HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-150 N.C.S. 10/17/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -150 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 17 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 sixty (60) 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 2011 -042 N.C.S. adopted
March 21, 2011; 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 12 day of October, 2011 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 17` 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, Giusti Ranch, and submitted the 2011 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 sixty (60) 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 2011 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 Ap rover as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17 day of October, for :
2011, by the following vote:
City ttorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
0
ATTEST: AAIE. / � 1 I*
Deputy City Clerk ayor
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ATTACHMENT
� AL �� COST REPORT FOR 2011 WEED ABATEMENT
PLIN
:. CHARGES AND EXPENSES
/850
DISKING 20.00 HOURS
MOWING 77.50 HOURS
HAND WORK 582.00 HOURS
BLADING 0.00 HOURS
PULLING FEE ($20 /PER) 36 PULLS
PARCELS ABATED BY CONTRACTOR: PRIVATE 16
CITY 44
60
0-CHARGES:
CHARGED TO PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS (1 6 PARCELS)
(INCL. ADMINISTRATION FEE OF $1 72.00 FOR 15 OF 16 PARCELS; FEE WAS WAIVED FOR 1 $9,282.50
PARCEL DUE TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES /ECONOMIC HARDSHIP)
CHARGED TO CITY DEPARTMENT FUNDS (44 PARCELS)
[PUBLIC WORKS (13), FIRE (1), HOUSING (1) & WATER RESOURCES (29)] $22,243.75
(INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF $1 72 TO 30 ENTERPRISE & LAD ACCOUNTS)
TOTAL AMOUNT BILLED: $31,526.25
0-EXPENSES:
PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR'S (GIUSTI RANCH) DIRECT INVOICES: $23,786.25
POSTAGE: 1 ST & 2ND HEARING LETTERS — 385 @ $.44; 3 @ $.61; 1 @ $1.56: $172.79
POSTAGE: 1ST & 2ND INVOICING — 21 @ $.44: $9.24
POSTAGE: ADDITIONAL "PLEASE ABATE" LETTERS - @ $.44: $7.48
LABOR HOURS SPENT FOR PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT (FIRE MARSHAL): 10 HRS $556.40
WEED INSPECTOR (P /T FIRE INSPECTOR I) (5/3-8/21): 160 HRS $5,648.00
SECRETARY: 60 HRS $1,594.20
FINANCE (ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT II): 2 HRS $52.80
TOTAL EXPENSES: $31,827.16
0> ACCOUNTING SUMMARY:
TOTAL CHARGES: $ 31 ,526.25
TOTAL EXPENSES: - $ 31,827.16
BALANCE SUMMARY: - $ 300.91
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UNPAID INVOICES
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R v .. ' 4 7 PERFORMED IN 2011
485.6 SUBMIT FOR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
APN PROPERTY ADDRESS NAME AMOUNT DUE
008454004 12 Mission Drive Barella, Dominic J. $502.00
019203008 674 Sunnyslope Road BCC Property Holdings, Inc. $659.50
007163002 Jefferson & Erwin Petaluma Preservation Group, LLC $1,057.00
TOTAL $2,218.50
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