Item Coversheet
 STAFF REPORT
For Meeting of February 10, 2020
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item # 8.C.

TITLE:  Ordinance No. 2296- Amending Chapter 134, of the Hermiston Code of ordinances entitled “Chronic Nuisance Property” 
Subject

Updating Chapter 134, Chronic Nuisance Properies

Summary and Background

In the effort to review all city ordinances, Chapter 134 was reviewed. There were no major policy shifts made to the ordinance. The changes recommended were to more clearly adhere to state law and municipal best practice in this difficult area of nuisance abatement.

Tie-In to Council Goals:

Tied to stated council desire to update all of the city's ordinances.

Fiscal Information

N/A

Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives

The council's alternatives are as follows:

  • Adopt Ordinance 2296 as proposed
  • Amend and Adopt Ordinance 2296
  • Direct staff to review and bring forward another proposal.


Recommendation

Adopt Ordinance 2296 as proposed.

Requested Action/Motion

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2296.

Submitted By:  Byron Smith
ATTACHMENTS:
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Ordinance 2296Ordinance