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Item #1 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Tom Hendrix, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Public Hearing to adopt a Report and Statement of Expenses for the City's Weed Abatement Program and to consider imposing a lien upon property for payment thereof. DATE: BACKGROUND: 12, 2002 During the Council Meeting of March 5, 2002, the City Council approved Resolution Number R- 31-02 declaring weeds, rubbish, and refuse a Public Nuisance and subject to abatement in accordance with the City's adopted standards. Additionally, the Resolution authorized the Fire Chief to approve a contractor to perform the abatement, to charge an administrative fee, and to place all contractor fees plus administrative fee on the County Tax Rolls for collection. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: At this time, abatement has been completed and staff has prepared a written Report of Costs on those completed parcels for which payment has not been received prior to August 20, 2002. Also at this time, a Public Hearing is required to consider the Statement of Expenses and to hear any objections from property owners liable to be assessed for this abatement. The report may be modified if necessary. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately 165 parcels were completed, resulting in the assessment of approximately $12,375.00 in administrative fees in addition to the contractor's charges. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council confirm the Statement of Expenses and approve the attached Resolution. Report Prepared By: Alan J. Sork, Fire Marshal