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Page 2 of 2 <br />If a hazard exists and abatement has not occurred by the deadline (May 31, 2026) set <br />by the LPFD, the contractor abates the weeds. <br />4. Tax Lien: The property owners are sent an invoice for the abatement costs, plus an <br />administrative charge and, if related litigation is required, all attorneys’ fees, expenses <br />and costs. Any amount not paid by the property owners is placed as a special <br />assessment on the property owner's tax bill. <br /> <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />Upon adoption of a resolution, provided as Attachment 1, LPFD will notify all listed property <br />owners (see Exhibit A of the resolution) of the public hearing set for April 21, 2026, as well as <br />the May 31, 2026, deadline to complete the abatement. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />The adoption of this resolution will enable LPFD to further its commitment to creating a safe <br />and sustainable community by mitigating the risk of fire hazards arising from vegetation <br />growth. This step will ensure the safety of our neighborhoods and will promote a healthier and <br />more resilient environment for all residents. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />Following approval of a resolution, staff will provide written notice to property owners declaring <br />non-compliant parcels as a nuisance. The notification will include information about the public <br />hearing scheduled for April 21, 2026, as well as the May 31, 2026, deadline to complete the <br />abatement. The notice will also include details on the weed abatement standards and a list of <br />contractors for reference. <br /> <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />This action advances the ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan goals of Safeguarding Our City, <br />Strategy 6 - Implement high priority items from the 2022-2026 Livermore-Pleasanton Fire <br />Department Strategic Plan. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Property owners are invoiced for all work performed in addition to an administrative charge <br />and, if related litigation is required, all attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs. Unpaid invoices <br />become a special assessment on the property owner’s tax bill. All costs involved with the <br />Weed Abatement Program are fully reimbursed and budgeted under Account #00120200- <br />430101. <br /> <br />Prepared by: Submitted by: Approved by: <br />Shiffon Smith Aaron Lacey <br /> <br />Shiffon Smith , <br />Administrative Assistant <br />Aaron Lacey, Fire Chief <br /> <br />Gerry Beaudin, City <br />Manager <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />1. Resolution <br /> <br />Page 96 of 242