TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Directory of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Ordinance Declaring Certain Structures Public Nuisances
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BACKGROUND:
The attached list of addresses represents properties that meet the City's modified policy concerning public nuisances, in that all buildings are, by reason of lack of maintenance or adequate maintenance of the property, and/or being abandoned, vacant, boarded up, dilapidated or fire damaged, and of which depreciates the enjoyment, aesthetic appearance and use of properties in the immediate vicinity or neighborhood to such an extent that is detrimental to the city at large. In all instances proper notification of a pending public nuisance declaration has been mailed to each property owner and they have failed to respond. If approved, this declaration of a public nuisance is a progressive step in seeking compliance which can lead to demolition.
Upon a public nuisance declaration, demolition proceedings will be pursued, or in the alternative, executed agreements requiring the rehabilitation of the structures in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Joliet. The subject properties are as follows:
962 Cottage Place
6 North Hickory Street
216 3rd Avenue
The Public Safety Committee will review this item.
CONCLUSION:
The purpose of this ordinance is to declare the attached list of properties public nuisances and authorize application to the Circuit Court for injunctive relief through code compliance or demolition.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve an Ordinance Declaring Certain Structures Public Nuisances
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