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, 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 2022 Clean City 6-Month Report.  Below is a summary of the accomplishments and cost of the program for the first 6-months of the year.

2022 6-Month Report (Jan.– Jun.) Highlights:

• Graffiti Incidents                                  2,239
• Shopping Carts Removed                  803
• Homeless Individuals Contacted      4,056
• Homeless Encampments Cleaned    110
• Illegal Dump Sites Cleaned              775
• Garbage Removed (Tons)                87.6
• Abandoned/Junk Vehicles                125
• Dangerous Buildings                          23

          Cost = $225,571.11