HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-150 N.C.S. 10/15/2012 Resolution No. 2012-150 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 15th 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 forty-seven (47) 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 2012-030 N.C.S. adopted
March 19, 2012; 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 10th day of October, 2012 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 15th 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 2012 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 forty-seven (47)
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 2012 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.
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REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the (App (lied as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 1515 day of October. f rm:
2012.by the following vote:
Gi Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett. Mayor Glass, Barris. Healy. Kearney. Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ,
City Clerk Mayor
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