Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1401A, Assessment No. 148500 at 1040 MACKUBIN STREET.
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $504.00
Service Charge: $160.00
Total Assessment: $664.00
Gold Card Returned by: Howard Merrill
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: July 23, 2013
Compliance Date: July 29, 2013
Re-Check Date: July 29, 2013
Date Work Done: July 31, 2013
Work Order #: 13-215530
13-215531
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Inspector met with PO Howard Merrill at properties (six vacant lots). PO said he needed more time and had many excuses of why work wasn't done. Was given a two week extension for 1070 Mackubin and no attempt made to maintain the other five lots. PO also argued that the city maintains the area between the two makeshift driveways. Inspector called PW supervisor Greg Tannem who indicated the City does not maintain any of these lots. PO was advised he had until 7-29-13 to cut and clean all six lots and was advised to file an appeal. Lot is overgrown with brush and rank plant growth. There is also dumped brush and tree debris on the lot and in the street in front of the lot. Two work orders sent.
History of Orders on Property:
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 Property Clean Up services during June 28 to July 31, 2013. (File No. J1401A, Assessment No. 148500) 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 payable in one installment.