Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and David Bryant
Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1045 calling for a public hearing to levy assessments to collect unpaid city expenditures for mowing of weeds and removal of debris.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1045 calling for a public hearing to levy assessments to collect unpaid city expenditures for mowing of weeds and removal of debris.
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Summary:
The attached resolution calls for a public hearing to levy assessments against lots, pieces and parcels of land located in the City of Olathe, Kansas, to collect unpaid city expenditures for the mowing of weeds and removal of debris.
The city has provided the services necessary for the upkeep of property as indicated on the attached resolution. The owners have been sent proper invoices and notices and the accounts have not been paid.
This year’s proceedings include 148 parcels for $65,049.26. The amounts certified for collection with Johnson County Records and Tax Administration in past years are as follows:
2018: 107 parcels for $ 30,035.14
2017: 97 parcels for $ 49,194.13
2016: 142 parcels for $ 58,085.51
2015: 128 parcels for $ 51,605.55
2014: 194 parcels for $103,328.00
Approval of this resolution will set the public hearing for July 16, 2019. The Council will be provided an assessment ordinance for consideration on August 6, 2019. The ordinance will be to consider levying assessments to collect the costs and expenses incurred by the city for mowing of weeds and removal of debris in accordance with Sections 6.06.130 and 6.09.120 of the Olathe Municipal Code.
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Financial Impact:
These proceedings address the collection of expenses for properties, which currently total $65,049.26.
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Action Needed:
Approve Resolution No. 19-1045 setting a public hearing for July 16, 2019.
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Attachment(s):
A. Resolution No. 19-1045