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Council approves special assessment lien for weed abatement at 319 Gloria Drive
Summary
Council approved placing a $3,573.64 special assessment lien on 319 Gloria Drive after the city abated hazardous weeds and the owner did not pay; city attorney said the owner had been notified and attempts to contact the resident were unsuccessful.
The council approved a resolution to declare abatement costs for 319 Gloria Drive as a special assessment and to forward the amount to the Contra Costa County tax assessor for placement on the property’s tax bill.
City Attorney Janet Coulson summarized the case: city crews abated weeds and overgrowth after the property owner failed to comply with abatement orders; the abatement cost is $3,573.64, which the city will place as an assessment lien if unpaid. Council discussed repeated recurrence of the condition and noted the city had attempted contact and at least one wellness check; staff said the property owner had not cooperated. Council approved the assessment by roll call.
