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Regular   6.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
09/24/2012
TITLE
Public Hearing and Resolution for Abatement Assessments
PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. Weber Finance Director
Department:
City Hall Administration
Presentation:

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PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT

The emergency abatement assessment resolution has been completed by the Finance Division and is ready to be spread on the tax rolls. The following are the three properties which have abatement fees assessed:


4209 Audobon Way $ 1,250.74  Court ordered abatement signed by Judge on 11/10/11, complaint originated on 8/10/11. Violations included open storage of junk & debris and off-street parking of an inoperable vehicle.
 
3915 Pine Cove       $    405.84  Court ordered abatement signed by Judge on 2/16/12, complaint originated on 10/17/11.  Violations included open storage of junk & debris and off-street parking of an inoperable vehicle.

916 N. 19th Street   $   955.94  Court ordered abatement signed by Judge on 2/16/12, complaint originated on 3/30/11.  Violations included open storage of junk & debris and off-street parking of an inoperable vehicle and parking on the front/side yard. 


Emergency Abatement - Pursuant to BMCC 18-306, 18-308 Whenever a public nuisance exists which constitutes an emergency presenting imminent danger of serious injury to persons or property.  Nonpayment of fees associated with the emergency abatement shall constitute a lien on the non complying real property and will be taxed as a special assessment against the real property. 

ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED

The Council must hold a public hearing and then may:

  • Approve the resolution; or
  • Not approve the resolution, in which case the property owners will not be assessed, and the General Fund will be responsible for paying for the abatement. 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

The assessments total $ 2,612.52 and the payments will reimburse the General Fund.  The following are the three properties to be assessed:

4209 Audobon Way      $ 1,250.74

3915 Pine Cove            $    405.84

916 N. 19th Street        $    955.94

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and pass the attached assessment resolution.

APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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