Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1504A1, Assessment No. 158517 at 673 SHERBURNE AVENUE.
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $338
Service Charge: $160
Total Assessment: $498
Gold Card Returned by: Tou Vang
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: September 18, 2014
Compliance Date: September 22, 2014
Re-Check Date: Pre-authorized work order
Date Work Done: September 22, 2014
Work Order #: 14-330284
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Complaints were received in June, August and September, 2014 for tall grass and weeds. On 9/17/14, inspector went to the property and found mattresses, refuse and a Veolia container; inspector issued an SA with pre-authorized work order. Inspector went back to the property on 10/08/14 and found that the property had been cleaned up, however, a couch had been dumped; inspector issued an SA. Inspector went back to the property on 10/17/14 and found the couch was still there and a tire had also been dumped; inspector sent a work order to Parks to clean up the property.
History of Orders on Property: This is a vacant lot which also has the address of 675 Sherburne Avenue; dwellings were razed by owner July 2009.
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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 services during September 1 to 29, 2014. (File No. J1504A1, Assessment No. 158517) 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 made payable over 3 years.