Parsons city commissioners Monday approved an ordinance related to registration of vacant buildings and properties in the city. The ordinance also outlines procedures related to maintenance and inspections of empty buildings. Commissioners wanted to remove a section of the ordinance that said the city provides commercial and residential solid waste removal, electric, water and sewer service at no cost for 60 days. It now reads that the city will provide these services (minus the electric portion) at a discounted rate of 50% for the 60 day period. The cap is set at $200, officials said. The electric portion was removed in the ordinance, which commissioners asked for.
Source: Parsons Sun
