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Legislation Related to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Nuisance Property Order Adopted by City Council

ATLANTA—Legislation to enact into law Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Administrative Order strengthening the City's efforts to address nuisance properties has been adopted by the Atlanta City Council. The first phase is focused on ensuring businesses licensed in Atlanta as restaurants are actually operating as restaurants and not bars or clubs. These businesses must submit a statement from a certified public accountant that the entity derives at least 50 percent of its gross food and beverage sales from prepared meals. The legislation also adds a maximum penalty of the revocation of the liquor license upon the business’ first violation.

“By strengthening the City’s policy on nuisance properties, the City has the opportunity to prevent crime before it occurs,” said Mayor Bottoms. “Thank you to the members of the Council for partnering with the Administration to provide residents and businesses a sense of security by fighting crime wherever it may exist.”

The legislation is the latest action taken under the One Atlanta: One APD Immediate Action Plan to Address Violent Crime.   Mayor Bottoms also recently ordered a full assessment of the operation, location and coverage of all cameras integrated into the City’s Video Integration Center (VIC).

Mayor Bottoms joined the Atlanta Police Foundation to break ground at a state-of-the-art learning and community center that offers specialized services for youth and opportunities for youth to have positive interactions with police officers.

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