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Published on: 5/13/2007
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The length of time it takes to correct eyesores is case dependent, said David Lee, a code-enforcement officer with the city.
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Lee said deed research sometimes extends to the office of the secretary of state.Corporations own some properties, making it difficult to identify an owner.They also research foreclosures and bankruptcies, and use contract employees if the process is too time-consuming.
"We used an analogy before that you can catch them, but somebody's got to clean and cook them," Lee said.
As of Friday, the department backlog dated only to Tuesday, Lee said.
"We're trying to stay current," Lee said.
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Lee said a weed, junk and litter violation hasn't been appealed to Circuit Court in at least seven years.
"Most of the cases are resolved," Lee said.