CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The two city codes enforcement officers have moved to the Cleveland Police Department building, reflecting a more active approach to enforcement sought by the City Council.
The move of inspectors Criss Caywood and Joel Prince “reflects a proactive approach to codes enforcement rather than complaint-driven, the way it was before,” Assistant City Manager Melinda Carroll said.
The codes officers enforce the city’s regulations on property maintenance, refuse and trash disposal, litter laws and zoning regulations, among other things.
“To make Cleveland an even safer and cleaner place to live, they will be in the neighborhoods now, looking for codes violations,” Ms. Carroll said. “They will have assistance from other city departments, including the police department.”
CODES ENFORCEMENTCleveland’s code enforcement officers can be reached at 476-1121. If the officers are not available, the caller will be directed to their cell phones or to voice mail.
Making the move was a discussion topic Monday for the City Council, which voted in favor of it. Councilman George Poe suggested moving the codes enforcement officers from public works to the police department.
Meanwhile, Bradley County commissioners on Monday addressed environmental law enforcement.
The county’s environmental officer is stationed at the county sheriff’s office. But commissioners assured the public that the officer is available to investigate complaints from residents made to the commissioners.