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From: GERALD M. NEWCOMBE, FIRE CN1E,fr Subject: VEHICLE ABATEMENT COST
Dept: FIRES i
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Date: MARCH 9, 41—V
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
None
Recommended motion:
That a public hearing be held Monday, April 4, 1988, at 10:00 a.m. , in the
Council Chambers of City Hall , for the purpose of increasing the vehicle
abatement charge.
Signature
Contact person: _ GERALD M. NEWCOMBE Phone: 384-5286
Supporting data attached: Yes _Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source:
Finance:
Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
The breakdown of the cost of abating an inoperable vehicle is as follows:
INSPECTOR'S TIME
First Inspection 30 minutes
First Letter 10 minutes
Second Inspection 30 minutes
Police Department (Vehicle Owner) 30 minutes
Assessor's Office (Land Owner) 30 minutes
Letters and Forms 25 minutes
Third Inspection 30 minutes
Phone Calls 15 minutes
Total Inspector' s time when owner abates
-per vehicle 3 hours 30 minutes
Towing & DMV (Return license plates) 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Inspector's time when City abates 5 hours @ *$16.46 = $82.28
*Includes salary & fringe benefits
OTHER DEPARTMENT COSTS
Clerk's time 1 hour @ $10.28 10. 28
Vehicle Costs $ 9.92 9.92
Printed Forms and Postage $ 5.00 5.00
TOTAL COST: $107.48
It is recommended that an administrative fee of $100 be charged for each
vehicle that is abated by the City. The current charge is $25 . 00 .
The public hearing must be held in accordance with Government Code 54992
and 54994. 1
GERALD M. NEWCOMBE,
Fire Chief
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