1975-5405r' 436
RESOLUTION NO. 5405
RESOLUTTON AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ESTABLISHING -THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT THEREFOR
WHEREAS, pursuant.to Richfield Ordinance, Chapter 4.11, a report has
been received by the city council indicating existence of a public nuisance
on private property .
and,
WHEREAS, city and state regulations require the removal of such a
nuisance at the- earliest possible date.
and,
WHEREAS, appropriate notice has been tendered to the affected property
owner and a hearing convened for the purpose of determining the method of
abatement and assessment therefor.
and ,
WHEREAS, the affected property owner has been afforded adequate oppor°
tunity to indicate her feelings about the scope and desirability of the proposed
project. •
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of
Richfield, that: •
1. The city finds and determines that the Dutch Elm tree located on the
north side of the front yard at 6829 Thomas Avenue South is infected with Dutch
Elm Disease.
2. Such tree constitutes a public nuisance.
3. The city staff may proceed to secure removal of the tree by a licensed
private contractor. The cost of such removal shall be in the approximate amount
of $21.0.00.
4. The full cost of such removal shall be charged to the owner of the
property and if not paid within one year will be collected as a special assessment.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Rich
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• Thomas•j. ran, City Clerk
this 22nd day of
Mayor