The City of Yakima developed “Clean City” as a program in which to address the chronic blight plaguing the City of Yakima.  Under the directive of Public Works, a coordinated effort to execute a successful program is required utilizing Public Works, Codes, Legal and Yakima Police Department.

The main objectives of the Clean City program is to specifically address:

• Visual blight (trash, graffiti, dangerous building, abandoned vehicles, etc.)

• Unscheduled collection of waste and litter from the City’s public areas/thoroughfares

• Expedite the clean-up of such illegal dumps

• Clean up homeless encampments

• Support Yakima Police Department officers in unlawful camping enforcement

• Provide coordination with neighborhoods for annual clean-up events

• Create educational components

• Engage with community partners and volunteers

Attached for City Council review is the 2023 Clean City 1st Quarter Report.  Below is a summary of the accomplishments:

2023 1st Quarter Report (Jan.– Mar.) Highlights:

• Graffiti Incidents 474

• Shopping Carts Removed 132
• Homeless Individuals Contacted 300
• Homeless Encampments Cleaned 46
• Illegal Dump Sites Cleaned 542
• Tires Removed                  346
• Garbage Removed (Tons)        47.3
• Inoperable Vehicles                    0
• Dangerous Buildings                  6