Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 434 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J1609A, Assessment No. 168525)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: May 3, 2016
Date of CPH: June 15, 2016
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $374
Service Charge: $160
Total Assessment: $534
Gold Card Returned by: Gene Averbakn
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: January 29, 2016
Compliance Date: February 3, 2016
Re-Check Date: February 4, 2016
Date Work Done: February 9, 2016
Work Order #: 16-008038
Returned Mail?: To - 434 Lafond LLC, 703 McFaddens Trail in St. Paul; no other mail was returned.
Comments: 12/8/15 - Property was on the behavior complaint list on a report of suspicious activity involving heavy foot traffic in and out of the address. After further investigation, two individuals were arrested and booked at the Ramsey County LEC for possession of a controlled substance. 1/13/16 - complaint of no heat, no electricity. On 1/15/16, heat and lights were back on. Tenants have been evicted; property has been removed from the behavior complaint list.
History of Orders on Property: Previous complaints of garbage/rubbish on property - SA’s issued on 4/3/15, 1/26/15, 1/5/15, 11/24/14, 5/1/14 - two went to work order.
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 February 1 to 25, 2016. (File No. J1609A, Assessment No. 168525) 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.