Property Maintenance Staff Provides Update on West Kirby Avenue Vacant Structure
Due to outstanding code violations including boarded doors and windows, a property on West Kirby Avenue became subject to the requirements of the vacant nuisance residential buildings ordinance. Failure of the property owner to comply with the ordinance resulted in the case being forwarded to the City Legal Department for litigation. As a result of […]
City Receives Payment from Kraft Foods
On January 23, the City received a check for $209,720 from Kraft Foods. This check represents one in a series of annual payments that Kraft was obligated to make as the result of the settlement of a 1987 annexation lawsuit. The City negotiated the settlement for a continuing escalating payment (1.5% each year) based upon […]
Legal Department Gathers Supplies for Donation to Annual Backpack Project
With December upon us, it is easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle that comes with the holidays. Giving and receiving gifts typically plays a large role during the holiday season, but for some that may not be the case. Staff from the City’s Legal Department pulled together again this year and […]
Legal Department Launches New Webpages
On June 26, the newly redesigned Legal Department Webpages were published to the City’s website. In addition to multiple pages of content and a new Meet the Staff page, the Legal Department added several new features to better serve the public. One of the new features is the Report Fraud page, which includes a FAQ […]
Legal Department Gives Backpacks to Give Back
On December 5, the Legal Department participated in the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen’s annual backpack giveaway. This is the 8th year that Daily Bread has given away backpacks to the men and women they serve. For many, these backpacks will be their only Christmas present. The Legal Department stuffed four backpacks with toiletries such as […]
Bristol Place Acquisition Update
Neighborhood Services and the Legal Departments conducted the first closing of the Bristol Place properties on November 5, 2014. Mr. and Mrs. Pardy owned the vacant home at 1208 N. Clock. Mrs. Pardy had been a regular attendee at the neighborhood meetings held at the Apostolic Church and had participated in the redevelopment focus group […]