Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 68 DOUGLAS STREET (ALSO 72 DOUGLAS STREET). (File No. J2419A, Assessment No. 248523) (Public hearing continued to October 9, 2024)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 5/21/24
Time of LH: 10 am
Date of CPH: 7/10/24
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $116
Service Charge: $162
Total Assessment: $278
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Katherine Kustritz
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement Order
Nuisance: To dispose couch and box spring from blvd
Date of Orders: 12/8/23
Compliance Date: 12/15/23
Re-Check Date: 1/5/24: called owner but had to leave a voicemail. Informed them they need to remove box spring by Tues, Jan 9. will recheck then, 1/10/24: found item remains by side of house by storage container. WO sent
Date Work Done: 1/22/24
Work Order #: 24-004135
Returned Mail?: No
Comments: 4 addresses under one parcel. 66, 68, 70 and 72 Douglas Street (this assessment is under 72 Douglas Street)
History of Orders on Property: 10/3/22-animal feces, 8/29/22, dog feces, 5/20/22-appliances near alley, 8/20/21-trash and dog feces (all under 72 Douglas--abated and no actions were taken)
Body
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 Property Clean Up services during January 22 to 24, 2024. (File No. J2419A, Assessment No. 248523) 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 $278 to $139 if no same or similar violations by October 9, 2024.