JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-52
RESOLUTION NO. HWD-2022-12
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT, CONFIRMING PARCELS OF LAND UPON WHICH ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT COSTS REMAIN UNPAID WHEREAS, Hesperia Municipal Code Section 1.12 was adopted by the Hesperia City Council in 1996 and establishes the right and the procedure for charging all abatement costs and administrative proceedings; and WHEREAS, Hesperia Municipal Code Section 1.12.370B1, and Section 6.00.060 allow for the collection of a special assessment for unpaid enforcement, and abatement costs; and WHEREAS, Hesperia Municipal Code Section 14.02.080 and 8.04.070 allow for the collection of unpaid fees, administrative charges, fines, and delinquent fees and charges; and WHEREAS, the Hesperia City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-05 on January 16, 2018 and it, along with its preceding resolutions, re-affirms hourly rates and City fees previously adopted; and WHEREAS, the City of Hesperia, on April 10, 2017, entered into an agreement with Bestway Disposal (DBA Advance Disposal) titled “Agreement for Collection of Delinquent Debt Between City of Hesperia and Bestway Disposal, Inc.” authorizing the City to submit delinquent parcels to the County as special assessments, and establishing cost recovery to the City for providing this service; and WHEREAS, a copy of each parcel of land within the City upon which enforcement, abatement and administrative costs remain unpaid as of July 29, 2022, and the amount of each charge is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the recitals above are true and correct.
Section 2. The Board of Supervisors and the Auditor/Controller-Recorder for the County of San Bernardino and all other officers of said County are hereby requested to take all actions necessary to collect the amounts of unpaid fees for services, enforcement and abatement costs as established in Hesperia Municipal Code, Section 1.12.370B1, 14.020.080, 8.04.070 and 6.00.060.
Section 3. Prior to delivery of this Resolution to San Bernardino County, staff shall identify any discrepancies in the list of parcels and costs and work with the property owners to resolve the same prior to placement on the tax roles.
Section 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2022
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Brigit Bennington, Mayor.
ATTEST:
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Melinda Sayre
Director of Government Services/City Clerk
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