HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-141 N.C.S. 08/06/2007 Resolution No. 2007-141 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
CONFIRMING COST OF ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
ORDERED ABATED BY RESOLUTION 2007-129 N.C.S.
WHEREAS, on the 6th day of August, Michael Ginn, Fire Marshal for the City of
Petaluma, California, rendered to the Council of the City of Petaluma his itemized report
showing the cost of removing weeds, rubbish, etc., on each separate lot or any frontage thereof,
all as shown and set forth in an itemized list, which said work was done pursuant to the
Municipal Weed Abatement Law and proceedings of this Council pursuant thereto including
Resolution 2007-044 N.C.S., adopted March 19, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that said Fire Marshal's report of cost of
abatement was posted by him on the 1 S` day of August 2007, on the Chamber door of the City
Council in the City Hall, Petaluma, California, which said notice and report provided that a
hearing thereon would be held before this Council on the 6th day of August, at the hour of 3:00
P.M., or as soon thereafter as can be heard; and,
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the said Fire Marshal kept an account of abating said
nuisances of land where the work was done by the contractor, Keystone Tractor, and that the Fire
Marshal rendered an itemized report in writing to the Council showing the cost of removing said
weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on each separate lot or in front thereof, or both, and that before
said report was submitted to the Council, a copy of the same was posted for at least three (3)
days prior thereto on the Chamber door of the City Council, together with a notice of when said
report should be submitted to the City Council for confirmation; and,
WHEREAS, at the time and place referred to in said notice the Council heard said Fire
Marshal's report, together with any objections which were raised by any of the property owners
liable to be assessed for the work of abating said nuisances, and the Council has made such
modifications in said report as were deemed necessary.
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NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEID that said Fire Marshal's report of cost of
abatement report hereinafter referred to, be and each and every part thereof, is hereby confirmed;
and,
BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the copy of said report be turned over to the.
Assessor-Tax Collector of this City and that such further proceedings be had under said
Municipal Weed Abatement Law as shall be necessary to constitute the cost of abating such
nuisances, a special assessment against the respective parties referred to and described in said
report.
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 pp ed a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6'~' day of August, rm:
2007, by the following vote:
City At ~ rney
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ` '
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ABSTAIN: Harris , , s
ATTEST:
City Clerk M~yor
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