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

23 Rhea Lane $ 872.14  Court ordered abatement signed by Judge on August 9th, 2012 , complaint originated on March 8th, 2012. Violations included open storage of junk & debris and off-street parking of an inoperable vehicle.
 
1250 Princeton Ave.   $ 9,231.40  Court ordered abatement signed by Judge on June 6th, 2012, complaint originated on October 6th, 2011.  Violations included open storage of junk & debris and a dangerous structure.

Emergency Abatement - Pursuant to BMCC 18-306, 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. 

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. 

The assessments total $10,103.54 and the payments will reimburse the General Fund. 

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