Item 11 - Trash, Weeds, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and Board-Up Services

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Trash, Weeds, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and Board Up Services August 5, 2025 Page 2 insects and a serious drowning risk. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for investigating and resolving these hazardous conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, issues such as unsecured or open structures, vacant lots, unfenced parcels, overgrown vegetation, accumulated trash and debris, and unkempt swimming pools. As defined by California Health and Safety Code (Section 17920.3), these conditions create immediate dangers, severe blight, and threaten public life, health, property, and safety. In addition to the California Health and Safety Code, the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) designates all dangerous buildings or portions thereof as public nuisances. These nuisances must be corrected through repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal. When City inspections uncover such hazardous conditions, a formal notice is issued to the property owner, requiring them to remedy the issues promptly. If the owner fails to correct the hazardous conditions within the specified timeframe, the City may hire a contractor to perform the necessary abatement. This can include weed and sanitation clean-ups, boarding up structures, and other measures to secure the property. All costs associated with the abatement, along with administrative fees authorized by Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 17, are then billed to the property owner. Cost Recovery and Legal Action The City actively pursues reimbursement of all resulting abatement costs from the property owner. If these costs are not repaid in a timely manner, they are referred to the Orange County Tax Assessor to be recorded as a lien on the property. Furthermore, the City Attorney's Office may initiate criminal action against the property owner. Consultant Selection In some cases, the Code Enforcement Division hires qualified, experienced consultants for specific projects. Being on the City's pre-approved list does not guarantee work. Firms are selected based on their ability to perform the required work within specific timeframes and budget constraints. This streamlined approval process allows the City to quickly engage expert assistance, respond effectively to fluctuating demands, and ultimately provide better service to the City of Santa Ana. Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-085 was issued on June 3, 2025 on the City's online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows: 1 Santa Ana vendor notified 22 Vendors downloaded the RFP packet 6 Proposals received 1 Proposal received from Santa Ana vendor