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, Yakima Police Department and Sunrise Outreach.

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 Clean City 2021 3rd Quarter Report.  Below is a summary of the accomplishments and associated costs over the last three months.

2021 3rd Quarter (July - September) Report Highlights:

Graffiti incidents                                  824         

Shopping Carts Removed                  340         

Homeless Individuals Contacted        2,460          

Homeless Encampments Cleaned     76          

Illegal Dump Sites Cleaned                455          

Garbage Removed (Tons)                  60.75          

Abandoned/Junk Vehicles                  14         

Dangerous Buildings                           7

Cost = $102,911.61