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

3310 1st Avenue South; $15,110.37.  The Court ordered abatement signed by Judge Kolar on August 20, 2013; complaint originated on March 27, 2013. Violation of Public Nuisance – Dangerous Structure. The vacant home was improperly secured from unauthorized entry and was an attractive nuisance to transients and vandals, the house was structurally failing and could not be rehabilitated. Abatement required testing for asbestos contamination and removal by a certified asbestos abatement contractor. Demolition of the structure occurred during the first week of April 2014.

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 assessment totals $15,110.37 and the payment will reimburse the General Fund. 

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