Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 93 SYCAMORE AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 1/7
Time of LH: 10 am
Date of CPH:2/19/25
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $460
Service Charge: $164
Total Assessment: $624
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Jay Drieling
Type of Order/Fee: Tall Grass & Weed Removal 08/01/24-08/30/24
Nuisance: SAO to remove OHV over sidewalk -PLEASE CUT, REMOVE, AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE PLANT GROWTH AND VEGETATION, INCLUDING
BRANCHES THAT ARE HANGING OVER THE CITY SIDEWALK TO A HEIGHT OF SEVEN FEET AND
HANGING OVER THE ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY TO FOURTEEN FEET.
Date of Orders: 7-22-24
Compliance Date: 7-29-24
Re-Check Date: 7/29/24 - not done sending wo, photos attached.
Date Work Done: 08/13/2024: * Confirm by Insp - Sean Westenhofer - 8-13-2024 - Work Order completed by DSI Contractor. SW
Work Order #: 24-063049
Returned Mail?: no
Comments: contractor removed weeds? only substantial OHV that was removed was in front of building along sidewalk, however NONE of the photos match the photo by fence taken by inspector in original SAO.
History of Orders on Property: 12/16/24 - garbage SAO (pending); 10/4/24 - SAO garbage (done by owner); 9/23/24 SAO garbage (done by owner); 6/17/24 SAO garbage (done by owner); 6/26/23 SAO garbage (in compliance); 1/21/23 and 1/31/23 snow and ice (done on inspection).
Body
WHEREAS, the Office of Financial Services Assessment Section has attached to this Council File both a report of completion outlining the costs and fees associated with Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during August 1 to 30, 2024. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515) and the assessment roll including all properties for which these assessments are proposed for Council ratification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council’s Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed an appeal of this assessment and developed a recommendation for the City Council with respect to this assessment; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing having been conducted for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council and having been considered financially satisfactory; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Saint Paul City Charter, said assessment is hereby ratified and payable in one installment.