O-2008-2623-A amend Ch 34, mowing charges and administrative fees (original in 2003)

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Ordinance # 2003-2623-A Page 3 Section 4: That Chapter 34, "Environment," Article IV. "Unsanitary, Unsightly Conditions on Private Premises," Section 34-132 "Abatement by City - Generally," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 34-132. Abatement by City - Generally. ( a) In the event of the failure, refusal or neglect of the owner of any premises or property to comply with a notice given him pursuant to this article, it shall be the duty of the director of planning or his duly designated agents to cause the weeds, brush, rubbish or other insanitary matter or condition constituting a nuisance to be promptly and summarily abated, in a reasonable and prudent manner at the expense of the city. The director of planning or his duly designated agents shall carefully determine the cost of such work done and shall charge such costs against the owner of such premises. Cost shall be based upon the charges in amounts established by the city and listed in Appendix A of this code. (b) The city shall have the right to award any quantity of work authorized under this section to a general contractor whose bid shall be accepted by the city council as the lowest and best secured bid for doing the work mentioned in this section during a stipulated time not to exceed one year." Section 5: That Appendix A, "Fees," Chapter 34 "Environment," Article IV. "Unsanitary, Unsightly Conditions on Private Premises," of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) Abatement Charges (1) Per Lot (2) Per Acre (3) Minimum Bill on Property Contractor Charge + $200 Administrative Fee Contractor Charge + $200 Administrative Fee Contractor Charge + $200 Administrative Fee (b) Removal of Lien filed on Property $75.00 + Attorney Costs (c) Owner Contracting Abatement with City (1) Per Lot Contractor Charge + $200 Administrative Fee (2) Per Acre Contractor Charge + $200 Administrative Fee" Section 6: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. 3