Lorain Eyes Vacant Home Registry Push
Lorain officials push a vacant property registry as about 6 percent of city housing sits vacant with 300 foreclosures last week. City departments warn blighted homes draw arson, vandalism, and high maintenance costs while banks and owners face accountability for upkeep. Mayor Ritenauer cites National Bank impacts from 2008 as Lorain works to curb decline.
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Lorain mulls vacant property registry to boost upkeep
Lorain City Council weighs a yearly 125 dollar registry for vacant properties to hold owners accountable for maintenance. Exempts churches and charities. requires a contact person 21 or older and inspections within 15 days. penalties include 50 dollar daily fines up to 1000 and a first degree misdemeanor with at least 225 dollars per offense.
Avon Lake moves to create fire captain and assistant chief roles
Avon Lake votes first readings on ordinances to add captain and assistant fire chief positions as part of a reorganization. Fire Chief Chris Huerner explains current eight lieutenants and 19 firefighters lack mid level ranks causing confusion on who leads each shift. He notes two lieutenants per shift complicates accountability. Council member Dan Lee backs changes to clarify who is in charge daily.
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Chris Huerner
Huerner
Dan Lee
Amherst eyes mixed-use developments ordinance aims to boost commerce
Amherst City Council gave first reading to a proposal allowing property owners to mix residential and commercial buildings on a single site with planning commission review and council approval. Officials say it could increase tax revenue and attract quality developers similar to Crocker Park in Westlake.
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Woman charged in hit and run injures deputy in Ohio
Catharine Smith, 57, of North Ridgeville, was charged with leaving the scene of an injury crash and failing to maintain a clear distance after allegedly striking Deputy Adam Triffiletti near State Route 83 in Eaton Township. A tip led to Smith and she remained at the scene briefly before driving away. Triffiletti was treated and remains on leave. Smith faces Elyria Municipal Court on Monday.
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North Ridgeville Moves to Clear Bat Habitat for 58 Million Middle School
Architects for North Ridgeville Schools must clear nearly six acres of woodland to build a new 58 million middle school and stadium. Cardon ATC found no bat habitats but restrictions prevent removal of dead trees from April to September, delaying work until fall to meet an August 2015 stadium opening.
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