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Home My WebLink AboutR-2007-047 Enforcement of Hazardous Sidewalk ReplacementRESOLUTION NO. R-2007- 47 A RESOLUTION authorizing enforcement of replacement of a hazardous sidewalk at 216 South 9th Avenue, as described in Yakima Municipal Code 8.76.040. WHEREAS, On April 19, 2006 the property owner of 216 South 9th Avenue was notified by the City of Yakima regarding a hazardous sidewalk condition; and WHEREAS, On July 19, 2006 by Certified Mail the Director of Public Works required repairs/replacement within twenty working days of the receipt of the letter did not result in the abatement of the violation; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to YMC 8.76.060 C, On March 6, 2007 the Director of Public Works attempted to serve "Notice of Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Safety Repairs" by Certified Mail to the owner of property at 213 South 9th Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Certified letter was returned by the US Postal Service as "Unclaimed" and stamped "2nd Notice 3/15" and "Returned 3/23"; and WHEREAS, On April 4, 2007 The City Clerk had published "Notice of Public Hearing before the Yakima City Council of the Final Assessment Roll" in the Yakima Herald Republic; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property at 216 South 9th Avenue has taken no action to repair or replace the hazardous sidewalk pursuant to the notices given by the Director of Public Works, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1: Pursuant to YMC 8.76.040, the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to cause replacement of hazardous sidewalk sections adjacent to 216 South 9th Avenue. Section 2: Pursuant to YMC 8.76.060 C, Tracy and Viviano Ramirez, owner of the real property located at 216 South 9th Avenue (Yakima County Assessor parcel number 181324-34508) will be charged the actual cost of said replacement. Such cost will constitute a lien on the property. The Assessment Roll is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 3: The Director of Public Works shall take no action until seven days after the passage of this resolution. ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of A • il, 2007. Dated Edler, ayor City Clerk 216 South 9th Avenue DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone (509) 575-6005 NOTICE: City Council Consideration of Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Safety Repairs March 6, 2007 Location of Sidewalk Safety Hazard: 216 S. 9th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Parcel # 181324-34508 Property Owner: Tracy & Viviano Ramirez 216 South 9th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Subject: City Council Meeting On Sidewalk Repair Assessment Roll CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED On July 19, 2006 you were notified of the requirement to commence safety repair or replacement of a portion of damaged sidewalk, adjacent to your private property, as provided for in Yakima Municipal Code (YMC 8.76.040). At this time, the repair required to the sidewalk adjoining your property has not been initiated and will be included in a sidewalk project to be performed under the direction of the Director of Public Works, with the cost of said improvement to be paid by the property owner as declared in an assessment roll. Please be advised that the Yakima City Council will consider the assessment roll for necessary sidewalk repairs at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 17, 2007, beginning at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers of City Ha11,129 North 2"d Street, Yakima, Washington. The City Council will consider all comments regarding the proposed assessment at that time. Enclosed is a copy of the Final Notice previously sent to you. Sincerely, Lt.)0iSMAk is Waarvick Director of Public Works Administration 575-6005 • Equipment Rental 575-6005 • Parks & Recreation 575-6020 • Refuse 575-6005 Street 575-6005 • Traffic 575-6005 • Transit 575-6005 Yakim Al•Americac 1994 Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Safety Repairs 1 1 1 1 1 11 7006 0100 0002 2909 8798 City of Yakima Public Works Department 2301 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, WA 98902 .441a,t&m, Tracy & Viviano Ramirez 216 South 9th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone (509) 575-6005 NOTICE: Sidewalk Safety Repair Required July 19, 2006 Location of Sidewalk Safety Hazard: 216 S 9th Ave Parcel Number/ Legal Description: 181324-34508 HERMAN'S ADD: LOT 7 BLK 3 Property Owner: Tracy & Viviano Ramirez 216 S 9th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Subject: Property Owner Notification of Sidewalk Safety Hazard The purpose of this letter is to formally notify property owners of sidewalks that are in need of safety repair or replacement. A courtesy letter was previously mailed to you in mid-April regarding the sidewalk safety hazard at your property. Yakima Municipal Code (YMC 8.76.040) requires adjoining property owners to repair or replace sidewalks that pose a safety hazard to the walking public. Repairs/replacement must commence within twenty working days of the receipt of this letter. The extent of required sidewalk repair is limited to addressing safety issues in order to keep the cost of the repair to the property owners to a minimum. City of Yakima Street Inspector, Dan Riddle, is available to meet with you to discuss the measures necessary to remedy the hazard adjacent to your property. Repairs or reconstruction must be pennanent in nature and follow the standard specifications attached to this letter. At this time, the City of Yakima Public Works Department has a limited funding program to cost -share the required sidewalk repairs. This fund is administered on a first-come, first -serve Administration 575-6005 • Equipment Rental 575-6005 • Parks & Recreation 575-6020 • Refuse 575-6005 Street 575-6005 • Traffic 575-6005 • Transit 575-6005 216 S 9th Ave July 19, 2006 Page 2 basis. To be eligible for the program you must complete the necessary paperwork and receive approval prior to any repairs being made. Applications for the cost -share program are available from Dan Riddle. In the event you are unable to comply within the time period, the ordinance includes a provision and procedures for the City of Yakima to repair or replace the sidewalk and bill the property owner for the costs related to the project. For more information about this notice and the cost-sharing project please contact either: • City of Yakima Public Works Department — Wayne Deason (509) 575-6005 • City of Yakima Engineering Division — Dan Riddle (509) 576-6464 Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, esSL2, LoLcL Chris Waarvick Director of Public Works Attachment: sidewalk specifications cc: Dan Riddle, Street Inspector Wayne Deason, Street Supervisor \\Isnt\Users\mskovald\Streets\Sidewalks\sw registered letter notice.doc SEE PLANS = —0.02 COMPACTED EARTH COLD JOINT 4" WSDOT CLASS 3000 CONCRETE WITH COARSE AGGREGATE GRADING NO. 5. 2" MINIMUM COMPACTED DEPTH CRUSHED SURFACING TOP COURSE 4" STANDARD SECTION SEE PLANS S = —0.02 4 ,• V s. COMPACTED EARTH 6" WSDOT CLASS 3000 CONCRETE WITH COARSE AGGREGATE GRADING NO. 5. 2" MINIMUM COMPACTED DEPTH CRUSHED SURFACING TOP COURSE COLD JOINT 6" THICKENED SECTION APPROVED: 1.5.2005 CITY OF YAKIMA -STANDARD DETAIL I CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK I R12 U.S. postai service, CERTIFIED 'MAIL RECEIPT Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) Postage Certified Fee Retum Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsem."+ Total Pc Sent To Street, Ai or PO Bo, City, State. Postmark ' Here Tracy & Viviano Ramirez 216 S 9th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 PS Form -3806i4aneary 2091: ; See Reverse' for Instructions` DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone (509) 575-6005 Apri119, 2006 NOTICE: Sidewalk Safety Repair Required Location of Sidewalk Safety Hazard: 216 S. 9th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Parcel # 181324-34508 Property Owner: Tracy and Viviano Ramirez 216 S. 9th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Subject: Property Owner Notification of Sidewalk Safety Hazard The purpose of this letter is to formally notify property owners of sidewalks that are in need of safety repair or replacement. Yakima Mnnicipal Code (YMC 8.76.040) requires adjoining property owners to repair sidewalks that pose a safety hazard to the walking public. Please contact the City of Yakima within 30 days of this notice (no later than May 19, 2006) to find out more about the permit process and identify the limit of the safety hazard adjacent to your property. This extent of required sidewalk repair is limited to addressing safety issues in order to constrain the cost of the repair. At this time, the City of Yakima Public Works Department has a limited funding program of cost-sharing of the required sidewalk repairs. This fund is administered on a first-come, first - serve basis. To be eligible for the program you must complete the necessary paperwork and receive prior approval before any repairs are made. In the event that you are unable to comply within the time period, the ordinance includes a provision and procedures for the City of Yakima to repair or replace the sidewalk and bill the property owner for the cost relating to the project. For more information about this notice and the cost-sharing program please contact either: • City of Yakima Public Works Department — Wayne Deason (509) 575 - 6005 • City of Yakima Engineering Division — Dan Riddle (509) 576 - 6464 Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincere, Wayne Deason Street Supervisor Administration 575-6005 • Equipment Rental 575-6005 • Parks & Recreation 575-6020 • Refuse 575-6005 Street 575-6005 • Traffic 575-6005 • Transit 575-6005 Yaki rr NI -America ' 111 1994 BU NESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No 6 For Meeting of April 17, 2007 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing regarding final assessment roll for property owners required to repair or replace portions of hazardous sidewalk conditions located at the following addresses: 213 South 9th Avenue 202 South 9th Avenue 206 South 9th Avenue 216 South 9th Avenue SUBMITTED BY. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works Shelley Willson, Street and Traffic Operations Manager CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Shelley Willson/576.6430 SUMMARY EXPLANATION There are four parcels that staff is requesting authorization from Council to proceed with the replacement of hazardous sidewalks by private contractors hired and paid for by the City of Yakima Street and Traffic Operations Division. A Lien will be placed on the property to recover the actual cost for work to be completed in accordance with YMC 8.76 at each location. Three properties have been removed from the previous list provided to City Council They are 209 South 9th Avenue, which has been sold and notice will be given to the new property owner, 305 South 9th Avenue which was not included in the final notices mailed to property owners and 309 South 9th Avenue which has commenced actions to replace hazardous sidewalk sections. The remaining properties have received two notices delivered by certified mail (copies attached). A resolution for each parcel has been submitted to replace the sidewalk portion in violation YMC section 8.76.040 (attached). The estimated cost for repairs for each parcel is also attached as Exhibit (A) Assessment Roll and incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution (4) X Ordinance Other (Specify) YMC 8.76.040, Notices and Assessment Roll Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone: Funding Source 50/50 Sidewalll in Street and Traffic Operations 141 APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Resolutions adopted: COUNCIL ACTION: 213 S. 9th Ave 202 S. 9th Ave 206 S. 9th Ave 216 S. 9th Ave / RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-44 / RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-45 / RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-46 / RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-47 Property Owner Stephen & Carol Young Bruce & Vickie Young William & Patty Cheney Tracy & Viviano Ramirez Parcel # 18132443540 18132434420 18132434421 18132434508 Exhibit A Assessment Roll Address 213 S 9th Ave Yakima, 98902 202 S 9th Ave Yakima, 98902 206 S 9th Ave Yakima, 98902 216 S 9th Ave Yakima, 98902 Estimated Cost Repair $3,510.00 $1,530 00 $1,530.00 $2,790 00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL Re: Final Assessment Roll for property owners required to make necessary sidewalk repairs on South 9th Avenue Notice is hereby given that the Yakima City Council will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to consider the final assessment roll for property owners on South 9th Avenue required to repair or replace portions of hazardous sidewalk conditions, as specified in Yakima Municipal Code 8.76.060. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA, at which time the City Council will hear any and all protests against the proposed assessment. The properties included in the final assessment roll are described below' 181324-34420, 181324-34421, ' 181324-43540, 181324-34508, 18132443489 Dated this 8th day of March, 2007. Deborah Moore City Clerk Please Publish on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Charge Account No. 10952