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Consider approving an Ordinance pertaining to Nuisances and Health by amending Section 15-2-206, Article 15-2, Chapter 15, Lawton City Code, 2015, by specifying the different types of appeals that can occur and adding language that states the hearing officer will send notice in writing within 10 days of the appeal hearing, providing for severability, establishing an effective date and allowing for floor amendments.
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INITIATOR: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director,
Jon Jernigan, Chief Building Official/Deputy CS Director,
Josh White, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
BACKGROUND: During a recent review of procedures, it was determined that some additional language needed to be added to help clarify the types of hearings for abatement appeals that can be requested. The hearing is for when a property has been abated for weeds, tall grass and/or junk and debris and a cost notice has been mailed to the property owner for payment for the work that has been completed. This ordinance will clarify that the hearing can be requested to be in person, via phone, email request or simply down as a written statement for the appeal. Staff has updated the appeal forms for the citizens to be able to select the type of hearing that they would like to obtain. This ordinance will also require the hearing officer to send a statement in writing what the outcome of the hearing is within 10 days of the hearing.
To try to assist the citizens and create a one-stop shop, all of the steps have been moved down to the Neighborhood Services Division.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance No. 24-____
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Ordinance No. 24-___, waive the reading of the ordinance and read the title only.