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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 710 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J1702A, Assessment No. 178501)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: November 8, 2016
Date of CPH: January 18, 2017
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $160
Service Charge: $160
Total Assessment: $320
Gold Card Returned by: Yangtzee Home LLC
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement - Tall Grass & Weeds Letter
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Letter: August 25, 2016
Compliance Date: August 29, 2016
Inspection Date: August 30, 2016
Date Work Done: August 31, 2016
Work Order #: 16-074430
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Most recent complaint was received on 10/12/16 that owner is reportedly running a car dealership from the property; most of the vehicles do not have plates; they also park on empty lot two doors away. Complaint is being handled by Zoning.
History of Orders on Property: On 7/27/16, inspector found a Dodge Neon, no plates, smashed; issued VA to remove vehicle. On 8/4/16, property was re-inspected and inspector issued SA to remove wood, a TV, car parts and a temporary tent structure, and also TG&W; inspector also issued VA to remove a different vehicle from the property. On 8/10/16, property was re-inspected and grass was cut; tent structure and vehicle were still present; inspector sent WO to remove vehicle and issued an EC on tent structure. Property was re-inspected on 8/19/16; inspector found the yard had been cleaned; there was a new vehicle on site, and the tent was still up; inspector issued another EC. On 8/25/16 the owner called the inspector indicating they had removed the tent; inspector agreed to remove one EC fee.
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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 August 1 to 31, 2016. (File No. J1702A, Assessment No. 178501) 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.