Date:

To:

Dear:

The City of Berkeley was required to abate the public nuisance caused by a gathering of 10 or more persons at (location of property) _______________________________________, which substantially disrupted the quiet enjoyment of property in a significant segment of the adjacent neighborhood. This is the (second/third/fourth, etc.) such public nuisance at this property within the last 120 days, and thus, a penalty of __________ ($750, $1,500, etc.) is imposed on you. If you fail to remit this fine to the City of Berkeley by _______ (30 days from the date of this notification) you will be liable for an additional $100 penalty, plus interest. The payment should be remitted to the address listed below.

Your liability is based on the fact that you were:

[ ] An owner of the property to whom was sent prior notice of a public nuisance at the property within the previous 120 days; and/or

[ ] An owner of the property who resided on or adjacent to the property when the public nuisance took place; and/or

[ ] An owner of the property who was present when a Notice of a public nuisance was first posted at the property; and/or

[ ] A person who resided on or was otherwise in control of the property when the public nuisance took place there; and/or

[ ] A person who organized or sponsored the event that created the public nuisance at such property; and/or

[ ] A person who attended the event constituting the public nuisance at such property and engaged in the conduct which resulted in the public nuisance.

If you believe that you are not liable you may contest the issuance of the administrative citation by requesting a hearing pursuant to BMC Section 1.28.060.

Sincerely yours,

_______________________________

(Name, title, address and phone number of signatory)