Appeal of Martha Cooper for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2909 N 37th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)

Summary

This item concerns an appeal filed by Martha Cooper regarding garbage and litter nuisance fees assessed for the property at 2909 N 37th St. The Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) issued an order to correct a violation, and upon failure to do so, the City performed the cleanup at a cost of $1,316.77. Ms. Cooper appealed this charge, arguing that the City's administrative procedures were improper. She stated that she had cleaned the basement and placed debris on the alleyway for pickup before receiving the City's notice. The appeal was filed with the Administrative Review Appeals Board. However, the City Clerk's office returned the appeal because the DNS could not locate any charges associated with Ms. Cooper's property (2913 N 37th St.) or another property (2119 N 52nd St.) that might be related to the appeal. The appeal fee of $25 was received by the Board on November 4, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This case highlights a resident's attempt to appeal nuisance fees. The appeal was returned due to a lack of verifiable charges by the Department of Neighborhood Services, indicating a potential administrative error or miscommunication regarding the fees and the property address involved.

Confidence

high