Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1508A, Assessment No. 158514 at 315 COOK AVENUE EAST.
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: April 7, 2015
Date of CPH: May 20, 2015
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $316
Service Charge: $160
Total Assessment: $476
Gold Card Returned by: Mohamed Bihi
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: January 6, 2015
Compliance Date: January 12, 2015
Re-Check Date: January 13, 2015
Date Work Done: January 13, 2015
Work Order #: 15-002596
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Inspector notes that this was a category 2 vacant building; the code compliance certificate has been issued; inspector is still monitoring the property as a vacant building because he is unable to confirm that the building is occupied.
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 January 2 to 29, 2015. (File No. J1508A, Assessment No. 158514) 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 $476 to $150.