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 2022 Clean City 1^st Quarter Report.  Below is a summary of the accomplishments and cost of the program for the 1^st quarter of the year.

2022 1^st Quarter Report (Jan.– Mar.) Highlights:

·         Graffiti Incidents                                             1,336

·         Shopping Carts Removed                              563

·         Homeless Individuals Contacted                    2,543

·         Homeless Encampments Cleaned                 52

·         Illegal Dump Sites Cleaned                            374

·         Garbage Removed (Tons)                              35.4

·         Abandoned/Junk Vehicles                              123

·         Dangerous Buildings                                       22

Cost = $79,301.10