HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-11 (18)RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -114
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO UTILIZE
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY FUNDS
TO HIRE PERSONNEL AND PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO
IMPROVE THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the presence of abandoned vehicles in National City adversely
effects the safety, image, business environment and overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority ("AVA")
currently reimburses the City for its personnel costs associated with vehicle abatement; and
WHEREAS, since the inception of the program, National City's vehicle
abatement average has increased from approximately 100 vehicles to more than 400 vehicles
annually; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has determined through proactive abatement
efforts and the existing code enforcement program, that the continuous quantity of potential
vehicle abatements throughout the city exceed the capacity of current resources and personnel;
and
WHEREAS, the reimbursement funds available to National City from the AVA
exceed the reimbursement requests from the City; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department desires to hire two additional AVA
abatement officers and a part-time Senior Office Assistant, and purchase operating equipment
in order to expand the City's abandoned vehicle enforcement efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City authorizes the Chief of Police to utilize AVA funds to hire two additional AVA
abatement officers and a part-time Senior Office Assistant, and to purchase operating
equipment in order to expand the City's abandoned vehicle enforcement efforts.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 5tday of September, 2000.
George H. aters, Mayor
Al 1'EST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michael R. Dalla, ity Clerk
y: RudolfHra"decky
Senior Assistant City Attorney
For: George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney