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Council hears lengthy public concerns about city-owned buildings and Bambi’s Rescue; staff flags health, safety and billing issues
Summary
At an informational item, staff reported code, electrical and utility compliance issues at city-owned properties (741 and 580 Tulare). Operators of Bambi’s Rescue and residents disputed billed utility charges and claimed prior verbal agreements with former staff; staff warned of liability and asked for inspections and documentation.
City staff told the Parlier City Council on Thursday that inspections of two city-owned properties—741 Tulare and 580 Tulare—identified conditions that may present health and safety issues and that utility and lease provisions have not been fully complied with.
A staff presentation described problems including lack of heating or air conditioning in the structures, exposed electrical wiring, gas service that had been shut off to one building and occupancy that appears not to conform with zoning. Staff also read the lease provision stating that "tenant shall pay all charges for water, sewer, gas, electricity, telephone, and all other services and utilities used by tenant and the leased premises during…
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