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

The main objectives of the Clean City program are 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 and create educational components

• Engage with community partners and volunteers 

Attached for City Council review is the Clean City 2021 2nd Quarter Report.  Below is a summary of the accomplishments and associated costs over the 2nd quarter of the year.

2021 2nd Quarter (April - June) Report Highlights:          

• Graffiti incidents                                  676        
• Shopping Carts Removed                  363          
• Homeless Individuals Contacted        2,543          
• Homeless Encampments Cleaned     103          
• Illegal Dump Sites Cleaned                284          
• Garbage Removed (Tons)                  61          
• Abandoned/Junk Vehicles                  14          
• Dangerous Buildings                           6

Cost = $79,275.69