ATTACHMENT 1
Property Owner: Lisa and Ronald Colburn
Property Address: 777 N Burke
APN: 094-110-008
Case Number: CE230804
Lien Amount: $2,667.86
History:
This property was removed from last year’s tax lien process based on the property owner hiring 4-Creeks Engineering to assist with the correcting and permitting the unpermitted work. Based upon the good-faith efforts of the property owner, staff recommended that the item be removed from the tax lien process to allow the engineering firm to complete the plans so the property can move forward with compliance.
However, as of this year’s Public Hearing, the property owner still had not completed the process. Additionally, 4-Creeks Engineering did not submit the required plans necessary to obtain a permit prior to the Public Hearing Notices.
Policy:
Municipal Code allows the City of Visalia to tax roll delinquent code enforcement fees as a means of collection. (VMC 1.13.110). This method has become the most effective way of collecting outstanding balances.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the inaction of the property owner to comply with last year’s agreement to correct the violations in lieu of the tax lien, staff recommends that the amount $2,642.86, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $2,667.86 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 777 N Burke. If the property is compliant by June 30, 2026, the amount will be removed.