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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager or Designee to Update the Current Abatement Fee Schedule (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
June 3, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Jonique Andrews, Senior Community Improvement Officer
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager or Designee to Update the Current Abatement Fee Schedule.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On June 30, 2026, the current Rotating Abatement Contractor contracts are set to expire. In anticipation of these expirations, staff has reviewed and updated the Abatement Fee Schedule, as referenced in Attachment 1, to reflect current market conditions, including increases in material and labor costs. These adjustments are supported by data published in the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) April 2026 report, which is widely regarded as an industry standard for construction cost trends and economic indicators.
Since its inception, the Abatement Fee Schedule has helped to expedite Code Enforcement and Fire Department activities requiring the boarding up of vacant, unsecured buildings and the removal of garbage, junk, weeds, and debris. Abatement actions are generally initiated when property owners fail to correct violations after receiving notice and an opportunity to comply. In such cases, the City proceeds with corrective action to address public health, safety, and nuisance conditions. The Abatement Fee Schedule provides standardized costs for these services, which supports consistent application and cost recovery.
Additionally, items 20-22 of the Fee Schedule address the additional costs associated with the disposal of garbage, junk, and debris during abatement activities. These charges reflect actual costs, based on either equipment rental quotes or the current dump fee schedule.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Abatement Services was sent to interested Contractors on May 6, 2026. Contractors are required to submit their qualifications by June 8, 2026, in accordance with the instructions outlined in the RFQ. This RFQ will be used to establish a list of qualified contractors to enter into an agreement with the City of Lodi to provide on-call abatement services in support of Code Enforcement operations.
The proposed fee schedule has been reviewed by the Lodi Fire Department, which has indicated its agreement. The Lodi Fire Department will also utilize the updated fee schedule for abatement-related activities, where applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The increase in abatement costs is passed directly to the property owner/responsible party. The updated fee schedule may further encourage voluntary compliance, potentially reducing the need for City-initiated abatement actions and associated expenditures over time.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.