Summary
Residents report a worsening rat problem — chewed car wires, damaged fences, dead rats in yards — and asked the city to track complaint data and consider a proactive pest-control program like Southgate and Riverview use.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
A pest-control partnership would cost money; none was quantified.
Homeowners dealing with rodent damage, especially families and disabled residents.
Residents dealing with property damage and safety concerns in their yards.
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City Council - Jun 2, 2026
Residents report a worsening rat problem — chewed car wires, damaged fences, dead rats in yards — and asked the city to track complaint data and consider a proactive pest-control program like Southgate and Riverview use.
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