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Resolution to Transfer Delinquent Sidewalk Maintenance Charges to the 2008 City Tax Roll
Memorandum
We recommend your approval of the attached resolution to add delinquent sidewalk maintenance charges to the 2008 City summer tax rolls as single lot special assessments with a 10% penalty, in accord with Section 1.292 of the City Code.
Twice per year, staff requests outstanding amounts on invoices that are unpaid for a period in excess of 45 days to be placed on the upcoming tax roll. On May 3, 2008, Council passed a similar resolution, #R-08-089, which was also an assessment for unpaid sidewalk maintenance charges. Those charges were initially requested to be placed on the winter tax roll, however, Council delayed action on that item while considering changes to the 2008 program with the result that those charges are being placed on the summer tax rolls.
The properties listed in Schedule A (attached) are in violation of City Ordinance Code: Chapter 49, Section 4:58, which requires all sidewalks within the City to be maintained in good repair by the owner of the land. The City as required by Code has completed the work required to bring these properties into compliance. The City issued Invoices to the property owners, which to date have not been paid. The property owners have been properly notified of these special assessments.
Passage of this resolution will permit the inclusion of these fees on the next tax roll.
Staff
Prepared by: Lisa K. Glenn, Administrative Support Specialist
Marti Praschan, Financial Manager
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
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Whereas, On February 26, 2008, there were unpaid charges for sidewalk maintenance to properties within the City;
Whereas, Section 1:292 of the Ann Arbor City Code provides for assessment upon the tax roll for the respective lot or tax parcel for charges which have not been paid in full;
Whereas, Owners of th...
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