Commission moves ordinance to levy special assessments for nuisance abatement to first consideration; about $83,000 in liens cited

City staff presented an ordinance for first consideration that would levy special assessments to recover the city’s costs for nuisance abatement activities—mowing, tree removal, lot cleanup—and related administrative fees for work performed between July 2025 and June 30, 2026. Staff explained property owners receive at least 30 days to pay after invoicing and that, if unpaid after certification, the costs are added to tax bills via the county treasurer.

Staff said the current list of unpaid nuisance abatement charges totals roughly $83,000. Commissioners asked procedural questions about publication and the county certification process; staff explained the list will be published in the paper and, after second consideration and publication, the county imposes a cutoff date after which payments cannot be accepted to remove the assessments. The commission provided consensus to move forward with first consideration.