Annual Weed Abatement Cost Recording
City Council Meeting
July 15, 2025
BACKGROUND
On April 1, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-19, declaring weeds, rubbish, and refuse on certain vacant properties a public nuisance.
Affected properties were identified through document research and field inspections.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Notification and Public Hearing:
April 2–25, 2025: Notices were posted on affected properties and letters mailed to owners.
May 6, 2025: Public Hearing at City Council to hear any objections.
May 20, 2025: Deadline for property owners to clear their properties.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
City Abatement and Cost Recovery:
May 22–June 6, 2025: City abates properties not cleared by owners.
July 1, 2025: Cost per parcel posted on Council Bulletin Board.
July 15, 2025: City Council is requested to certify clearing costs for inclusion on the County 2025–2026 Tax Roll as a one-time special assessment per parcel.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 2025-50
Direct all charges listed thereon be certified to the Orange County 2025/26 Property Tax Roll
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