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19 <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> pLE ASANTON. <br /> June 2, 2020 <br /> Fire <br /> TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 WEED ABATEMENT <br /> PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, <br /> DIRT, OR REFUSE UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN DESCRIBED <br /> PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF PLEASANTON <br /> SUMMARY <br /> On April 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) <br /> Weed Abatement Program, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-1148 declaring <br /> that weeds, dirt, rubbish and refuse on specified properties constituted a public <br /> nuisance, ordering the abatement thereof, and setting a public hearing to hear <br /> objections to the proposed abatement. The purpose of this public hearing is for the City <br /> Council to hear and consider objections, and order that the weeds be abated by a <br /> contractor. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Adopt the attached resolution approving the 2020 Weed Abatement Program and <br /> authorizing the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse upon or in front of certain <br /> described properties within the City of Pleasanton. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> Property owners are invoiced for all work performed in addition to a 100% administrative <br /> charge. If related litigation is required, property owners are also responsible for <br /> attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs. Unpaid amounts become a special assessment <br /> on the property owner's tax bill. All costs involved with the Weed Abatement Program <br /> are budgeted under Account #122-181-3378. <br />