REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2020
FROM: DOUGLAS SLOAN, City Attorney
City Attorney's Office, Code Enforcement
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***RESOLUTION - 9th Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2019-134 adding a total of four (4) positions to the Code Enforcement Division of the City Attorney's Office: two (2) Laborer positions and two (2) Light Equipment Operators, effective March 1, 2020 (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt the 9th Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution No. 2019-134, to add four positions to the Code Enforcement Division in the City Attorney's Office to allow weed and public nuisance abatement services to be performed by City employees rather than third-party consultants as directed by City Council on February 13, 2020.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 13, 2020, the City Attorney's Office, Code Enforcement Division, presented City Council with the option of maintaining weed and public nuisance abatement services in-house, which will require the purchase of equipment and hiring staff. Council directed staff to return on March 19, 2020, for any necessary approvals. This Resolution adds four positions for in-house staff to perform the services. No further action is necessary by Council at this time.
BACKGROUND
Code Enforcement enforces various ordinances of the Fresno Municipal Code, including but not limited to, ordinances which address vacant buildings, vacant lots, general blight and dilapidated structures. Specifically, abatement services will address weeds and vacant structures which present a public safety threat, as well as properties that constitute blight or attractive nuisance when the responsible property owner has demonstrated they are either unwilling or unable to bring the property into compliance. Staff works to ensure cost recovery of funds through various means, including liens on the property and coordination with the County of Fresno tax...
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