The Governing Body is asked to consider and approve an Environmental Nuisance Resolution.

1. Resolution No. _______-2023, a resolution authorizing the removal of nuisance conditions from the property listed below in the City pursuant to Section 38-139 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garden City, Kansas (1610 Hattie Street - Branches scattered throughout the property).

The Governing Body of the City of Garden City has declared it unlawful for any person to maintain nuisance conditions on private property within the City of Garden City. It has been determined that the residence located at 1610 Hattie Street has an environmental nuisance condition on the property and is in violation of the City’s Environmental Codes. There is branches scattered throughout the property.

Staff has visited the property on many occasions. The property owner and the residents have been notified by two order of violations sent June 30, 2023, and July 14, 2023. The property owner and the residents were unable to be reached and no contact was attempted by the property owners according to Section 38-137 of the Environmental Code of Ordinances and have neither abated the nuisance conditions nor requested a hearing before the Governing Body. The attached resolution will allow staff to mitigate the environmental nuisance on this property.

1. The Governing Body may approve the attached resolution.
2. The Governing Body may not approve the attached resolution.

Staff recommends the Governing Body approve the attached resolution.

The abatement cost incurred by the City shall be charged against the lots or parcels of ground on which the environmental nuisance is located.