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:
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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
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Inoperable Vehicles 0
- Dangerous Buildings 6
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