2017-090 - Amending the Foreclosed Vacant Property Registration Fee

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LS 12.19.17 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE FORECLOSED VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEE TO INCLUDE CONSULTANT COSTS FOR ASSISTING TO MANAGE THE FORECLOSED VACANT PROPERTY PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 3 OF DIVISION 3 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On October 3, 2017, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana adopted Ordinance No. NS -2927 adding Division 3 to Article 3 to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the registration and maintenance of abandoned and defaulted mortgage property. B. Section 8-1989 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code authorizes an administrative fee related to the registration, inspection and enforcement regarding such abandoned and defaulted mortgage property that is to be established by resolution. C. Based on analysis and evaluation of staff time, equipment, and materials, this fee is recommended as set forth below, adjusted to include consultant costs to assist and manage the program. D. This amended fee shall become effective immediately and shall be incorporated into the City's Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 2017-18, as updated annually. Section 2. The City Council hereby amends the annual administrative fee relating to the registration, inspection and enforcement regarding such abandoned and defaulted mortgage property. The fee shall include both City staff costs and consultant costs and is hereby amended to $513 per property. Section 3. Without further action of the City Council, the above -referenced fee amended by this Resolution shall be incorporated into the City's Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and updated annually. Resolution No. 2017-090 Page 1 of 2