To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for Dinsmore Property Nuisance Abatement
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-03 to abate public nuisances at 46280 State Hwy 36, Dinsmore, CA (APN 208-341-024) pursuant to section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
The site at 46280 State Hwy 36, Dinsmore, CA owned by Mr. Bobby Marks and Mrs. Virginia Marks is an illegal junk yard that poses a danger to the public and to the environment. This request would allow issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to remove the junk and hazardous materials from the site. A second phase of the cleanup will be undertaken at a later date to remediate contaminated soils. The initial cost will be paid from the Code Enforcement budget, supplemented by grants or other revenue sources from the state or federal government. After the abatement is completed, staff will follow the next steps required by Humboldt County Code sections 351-16 et seq in order to recover all abatement costs incurred including a recording of a lien on the subject property if necessary. This requires Board approval because it is expected the proposal to conduct this work will be for more than $50,000.
In November of 2018, Humboldt County Planning & Building's Code Enforcement division was contacted by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Regional Water Board to conduct an inspection of the property located at 46280 State Hwy 36, Dinsmore, CA.
In December 2018, the property was inspected in the presence of Mr. Marks. Upon inspection, the 6.25 acre property was found to have over 200 junk vehicles, recreational vehicles, travel trailers and boats. The property is also riddled with solid waste, appliances, car parts, and scrap met...
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