ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando City Council is expected to approve a plan Monday to fight back against graffiti in the downtown area.
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Officials are looking to approve the “TAAG” program to “Take Action Against Graffiti.”
The new program will reimburse business owners up to 80% of the cost to remove the graffiti.
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The payments would be up to $4,000 a year per property.
Funding from the program will also be used for adding more lighting and shrubbery to make it less inviting for vandals.
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Channel 9 will monitor the city council meeting and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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