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Staff reached out to the City Attorney for his estimate, and a couple local companies for estimates on the abatement <br />alternative. The City Attorney estimated that it would be lengthy and costly to pursue court options. While, <br />abatement contractor's estimates ranged from $700 - $1300. The cost of the abatement is allowed to be charged <br />back to the owner per City Code Section 117-462 at a 50% increase to cover administrative fees. Staff estimates <br />that the abatement will be significantly more cost-effective. <br />Alternatives <br />Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution #20-092 directing staff to hire a contractor to remove the out of signage as allowed <br />by the City Code. Staff has received complaints about the out-of-date signage and the cost of removal will be faster <br />and more cost-effective than moving the case into a Civil Court. Staff is supportive of this alternative. <br />Alternative 2: Modify Resolution #20-092 and direct staff to work with the City Attorney to move the case into <br />Civil Court. This is more lengthy and expensive process, but previous City Council directions have been supportive <br />of moving these types of cases into the Court setting instead of approving this level of abatement. Staff could be <br />supportive of this alternative if the City Council is hesitant to direct Staff to remove abate the abandoned sign. <br />Funding Source: <br />Staff handles all code enforcement as part of regular duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends adoption Resolution #20-092 authorizing abatement of abandoned sign. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #20-092 authorizing abatement of abandoned sign at 14037 Saint Francis Blvd NW. <br />First Notice of Violation <br />Second Notice of Violation <br />City Code Sec. 117-462 <br />Resolution #20-092 <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Chloe McGuire Brigl 05/05/2020 11:24 AM <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 05/06/2020 09:48 PM <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 05/07/2020 09:05 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 05/07/2020 03:41 PM <br />Form Started By: Chloe McGuire Brigl Started On: 05/01/2020 03:30 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 05/07/2020 <br />