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Session 1859 November 4, 2002 Wagner, Councilmember Sharpe, Job Corps, Thomas Moton, Kathy Straatman, Barbara Heise, and Major Adams. He also thanked Sherwin-Williams, in Clayton, for donating paint. He then requested that a systemic plan to get rid of drug and nuisance houses be compiled. He said that the owners of the property at 6901 Dartmouth have appealed the action taken against them and another year could pass before the problem is resolved. Mr. Dockett cited an offer by Mr. Mulligan, City Attorney to train police officers on how to issue reports. He reported an increase in burglaries which he felt was due to drugs. He observed that leaves could not be swept up because the sweeping is scheduled on trash collection day. Finally, he stated that he and his neighbors supported prop K. CITY CLERK'S DOCKET: BILLS FOR SECOND AND THIRD READINGS: BILL NO. 8626 - AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, BY ENACTING THEREIN A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE KNOWN AS "SECTION 8.28.020 PM-11301 VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE;" CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The bill was given its second reading. The bill was given its third reading. Ms. Colquitt moved to adopt, Ms. Welsch seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Ms. Colquitt, Mr. Munkel, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Lieberman, Ms. Welsch, Mr. Sharpe and Mayor Adams. NAYS: none. Bill number 8626 passed unanimously and became ordinance number 6398. Mr. Ollendorff commented that Council and citizens have been urging the city to get tough on some of the properties that detract from the rest of the street. This ordinance will require vacant building registration and maintenance. If any building (residential or commercial) is vacant for more than 90 days, the owner must register the property with the city and pay a $200 registration fee for extra protection for their property. He said that an inspector has been hired and is being trained and assigned to this function. Mr. Lieberman asked if vacant buildings were subject to being boarded up. Mr. Ollendorff said buildings are boarded up only when necessary. About two to three years ago, after residents complained about boarded up buildings on their block, the Council amended the ordinance to give city staff the authority to determine if a building needed to be boarded up and a permit would be required. He estimated that about a dozen structures are boarded up each year. 7