To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Russell Johnson, Weed Control Specialist, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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Weed Removal for 22132 E. Ida Pl.
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
For the property located on 22132 E. Ida Pl., due process has been served in regards to mowing services rendered on October 10, 2024. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2021-1, Arapahoe County is now authorized to assess the cost of the work against the real property from which the weeds have been removed in the same manner as other taxes are collected.
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Background and Discussion: The initial complaint about the property in question was received on 9/11/24. The County Weed Control Specialist inspected the property on 9/11/24 and determined that the property was in violation of Ordinance No. 2021-2. A Notice of Weed Ordinance Violation was posted on the property and another notice was sent via certified mail to the landowner of record on 9/11/24. A second inspection of the property was completed on 10/8/24 and the County Weed Control Specialist determined that the property was still in violation. A work order requesting that the property be mowed was submitted to the County’s designated contractor on 10/8/24 and that work order was carried out on 10/10/24.
Notice to collect for these services was posted on the property on November 5, 2024. Since that time, this bill has not been paid in full, nor has Arapahoe County received any complaints or objections to the assessed cost.
It is hereby requested that an assessment in the amount of $400.00 be placed against the following described property:
Address: 22132 E. Ida Pl., Aurora, CO 80015
Schedule No.: 2073-13-3-24-052
Legal Description: LOT 29 BLK 30 SADDLE ROCK RIDGE 1st FLG
Alternatives: No alternatives exist for the action requested.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of the work performed on LOT 29 BLK 30 SADDLE ROCK RIDGE 1st FLG is as follows:
$ 285.00 - cost of the work performed
$ 115.00 - incidental costs assessed in accordance to County Ordinance 2021-2
$ 400.00 - Total cost
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: N/A