HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-159 N.C.S. 10/06/2014Resolution No. 2014-159 N.C.S.
of the City of Petalu na, 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 6"' 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 thirty-one (3 1 ) 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 3014-047 N.C.S. adopted
March 17, 2014; 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 1" day of October, 3014 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 6°i 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 2014 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 thirty-one (31)
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.
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
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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 2014 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 §539560 et seq.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certitj the foregoing Resolution Meas introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Reeular meeting on the G°' day of October. �'� for
2014, br the I'ollco6ig vote: (0
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AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, I-larris. I-lealp. Vice Mayor Kearney. Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None &—cqq—�J ATTEST: `—� ��
Cih Clerk v �9nyor
Resolution No. 2014-159 N.C.S. Pace 2
COST REPORT FOR 2014 WEED ABATEMENT
CHARGES AND EXPENSES
DISKING
19.75 HOURS
MOWING
67.50 HOURS
HAND WORK
214.50 HOURS
BLADING
9.00 HOURS
PULLING FEE ($50/PER)
26 PULLS
PARCELS ABATED BY CONTRACTOR:
PRIVATE 28
CITY 3
31
®CHARGES:
CHARGED TO PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS (28 PARCELS)
(INCL. PER PARCEL ADMINISTRATION FEE OF $185.00) $14,871.25
CHARGED TO CITY DEPARTMENT FUNDS (3 PARCELS)
[PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (1), HOUSING (1 ), FIRE (1 )] $950.00
(INCL. PER PARCEL ADMINISTRATION FEE OF $185.00)
TOTAL AMOUNT BILLED:
®EXPENSES:
PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS (KEYSTONE TRACTOR SERVICE)
DIRECT INVOICES: $10,456.25
POSTAGE: IST & 2ND HEARING LETTERS -441 @ $.48: $211.68
POSTAGE: 1 s, & 2ND INVOICING — 28 @ $.48: $13.44
POSTAGE: ADD'L 'PLEASE ABATE" LETTERS —18 @ $.48: $8.64
LABOR HOURS SPENT FOR PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT (FIRE MARSHAL): 10 HRS $556.40
WEED INSPECTOR (FIRE INSPECTOR 1)(5/1-8/24): 89 HRS $3141.70
SECRETARY: 60 HRS $1,658.40
®ACCOUNTING SUMMARY:
TOTAL EXPENSES:
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$15,821.25
$16,046.51
TOTAL CHARGES: $ 15,821.25
TOTAL EXPENSES: -$ 16.046.51
BALANCE SUMMARY: -X22526
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