Resolution 26-58: Weeds - The Resolution shall mandate the cleanup of approximately thirty (30) separate properties within the City. (Arnold/Franco)

Initiated by: Toby Franco

At present, no more efficient means are available to enforce the requirements that property within the City limits be kept clean and orderly. Citation of property owners requires that they be present in Roswell. Even the citations do not provide for the actual cleanup and cannot give the City the right to file a lien for the cleanup expense. This procedure is cumbersome, but should result in the resolution of some more difficult situations.

Adoption of the resolution will probably cause a number of people to voluntarily clean up their property. Most of the balance will be cleaned up by the City at a cost ranging from $30 to $500 for each property, and liens will be filed and later foreclosed. A few people may appeal the resolution to Council, and a hearing will have to be provided to hear their appeals. Overall, the resolution should affect rapid cleanup of this season's weeds and other debris, followed by an extended collection period.

The City Attorney has reviewed the current resolution. Resolutions must be adopted by a majority vote of the entire City Council.

No action required.

Proceed as presented.