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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR KELLY, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER
FROM: FRANK ALLEN, CODE COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RODENT (RAT) CONTROL
DATE: AUGUST 31 , 1987
DISCUSSION:
At the August 27th Council meeting, the Code Compliance Depart-
ment was directed to prepare an updated report concerning city
rat control development for presentation at the September 10th
Council meeting . On August 31 , 1987 during a discussion with
City of Indian Wells and Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement
District , it was learned that Indian Wells , through the Mosquito
Abatement District , is making available to City residents rat
poison packs , at cost , for 2 . 56 per unit .
Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District is currently
conducting an area field survey by setting rat traps in various
locations of reported infestation . The purpose of the survey
is to create a feasibility study to determine possible creation
of a rodent abatement district .
RECOMMENDATION :
Staff continue to work with Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement
District in development of a strengthened rat control program
for Pal Desert .
K W . EKIN
Code Compliance Director (Act i r :)�Nt. •0r:1-_____, ( - '7 '7-7:- ---.7 _ -71'17 ___,
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