Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1866 GRAHAM AVENUE. (File No. CG2002B3, Assessment No. 200126)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 7/16/2020
Time of LH: 9:00 AM
Date of CPH: 8/26/2020
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by:
Cost: $77.36
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Garbage Service Small Cart Weekly; 3 Late Fees; Jan 1-Mar 31 2020
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: 1st Quarter of 2020 (January 1 - March 31)
Invoice Date(s): January 1 - March 31
Garbage Hauler: WM
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): Daughter of property owner reached out with questions about Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing Notice Ratification of Assessment for Quarter 1 2020. The property owner current has Alzheimer's and she has been helping her with her affairs. She is confused as to why the City of Saint Paul was charging the property owner $77.36 when it appears as though they are current with their hauler.
Staff Comments: As a courtesy to the property owner, staff recommends removing the late fees of $10.07 and reducing the assessment to $67.29.
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 Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2020. (File No. CG2002B3, Assessment No. 200126) 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 $77.36 to $67.29.