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File #: RLH TA 25-253    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
Final action:
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to July 23, 2025)
Sponsors: Saura Jost
Ward: Special Tax Assessments, Ward - 3
Attachments: 1. 1814 James Ave. Summary Abatement Order 3-12-25.pdf, 2. 1814 James Ave.Photo from SAO 3-12-25.pdf, 3. 1814 James Ave.Rechecked photo on reinspection 3-20-25.pdf
Related files: RLH AR 25-52

Title

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to July 23, 2025)

 

Hearing Date(s)

Date of LH:   06/03/25

Time of LH:  9AM

Date of CPH:  07/16/25

 

Tax Assessment Worksheet

Cost:  $134

Service Charge: $164

Total Assessment:  $298

Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.:   John Ewen

Type of Order/Fee:   SAO

Nuisance:  To remove and dispose of the pallets from rear of the property

Date of Orders:  03/21/25

Compliance Date: 03/19/25

Re-Check Date:   03/20/25-not abated, sent WO

Date Work Done:  03/24/25 - done by owner upon contractor inspection

Work Order #: 25-019295

Returned Mail?:   No

Comments:

History of Orders on Property: 02/18/25-snow (in compliance), 5/2/23-garbage (closed-abated), 05/14/19-garbage (sent to PW)

 

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 March 10 to 28, 2025. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) 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 $298 to $149 if no same or similar violation(s) by January 7, 2026.

 

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