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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 2135 FIFTH STREET EAST (File No. J1507E; Assessment No. 158309).
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: July 21, 2015
Date of CPH: September 2, 2015
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $240
Service Charge: $35
Total Assessment: $275
Gold Card Returned by: Deanna Hartshorn
Type of Order/Fee: Excessive consumption fees
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: February 26, 2014
Compliance Date: March 5, 2014
Re-Check Date: March 5, 2015
Date Work Done: March 24, 2015
Work Order #: 15-013675 Inv#: 1161091 and 1163965
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: This is $120 EC for multiple violations and $120 PAEC bill
History of Orders on Property: SPPD executed a search warrant resulting in the arrest of two individuals for possession of marijuana and controlled substances. Yard and driveway full of garbage bags, rubbish, recycling materials, wood, auto body parts, etc. Four vehicles illegally parked in yard/inoperable. No marked trash containers on site. Inspector issued orders for: garbage hauler; garbage/rubbish; vehicles; and correction notice. Re-inspection on 3/5/15, there was no change to the property; work orders issued; EC issued. On 3/20/15, owner called inspector indicating they had trash service w/ WM; inspector verified service and contacted Parks to remove container. Re-inspection on 3/24/15, property was cleaned up, PO had trash service, no vehicles were parked in the yard; one vehicle had not been towed; issued $120 PAEC.
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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 Excessive Use of Inspections or Abatement services billed February 20 to March 20, 2015. (File No. J1507E Assessment No. 158309) 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.