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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 735 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 10/03/2024
Time of LH: 9:00 am
Date of CPH: 11/06/2024
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Jessica Stortenbecker
Cost: $180.31
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Unpaid Garbage Bill; (April - June)
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: Quarter 2 (April - June) 2024
Invoice Date(s): (April - June)
Garbage Hauler: Waste Management
Service Level: 35 gallons (weekly)
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): Delinquent bill is from previous owner.
Staff Comments: PO purchased home May 6, 2024. Her first bill was prorated to include service from May 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024 in the amount of $148.43 which was paid on July 19, 2024. The delinquent balance of $180.31 is for service from January 28, 2024 to May 11, 2024, and was left unpaid by the previous owner. Current PO has attempted to contact previous owners without success. Staff does not recommend removing assessment.
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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 April to June 2024. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115) 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.