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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY, CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 12, 2011
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTIONS TO THE
CITY'S WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to City Municipal Code, Chapter 8.32, Weed and Rubbish Abatement, the City
held a Public Hearing on February 8, 2011, to adopt a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish,
refuse and dirt on private properties to be a nuisance and order the abatement thereof.
The Code also requires the City to hold a Public Hearing to consider any objections by
property owners to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt should the
owners neglect to clear their properties.
DISCUSSION
Weed Abatement notices were mailed to approximately 8,200 property owners following
the Council's adoption of Resolution 2011-011, declaring weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt
on private properties to be a nuisance.
Property owners will have until May 1, 2011, to abate their parcels. Should the City's staff
abate a property beginning May 2, 2011, the Property owner will be assessed the cost of
abatement $0.02 per square foot plus a $306.00 Administrative Fee.
FISCAL IMPACT
None, all costs will be recovered through separate billing.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
April 12, 2011
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the Public Hearing and give due
consideration to any objections presented by the public on this date.
Prepared by: Nicole Fields
Engineering Tech 'll
Ken A. Seumalo Ems"
Director of Public Works
Approved by: Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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