City Solicitor responding to item #24-1275, an Order that the City Solicitor review and provide opinions regarding Ordinance 11-038 (Rodent Control) .

To the Honorable City Council: The City Solicitor respectfully submits this response to #24-1275, "That the City Solicitor review Ordinance 11-038 (Rodent Control) and provide opinions for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues on 1. whether city inspectors may enter onto private property; 2. how much time must elapse subsequent to the issuance of a citation for the city to “cause the work to be performed and charge the owner of the property and place a lien against the property for expenses incurred"; and 3. the minimum amount of time that may be imposed pursuant to 11-1038(e)." Please see the attached response from Assistant City Solicitor Jason Piques. Appropriate staff will be available if you require any further information. Respectfully Submitted, Cynthia Amara, City Solicitor