TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
Sheila Thomas-Ambat, Public Services Director
DATE: October 2, 2023
RE:
Title
Litter and Illegal Dumping Management Process
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Executive Summary:
The purpose of this report is to address and discuss the requests received by City Council regarding the concerns of right of way mowing, litter, and illegal dumping within the City of Fayetteville.
Request 1 - Council Member Jensen asked staff to define the litter problem.
Request 2 - Mayor Colvin asked staff to conduct research regarding litter, illegal dumping and mowing on our main corridors and high traffic areas, and respond to Council with options to enhance these services.
The primary responsibility for the overall appearance and cleanliness of our city lies with the people that live in and visit the City. The City supports these efforts by encouraging and, where necessary, correcting the uncleanliness and if possible holding those responsible accountable.
Litter and illegal dumping are ongoing issues addressed on a regular basis by the City of Fayetteville.
To define the litter problem, it is important to distinguish the City's efforts to encourage and correct across three categories:
1. Thoroughfare Litter
2. Right of Way Violations/Illegal Dumping
3. Private Property Code Violations
There is a litter and illegal dumping management process that is currently being utilized by the City of Fayetteville. The current process is designed to remove litter & illegal dumping and improve the city's overall appearance. Parks & Recreation, Solid Waste, and Code Enforcement work collectively to ensure that the issues of litter and illegal dumping are addressed on a regular ...
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