforcement within 24 hours of a notice to develop a plan of action. They are given up to 24 hours to comply with violations such as high grass and up to 30 days (or more) to address more substantial issues. 5 apartments were inspected and numerous violations including electrical issues, inoperable windows and missing smoke alarms were found and owners were directed to correct them for the safety of the tenants. Additionally, the police issued tickets for 5 parking violations, tagged an abandoned vehicle and notified an owner to relocate a recreational vehicle parked on the roadway. Finally, City workers trimmed trees and bushes and cut grass on Market Street as well as operated the Street Sweeper.
The City intends to continue unannounced NAT sweeps in an effort to improve the neighborhoods.
