SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Code Enforcement Requested Additional Actions - Councilmember Jonson
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SUMMARY:
i. Code enforcement
1. Accomplishments -
a. Major reduction in new dumping on vacant lots together with established procedure to post, remove material and lien property owner for disposal cost.
b. Approval from FDEP to pick up and properly dispose of illegally dumped vehicle tires throughout the city.
c. Confirmation that the Code enforcement includes a program of some proactive code enforcement in neighborhoods on request or as part of City redevelopment initiatives.
2. Requested additional actions
a. Initiate a pickup of abandoned TV’s placed at the curb. If our Solid Waste will pick up TV’s on appointment, it should be possible to pick up at the curb if it is abandoned there.
b. Promote cooperative code enforcement as part of the neighborhood place making manual.
c. Consider targeted proactive enforcement of the following code issues
i. Inoperable vehicles - especially vehicles on blocks or with flat tires (Sec. 3-1503.B.6) [Top 10]
ii. Parking at random in front yard (Sec. 3-1507.A.4) [Grass Parking - Top 10]. Vehicle parking in front yards beyond what is specifically permitted by the code (on paved or prepared parking surface or adjacent to paved surface). In most cities cars park on the street.