Summary
A proposed new city attorney to go after vacant-building owners could pay for itself through escalating registration fees and higher property taxes once buildings are revived. Councilors liked the community benefit of getting properties back in use.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Fees of $1,500–$8,000+ per vacant property per year, plus added tax revenue of up to ~$1,000 per revitalized property.
✅Who benefits
Neighbors of vacant, blighted buildings and the city's tax base overall.
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