Title:
Title
Delinquent Charges - Special Assessment for Sidewalk Repair on Private Property and Related Costs (Noticed 03/11/2019)
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FileID
File ID: 2019-00479
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution confirming the Director of Finance's delinquency report on unpaid sidewalk repair costs; thereby, placing a special assessment against the properties fronting the repaired sidewalks.
Contact: Laterre Walsh, Program Manager (916) 808-7800, Department of Finance
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Presenter: Laterre Walsh, Program Manager (916) 808-7800, Department of Finance
Attachments:
1 - Special Assessment Summary
2 - Special Assessment Protest & Hearing
3 - Resolution
4 - Exhibit A
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Sacramento City Code (SCC) section 12.32.130 authorizes the Director of Finance to initiate proceedings to recover the cost of sidewalk repairs or reconstruction performed by the City, by imposing a special assessment against the properties fronting the repaired or reconstructed sidewalks. This public hearing is for the City Council to confirm, reject, or modify the Director of Finance's delinquency report on unpaid sidewalk repair costs. Upon confirmation, the sidewalk repair or reconstruction costs identified in the delinquency report shall constitute a special assessment against the properties fronting the repaired sidewalks (SCC section 12.32.170). This is the final step the City takes before the special assessment can be collected by the Sacramento County Auditor/Controller.
Policy Considerations: City property owners have received notice and the opportunity to protest these charges, including a hearing with a special assessment hearing officer. The SCC requires a public hearing before the City Council may confirm the Director's report and imposition of special assessments, thus providing property owners with an opportunity to object or protest the matter before the City...
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