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File #: 13-0166    Version: Name: Weed Abatement: 905 W. Peachtree Avenue
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 10/8/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/15/2012 Final action: 10/15/2012
Title: Declaring a public nuisance at 905 W/ Peachtree Ave.
Attachments: 1. Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Title

Declaring a public nuisance at 905 W/ Peachtree Ave.

Summary

DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)

consider a resolution declaring growth of weeds and other vegetative growth a public nuisance at 905 W. Peachtree Avenue

SOURCE OF FUNDING:N/A

Please provide the amount requested: ____________

Is this a budgeted item? Yes /No      

Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________   Account No. ___________________________

If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund?      _________________________  

Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan?   Yes/No

If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________

Body

WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted public hearings Monday, October 15, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. to hear objections and other public comment on the matter of declaring the growth of weeds, grass and other vegetative growth on property located within the City of Foley at 905 W. Peachtree Avenue, Tax Parcel ID #05-54-04-20-2-000-004.004, a public nuisance as provided in the State of Alabama Code.

      NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Foley, meeting this 15th day of October, 2012 that the condition of the property described in this resolution is declared a public nuisance and the abatement of this public nuisance is hereby ordered.

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City forces and/or contractors the City may hire are ordered to enter upon the property for the purpose of abating the public nuisance.

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a complete record of the cost of abating the nuisance shall be kept and a total cost shall be rendered to the City Council at a meeting following the work. The itemized cost will be posted on the Council Chamber doors at least five days before the report is rendered. The Council shall take action to immediately collect or establish a lien against the property as prescribe...

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