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.
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 Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2024. (File No.CG2502A2-3, Assessment No. 250125) 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 $181.64 to $125.