City of Saint Paul - File #: RLH VBR 23-35

• File #: RLH VBR 23-35
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
• Status: Passed
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 7/12/2023
• Title: Appeal of Emiliano Marrero Romero to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST.
• Sponsors: Nelsie Yang
• Ward: Vacant Building Registration, Ward - 6

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/14/2023	2	Mayor's Office	Signed
7/12/2023	2	City Council	Adopted	Pass
6/27/2023	1	Legislative Hearings	Referred

Title

Appeal of Emiliano Marrero Romero to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST.

Date/Time of 1st LH:  Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Room 330 City Hall

Purpose of Appeal:  I was not informed of the sales review process for a Category 2 vacant building until 1.5 weeks before deadline.  Even after obtaining & submitting all required documents before the deadline, the city is charging an extra fee.  I tried working & communicating with code enforcement representatives to no avail.  No calls, voice mails, emails were returned.

Date of Order(s) Under Appeal:  May 18, 2023

Inspector/Key Staff:  Matt Dornfeld

Legislative Hearing Staff Comments:  Sale transaction with Ramsey County 4/6/21.  5/19/23-transaction made with 0 sale price (no document found).  2023 Tax Statement went to Dylan Kersting, previous owner.

Body

WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Emiliano Marrero Romero to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST, 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 waive Vacant Building fee for 60 days to August 15, 2023; Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.