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An abatement order allows the City to hire a contractor to complete the work on the property and <br />charge the cost back to the property owner. The charge is 125 percent of the cost of the work <br />including administrative costs. If the charges are not paid, the charge will be certified against the <br />property for collection with the property taxes. <br />If the same violation reoccurs within two years of the Council's order, staff can order abatement <br />without an additional Council hearing or action. A letter would be sent to the property owner <br />ordering the violation to be resolved within seven working days. If the violation is not resolved, <br />staff can order the abatement and charge the expense back to the property owner. <br />Prior to any action, the Council must provide a hearing for the property owner. The property <br />owner was notified of the hearing in conformance with the City Code. <br />Recommendation <br />Motion to approve Resolution 2012-024 ordering abatement at 1131 Benton Way for noxious <br />weeds and other growths of vegetation not in compliance with City regulations. <br />Attachments <br />A. Notification letters <br />B. Resolution 2012-024: Abatement of Nuisance at 1131 Benton Way <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting July 9, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />