WHEN: Friday, May 16; Beginning at 9 a.m. WHERE: Housing Court, 37 Elm Street.
The City will bring more than 100 cases before the court, all for exterior violations such as litter, unregistered motor vehicles, overgrowth, etc. If the owners do not show up, the City will seek court orders to allow the City to enter the properties, correct the violations and lien the property for our costs.
The effort is part of a concentrated effort to crack down on habitual negligent property owners and reduce blight throughout the City.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said his Administration has been proactive in addressing the issue of unkempt properties throughout the City. "Neglected properties are breeding grounds for crime and detract from otherwise upstanding and proud neighborhoods," said Sarno. "This Administration is committed to increasing the quality of life in this City, house by house; block by block. Operation Clean Sweep is a valuable tool towards that end."
This is the first Clean Sweep Operation for 2008. At least two more are planned for this year.
