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Code Violations at 918 South 7th Street; Compliance Deadline Set
Case 2025-0634 concerning property at 918 South 7th Street, owned by Bernita Edwards Estate, was heard. The property was found in violation of multiple city codes related to property maintenance, including overgrown vegetation, wrecked or inoperable vehicles (red Nissan and Ford with expired tags), exterior surface and wall maintenance (deteriorated materials, peeling paint, rotting wood), and weatherproofing issues. The property has been in violation for approximately 211 days since the original compliance deadline of November 24, 2025, with five re-inspections conducted and multiple extensions granted without correction. The city incurred $260.21 in administrative costs. The magistrate ordered compliance within 30 days (by July 6th, 2026) and imposed a daily fine of $150 if all violations are not rectified by July 7th, 2026. Communication with the property owner's son, John Edwards, indicated intent to comply, but no actions were taken.
Code Violations Found at 728 South 6th Street; Compliance Ordered
Case 2025-0577 concerning property at 728 South 6th Street, owned by David and Brittany Waldo, was heard. The property was found in violation of city codes for outside storage, an inoperable vehicle (school bus lacking registration), and an unpermitted accessory structure. Despite multiple re-inspections and extensions granted over approximately 260 days since the original compliance deadline, these violations remained. The city incurred $260.21 in administrative costs. The magistrate ordered compliance within 60 days, requiring the bus to be properly registered or removed, outdoor storage to be fully screened or removed, and the accessory structure to be permitted or removed. Failure to comply by August 3rd would result in daily fines of $50 per violation, totaling up to $150 per day starting August 4th, 2026. A neighbor, Marion Phillips, testified about ongoing issues including hoarding, pest concerns, and offensive odors stemming from the property's condition.
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