Westernmark subdivision located on Erress Boulevard (38 parcels) and Valencia Arms subdivision located on Diego Circle (36 parcels) are neighborhoods located in the CRA Palafox Redevelopment Area. Many of the units within the neighborhood have become neglected and/or abandoned leading to severe blighted and slum conditions. Escambia County has conducted multiple refuse “clean sweeps” through the neighborhood; there have been numerous repetitive code violations and code violations with current outstanding liens. The neighborhood is a rampant focal point for illegal activities including drug offenses, prostitution, robbery and others. As part of a Community Redevelopment revitalization effort, a plan will be developed and revised as necessary over the course of the project based on the results of the various inspections required by the County's ordinances. The abatement, assembly and/or redevelopment of this area is made more difficult by clouded titles, liens, foreclosures, absentee landlords and expected to take multiple years expending over $2.3 million to clear for renewal reinvestment and economic development. Attach are copies of the blighted properties for the abovementioned locations. |