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Resident alleges code‑enforcement hearings cost Cotati about $41,500 in past month
Summary
During public comment a resident alleged that recent code‑enforcement hearings and related legal and administrative costs totaled roughly $41,524 in the past month, exceeding the department’s FY 25/26 budget. Council did not respond with a cost confirmation during the meeting.
Cotati — A resident who identified herself during the Sept. 9 public comment period alleged that recent code‑enforcement hearings generated roughly $41,524 in recoverable costs to the city over the prior month, a figure she said exceeds the city’s current code‑enforcement budget.
Laurie Alderman presented a line‑by‑line breakdown she said reflected 28 hours of hearing time and related professional…
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