Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1386 CHELMSFORD STREET. (File No. J1701A, Assessment No. 178500)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: October 18, 2016
Date of CPH: January 4, 2017
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $1,094.00
Service Charge: $280.00
Total Assessment: $1,374.00
Gold Card Returned by: Cynthia Meyer
Type of Order/Fee: Summary Abatement
Nuisance: Failure to maintain exterior of property
Date of Orders: May 24, 2016
Compliance Date: June 29, 2016
Re-Check Date: June 13 and June 29, 2016
Date Work Done: July 7 and July 19, 2016
Work Order #: 16-053082 and 16-053063
Returned Mail?: NO
Comments: Orders were issued to cut or remove a tree and vegetation which were overtaking the public sidewalk. The inspector issued three work orders: June 14, 2016 (prior to the compliance deadline), and two on June 30, 2016. Charges for the two cleanups are as follows: 7/7/16 - garbage abatement fee $260, tree/brush disposal $84, DSI admin fee $120; 7/19/16 - tree removal $750 and DSI admin fee $120 (plus Real Estate and CAO admin fees where $35 and $5). The work order issued on June 14, 2016, prior to the compliance deadline, indicates by Parks on 7/14/16 that work was done by owner; inspector then issued a PAEC for $120.
History of Orders on Property: None
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 June 27 to July 29, 2016. (File No. J1701A, Assessment No. 178500) 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.