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Granting an extension for the rehabilitation or razing and removal of 1649 ROSS AVENUE. (Public hearing continued from February 5)
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
As of January 30, 2014 the Code Compliance Inspection is pending and a revised work plan and financial statement is needed. If these are provided, the resolution will not need amendment or a possible layover on February 5, 2014. If they are not, the resolution will need amendment.
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WHEREAS, on January 2, 2014, the City Council of the City of Saint Paul adopted Council File RLH RR 13-61, said Resolution being a Substantial Abatement Order for the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1649 Ross; and
WHEREAS, the Appellant is requesting additional extension for the compliance with the code compliance inspection report; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the case based on the submission of additional plans and financing and the Council Presiden'ts consent; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the file, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting additional time for the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1649 Ross Avenue based on the following conditions having been met:
1) the Code Compliance Inspection Report was issued on January 30, 2014;
2) a work plan demonstrating the ability to rehabilitate the property addressing all the items on the Report has been submitted by the owner, and reviewed and approved by the Legislative Hearing Officer and the Vacant Building Program Manager;
3) a performance deposit in the amount of $5,000 has been posted with the Department of Safety and Inspections on January 14, 2014;
4) a demonstration that the necessary funds (at least $35,000) are available to execute the rehabilitation of the structures has been provided;
5) the vacant building fees and property taxes are current; and
6) the property has been maintained; Now, Therefore, Be It,
RESOLVED, that an extension is hereby ...
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