A public hearing will take place this evening in Atlantic, with regard to the disposal of property at 405 West 4th Street. The hearing is being held as part of the Atlantic City Council meeting that begins at 5:30-p.m. in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall, and is with regard to a vacant lot tax acquired by the City. City Attorney Dave Wiederstein says the property is a half lot, and not buildable, so he was working with an abutting property owner who is interested in purchasing the property.

In other business, the Council will act on authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SWIPCO (The Southwest Iowa Planning Council), with regard to the preparation of an Urban Revitalization Plan (URP) for the City. The cost of the service will not exceed $2,500. The Plan is required in order for the City to create and grant Tax Abatements. Once the Plan is created, a public hearing will be held, with property owners being notified by mail of the hearing date.

And, for the 18th year in a row, the Council will receive a “Tree City USA” award from Trees Forever in conjunction with the Arbor Day Foundation.  The City is being recognized for meeting certain requirements, including an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita. The award will be presented by Dolly Bergmann.