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<br />WS – 1 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 1 <br /> <br /> <br />Date: June 22, 2020 <br /> <br />To: City Council <br /> <br />From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> <br />Re: Nuisance Abatement Procedure <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />The City Council recently received complaints regarding residential exterior storage <br />nuisance issues. In most cases violations are addressed voluntarily, following property <br />owner notification. However, in many cases, the City has had to issue citations to gain <br />compliance. These may result in a court ordered fine, remediation, or jail time. This is <br />typically a lengthy process and has become more problematic due to the COVID-19 <br />impact on the court system. <br /> <br />Alternatively, depending on the violation, the City may order the abatement of the <br />nuisance under Chapter 903 of City Code. Failure to comply with the order may result in <br />the City completing the work and assessing the costs directly back to the property owner. <br />This process may ultimately require court proceedings as well. <br /> <br />Staff will be reviewing the options and the procedural requirements at the work session. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />1. Chapter 903, Nuisance Abatement Procedure <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />1. Staff is requesting City Council review and discussion of preferred process. <br />