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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0008_1_2016 WA Tax Roll - SRDelinquent Weed Abatement On Tax Roll Page 1 of 1 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From:Grant Yates, City Manager Prepared by: Nicole McCalmont Date:July 12, 2016 Subject:Approve Placing Delinquent Weed Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll Recommendation adopt A Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FOR WEED ABATEMENT COST RECOVERY AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES LISTED IN THE ITEMIZED REPORT ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. Background At the regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-011, declaring certain weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt, a nuisance. Pursuant to Chapter 8.32; “Weed and Rubbish Abatement” of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the City is required to adopt a resolution confirming the placement of delinquent charges for weed abatement on the tax roll. Discussion As of June 30, 2016, there are 179 parcels with an outstanding amount totaling $138,670.87 associated with the cost of abatement. Due to these delinquent accounts staff is requesting consideration for the outstanding charges to be placed on the property tax roll. If approved, these costs will be submitted to the County Tax Assessor’s Office for reimbursement. A list of delinquent properties abated by the City is available in the City Clerk's Office for review. Fiscal Impact Other than staff time, all costs associated with the abatement of these delinquent properties will be placed on the property tax rolls for payment. Exhibits A – Resolution B – Delinquent Accounts