To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager, PWD
Prepared By:
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Russell Johnson, Weed Control Specialist, PWD
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Subject:
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Weed Removal Lien for 8311 E. Iowa Dr.
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
For the property located on 8311 E. Iowa Dr., due process has been served in regards to mowing services rendered on August 17, 2022. 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 7/27/22. The County Weed Control Specialist inspected the property on 7/27/22 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 7/27/22. A second inspection of the property was completed on 8/16/22 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 8/16/22 and that work order was carried out on 8/17/22. Notice to collect for these services was posted on the property on September 2, 2022. 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: 8311 E. Iowa Dr., Denver, CO 80247
Schedule No.: 1973-21-4-01-006
Legal Description: Lot 6 Blk 1 Mountainview Gardens 2nd Flg
Alternatives: No alternatives exist for the action requested.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of the work performed on 8311 E. Iowa Dr. is as follows:
$270.00 - co...
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