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SERVICES\Cheap Pete Lawn Care—Mow Additional Abandoned Properties-6-17-19
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CHEAP
PETE'S LAWN CARE FOR MONTHLY MOWING SERVICES
AT CERTAIN ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2019
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No: 154,2019, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement's (Director) engagement of the monthly lawn mowing
services of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for certain properties in the Town of Queensbury in a state of
serious neglect, and
WHEREAS, the Director has advised the Town Board of additional properties in the Town
of Queensbury needing mowing services located at:
1. 14 Old Forge Road,
2. 210 Sunnyside Road;
3. 7 Quarry Crossing; and
4. 25 Main Street;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has concluded that the condition of the properties creates a
public health hazard due to concerns regarding fire and the harboring of ticks and other vermin in
the tall grass,and
WHEREAS, the Director reports that he has attempted to contact the owners of record by
certified letter and/or posting of the property and reports that his efforts have been to no avail and
he has been unable to reach anyone or to obtain any resolution of the situation, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law §64 (5-a), the Town Board may require the
owners of land to cut, trim or remove from the land owned by them, brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
or to spray poisonous shrubs or weeds on such land, and upon default, may cause such grass, brush,
rubbish or weeds to be cut, trimmed or removed and such poisonous shrubs or weeds to be sprayed
by the Town and the total expense of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying may be assessed
by the Town Board on the real property on which such grass,rubbish, weeds or poisonous shrubs or
weeds were found and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real
property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected
in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges,
WHEREAS, the Director obtained quotes for monthly mowing of the properties for a
period of four (4) months, and
WHEREAS, Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitted quotes dated 6/6/2019 and 6/12/2019 for
the mowing services in the total amount of$270 total per month commencing on or about July 1 St
for a period of four(4) months for a total amount not to exceed$1,080, and
WHEREAS, the Director recommends that the Town Board engage such services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board directs that final notices shall be sent by
U.S. mail to the Property Owners of Record for the properties described in the preambles of this
Resolution requiring that they mow the lawn as set forth above within 10 days and failing to do so,
the Town will cause such action to be taken and the cost thereof will be assessed by the Town
Board on the real property and the assessment shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property
until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the
same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves of and authorizes the Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement's engagement of Cheap Pete's Lawn Care for the monthly lawn
mowing services of the properties for the total amount of$270 total per month commencing on or
about July 1st for a period of four (4) months for a total amount not to exceed $1,080, to be paid on
a monthly basis upon Cheap Pete's Lawn Care submitting proper invoices to the Town outlining
the dates on which the properties were mowed, to be paid for from Account No.: 001-3620-4400,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget and transfer $1,080 from Contingency Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to
Account No.: 001-3620-4400 and take any other and all actions necessary to provide for such
payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Director of Building
and Codes Enforcement to inform the Town Assessor and/or Town Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments of the total expenses of such cutting, trimming, removal or spraying of the properties
so that the expenses can be properly assessed and constituted as a lien and charge on the real
properties on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged so that such sum may
be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 17'1'day of June, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
AB SENT:
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Project
Description Qty Rate Total
210 sunnyside road monthly mowing 75.00 75.00
7 quarry crossing monthly mowing 75.00 75.00
25 main street monthly mowing 60.00 60.00
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TOWN OF QLUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY. 12804-5902
Kevin McCormack
14 Old Forge Rd
Queensbury, New York 12804
Dear Mr. McCormack,
The property you own at 14 Old Forge is in violation of the New York State Property Maintenance Code
section 302.4 adopted by the Town of Queensbury which requires you to mow the property to maintain
a height of 10 inches or less throughout the growing season.
Failure to do so would result in a Court Summons being issued, a Town Board resolution authorizing the
Town Code Enforcement to hire a contractor to mow your property and bill all expenses to your taxes
and fines can be imposed through Queensbury Town Court.
I am asking you to be a good neighbor and take care of your property by June 17, 2019 to avoid any
further action by the Town Of Queensbury.
I can be reached at 518 761-8253 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Sincerely,
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David Hatin
Director of Building and Code Enforcement
Town of Queensbury
518 761-8253
NYS PMC Section 302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or
plant growth in excess of 10 inches(254 mm).All noxious weeds shall be prohibited.Weeds shall be
defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs: however,this term shall
not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Definition of Premises.A lot, plot or parcel of land,easement or public way including any structures
thereon.
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