REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Gilbert Garcia, Chief Financial Officer
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Adopt Resolution No. 2018-47 approving the Certification of Special Assessments for collecting Delinquent Civil Fines for Municipal Code Violations
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Statement of Issue:
Each year the City records notices of special assessment against private property for the value of unpaid civil fines plus interest and penalties pursuant to Ordinance No.3397 adopted by the City Council on June 15, 1998. City Council approval is required in order to meet the filing deadline with the County of Orange.
Financial Impact:
The total amount of assessments included in this action equals $650,152.32. Fiscal Year 2018/19 property tax roll will be deposited into the General Fund when collected.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2018-47, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Certifying Special Assessments for Collecting Delinquent Civil Fines for Municipal Code Violations."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In June 1998, the City Council adopted Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 1.18 authorizing the issuance of administrative citations that impose civil fines for violation of the Municipal Code of the City of Huntington Beach. Pursuant to Section 1.18.150 of the Municipal Code, the City may certify certain fines, interest, and penalties as delinquent and have them collected as special assessments against the real property involved. These assessments are limited to property related violations, wherein the fines exceed $250.00 cumulatively, and are 60 days past due. In addition, all hearing or appeal rights of the cited persons have been exhausted.
For each of the properties being considered for placement of a lien, staff verified that the owners re...
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