Clearing · 2024-12
Clearing permit value drops 63% to $154k
Clearing logged 11 permits in December, down from 18 the month before, with total value falling to roughly $154,000—a 63% drop from November's $415,000. Ten of the 11 permits came through the express program. Violent crime ticked up 22% (28 incidents versus 23), while overall crime fell 11%. Service requests dropped 14%, led by the usual suspects: rat complaints (64) and abandoned vehicles (54). No new businesses opened or closed. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $153,993 |
| New business licenses | 4 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 443 |
| Reported crimes | 78 |
| Violent crimes | 28 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- HEIDIS PALETERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALL STAR FADEZ (Limited Business License)
- DERMA TRUCK REPAIR, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SHOW FLOORING (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 64
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 54
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 29
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 28
- City Vehicle Sticker Violation — 22