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3.04 3.4 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: Peer McMurry- Estimate I l' Eldridge Road ueelnshiy, NY l280� Date Estimate 6/6/2019 59 • Name/Address • 742 Bay Road Ctueensbu y.NY 12804 • 1 . 1 Project • Description Qty Rate Total 14 old forge road queensbury monthly mowing 60.00 60.00 1 • f t f } 1 i I S S 1 , ( t 1 1 1 Total $60.00 t Peter McMurty Estimate 11 Eldridge Road Queensbury,NY 12804 Date Estimate# 6/12/2019 60 Name/Address 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 • 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 1 Total S210.00 AlIlk 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, wv f 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. 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