Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1505A, Assessment No. 158504 at 1340 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE.
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: January 6, 2015
Date of CPH: February 18, 2015
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $498
Service Charge: $160
Total Assessment: $658
Gold Card Returned by: Sandra Shirek
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: October 8, 2014
Compliance Date: October 13, 2014
Re-Check Date: October 13, 2014
Date Work Done: October 15, 2014
Work Order #: 14-337512 and 14-337511
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Two separate work orders were issued; one to clean up debris in and around the yard; the other to trim/remove bushes/weeds protruding in the public right-of-way; inspector noted on the work order to cut the bushes/weeds as short as possible due to high volume of neighborhood complaints.
History of Orders on Property: Appeal to LHO on 11/25/14 regarding Cat 1 VB status; LHO recommended status be reclassified as preliminary VB.
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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 October 1 to 30, 2014. (File No. J1505A, Assessment No. 158504) 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.
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