Title
Appeal of Dr. Hassan Mohamud to a Vacant Building Registration Fee at 489 SHERBURNE AVENUE.
Date/Time of 1st LH: Tuesday, September 1, 2020, teleconference call between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Purpose of Appeal: The following 4 reasons:
1. I lost some of my monthly income from Nwaneri Law Office due to Covid-19.
2. The construction company charged me more than the contract agreed due to additional and unexpected work which my investors did not cover. It was more than $20K. Please see the letter from the construction company.
3. I was expecting the City will help me with financial assistance; waiving the fee could be the City's financial assistance.
4. The work delayed was not my fault and construction but it was Covid-19, protest, unexpected work. Plus, we completed the work today. Please see your e-mail with additional info. submitted.
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: August 17, 2020
Inspector/Key Staff: Joe Yannarelly
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments: VBR 20-24-PO was given 120 days fee waiver
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Dr. Hassan Mohamud to a Vacant Building Registration Fee at 489 SHERBURNE AVENUE, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council grant the appeal and is released from Vacant Building Program; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.