Authorize special assessments on properties with unpaid citation fines
In Plain English
Some property owners owe the city money for code violation fines, nuisance cleanup costs, or foreclosure penalties but haven't paid their bills. Special assessments let the city add these unpaid amounts to property tax bills. If approved, affected property owners must pay these debts when they pay property taxes or face liens on their properties.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 71-19
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved putting unpaid city fines and cleanup costs onto property tax bills as special assessments. Property owners who owe money for code violations, nuisance cleanup, or foreclosure penalties will now have these debts added to their annual property tax bills. If they don't pay, the city can place liens on their properties. This gives the city a more reliable way to collect money it's owed rather than pursuing separate collection efforts.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Authorize special property tax assessments for unpaid code violation fines
Authorize special property tax assessments for unpaid city fines and cleanup costs
Levy special property assessments for unpaid city fines and cleanup costs
Authorize special property tax assessments for unpaid city fines
Collect $43,927 in unpaid fines by adding them to property tax bills
The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Freeway Maintenance Agreement Amendment with California Department of Transportation at the intersection of Central Ave and I-80 (“Caltrans”).
Grant Award from Chevron Community Engagement Foundation
Proclamation Recognizing the First Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.”)
Monthly Crime Report for April 2026
Contract with Health Management Association, Inc. to Conduct an Assessment of Richmond’s Mental Health and Trauma-Response Services
Accept the 2026-2029 California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant and Contract with RPAL and Evident Change for Program Services and Evaluation
Contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the Richmond Art and Lighting Safety and Accessibility Improvements Project
Appointment of Courtney Bulletti to the Human Relations Commission
Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) for the Harbour Way South and Wright Avenue Crossing