WHEREAS there has been an increase in the number of problematic occupied and unoccupied properties in Ottawa; and
WHEREAS these properties generate frequent complaints and safety concerns which negatively impact the surrounding communities such as vacant properties, property standards and property maintenance violations, waste and debris, pests, and other nuisances; and
WHEREAS the City of Edmonton developed a Problematic Properties webpage to help residents navigate these types of complaints or concerns and Ottawa residents could also benefit from access to similar information;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff explore the feasibility of creating a Problematic Property page on the City of Ottawa website which includes the
definition of what is and what isn’t a problematic property, a link to 311 and other resources, a flowchart to assist communities, and a list of departments involved in a problematic property.