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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1323 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 07/08/25 (originally 6/3/25)
Time of LH: 10 a.m.
Date of CPH: 07/16/25
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $456
Service Charge: $159
Total Assessment: $615
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Julie and Jim Barnard, Barnwirth LLC
Type of Order/Fee: FC of O, Commercial Antique Business
Nuisance: Unpaid FC of O fees
Date of Orders: Appointment letter 2/18/25, Approved with deficiencies 2/26/25 (inspected both buildings at same time)
Billing Dates: 2/28/25 and 3/31/25
Returned Mail?: No
Comments: Appointment letter and approval with deficiencies letter, and bills sent to: Barnwirth LLC, 32 Mound Blvd, St Paul MN 55106-6337. The building was condemned due to a fire in 2022. DSI has 2 separate bills for the same address, one for the building and one for the storage. Main building was paid by check. Garage/storage went to assessment.
History of Orders on Property:
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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 Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) 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 reduced from $615 to $387.