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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1786 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB1709, Assessment No. 178812)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 5/2/17
Date of CPH: 6/21/17
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $2085
Service Charge: $155
Total Assessment: $2240
Gold Card Returned by: ALEX AQEL
Type of Order/Fee: VB FEE
Comments: CAT 2 VB FILE OPENED ON 12/1/16. THERE IS NO CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT. 11/30/2016: *Compliance Recheck - This is a 1 1/2 story wood frame single family house that is vacant and secure. Spoke to a neighbor who indicated people had moved, even though a lot of personal possessions remain. Referred with revoked C of O by Jonathan Gaulke of Fire Inspections. House has peeling paint, broken windows, missing screens, and a number of interior deficiencies from revocation list. Detached two car garage had open doors, and back porch door on house is open. Per Fire Inspector's recommendation, will open category II VB file, SA.
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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 Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during October 12 to December 30, 2016. (File No. VB1709, Assessment No. 178812) 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.