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Granting a 180 day stay of enforcement of RLH RR 22-4, ordering the demolition for 1628 DARLENE STREET, to Joe Steinmaus, for Michael F. Murray.
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WHEREAS, on March 23, 2022, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File RLH RR 22-4, which ordered the removal of 1628 Darlene Street within 15 days; and
WHEREAS, following the Council decision on the matter, a request was made by Joe Steinmaus, for Michael F. Murray, to review this case again and consider granting a stay of enforcement; and
WHEREAS, letter to Joe Steinmaus, for Michael F. Murray, was sent May 4, 2022 indicating the criteria against which his request for a stay of enforcement, which included,
1. apply for a Code Compliance inspection with the Department of Safety & Inspections, including lock box code and box must be attached to door for use;
2. post a $5,000 performance deposit with the Department of Safety & Inspections (DSI);
3. account statement from American National Bank indicating sufficient funds for both purchase and rehabilitation;
4. work plan, sworn construction statement or scope of work, including schedule for completion of the repairs;
5. signed subcontractors bids; and
6. the property must maintained.
WHEREAS, at the May 24, 2022 Legislative Hearing, Joe Steinmaus was to submit the aforementioned conditions;
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer conducted a Legislative Hearing on June 14, 2022 in order to assess progress in meeting conditions 1-5 enumerated above for Council consideration of a stay of enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting a 180 days stay of enforcement, to purchaser Joe Steinmaus; Now, Therefore, Be It,
RESOLVED, that the City Council orders that the owners, interested parties or responsible parties shall repair the structure, correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building to make the structure(s) safe and code compliant, or shall raze and remove the structure(...
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