§ 7-61.13. Purpose.

(a)

The city council finds and declares that:

(1)

Buildings that are vacant and unsecured or not properly maintained attract criminals and serve as prime locations to conduct illegal criminal activities.

(2)

Buildings that are vacant and unsecured or not properly maintained are vulnerable to being set on fire by unauthorized persons.

(3)

Buildings that are vacant and unsecured or not properly maintained are a blight and cause deterioration and instability in neighboring properties and surrounding areas.

(4)

Buildings that are vacant and unsecured or not properly maintained pose serious threats to the public's health and safety.

(5)

Abatement and rehabilitation of buildings that are vacant and unsecured or not properly maintained are necessary.

(6)

Buildings that are vacant and unsecured or not properly maintained are declared to be public nuisances.

(b)

The purpose of this article is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the city and its citizens.

(Ord. No. 1209-2015(1) , § 1, 12-7-15)