HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061039.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE SQUEEZE BOX FOR VIOLATION OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,The Squeeze Box is allegedly in violation of the Weld County Code, and
WHEREAS,despite efforts by the Department of Public Health and Environment staff to
resolve said matter, the violation has not been corrected, and
WHEREAS, on the 10th day of April, 2006, a public hearing was held before the Board of
County Commissioners for the purpose of hearing testimony relating to said violation, and
WHEREAS,The Squeeze Box was not present or represented at said hearing,although all
parties were notified of said hearing by Department of Public Health and Environment staff, and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners deems it advisable to refer said violation
to the Weld County Attorney's Office for immediate legal action.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,Colorado,that The Squeeze Box be,and hereby is, referred to the Weld County Attorney's
Office for legal action against to remedy the violation of the Weld County Code, and any other
persons occupying the properties, any persons claiming an interest in the properties, and any
persons acting in active concert with the identified parties.
2006-1039
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HEALTH VIOLATION - THE SQUEEZE BOX
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The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 10th day of April, A.D., 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Memorandum
Willie TO: Board of County Commissioners
From: Dan Joseph
COLORADO DATE: 04/05/2006
SUBJECT: The Squeeze Box, Failure to Renew Retail
Food Establishment License and Failure to
pay Civil Penalty Assessment
The Squeeze Box, located at 2630 6`h Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, has failed to pay for a
Retail Food Establishment License for 2006.
The Department has contacted the establishment numerous times to notify them that they
have failed to obtain a 2006 license (chronology attached).
The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment recommends the Board
of County Commissioners direct the County Attorneys office to pursue legal action against
the facility to either collect the license fee and penalty, or to close the facility.
2006-1039
The Squeeze Box, 2630 6`h Avenue, Greeley, Colorado
December 1, 2005: Retail Food Establishment License Renewal Application was sent
to the address specified in the establishment file.
February 1, 2006: Notification of Violation for Failure to Obtain a Retail Food
Establishment License was sent to the address specified in the
establishment file.
March 2, 2006: Marcela Swain, office technician, left a message, on the phone
number stated in the establishment file, stating that a civil penalty
would be assessed if payment for the license was not received by
end of Monday March 6, 2006.
March 8, 2006: Notice of Civil Penalty Assessment for Failure to Obtain a Retail
Food Establishment License was sent Certified Mail to the address
specified in the establishment file. The letter was signed for by
Sharon Subia on March 17, 2006.
March 29, 2006: Notice of Hearing for Failure to Pay a Retail Food Establishment
License and Civil Penalty Assessment by the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment was sent Certified
Mail to the address specified in the establishment file. A notice
was left by the Post Office and as of April 6, 2006 had not been
redeemed.
April 5, 2006: Dan Joseph, Environmental Health Specialist, called and left a
message, with the phone number specified in the establishment
file, explaining what the failure to pay for the civil penalty and
license fee would mean.
April 5, 2006: Gail Harvey, Environmental Health Specialist, attempts to visit
establishment to discuss licensing issues with owners, but the
establishment is closed at time of visit.
Note: April 8, 2004, the establishment was assessed a civil penalty for
Failure to Obtain a Retail Food Establishment License.
February 7, 2005, the establishment received a 2n°Notice of
Violation for Failure to Renew a Retail Food Establishment
License.
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