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Home My WebLink AboutItem No. 19 Approve Deliquent Weed Abatement Charges Tax RollCity Council Agenda Report City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 www.lake-elsinore.org File Number: ID# 21-263 Agenda Date: 7/27/2021 Status: Approval FinalVersion: 1 File Type: Council Public Hearing In Control: City Council / Successor Agency Agenda Number: 19) Approve Placing Delinquent Weed Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF WEED ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE Page 1 City of Lake Elsinore Printed on 7/22/2021 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Jason Simpson, City Manager Prepared by: Shannon Buckley, Director of Administrative Services Date: July 27, 2021 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 July 27, 2021, there are 55 parcels with an outstanding amount totaling $34,577.60 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2021- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF WEED ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE Whereas, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, did undertake Weed Abatement pursuant to the Government Code of the State of California and Ordinance No. 532 and 1349 of the City; and, Whereas, a Notice, pursuant to 8.18.040, was held at which time each property was declared to be a Public Nuisance; and, Whereas, thereafter said City did do certain work in connection with the Weed Abatement, and did thereafter submit an account and an itemized written report for each separate parcel of land required by Municipal Code Section 8.18 and Section 39574 of the Government Code of the State of California; and, Whereas, no property owner appealed the abatement actions of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the cost of weed and rubbish abatement in front of or upon each parcel of land shall constitute a special assessment against that parcel of land in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code of the State of California and Ordinance No. 532 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California. Section 2. That an itemized report listing the cost for each separate parcel of land is affixed to the Resolution and made a part thereof by reference as set forth herein and identified as Exhibit "A" for Weed Abatement. That a certified copy of the Resolution together with Exhibit "A" hereto, shall be delivered to the Riverside County Auditor-Controller and shall be made a part of the tax assessment unless paid prior to filing, and be made part of the tax rolls, all in accordance with Sections 39578, 39579, 39580 and 39583 of the Government Code of the State of California and other provision of law applicable thereto. Said report is being filed with the County Auditor for the reason that the County Assessor and Tax Collector of said Riverside County perform the function of assessing property and collection of taxes of said City. CC Res. No. 2021-____ Page 3 of 2 Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and the same shall thereupon take effect and be in force. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 27th day of July 2021. Robert E. Magee Mayor Attest: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021- ____was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the regular meeting of July 27, 2021 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk 68-2354 - Weed Abatement Fiscal Year 2021-22 APN Levy APN Levy APN Levy 373-135-018 $615.78 375-273-026 $670.78 378-071-013 $725.78 373-172-005 $615.78 375-273-027 $670.78 378-193-022 $615.78 373-172-017 $615.78 375-283-013 $615.78 378-193-024 $615.78 373-176-001 $615.78 375-284-015 $615.78 378-201-030 $615.78 373-185-001 $615.78 375-284-016 $615.78 378-201-031 $615.78 374-025-003 $615.78 375-284-043 $615.78 378-233-012 $615.78 374-032-010 $615.78 375-322-020 $615.78 378-261-024 $615.78 374-054-012 $725.78 375-324-010 $615.78 378-282-011 $615.78 374-082-012 $670.78 375-324-027 $615.78 378-282-016 $615.78 374-101-011 $615.78 375-345-033 $615.78 378-282-017 $615.78 374-203-008 $615.78 375-372-013 $615.78 378-303-002 $615.78 374-203-010 $615.78 375-372-014 $615.78 378-303-003 $615.78 374-203-014 $615.78 377-242-021 $600.00 378-303-004 $615.78 375-031-018 $615.78 377-271-006 $615.78 379-160-002 $945.78 375-084-009 $670.78 377-273-012 $615.78 379-192-013 $400.00 375-084-010 $670.78 377-273-015 $615.78 379-213-008 $725.78 375-273-009 $670.78 377-292-018 $615.78 379-323-009 $292.04 375-273-010 $670.78 377-312-006 $670.78 375-273-011 $670.78 378-064-034 $725.78 Totals Parcels 55 Levy $34,577.60 Assessment Roll Page 1 of 1 City of Lake Elsinore