HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-142A N.C.S. 10/7/2013 Resolution No. 2013-142A N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
CONFIRMING THE COST OF ABATEMENT
OF WEEDS AND APPROVING THE FORWARDING OF UNPAID
BILLS TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE FOR
COLLECTION AS ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, on the 7th day of October, Cary Fergus, Fire Marshal for the City of
Petaluma, California provided to the City Council of Petaluma an itemized report detailing
the cost of removing weeds, excessive organic yard waste, foliage, overgrowth, dirt and/or
debris from eighteen (18) separate parcels, all as shown and set forth on the attached itemized
report. Said work was completed pursuant to Government Code, Title 4, Chapter 13,
including §§39560 et seq., and proceedings of this City Council, including Resolution 2013-
026 N.C.S. adopted March 18, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal's Report of the cost of this season's weed abatement
program was posted by him on or before the 2°d day of October, 2013 on the Chamber door
of the City Council in City Hall, Petaluma, California. Said displayed notice and Report
states that a Public Hearing would be held before this City Council on this 7`h day of October
at the hour of 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, about the outcome of the
abatement season; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal kept an accounting of nuisance weed abatement completed
by the City's weed contractor, Keystone Tractor Service, and submitted the 2013 Weed
Abatement Cost Report ("the Report") to the City Council showing the cost of removing
weeds, excessive organic yard waste, foliage, overgrowth, dirt and/or debris from the
eighteen (18) parcels abated this season; and,
WHEREAS, before said Report was submitted to the City Council, a copy of same was
posted for at least three(3) days on the Chamber door of the City Council, together with
notice of the date on which the Report would be submitted to the City Council for
confirmation; and,
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WHEREAS, at the time and place referred to in said notice, the City Council heard the
Fire Marshal's Report, together with any objections raised by the property owners, and the
City Council made its recommendations and any modifications it deemed necessary to be
included in the final Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recitals above are adopted as
findings of the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fire Marshal's 2013 Weed Abatement Cost
Report ("the Report"), and each amount and part thereof, is hereby confirmed, and as to the
delinquent parcels listed therein, the amount shown for each such parcel constitutes a special
assessment against each such delinquent parcel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the Report shall be given to the County
Auditor/Assessor of Sonoma County, such that a special assessment shall be charged against
each delinquent parcel as listed in the Report, pursuant to Government Code, Title 4, Chapter
13, including §§39560 et seq.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approv-d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7`h day of October, ;I...4...N fc r :
2013,by the following vote:
City Attorne
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris,Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Albertson
ABSTAIN: Barrett,Healy �
ATTEST: ��,('q'J ( �SCJv ate, Ili//
City Clerk V Mayor
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Exhibit A
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COST REPORT FOR 2013 WEED ABATEMENT
CHARGES AND EXPENSES
Disking 14.5 Hours
Mowing 50.25 Hours
Hand Work 145.75 Hours
Blading 6.00 Hours
Pulling Fee ($40/Per) 16 Pulls
PARCELS ABATED BY CONTRACTOR: Private 17
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18
It-CHARGES:
Charged to Private Property Owners (17 parcels) $11,270.50
(Including Per Parcel Administration Fee of $181.00)
Charged to City Department Funds (1 parcel)
[Housing Department)) $509.75
(Including Per Parcel Administration Fee of $181.00)
TOTAL AMOUNT BILLED: $11,780.25
►EXPENSES:
Payment of Contractor's (Keystone Tractor Service)
Direct Invoices: $8,341.25
Postage: 1st & 2nd Hearing Letters-475 @$.46; 1 @ $1.52; 1 @ $2.12: $222.14
Postage: 1 si & 2nd Invoicing- 19 @ $.46: $8.74
Postage: Additional "Please Abate" Letters-32 @ $.46: $14.72
Labor Hours Spent for Program
Management (Fire Marshal): 10 hrs $556.40
Weed Inspector (P/T Fire Inspector I) (5/1-8/24): 89 hrs $3141.70
Secretary: 60 hrs $1,658.40
TOTAL EXPENSES: $13;943.35
ACCOUNTING SUMMARY:
Total Charges: $ 11,780.25
Total Expenses: -$ 13,943.35
BALANCE SUMMARY: -$2 163.10
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UNPAID INVOICES
FOR WEED ABATEMENT WORK
PERFORMED IN 2013
SUBMIT FOR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
APN PROPERTY ADDRESS NAME AMOUNT DUE
006163040 368 Petaluma Boulevard North Iris Assett, LLC $671.00
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