pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 10 | The Public Works Director responded the City received three letters; stated staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to work with the three property owners to reach a compromise. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the list [of property liens ] changed. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated the original list had 65 property owners; the revised list has 32 property owners. Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the total amount of delinquent charges, to which the Public Works Director responded $16,849. Councilmember deHaan stated the list has decreased. The Public Works Director stated the list has decreased because of the threat of placing a lien on the property. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the list includes repeaters, to which the Public Works Director responded the list includes one repeater. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she received letters and emails regarding the issue; inquired whether staff has a sense of whether Alameda County Industries (ACI) made efforts to resolve payment and service issues prior to the point of placing a tax lien on the property. The Public Works Director responded staff worked with ACI on said concerns in the past; stated three letters are sent to property owners advising that the City has the option of collecting delinquent bills via property taxes if the bill is not paid. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether ACI helps resolve some of the issues before bringing the matter to the City. The Public Works Director responded that he thinks ACI does a very good job with customer service; stated the customer service logs are very explicit; ACI makes the public aware that the City has a vacancy exemption. Regular Meeting 10 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |