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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 81 WESTERN AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. CG25Q3B1, Assessment No. 260130) (April 9, 2026 Legislative Hearing)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 04/09/2026
Time of LH: 9:00
Date of CPH: 04/15/2026
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: S Melaine Schwahn-Doyle
Cost: $115.75
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Unpaid Garbage Bill; July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: Quarter 3 (July - September) 2025
Invoice Date(s): July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Garbage Hauler: FCC Environmental
Service Level:
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): PO states the photo shows her 35 gallon cart and two recycling carts, but states the extra items near her garbage cart are not hers
Staff Comments: The PO confirmed the garbage and recycling carts are her carts in the photo provided by the hauler. However the PO is disputing the extra items placed next to her garbage cart, stating they do not belong to her. PW staff informed the PO that we cannot remove charges for items left in or near her garbage cart. Staff does not recommend reducing 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 the Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2025. (File No. CG25Q3B1, Assessment No. 260130) 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 forthcoming.