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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For Council Meeting of April 5, 1994 To: Honorable Mayor and City Coun it - Date: March 29, 1994 From: Jerry L. Young, City Manager Subject: Public Hearing to Consider an Amendment to Chapter 6.22, Sections 6.22.010 through 6.22.040 of the Colton Municipal Code Regarding Weed Abatement BACKGROUND: On January 18, 1994, the City Council approved the request for staff to develop an in-house weed abatement program to be administered by the City of Colton Fire Department. On February 15, 1994, the City Council approved Resolution No. R-19-94, which gives the Fire Chief the authority to give notice to property owners which own property where weeds or rubbish constitutes a public nuisance and which 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's fees plus the administrative fee on the San Bernardino County Tax Roles for collection. DISCUSSION: The proposed amendment will amend Chapter 6.22, (all sections 6.22.010 - 6.22.040) of the Colton Municipal Code, which provided standards and procedures for the abatement of weeds and refuse by the county within the corporate limits of the City of Colton. The proposed amendment will be complemented by allowing the City Council to set by Resolution as to who will provide standards and procedures for the abatement of weeds and refiise in the City of Colton in the fiiture. FISCAL IMPACT: Initially, incidental expenses will arise such as postage, mailing and equipment costs that will be covered by estimated revenues. All contractor's costs plus the administrative fee will be recouped through the San Bernardino County Property Tax Roles. During the last calendar year the county abated 462 parcels in Colton. Four -hundred sixty two parcels abated at $75 per parcel would generate $34,650 in revenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached Ordinance amending Section Chapter 6.22 of the Colton Municipal Code. Attachment (1) c:\wlnword\040594.a Qr\03/29/94\d jp