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File #: RLH TA 12-11    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 2/15/2012
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1202E, Assessment No. 128301 at 1698 LAFOND AVENUE.
Sponsors: Russ Stark
Ward: Assessments, Nuisance Abatement, Special Tax Assessments, Ward - 4
Attachments: 1. 1698 Lafond Ave.Document.pdf
Related files: RLH AR 12-2
Title
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1202E, Assessment No. 128301 at 1698 LAFOND AVENUE.
 
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost:  $100.00
 
Service Charge:  $35.00
 
Total Assessment:  $135.00
 
Gold Card Returned by: Richard Ayd
 
Type of Order/Fee: Excessive consumption fees (2)
 
Nuisance:  Excessive Consumption of City Services
 
Date of Orders:  EC issued on 8/2/11 & 8/24/11
 
Compliance Date:  Notes from Matt Dornfeld entered into AMANDA "08/02/2011: *Recheck - Night checked with R Singerhouse, at time of inspection house appeared vacant and was secure. I did not hear any dogs barking and havent heard back from Animal Control on if they in-pounded the dogs. TGW again, issuing letter and $50 EC for numerous visits to property for TGW, snow on walk and refuse in yard ~MD
08/24/2011: *Compliance Recheck - Front porch is full of junk and refuse again which is constituting a fire hazard. PO is also storing bags full of junk in the front yard along side front porch. Issuing s/a and $50 EC for 3rd garbage/refuse/junk complaint this year. ~MD
 
Comments:  VB File opened on 2/2/11 (Cat 2). There are 3 more EC's pending on this property.
 
History of Orders on Property:
02/10/2011 : 02/10/2011 Garbage Rubbish WO created: PA 11-014415
Remove all clutter from front porch which is creating a fire hazard. (Owner may be at property and has mental health issues so be careful. He has 2 dogs but they are small and harmless.)
02/10/2011 : 02/10/2011 Snow Ice WO created: PA 11-014416
Remove snow and ice from public sidewalk full width, salt and sand as needed. (Owner may be at property and has mental health issues so be careful)
02/10/2011 Debra Jackson: Returned Mail SA 02-02-11 Ayd
02/11/2011 : PA EC Printed: 02/11/2011
02/16/2011 : 02/16/2011 Garbage Rubbish WO created: PA 11-016275
Issuing w/o to remove clutter and junk from front porch. SPPD will meet us at property to force entry into porch, if need. Kay Wittgenstein will also be present to assist with property owner. Abatement is scheduled for 2-17-2011 @ 10am.
02/28/2011 : 02/28/2011 Snow Ice WO created: PA 11-103575
Remove snow and ice from public sidewalk full width, salt and sand as needed.
04/07/2011 : 04/07/2011 Garbage Rubbish WO created: PA 11-126886
Remove garbage, refuse, junk, discarded household items, dog feces, loose litter, dilapidated lawn furniture and dilapidated lawn decorations. Please call Matt Dornfeld so I can meet you at property, p# 651-248-4316. Skip and I are working on a time to meet. Thanks
06/14/2011 : 06/14/2011 Tall Grass WO created: PA 11-238582
Cut Tall Grass and weeds on the property
07/05/2011 : 07/05/2011 Tall Grass WO created: PA 11-246597
Cut Tall Grass and weeds on the property
08/10/2011 : 08/10/2011 Tall Grass WO created: PA 11-261371
Cut Tall Grass and weeds on the property
09/13/2011 : 09/13/2011 Garbage Rubbish WO created: PA 11-274855
Remove plastic bags full of junk, shopping carts and loose litter from front of house. ~MD
10/04/2011 : 10/04/2011 Tall Grass WO created: PA 11-284609
Cut Tall Grass and weeds on the property
12/08/2011 : 12/08/2011 Snow Walk Complaint Received.
 
Body
WHEREAS, the Office of Financial Services Real Estate Section has attached to this Council File both a report of completion outlining the costs and fees associated with [type of tax roll and time period] [RE Project #] 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 deleted.
 
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