Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.09 § 21.09.165
Collection and Distribution of Fees and Penalties
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Any collection or reimbursement of fees and costs incurred due to the registration of a neglected building by the City shall be deposited in the General Fund and appropriated to the Problem Resolution Team line item. Any penalties collected herein shall be deposited in the General Fund and distributed pursuant to applicable law. (Ord. 20141 §1; January 26, 2015).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.09.165 governs what happens to money the City collects in connection with neglected-building registrations. Fees and reimbursements recovered by the City are directed into the General Fund and earmarked for the Problem Resolution Team budget line. Any penalties collected under this chapter likewise flow into the General Fund and are then distributed according to applicable law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 21.09.165, when a property is registered as a neglected building, the City may recover the fees and costs it incurs, and those amounts are channeled to the Problem Resolution Team. Operators who keep properties in good standing and avoid neglected-building registration generally avoid triggering this cost-recovery mechanism. Understanding how collected funds are allocated can help property managers anticipate the financial consequences of non-compliance with Lincoln's neglected-building program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 21.09.165 establishes that penalties and fees arising from neglected-building registrations are deposited into the City's General Fund, with a portion specifically supporting the Problem Resolution Team—the unit that works to address substandard housing conditions. Tenants living in a building that has been registered as neglected may find it useful to know that this team is funded in part by penalties collected from non-compliant landlords. Tenant-rights organizations in Lincoln can help residents understand how the neglected-building program and its enforcement structure may be relevant to their housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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