Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1451 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541) (Reduce and continue to October 1, 2025 Public Hearing)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 6/17/25 (originally 5/20/25)
Time of LH: 9am
Date of CPH: 7/9/25
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $225 (trip charge)
Service Charge: $164
Total Assessment: $389
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Jonathan Wilcox
Type of Order/Fee: 2 SAO
Nuisance: To remove/dispose of the door cushions, cardboard boxes and misc. debris around the garage
Date of Orders: 1st SA - 01/28/25; 2nd SA -2/5/25
Compliance Date: 1st SA - 2/4/25; 2nd SA - 2/11/25
Re-Check Date: 1st SA - 2/4/25-found original item have been abated, but new items in the rear yard, closing existing SA and issuing a new one. RK; recheck 2/12/25-not done, wo sent
Date Work Done: 2/19/25 - done by owner.
Work Order #: 25-011333
Returned Mail?: No
Comments:
History of Orders on Property: 9/13/23-garbage (abated)
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 Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during February 12 to 26, 2025. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541) 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 $389 to $169 and continued public hearing to October 1, 2025 to delete the remaining balance if no same or similar violations.