Item 23 - Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with SLS Property Solutions, Inc.

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Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with SLS Property Solutions, Inc. March 16, 2021 Page 2 extreme blighted conditions, or present a threat to life, health, property, or safety of the public. These substandard and dangerous conditions also attract graffiti and transient activities. Overgrown vegetation, trash, and abandoned swimming pools can become a breeding ground for rodents and insects, and in the case of a swimming pool, a drowning risk as well. When an inspection confirms one or more of such hazardous conditions, the Code Enforcement Officer issues the property owner a Notice and Order to correct within a specified time -period. In cases where the owner does not remedy the hazardous condition(s) within the timeframe identified on the Notice and Order, the City may take all necessary actions to abate the nuisance conditions and secure the property. In these situations, the City contacts each of the two vendors to obtain service estimates to complete the abatement work on the City's behalf. Employing third party contractors to abate nuisance properties increases enforcement efficiency and effectiveness and provides a comprehensive abatement process within the Code Enforcement Division. Out of the two service providers that executed a service contract with the City, SLS has been the only responsive, effective, and reliable provider in providing timely abatement services. Section 62 of Chapter 17 of the SAMC holds property owners responsible for all abatement costs and administrative fees incurred by the City associated with the abatement process. After being billed by the City, if the property owner does not reimburse the City in a timely manner, the total amount of associated costs will be referred to the Orange County Tax Assessor for recording as a lien on the property. Upon receipt of reimbursements, funds will be deposited in the Special Repair and Demolition Fund (No. 12116002- 53507). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Funds will be recorded in account Nos. 01116540-62300 and 12116540-62300, and will be made available from FY 2021-2023 contingent upon annual budget approval. The fiscal year breakdown is an estimate and the actual amounts per year may vary depending upon project needs.