PH Draft Agenda Packet 2019-12-17
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION 1
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[To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the 3
Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended.] 4
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{Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} 6
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WHEREAS, an abundance of overgrown grass or weeds: 8
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1. is injurious to the public health, safety and general welfare by providing a breeding 10
ground and shelter for rats, mice, snakes and mosquitoes and other vermin; 11
2. may cause the further spread of weeds; 12
3. may hide debris, such as glass or metal, that could inflict injury on a person going to 13
such property; and 14
4. may also pose a fire hazard and respiratory hazard; and 15
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Prattville declared in Resolution Book 2019- 17
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A, Page 177, that the abundance of overgrown grass and weeds at various addresses in the 19
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City of Prattville constituted a public nuisance and set a public hearing to discuss said 21
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nuisances; and 23
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WHEREAS, notice, as required by §11-67-62 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as 25
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amended, was provided in The Prattville Progress, by certified mail, and by signage on the 27
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subject property; and 29
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WHEREAS, the Prattville Police Department Code Enforcement Officer has inspected 31
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the property listed in Resolution Book 2019-A, Page 177, adopted on November 19, 2019, 33
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and determined that the public nuisance still exists; and 35
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Prattville held the required public hearing 37
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at 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2019, permitting the owner of same property listed in 39
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Resolution Book 2019, Page 177, to present evidence, objections and protest regarding the 41
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proposed removal of weeds. 43
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of 45
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Prattville declares that the abundance of overgrown grass and weeds on the property 47
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continue to be a public nuisance: 49
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• 104 Amelia Dr- Inglish, Gordon T., 104 Amelia Dr, Prattville, AL 36066 51
(19-06-14-3-001-042.000) 52
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that: 54
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The Mayor shall have the overgrown grass and weeds on the property listed above cut or 56
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removed using city forces or private contractors. Any property owner shall have the right to 58
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have any weeds removed at his or her own expense provided the removal is done prior to the 60
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commencement of work by employees or agents of the City of Prattville. The Mayor shall 62
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keep an accounting of all costs related to the removal of overgrown grass and weeds and 64
report such cost to the City Council following their removal. 1
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ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2019. 3
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By: Albert Striplin, President 7
Prattville City Council 8
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2019. 10
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By: Cathy Dickerson 14
City Clerk 15
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APPROVED: 17
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By: Bill Gillespie, Jr. 21
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE ____ 65