10-09-2023 Council Meeting Packet

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 6A Michael Grochala, Community Development Director October 9, 2023 Public Hearing. Consider Resolution No. 23-105, Adopting Assessment Role, 2023 Weed Abatement Charges STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC: 1. Resolution No. 23-105 2.2023 Weed Abatement Assessment Role Exhibit A VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 _____________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council consideration to adopt the assessment role for weed abatement charges payable in 2023. BACKGROUND City Code Section 904 declares weeds or grass growing in excess of eight inches in height to be a public nuisance. Property owners in violation of this requirement are notified and provided an opportunity to cure the nuisance. If the violation is not addressed within a specified period of time, City staff and/or private contractors are directed to abate the nuisance. The cost of abatement is charged to the property owner. In the event that the property owner fails to pay the costs incurred, the City may certify the charges against the property for collection with property taxes as a special assessment. Minnesota Statues § 429.101 provides for the special assessment of certain services including weed elimination from properties. Special Assessments levied under this statute are subject to the procedural requirements of M.S. § 429.061 which requires the determination of the costs to be assessed and a public hearing to adopt the assessments. There are two properties proposed to be assessed for costs incurred in 2023. The total amount to be assessed is $360.00. The amount charged is based on staff time for completing the work and administrative costs. The property owners were notified by mail in accordance with the law. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 23-105. ATTACHMENTS