Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 650 SIMS AVENUE (File No. 2507T, Assessment No. 259010) (Refer back to January 20, 2026 Legislative Hearing)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 09/23/2025
Time of LH: 10:00 AM
Date of CPH:10/08/2025
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $1,950
Service Charge: $257.41
Total Assessment: $2,207.41
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Raymond Vang, Mai Yang
Type of Order/Fee: Tree Branch Removal
Nuisance: Cottonwood (branches only)
Date of Orders: 3/20/2025
Compliance Date: Approximately 4/20/2025
Re-Check Date: 05/13/2025
Date Work Done: 06/20/2025
Work Order #: Hugo #20937
Returned Mail?: No
Comments: 10" Cottonwood (branch) located on the south end of vacant lot. Please trim 2-3 large dead branches hanging over walkway at 652 Sims Ave. Targets Include: People in yard at 652 Sims Ave
History of Orders on Property:
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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 Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during June 2025. (File No. 2507T, Assessment No. 259010) 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, pending January 20, 2026 Legislative Hearing.