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Home My WebLink About501 Glenn Way_20180209122038City of Central Point,Orego n 140 S Third Street, Central Point, OR 97502 541.664.3321 Fax 541 .664.6384 www,central oointoreson.sov CENTRAL POINT Ot't:gr:n Finance Department Jlune 12,2014 Mr. Michael Ryerson 3395 Edella St Central Point, OR 97502 Dear Mr. Ryerson: In response to your concerns regarding Invoice No. 0407857 for work performed at your property located at 501 Glenn'Way on January 1I,2010, I am enclosing copies of all correspondence between you and the City regarding this issue. A review of the enclosed copies should address your concerns, however, if you have further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. As a result of my review of the documents I concluded you are responsible for the outstanding invoice. Therefore, if payment is remitted prior to July 1, 2014 there will be no further interest due. If we do not receive payment, the Lien will remain on the property until payment is received and interest will continue accrue. Your prompt attention to this matter would be appreciated. Thank you, Rachel Neuenschwander Accounting Specialist City of Central Point BILL TO Michael Ryerson 3395 Edella St Central Point, OR 97502 PREVIOUS ACCOUNT BALANCE lnte¡est from 1/l/I4 - 3l3l/14 Interest 100 INVOICE TOTAL: ıt¿\- tqo- lÒqLl DATE INVOICENO 4t4/20t4 0407857 549.54 7.357.35 7.35 7.35 7.3s 0.00 0.o0 000 000 ñt c-as: fo g..* t-çe\r PO.rrl DUE DATE 4t4/20t4 DESCRIPTION QUANTITY EFFECTIVE RATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT CREDIT BALANCE PLEASE DETACH BOTTOM PORTION & REMIT IWITH YOUR PAYMENT For questions please contact us aT. (541) 664-3321 Customer Name: Customer No: Account No: Michael Ryerson 007788 0014404 - 2010Drainage Abatement DUE DATE INVOICENO 4/4120t4 0407857 Please remit payment by the duc date to: City of Central Point 140 South Third Street Central Point, OR 97502 Invoice Total: Discounts: Credit Applied: Ending Balance: INVOTCE BALANCE: AMOUNT PAID: 7.35 0.00 0.00 556.89 $7.3s RESoLUTToN No. /J S? A RESOLUTION ASSESSTNG COSTS FOR DRAINAGE CHANNEL OBSTRUCTION ON 37 2W IOAD Tax Lot 2800 - 501 Glenn W^y CENTRAL POINT, OREGON Recitals l, Pursuant to CPMC Chapter 8.28, the City notified rhe owner of rhe above mentioned property to remove the unlawful drainage channel obstruction on the parcel within fifteen (15) days of said notification. 2' Such obstruction was not removed in a timely manner, and the City proceeded to remove the obstruction, at a cost to the City, 3. The property owner was notified of the proposed assessmenr and given tlLiny (30) days to respond. 4. The property owner has responded to the City to contacr them regarding the cost of the assessment. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HERBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF CENTRAL POINT OREGON, that the following shall be assessed againsr the parcels and in rhe amount as follows: 37 2W IOAD Tax Lot 2800 - 501 Glenn Way - Ryerson $426.00 This assessment shall be recorded in the City of Central Point Liens, shall consdrute alien against the described property and shali bear inrerest at l0o/o per annum from the date of entry in the lien docker. Passed bv the c?.S,¿u yof Council by me in authentication of its passage this 20t0. Ma HankWilliams 2010 City Recorder Approved by me ,n" S!,á^yof Mayor Hank Williams \ I RESOLUTTON NO. A RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR DRAINAGE CHANNEL OBSTRUCTION ON 37 2W l0AD Tax Lot 2800 - 501 Glenn W^y CENTRAL POINT, OREGON Recitals l. Pursuant to CPMC Chapter 8.28, the City notified the owner of the above mentioned property to remove the unlawful drainage channel obstruction on the parcel withÍn fÍfteen (15) days ofsaid notification. 2. Such obstruction was not removed in a timeþ manner, and the City proceeded to remove the obs¡ruction, at a cost to the City. 3. The property owner was notified of the proposed assessment and given thirty (30) days to respond. 4. The property owner has responded to the City to contact them regarding che cost of the assessment. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HERBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT OREGON, that the following shall be assessed against the parcels and in the amount as follows: 37 2W IOAD Tax Lot 2800 - 501 Glenn Wuy - Ryerson $426.00 This assessment shall be recorded in the City of Central Point Liens, shall consdrute a lien against the described property and shall bear interest at l0% per annum from the date of entry in the lien docket. Passed by the Council and signed by me in authenticatíon of its passage this , day of ,2010. Mayor Hank Williams ATTEST City Recorder Approved by me this _, day of ,2010 Mayor HankWilliams t¡l-rlrÌ(fyl r\JK R EIh¡IBU RSEMENT EXPENSES e¡rr€-i\\Y.-çir.-iñct-$€--, a/éú-rt- uhrenn¿\ \rfi\t) REASON c<}ùe- BILL TO '64 BASIS FOR WORK: T-\i hD rqt 4v 0 r( 0 5 g0 \0 \À@ TOTAL COST OF PROJECT $ !4ab"3 Signed: Page 1 of2 CENTRAL POINT City of CentralPoint Public Works Department Work Order December 29,2009 'Work Order Number:WODg -237 'Work Requested By: Ron Barnett Date Given I212912009 Supervisor Responsible: Max Woody ,57 7013 o'zo8'l Account Numberzûffiþ PW #@ß : ' )' Priority: 1, 2,$ 4, 5 .f)* , Uù6Address. 3395 EDELI-A ST Ív.Ê WFIAT REPAIRS WERE MADE WORK TO BE PERFORMED: (provide m plicable) Clear yard debris and blackberry bush @ í#.(rarnettCfee-K c \e-ani^5 Track Time and Materials WHAT MATERIALS WERE USED: ô Track Time and material (Use attached Project Log Sheets) tr Outside Vendor to perform work? Company Name: ICONAME] C.P. Business License #[CPBL#] Contractors Board # [CCB#] Workers Comp Coverage Required? Liability lnsurance required? G\ù ù? Utility Locates request required? ÑC Date locates requested? ---- Date locates due?Log# County/State Permit required?¡-f,3 Date submitted? Paving/concrete replacement required? Ñ O Area in sq.ft. Paving request date: Paving completed date: For further instructions concerning this project please refer to the back of thisform. 'WorkStartDate: \-f t- \tc'Work Start Time: Q',ttè (+ve Work CompletedDate: t-\t- \ O Work Completed Time: [ \:. \9 Work Completed By: t.{ë. ç \å i È15 Supervisor Approvzrr: ruü Thanks! /-' ' Ora'account.cfm ÂSSESST{ËÌùT Ê FLANIIING DETÅ,ILS Page 1'of I Overlay Report Map & TaxLot Tax Code Acreage Zoninq Land Class Prooertv Class Stat Class Unit ID Maintenance Area Neighborhood Study Area Account Status Tax Status Sub Type Owner Situs Address Mailing Address Taxlot Acreage Permit Details Deed Gard Tax Report x; Account'ì-061516-B 372w104D 2800 pdJ 6-02 0.26 R-1-6 UNK 0.26 Ac 101 131 165389-1 3 000 23 ACTIVE Assessable NORMAL RYERSON MICHAEL DEAN RYERSON LESLEE F 501 GLENN WAY CENTRAL POINT RYERSON MICHAEL DEAN/LESLEE F 3395 EDELLA ST CENTRAL POINT OR, 97502 ,:j 372W104D ä800Totals I lmp 0,26 1 -ü61 5 1 6-ê lmprovements Building # 1 1980 1056 SqFt One story Sales R http : / I w eb jacksoncoun ty .or gl fcal Ora account. cfm ?account: 1 0 6 I 5 1 6 8 0|2512010 I CENTRAL POINT PU BLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Stephanie Holtey, CFM F I oo d p la i n/Sto r mw a te r Coo rd i n oto r 140 South 3'd Street ' Central Point, OR 97502 ' (54L1 664-7602 www.centralpointoregon.gov February 19,2010 Michael Ryerson 3395 Edella Avenue CentralPoint, OR 97502 Dear Mr. Ryerson: The purpose of this letter is to respond to your concerns and inquiries regarding the Drainage Channel Maintenance Abatement activities and subsequent charges assessed for your property located at 50L Glenn Way as stated in your letter dated February 6,2010. The Drainage Channel Maintenance regulations are established in Chapter 8.28 of the Central Point Municipal Code and have been in effect since October 22, L985. I have attached a copy of the regulations for your reference. Based on the letter that our office received, you indicated that you were unable to satisfy the requirement to remove the overgrown blackberries along Daisy Creek within the timeframe allowed following the annual stream inspection due to access problems associated with your renters. You were, however, able to begin work prior to the date that members of the City crew arrived to conduct the weed abatement work as provided in the City's Drainage Channel Maintenance Ordinance. You noted additional concerns about the ownership of the property east of Daisy Creek, as well as the use of City equipment near the creek and potential adverse impacts to the creek. As you are aware, property owners or occupants are required to ensure that no obstructions exist in the City's drainage system. These rules are in effect to reduce flood impacts on our community by preventing obstructions that cause increased water heights. ln addition to avoiding adverse impacts associated with heightened flood waters, the City's enforcement of these rules helps the City earn flood insurance discounts for floodplain residents in Central Point through the National Flood lnsurance Program's Community Rating System. Mitigating flood heights and helping to keep insurance rates affordable is beneficial to the community. Failure to comply with the drainage channel maintenance requirements by allowing the unlawful obstruction of the drainage system is not in thebestinterestofthecommunity. Whenthisoccurs,staffprovideswr¡ttennoticetothepropertyowneror occupantoftheobstructionandprovidessometimeforcorrectiveactiontooccur. Whencorrectiveactionisnot taken and relief has not been granted, the City may abate the situation and charge the property owner for the total cost, including: investigative cost, removal cost and overhead cost. This may be assessed against the property as a lien that is payable within 3O-days. ln the case of 501 Glenn Way, no correspondence was received regarding your intent to comply with the regulations in the allotted time orto request an extension due to extenuating circumstances associated with your rental situation. Please note that the regulations permit the City to abate removal of any noted obstructions, if the condition has not been corrected and relief has not been granted. Absent any correspondence to request an extension or grant of relief, the City complied with its obligation to enforce the provisions of Chapter 8.28 as prescribed therein. The City finds that you are responsible for reimbursing the City for the weed abatement activities conducted, in the amount of $a26.00 as provided on the invoice dated January 25,20L0. Payment was due February 9,2OIO. Payment must be received immediately to avoid the City Council's assessment of a lien on your property. Please contact Clarice Johnson with the Finance Department to make payment arrangements. , 2009 Drainage Channel Maintenance Activities: 501 Glenn Way The following activities were conducted by Public Works staff in 2009 to ensure compliance with the drainage channel maintenance requirements: Annual reminder dated September 1-, 2009 was sent to all streamside property owners. A Resident's Guide to Drainage Channel Maintenance was included to clarify the maintenance requirement, provide guidelines to prevent and remove obstructions, and provide stream corridor restoration resources. lnspections of the natural stream drainage system were conducted on September 24,2009 and October 1, 2009. Obstructions were documented and letters of non-compliance were prepared along with photographs and an explanation of the drainage channel maintenance activities needed to be in compliance. The letter of non-compliance for 501- Glenn Way was mailed on October 15, 2009. A second inspection was conducted on November 9, 2009 during which it appeared that no work had been conducted. Notice was provided to the City's Community Service Officer that work had not been completed as required by the City's code. The final notice of non-compliance was mailed by the Central Point Police Department on November L2, 2009. A third inspection was conducted by Public Works staff on December L4,2OO9 and no work appeared to have been conducted. Public Works notified the Community Service Officer in the Police Department that weed abatement activities had not been conducted. The Public Works Department staff conducted weed abatement activities pursuant to a work order provided to them on December 29,2009. The work was conducted on January 1.1.,2010. At the time work was conducted, one staff person reported speaking to two individuals who had conducted some work, but it was determined that additional work was necessary. The four crew members were on-site conducting work for 2 hours, including mobilization, vegetation maintenance and clean-up and demobilization. They reported that the little dump did get stuck. The crew reported using the backhoe to free the dump truck, which took 1-0-15 minutes. The backhoe did not get stuck at any point in time and was not located near the creek. a a a a a a wo#-2_,'\i PROJECT #"t ü.4 Hours "Z-io Vehicle Hours Total $ET¡r*ì Rate l-l ours Total lotal $ I \,i'T \.);-': Quanti $ / l.Jnit Total Total $ Date Date Date Personneì Materials E U nt Materials Subtotal 5% Overhead Materials Tolal Grand Total i-\l--ir''I L"q Õ\\.5 A i*5 3 T oJ -(t- r t,r;\ .?-:-.j \ !\r,(lre)[''q 2-(¿-l)'¡I=.r1.> í\ CENTRAL POINT City of CentralPoint Public Works Department 'Work Order December 29,2009 Work Order Number:'WO}g -237 Work Requested By: Ron Barnett Date Given:7212912009 Supervisor Responsible: Max Woody 5z 7t1T3 ozaïi Account frlg¡þs¡?ffi'frí+ PW #Wß í Priority: 1, 2,$ 4, 5 \) Address: 3395 EDELLA ST WORK TO BE PERFORMED: (provide map/sketch where applicable) 5c ü (:'de rt L'Jo.,v, Clear yard debris and blackberry bush @ per Ron Barnett Cf ee- E c lteen in I Track Time and Materials WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE \ ^.\l Bill To: Michael/Leslee Ryerson 3395 Edella St Central Point OR 975o2 CENTRAL POINT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Drainage Channel Maintenance Abatement 5or Glenn Way 37zWrcAD Tax Lot zSoo 57 oo oo 4450 Total $4z6.oo 4z6.oo$ D-',^^^+ ),.^,tÅ+ll-in '- Ånuro nf ì¡¡taiaø Åato City of Central Point r4o S 3rd St Central Point OR 975o2 54t.423.1or3 clarice.iohnsonrocentraloointoreson.sov Bill To: Michael/Leslee Ryerson 3395 Edella St Central Point OR 975o2 G0p-,-1,' January 25, zoto 4z6.oo CENTRAL POINT I pnscruprron A,MOUNT $Drainage Channel Maintenance Abatement 5or Glenn Way 37zWrcAD Tax Lot z8oo 57 oo oo 4450 Total Please r etutn inv oic e with payment.Postage Cartified Fee Fìelurn Heceipt F6e (Endorsement Required) Fostricted Deliverv Fee (Endorsement Fleqúired) Total Postage & Fees tfruri ru r!E .-o EO EEEE E]rl Jrl trEErr Here Postmark U.S. Postal Service'' CERTIFIED MAIL,, RECEIPT Provided)No lnsurance(Domestic Mail $ For del¡very information visit our website at K-q-ar*) oÍ Box ? /-.€l-tç¿.. Sec Reverse lor lrìsLrtrcllt)llsPS f-o¡ r¡ .)800 Auqust 2006 Payment duewithín ry days of invoice date Et\PU BLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Stephønie Holtey, CFM F I ood p lo i n / Sto rmwote r Co o rd i nato r 140 South 3'd Street ' Central Point, OR g75O2 ' (5411 664-7602 www.centralpointoregon.govCENTRAL POINT February t9,2OIO Michael Ryerson 3395 Edella Avenue CentralPoint, OR 97502 Dear Mr. Ryerson: The purpose of this letter is to respond to your concerns and inquiries regarding the Drainage Channel Maintenance Abatement activities and subsequent charges assessed for your property located at 50L Glenn Way as stated in your letter dated February 6,2OtO. The Drainage Channel Maintenance regulations are established in Chapter 8.28 of the Central Point Municipal Code and have been in effect since October 22,1985. I have attached a copy of the regulations for your reference. Based on the letter that our office received, you indicated that you were unable to satisfy the requirement to remove the overgrown blackberries along Daisy Creek within the timeframe allowed following the annual stream inspection due to access problems associated with your renters. You were, however, able to begin work prior to the date that members of the City crew arrived to conduct the weed abatement work as provided in the City's Drainage Channel Maintenance Ordinance. You noted additional concerns about the ownership of the property east of Daisy Creek, as well as the use of City equipment near the creek and potential adverse impacts to the creek. As you are aware, property owners or occupants are required to ensure that no obstructions exist in the City's drainage system. These rules are in effect to reduce flood impacts on our community by preventing obstructions that cause increased water heights. ln addition to avoiding adverse impacts associated with heightened flood waters, the City's enforcement of these rules helps the City earn flood insurance discounts for floodplain residents in Central Point through the National Flood lnsurance Program's Community Rating System. Mitigating flood heights and helping to keep insurance rates affordable is beneficial to the community. Failure to comply with the drainage channel maintenance requirements by allowing the unlawful obstruction of the drainage system is not in the best interest of the community. When this occurs, staff provides written notice to the property owner or occupant of the obstruction and provides some time for corrective action to occur. When corrective action is not taken and relief has not been granted, the City may abate the situation and charge the property owner for the total cost, including: investigative cost, removal cost and overhead cost. This may be assessed against the property as a lien that is payable within 3O-days. ln the case of 501 Glenn Way, no correspondence was received regarding your intent to comply with the regulations in the allotted time orto request an extension due to extenuating circumstances associated with your rental situation. Please note that the regulations permit the City to abate removal of any noted obstructions, if the condition has not been corrected and relief has not been granted. Absent any correspondence to request an extension or grant of relief, the City complied with its obligation to enforce the provisions of Chapter 8.28 as prescribed therein. The City finds that you are responsible for reimbursing the City for the weed abatement activities conducted, in the amount of 5426.00 as provided on the invoice dated Janua ry 25,20L0. Payment was due February 9,2OLO. Payment must be received immediately to avoid the City Council's assessment of a lien on your property. Please contact Clarice Johnson with the Finance Department to make payment arrangements. L f\t f' v 4a û\ op I 2009 Drainage Channel Maintenance Activities: 501 Glenn Way The following activities were conducted by Public Works staff in 2009 to ensure compliance with the drainage channel maintenance requirements: Annual reminder dated September 1,, 2009 was sent to all streamside property owners. A Resident's Guide to Drainage Channel Maintenance was included to clarify the maintenance requirement, provide guídelines to prevent and remove obstructions, and provide stream corridor restoration resources. lnspections of the natural stream drainage system were conducted on September 24,2009 and October L, 2009. Obstructions were documented and letters of non-compliance were prepared along with photographs and an explanation of the drainage channel maintenance activities needed to be in compliance. The letter of non-compliance for 50L Glenn Way was mailed on October 15, 2009. A second inspection was conducted on November 9, 2009 during which it appeared that no work had been conducted. Notice was provided to the City's Community Service Officer that work had not been completed as required by the City's code. The final notice of non-compliance was mailed by the Central Point Police Department on November 1.2, 2009. A third inspection was conducted by Public Works staff on December L4,2009 and no work appeared to have been conducted. Public Works notified the Community Service Officer in the Police Department that weed abatement activities had not been conducted. The Public Works Department staff conducted weed abatement activities pursuant to a work order provided to them on December 29,2009. The work was conducted on January tL,2OIO. At the time work was conducted, one staff person reported speaking to two individuals who had conducted some work, but it was determined that additional work was necessary. The four crew members were on-site conducting work for 2 hours, including mobilization, vegetation maintenance and clean-up and demobilization. They reported that the little dump did get stuck. The crew reported using the backhoe to free the dump truck, which took L0-15 minutes. The backhoe did not get stuck at any point in time and was not located near the creek. a a a a o Chapter 8.28 DRAINAGE CHANNEL MAINTENAI\CE Sections: 8.28.0L0 Drainage channel obstruction--Nuisance. 8.28.020 Drainage channel obstruction--Unlawful. 8.28.030 Notice--Proceedings. 8.28.040 Assessment of costs. 8.28.010 Drainage channel obstruction--Nuisance. The causation or allowance by any owner or occupant of real property within the city of the growth of vegetation or the presence of a blockage or accumulation of debris within any natural or manmade drainage channel within the city, to the point that the natural flow of water within that drainage is impeded, diverted or otherwise altered from its most efficient course is hereby declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to the public health, welfare and safety of the city and its occupants. (Ord. 1557 51(part), 1985). 8.28.020 Drainage channel obstruction--Unlawful. It is unlawful for any person, persons, firm or corporation, or any agent for such person, persons, firm or corporation, or any employee thereof, to cause or allow the growth of vegetation or the presence of a blockage or accumulation of debris within any natural or manmade drainage channel within the city to the point that the natural flow of water within that drainage is substantially impeded, diverted or altered from its most efficient course. Violation of this section may be abated as hereinafter provided, and in addition thereto, shall be punishable as an ordinance violation under the general penalty ordinance of the city as set forth in Chapter 1.1.6 of this code. (Ord. L590 S1, 1987; Ord. 1557 $1(part), L985). 8.28.030 Notice--Proceedings. A. Whenever a complaint is made that a condition prohibited by Section 8.28.010 exists, or if the city administrator believes that such a condition exists, the city administrator may cause an investigation to be made into the nature and extent of the obstruction and thefault, if any, forthe creation thereof. Such investigation may include utilization of engineers or such other experts as may be necessary, and in connection therewith, the city administrator shall keep a record of the cost thereof. lf, following such investigation, the city administrator determines, in his discretion, that a condition prohibited by Section 8.28.010 exists, and has been caused or allowed by the owner or occupant of the property upon which the condition exists, he shall give notice to the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property by causing the notice to be sent by mail to such persons at their last known address, as the same shall appear on the records of the Jackson County Assessor. The notice shall: L. Be directed to all persons shown on the assessor's records or otherwise known to the city to be owners and occupants, whether corporate or otherwise; 2. Refer to the premises involved with convenient certainty, the street address, if any, being sufficient; 3. lnclude the name, if any, of the subject drainage; 4. Notify the addressees to remove the unlawful growth, blockage and/or debris from the drainage within a period of fifteen days from the date of mailing. The notice shall further inform the owners and occupants that, if the condition is not corrected within said period of time, the city may cause the unlawful blockage of growth and/or debris to be removed from the premises, and will assess the costs thereof against the subject property and make the same a lien against said property. Said notice shall further inform said owners and occupants that the condition is a violation of city ordinance and is subject to the general penalty ordinance of the city. Dear Sirs, Thank you for coming to our rescue from flooding and finishing off the last few stragglers of black berry vines hanging over the ditch. We did not flood r;i'1997 although we pay flood inswance, and did not have the restrictions that we have now. We had cut the vines every weekend for the first two weeks in January and hauled off a 5 yard trailer full of vines. This is a rental property and I was not able to gain access until after Christmas when my delinquent renters vacated. Officer Banry can attest to the problem renters at 501 Glenn Way. The creek was clean except for a few stragglers into the ditch. I was on my way to finish the project with a gas powered hedge trimmer, much like what yow employees used when I found them coming from the other side of the creek. (I assume they had permission.) Who owns the property across the creek? I used to think that I owned it when I bought it in 1987 .I thought that I owned ten feet passed the ditch which would include the dirt bunn whigh was previously blocking my view of the hi-way, railway and commercial business leaving me with a pristine view of Mt. McGloughlin or as us locals call it Mt. Pitt. I ¿iln sure that my property value was affected as I have many friends and acquaintances (witnesses) that have commented that they never knew that the property was so close to the highway. (Complete list available) I spoke with your employees who agreed that we had most of the work done when they showed up and I witnessed their 20 minutes of work and l-ll2 hotr of equipment removal from being stuck in the mud. (Am I being charged for their negligence?) As you know this waterway is a sensitive issue as it is a fish bearing designated creek (Dixie Creek) I am not sure about your aggressive stance on native plant removal. Dave at ODFW was particularly interested to hear about the city having heavy equipment stuck near the creek. The pictures I have of the backhoe and the dump truck without a silt fence not to mention the ruts that are still there should be enough for you to realize that you are in trouble. Citv of Central Point 140 South 3'd Street Central Point, OR 97502 Should I bring in legal representation? Did the city allow property? Is the city just trying to make revenue? Should city's righl of way? If it is, shouldn't the city maintain it? Regards, February 6,2010 earth removaf from my I alert my neighbors? Is it the Michael FA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Stephonie Woolett, CFM F I oo d p I oi n/Sto rmwote r Coo ¡dinator 140 South 3'd Street ' Central Point, OR 97502 ' (541) 664-7602 www.centralpointoregon.govCENTRAL POINT October 15, 2009 Michael & Leslie Ryerson 3395 Edella Street Central Point, OR 97502 RE: Creek Maintenance Needs at 501 Glenn Way. Dear Michael& Leslie Ryerson: City staff conducted the annual drainage channel maintenance inspection during the weeks of September 24tt and October 1't, 2009. The annual drainage channel maintenance inspection program aims to ensure that our local creeks are free of obstructions that can impede, alter or divert the flow of water from its most efficient course during a flood event. This helps to protect you and other residents from increased flood hazards including high water, erosion, safety risks and negative local economic impacts. During this year's inspection, obstructions were noted on most of the creeks in Central Point, including but not limited to: Overgrown blackberries that extend into or over the water. Blackberries increase flood hazards by increasing water levels and by collecting debris as it floats downstream. ln fact, staff observed up to a 1-foot increase in flood water height due to blackberries obstructing a stream during the 1996/1997 New Years Day flood event. To reduce increased flood risk, keep blackbenies alonq the creek trimmed back so that water can flow freelv throuqh the channel. Yard debris, including lawn clippings, tree branches and blackberry vines. Yard debris is easily swept downstream and has been known to obstruct the flow of water. ln addition, it contributes to declines in water quality by promoting the growth of algae, which reduces the aesthetic and recreational value of our local streams and rivers. Remember to comoost vard debris outside of the Hazardous trees. Trees that have fallen into or along our local streams are likely to become a serious threat to life and safety, as well as private and public property. lf vou have a tree orc evaluated and act in accordance with his or her recommendations to avoid a ootentiallv hazardous You are receiving this letter because City staff observed an obstruction of Daisy Creek on or near your property located at 501 Glenn Way during the annual creek maintenance inspection. ln accordance with Chapter 8.28 of the Central Point Municipal Code, property owners or occupants are required to keep the creeks clear of obstructions. Attached for your reference is a photo with an explanation of the type of obstruction observed and the actions necessary to be in compliance with the City's ordinance. This photograph illustrates goodblackberry maintenance. Noticehow the vines have been trimmedso that they do not extend over thechannel.501 Glenn WayOvergrown blackberry vines hanging into the channel area need to be trimmed back to preventdebris from being caught and obstructing floodwaters during a flood event, which is known toincrease water levels. During the annual inspection, staff observed blackberries growing acrossthe channel along the property line. Remember to remove all vines from the channel toprevent further spread of Himalayan Blackberries, a Class C Noxious Weed. Stephanie Holtey From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Max Woody Friday, February 12,2010 5:47 PM Stephanie Holtey Snowy Butte Station creek area image001.png Stephanie, Sorry I did not get this back to you any sooner I have talked to Tom, Scott and Andrew, Brian is on vacation What I now know: 1.. The little dump truck DID get stuck. This took about 1,0 - 15 minutes to get unstuck. 2. The backhoe DID NOT get stuck. They went down a path and it started bogging down and they backed out and used another path. lt was never stuck. They used it to get the truck out. The backhoe was not near the creek. 3. They were there for about 2 hours. Right at 1%hours were spent working on the blackberries and bushes. 4. Neither Andrew or Scott saw anyone taking pictures of them while they were stuck. Have you asked them for the pictures? 5. Andrew did not talk to anyone on the job. Scott did talk to two guys that came through the fence. They told Scott that they did some work out there but their hedge trimmer had broken. No one told them that what they had did should have been sufficient. I am not sure if you needed any other questions answered. Let me know if you have any other quest¡ons Max Woody, Public Works Supervisor Public Works Department City of Central Point 140 South Third Street Central Point, OR 97502 Desk: 541-6 64-3321 (x27 t) Fax: 541-665-6000 www.centra lpointoregon.Rov CENTRAL POINT 1 L Finance ent Bev Adams, Finance Director Cfty of Central Polnt, Oregon 140 S Third Street, Central Point, OR 97502 541.664.3321 Fax 541 .664.6384 www.central poi ntoregon.gov POINT January 26,2070 ' 1¡ .'", ,:-¡ {./ * Notice of Assessment Unpaid Cost for Drainage Channel Maintenance Abatement Date of Bill: 01126110 Amount Due: $426.00 Property: 501 Glenn Way 372WI0AD Tax Lot 2800 Michael/Leslee Ryerson 3395 Edella St Central Point, OR 97502 You are hereby notified pursuant to Central Point Municipal Code Section 8.28.030 that the above charges for drainage channel maintenance abatement constitute a lien against the above described property and are payable within thirty (30) days. If you object to the costs, you may file a written notice of objection with the City Administrator within ten (10) days from the date of this notice and you will be scheduled to appear before the City Council at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting to remonstrate against said lien. An assessment for the total costs shal1 be determined by City Council and made by resolution at the regularly scheduled Council meeting and shall thereupon be entered in the docket of City liens and then shall constitute a lien against the property from which the drainage channel was maintained. The liens shall bear interest at the rate of ten (10) percent per year from the date of entry in the lien docket. For office use only Certified Mail #7009 1410 0000 8607 2120 Date entered into lien docket Council resolution number ¡ so that we canI Attach this I 2. 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