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City Council July 20th, 2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Abandoned Properties and Blight Persist Despite Rising Taxes; Residents Demand Action
Residents expressed concern over the city's handling of abandoned properties, overgrown yards, and instances of trash dumping. They noted that despite rising taxes, these issues persist, detracting from neighborhood appearance. One resident shared an experience of cleaning up trash dumped on a vacant property. The community is urging the city to increase enforcement of property maintenance codes and address these visible signs of neglect.
Residents Criticize City's Handling of Abandoned Properties and Lack of Enforcement
During the public comment session, a resident questioned the city's response to abandoned homes, overgrown yards, and instances of trash dumping. They noted that despite rising taxes, these issues remain unaddressed, impacting neighborhood aesthetics and potentially property values. The resident specifically mentioned a neighbor's vacant property where trash was dumped, and they took it upon themselves to clean it up. The city is urged to enforce property maintenance codes more effectively.
Pleasantville Tax Rate Poised to Increase Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs
Residents expressed concern over the proposed 35-cent increase in city taxes per $100,000 of assessed value, which could push the total tax rate close to 6%. Officials attributed the tax hikes primarily to a significant 36% increase in healthcare costs and other rising expenses like sewer services. They are actively seeking cost-saving measures and new revenue sources, such as attracting new 'ratables' (taxable properties), to mitigate the financial burden on taxpayers. The state's review of the budget and planned amendments is ongoing, with final adoption expected later.
PILOT Programs Contributed $300,000 Last Year; Six Programs Active
A resident inquired about the contribution of PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) programs to the city's revenue, specifically asking how much the programs contributed last year. It was confirmed that PILOT programs generated $300,000 and that there are six active programs. However, the exact duration remaining on these agreements was unknown. The discussion highlighted the importance of these programs for city revenue.
Sewer Line Construction Blamed for Dead Grass at Birch Grove Park; Lawn Chemical Concerns Raised
The city council addressed concerns regarding the condition of the grass at Birch Grove Park. A resident inquired about the dead grass, and the city explained that construction on the sewer line required the disconnection of the sprinkler system, leading to the grass dying. They are working to restore the sprinkler system and have applied fertilizer. The city acknowledged that this was the reason for the grass's condition. Separately, a resident raised issues about chemicals potentially affecting lawns in residential areas, including their own, and requested an investigation into the matter.
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