(ATLANTA) -- The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee ensures Hamilton E. Holmes Drive residents are safe.
How?
By demolishing dangerous surrounding properties.
The OpGov.ai platform reported on the meeting on Nov. 10 that posts the meeting video along with a report.
Along with the video, OpGov.ai reached out to officials to offer the most comprehensive coverage of the two approved demolitions at 410 and 418 Hamilton, E., Holmes Drive in the northwest section of Atlanta.
The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee ordinance approving demolition
On November 10, several resolutions and ordinances were passed, including one regarding the demolition of unsafe housing properties. Resolution sponsors include District 10 Councilmember
Andrea Boone, District 9 Councilmember Dustin Hillis, and Post 3 At-Large Councilmember Eshé Collins.
The Atlanta City Council is responding to a tragic incident that occurred at a property in the Northwest Atlanta area.
The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee voted on Nov. 10 to demolish unfit properties
“The properties located at 410 and 418 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (collectively, the “Properties”), are owned by Wyatt Ventures, LLC and one of the Structures-located at 410 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW has been recently destroyed by fire and reduced to its foundation, and the remaining structure at 418 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW remains uninhabitable,” according to the resolution.
OpGov.ai reached out to Boone for comment on multiple occasions by email as seen below asking why she supports the issue. OpGov.ai also called her office. Boone recently won her election for District 10, running unopposed.
Initial email sent to Councilmember Andrea L. Boone
Unfortunately, Boone did not respond.
The lack of response is disappointing because Boone and the Atlanta City Council are trying to help people’s quality of life. Nothing negative is associated with Boone’s involvement in the matter, and she should be open to discussing the resolution.
Boone is a native of Atlanta and is currently serving her second term on the Atlanta City Council. The decision to help those in her hometown is significant, given her position; however, her voice is only heard in the context of the resolution.
“The Atlanta City Council believes that demolition and removal of the Structures will eliminate a source of blight, improve public safety, and promote revitalization consistent with the health, safety, and welfare goals of the city,” according to the resolution.
OpGov.ai made an effort to get thoughts from residents on NextDoor, posting on Nov. 10. Zero residents responded. NextDoor has hidden the post because they believe it’s spam.
NextDoor post to residents in Atlanta (Photo: Jorden Hampton NextDoor account)
OpGov.ai posted this article on NextDoor to get engagement and comments from residents. Unlike the question related to the resolution, residents were passionate about the article.
The resolution shows the Atlanta City Council cares about its residents. People need to live in safe environments, so demolishing the area makes sense.
Elected officials are acting with urgency to help resolve issues on Hamilton E. Holmes Drive.
“The City will expedite the demolition process for these Structures on 410 and 418 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318, within the next sixty (60) days from the date of the approval/adoption of this Resolution,” according to the resolution.
Atlanta City Council has the authority to demolish unsafe properties due to two Georgia codes. The Georgia Code 36-61-11 grants municipalities and counties the authority to establish ordinances for the repair, closing, or demolition of dwellings and structures that are unfit for human habitation, according to JUSTIA U.S. Law.
Georgia Code 41-2-9 provides the legal framework for municipalities and counties to declare structures unfit for use, either because they are not in compliance with codes or are unsafe, allowing for their repair or demolition and creating a lien for the costs, according to JUSTIA U.S. Law.
The resolution should help improve the quality of life and create better housing in the area.
OpGov.ai posted this article on NextDoor to get engagement and comments from residents. Unlike the question related to the resolution, residents were passionate about the quality of life and well-being of others.
Opgov.ai shows resident comments below a day after the article was published online.
Engagement from residents about the resolution article a day after it was published(Photo: Jorden Hampton NextDoor account)
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