A. Repeated nuisance activities occurring on, or resulting from the use of, certain properties within the city create unreasonable disruptions and may create unsafe conditions in the neighborhoods where the properties are located;

B. Chronic nuisance properties degrade neighborhoods;

C. Existing state criminal statutes and City ordinances are inadequate to address, control or remedy the adverse impacts of chronic unlawful activity occurring at the properties;

D. Civil regulation of these properties will provide a remedy to the problems caused by these chronic behaviors and will promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 4784 §1, 2003).