Saint Paul file RES 26-990, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-07-15.
Latest action: Passed
Property owners pay for boarding up vacant buildings If your property needed emergency boarding in May 2026, you'll receive a bill later this year for the city's cost to secure it.
City recovers costs from owners instead of general budget By billing individual property owners for boarding services, the city shifts costs away from taxpayer-funded budgets and makes owners directly responsible for their buildings' upkeep.
Owners unaware of May damage may face surprise bills Property owners who didn't know their buildings needed boarding won't learn about it until the August hearing, leaving little time to dispute the charges before the September vote.
Read the official record for RES 26-990
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