Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-3, Assessment No. 250125)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 07/10/2025
Time of LH: 10:00
Date of CPH: 07/23/2025
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Sheilanda Bain
Cost: $181.64
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Unpaid Garbage Bill; October - December
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: Quarter 4 (October - December) 2024
Invoice Date(s): October - December
Garbage Hauler: Republic Services
Service Level: (2) 35 gallon carts
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): PO purchased home on October 1, 2024 and was unaware for the UDRF process
Staff Comments: PO started a large remodel after purchasing home and was unaware garbage service is automatically billed to the property. The property currently has a Quarter 3 2024 assessment, which the PO will dispute with the title company. The PO is disputing the Quarter 4 2024 charge of $181.64 and the Quarter 1 2025 charge of $185.40. The property currently has 2 - 35 gallon carts. There is currently a hold for each unit at the property, starting on May 21.The Quarter 4 2024 and Quarter 1 2025 NNPs were addressed to the previous owner.
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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 the collection of delinquent garbage bills for services during [time period] [RE Project #] 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, ratified and reduced, deleted; ratified and made payable over X years).