Operation Clean Sweep coming to an end for 2012

The final “Operation Clean Sweep” for 2012 will begin on Monday, November 5, targeting the Hobson and Summer Street neighborhood, where there are approximately 400 structures. The area is bordered by Third Street, West Grand Avenue, Greenwood and Lacey Street. Operation Clean Sweep is the city’s three-week, multi-departmental, concentrated cleanup effort in the target area.

Week One - Beginning Monday, November 5, two-person teams from the Planning Department’s Neighborhood Services Division will distribute information packets door-to-door. The packets contain important information concerning various city services offered during and after Operation Clean Sweep. The packets will also include a violation notice for properties identified as violating the city’s property maintenance ordinance.

Week Two - Beginning Tuesday, November 13, the Sanitation Department’s CAPS (Clean, Attractive Property Service) trucks will visit the neighborhood daily, collecting items placed curbside by residents at no additional charge. The city street sweeper will travel through the area, and Alternative Service workers from Hot Springs District Court will augment the cleanup efforts.

Week Three – Beginning Monday, November 26, Neighborhood Services inspectors will follow up on the violation notices issued during the first week and address any remaining violations. The Police Department will provide additional neighborhood patrols, targeting drug activity. Fire Department personnel will address fire safety concerns identified during the sweep. Animal Services will assist with any animal issues arising from door-to-door visits and inspections.

For information, contact Neighborhood Services Administrator Bart Jones, 321-6857.