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Stockton CA Vacant Property Ordinance
Code Compliance
Tuesday, 26 August 2008

The City of Stockton has enacted "Urgency Ordinance 009-08 C.S. effective August 19, 2008, regarding maintenance, security, and rehabilitation of abandoned and vacant property." Following is a video recording of the council session along with a recent article on Recordnet.

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FEMA Declared Disaster Area Florida Tropical Storm Fay
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Monday, 25 August 2008

Update

On August 26th, the following five (5) counties were declared eligible for Individual Assistance: Brevard, Hendry, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie and Volusia Counites.

On August 26th, the following eight (8) counties were declared eligible for Public Assistance: Baker, Bradford, Collier, Gadsden, Glades, Hardee, Hendry and Union Counties.

Please see below for an updated Excel spreadsheet of affected zip codes.

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Garland TX Bond Ordinance
Code Compliance
Sunday, 24 August 2008

 A recent article in the Dallas Morning News discusses a new ordinance passed by the Garland City Council  that requires owners of "abandoned and distressed" properties to post a $2,500 bond that the city can use to maintain the property.

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