Norfolk council adopts three special-assessment resolutions for property maintenance and demolition costs

The Norfolk City Council on June 8 adopted three resolutions levying special assessments to recover city costs for property maintenance and demolition.

Res. 2026‑14 assessed $225 for mowing costs at 310 North 14th Street. City staff told the council the street division mowed the property in October 2024 at a cost of $450 and the city received a partial payment of $225 in May 2025; no further payments had been received. The resolution directs staff to file a lien and allow interest to accrue in the same manner as other special assessments.

Res. 2026‑15 assessed $6,443 for 2302 Fair View Drive to cover mowing and the additional $2,743 cost to secure and board the structure after safety concerns; staff reported certified mailing notices to the owner were returned as refused and the property is in foreclosure.

Res. 2026‑16 assessed $24,970.10 for the demolition and associated expenses at 311 South 8th Street. Staff said the structure was red-tagged for safety and was demolished in 2025; the city incurred demolition and additional mowing expenses and the owner has not paid.

All three resolutions were adopted with all council members present voting in the affirmative. Staff said liens will be filed and interest will accrue as with other special assessments.

Council discussion focused on notification procedures and whether additional costs that accrue after the assessment would be handled by additional liens; staff replied that additional liens would be filed if more costs are incurred.