(7)AR 030309 Set Public Hearing for March 17, 2009

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ITEM #7 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF March 3, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Tom Hendrix, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Regarding the Annual Weed Abatement Program as Administered by the Colton Fire Department and Set the Public Hearing for the Council Meeting of March17, 2009 DATE: BACKGROUND: February 23, 2009 Annually, each Spring and Fall, the Fire Department administers the City's Weed Abatement Program. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The attached Resolution declares that weeds, rubbish and dirt upon the parkways, sidewalks and private property in the City of Colton, constitute a public nuisance and are subject to abatement. The Resolution gives the Fire Chief the authority to give notice to property owners who own property where weeds or rubbish constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Additionally, the Resolution authorizes the Fire Chief to approve a contractor to perform the abatement, to charge an administrative fee and to place all contractor fees plus the administrative fees on the County of San Bernardino Tax Rolls for collection. The Resolution also sets the date for the Public Hearing for any objections to such proposed abatement and the charges therefore, to be heard by the City Council on March 17, 2009. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total contractor fees for the 2009 Weed Abatement Program are estimated at approximately $30,000.00. Additional associated operating costs are estimated at $3,000.00 and include items such as mailings and like incidental costs. These "pass-through" costs are recouped through direct billing and the County Tax Rolls. Funds will be budgeted in the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Budget. Funds to be impacted: General Fund Revenue General Fund Expenditures - 100-6710 100-6090-6093-2300 / Office Supplies 100-6090-6093-2350 / Professional Services