Operation clean sweep in Hot Springs

City residents, take note: Operation Clean Sweep will soon be in the Pleasant Street neighborhood. In a multi-departmental effort to address code violations in target neighborhoods, Operation Clean Sweep begins Monday, September 5 in the neighborhood bordered by Reserve Street, Coy Street, Sims Street, West and East Grand Avenues and Central Avenue, which falls within city district 3. The three-step program includes education, cleanup and enforcement.

Throughout the first week, 2-person teams from the city’s Neighborhood Services Division will go door-to-door dropping off informational packets. These packets contain important information concerning various city services offered during and after Operation Clean Sweep. The packets will also include a notice of violation for properties identified as having violated the city’s residential property maintenance ordinance.

During the second week, beginning on Monday, September 12, cleanup will begin. The Sanitation Department’s CAPS (Clean, Attractive Property Service) truck will visit the neighborhood daily, collecting items placed curbside by residents. The city street sweeper will also be used, and Alternative Service workers from Hot Springs District Court will augment the cleanup efforts.

Beginning the week of September 19, Neighborhood Services inspectors will follow up on the notices of violation issued in week one. Inspectors will revisit the area, writing tickets to addresses with remaining violations. The Police Department will provide additional patrols in the neighborhood, targeting drug activity. Animal Services will assist with any animal issues arising from door-to-door visits and inspections. For more information, contact Neighborhood Services, 321-6857.