Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 493 LYNNHURST AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG1902E3, Assessment No. 190119)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 8/8/2019
Time of LH: 10:30 AM
Date of CPH: 9/25/2019
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Kai Good
Cost: $228.31
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Garbage Service for 1 Medium and 1 Large Cart; 3 Late Fees; Jan 1 - Mar 31 2019
Garbage Hauler: Advanced Disposal
Type of Order/Fee: Garbage Hauling
Billing Time Period: 1st Quarter 2019 (Jan 1 - March 31)
Invoice Date(s):
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): Please see attachment titled Assessment Appeal Statement. I have combined all the relevant documentation into the single PDF.
Staff Comments: Property owner has paid $198.52 to the City and is contesting late fees of $29.79. The original bill and 3 notices of non-payment were sent to the previous owner. Staff recommends removing late fees of $29.79.
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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 Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2019. (File No. CG1902E3, Assessment No. 190119) 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 $228.31 to $198.52 and payable in one installment.