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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1408A, Assessment No. 148524 at 400 BLAIR AVENUE.
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $160.00
Service Charge: $160.00
Total Assessment: $320.00
Gold Card Returned by: Stephanie Bradley
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement - Snow/Ice
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: January 23, 2014
Compliance Date: January 25, 2014
Inspection Date: January 29, 2014
Date Work Done: February 3, 2014
Work Order #: 14-091425
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Letter also sent to responsible party - Pang Fang, 6451 Pheasant Hills Drive in Lino Lakes. Inspector noted that he received a phone call from Shad Markenson, husband of listed owner, re: snow work order. Mr. Markenson said he shoveled walk but crew cleared anyway. Advised that walk was not in compliance at the time of inspection but if he cleared walk between time of inspection and time crew arrived, he may be able to appeal assessment.
History of Orders on Property:
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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 February 3 to 28, 2014. (File No. J1408A, Assessment No. 148524) 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 $320 to $200 and spread payments over 3 years.