Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1243 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 07/25/2024
Time of LH: 10:00 am
Date of CPH: 08/14/2024
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Ishmael Barry McReynolds
Cost: $430.18
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Unpaid Garbage Bill; January - March
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: Quarter 1 (January - March) 2024
Invoice Date(s): January - March
Garbage Hauler: Aspen Waste Systems
Service Level:
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): PO feels he is being overcharged, and Aspen has not responded to multiple communication attempts.
Staff Comments: PO purchased duplex on November 13, 2023, with two 96-gallon carts already on site. PO then received the Q1 invoice for $430.18. PO is contesting the Q1 2024 charge because he is unsure what he is being charged for. Aspen did not share an itemized invoice, however, quarterly service for two 96gal carts is $268.62, with the addition of service for 1.5 months in Q4 2023, and late fees, this amount seems accurate. PO has now switched to a smaller service level and placed a unit on hold moving forward.
Body
WHEREAS, the Office of Financial Services Real Estate Section has attached to this Council File both a report of completion outlining the costs and fees associated with the Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114) 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 $430.18 to $412.06.