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Item Number 13.

  

City Council 
Staff Report


Subject:Ordering Abatement of Public Nuisance in Various Locations in the City of Rocklin


Date:April 26, 2022


Submitted By:Justin Nartker, Director of Public Services


Department:Public Services

Staff Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ordering Abatement of Public Nuisances in Various Locations in the City of Rocklin.

BACKGROUND:

On April 12, 2022, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring conditions at various locations within the City of Rocklin to be a public nuisance, ordering weed abatement, and setting a hearing on April 26, 2022. To complete the weed and rubbish abatement process, the City is now required to hold a hearing to hear objections from any landowners whose property has been declared a nuisance. As required by state law, notices were sent to the owners of the properties declared a nuisance, via certified letters mailed on April 13, 2022.

 

After hearing any objections, if any, the City Council shall allow or overrule any objections. At that time, the City Council acquires jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work of removal and by adopting the attached resolution, makes the order to proceed with abatement.

 

Approximately 415 vacant parcels in the City of Rocklin require weed abatement. The City's abatement contractor will inspect each property prior to any abatement work and, if found to be in compliance with the City Standards for Maintenance of Vacant Parcels, no work will be performed by the City contractor.

Fiscal Impact:

The budget for the Weed Abatement Project is $70,000 and funded using the General Fund (100).  The General Fund will be reimbursed as property owners pay the issued bills and as liens are placed against properties for noncompliance and nonpayment.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
Resolution Exhibit A
This Staff Report has been reviewed by the City Attorney for legal sufficiency and by the City Manager for content.
The Finance Department has reviewed this staff report and certifies that budgeted funds are available, unless a budget amendment is being requested as part of this action item.