HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-19-Resolutions 08-109_Mowing - Use of Private ContractorsTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 08-109
APPROVING THE USE OF PRIVATE CONTRACTORS FOR MOWING
SERVICES
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORiTY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State ofIowa,is a duly organized
Municipal Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,Waukee Municipal Code Section 401.4(B)provides that if weed or grasses
greater than twelve (12)inches on the average are not abated,the City may,after
affording reasonable notice to the property owner,cause the weeds or grasses greater than
twelve (12)inches on the average to be mowed by the City and the costs assessed and/or
otherwise collected from the property owner;AND,
WHEREAS,in enforcing compliance with the Waukee Municipal Code,as it pertains to
mowing of weeds and grasses greater than twelve (12)inches on the average,the City
expends a significant amount of time and resources in order to abate the nuisance and the
use of private contractors will be more cost efficient in abating the nuisance created by
property owners non-compliance with existing law;AND,
WHEREAS,City staff recommends the use of private contractors for mowing services
related to non-compliant properties,when so determined by the City Administrator,with
the following rates charged to property owners per property:
•$50.00 per hour,with a one-hour minimum charge;plus
•$45.00 administrative fee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in
session this 19th day of May,2008,that it hereby approves the use of private contractors
for mowing services associated with weeds and grasses greater than twelve (12)inches
on the average,as determined by the City in accordance with existing ordinances,at the
above referenced rate schedule and the collection of said costs in the form of assessments
or otherwise against non-compliant properties and/or property owners.
Attest:
ROLL CALL VOTE
Donald L.Bailey,JI.
Casey L.Harvey
C.Isaiah McGee
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
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