Each year, the City works to assist our refuse collection services contractor with the collection of delinquent collection fees. If the fees are not paid, the City has the right, under State law, to impose liens on the property through the County property tax bills. To begin this process, the City must first schedule a public hearing and notify land owners of the hearing.
Rocklin Municipal Code section 13.08.110(C) and California Government Code sections 25831 and 38790.1 provide that any refuse collection fees, “that remain unpaid for a period of 60 or more days after the date upon which they were billed may be collected thereafter by the county.” This Section further provides the guidelines for billing the property owners through property tax liens.
On May 10, 2009, the City entered into a Franchise Agreement with Recology Auburn Placer. This agreement specifies that the City shall assist with the collection of unpaid bills for services provided to customers on accounts that are more than 180 days delinquent.
The City typically has assisted Recology Auburn Placer with the collection of unpaid bills by asking the County to add these bills as levies on the property tax rolls as allowed by State law and as required by contract.
If the City intends to impose property tax liens on parcels with unpaid refuse collection charges, Sate law dictates that the City first holds a public hearing and notifies affected parties.