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Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include, on the 2010-11 Secured Tax Roll, certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code for weed abatement, debris removal, and/or lot cleaning charges in the amount of $57,411. (Districts 1,2,4,6,7,8,9)
DISCUSSION
Chapter 8.56 of the Long Beach Municipal Code sets forth procedures for notifying property owners to clean their vacant lots of weeds and/or debris. If the owner fails to remove the weeds or debris within the time stated following notification, or if ordered by the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation (BEAC), after appeal, the City is authorized to clean the lot and assess a levy.
The attached Resolution authorizes the City to collect delinquent weed removal charges, incidental enforcement costs, interest, and a lien transfer charge from the owners through their property tax bills for properties cleaned during July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Interest accrues at the rate of 12 percent from the delinquency date through June 30, 2011.
For weed and debris removal, the City Code Enforcement Division computes and records the costs of removing weeds or debris on each parcel. Affected property owners are notified to pay these expenses. The owner may appeal the charges within 15 days of the bill. If the amount, as determined by the BEAC, is not paid within 30 days, the bill becomes delinquent and interest begins to accrue.
Upon approval by the City Council, the Director of Financial Management will forward the authorizing Resolution and the prescribed reporting forms to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, Tax Division, for incorporation into the 2010-11 County Secured Tax Roll.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais on June 17, 2010 and Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on June 23, 2010.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this item is requested on July 13, 20...
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