Delinquent Weed Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll
Summary
About $525,000 in unpaid CR&R trash bills across 1,402 accounts will land on property tax bills. Delinquency has dropped dramatically from over 25% of customers when the program started.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $525,000 in delinquent accounts; the city keeps receiving CR&R franchise fees on gross revenue.
Ratepayers who pay their bills, since delinquent costs stop shifting onto the hauler and the city.
Delinquent account holders, who will see the unpaid charges added to their property tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council
About $525,000 in unpaid CR&R trash bills across 1,402 accounts will land on property tax bills. Delinquency has dropped dramatically from over 25% of customers when the program started.
City Council
77 parcels with $49,781.20 in unpaid weed abatement charges will now carry assessment liens on the county tax roll. This is a fire-safety program — the city clears overgrown properties to reduce fire hazards.
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