Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 242 MARIA AVENUE. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 4/2/24
Time of LH: 10 am
Date of CPH: 5/15/24
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $598
Service Charge: $159
Total Assessment: $757
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Bb Housing Associates, Michael Buelow
Type of Order/Fee: FC of O, Duplex
Nuisance: Unpaid FC of O fees
Date of Orders: Appointment letters ; 3/17, 5/15, 6/7 and 7/19/23. Deficiency letters: 8/21, 9/29 and 10/31/23.
Compliance Date: 12/1/23
Billing Dates: 12/7/23 and 1/8/24
Returned Mail?: No
Comments: Recommend deleting two $89 no entry fees as cannot assess no entry penalty fees. Assessment should be: $280 FC of O fee + $140 re inspection fee + $159 service charge = $579
History of Orders on Property:
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 Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during February 28 to December 19, 2023. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) 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 $757 to $579.