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litter, they would clean up the trash, and there were days where they would leave their trash back <br />out there again. We investigate people on the same issue over and over again. <br />Councilmember Williams- Preston responded, So, things like roof repair. People can get <br />violations or they can get a ticket. I have a neighbor who is like eighty -six (86) and she just <br />painted her house but her roof is in disrepair. She doesn't have the money to fix the roof, her <br />garage is falling apart. She said that she's constantly called by Code Enforcement. My concern is <br />that she would be considered a chronic nuisance because she doesn't have the money right now. <br />Councilmember Williams- Preston asked if there was anything in the ordinance that addresses <br />exceptional circumstances like this. <br />Councilmember Scott responded, Yeah, they are always investigating, they are always working <br />with folks. That's the key. <br />Councilmember Williams- Preston asked if there was a process by which someone like her <br />neighbor could be helped, or a specific pamphlet containing relevant resources that she could <br />use. <br />Councilmember Scott responded, I'm not sure. I can't speak for Code, but I know that Code is <br />willing to work with people before they go on. It is not cut -and -dry. It is actually an <br />investigation, working with people. <br />Committeemember Jo Broden made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 70 -16 to the Common <br />Council with a favorable recommendation and Committeemember Karen White seconded the <br />motion, which carried by a voice vote of three (3) ayes. <br />With no further items on the agenda, Committee Chair Jo Broden adjourned the meeting at 4:08 <br />p.m. <br />Respec Submitt d, <br />�, C -- <br />John Voorde, Committee hair <br />5 <br />