Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1850 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. VB1712, Assessment No. 178312) (Amended to delete the assessment)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 6/20/17
Date of CPH: 8/2/17
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $2085
Service Charge: $155
Total Assessment: $2240
Gold Card Returned by: MOHAMED ALI
Type of Order/Fee: VB FEE
Comments: CAT 2 VB FILE OPENED ON 3/18/16. PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PERMITS HAVE BEEN FINALED.
History of Orders on Property:
SA Printed: 03/18/2016. 03/29/2016 Garbage Rubbish WO created: PA 16-022202. Remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse including: garbage, rubbish, loose and scattered litter, discarded furniture, appliances, vehicle parts, scrap wood and metal, recycling materials, household items, building materials or rubble, tires, brush, etc., from yard areas. SA Printed: 05/27/2016. 06/07/2016 Tall Grass WO created: PA 16-044250. Cut and remove tall grass, weeds and rank plant growth from yard, blvd, and alley areas. SA Printed: 08/03/2016. SA Printed: 08/10/2016.
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
After review, it was noted property was in vacant building program for only 3 of the 12 months billed. Recommendation amended to delete assessment.
Body
AMENDED 8/2/17
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 November 10, 2016 to February 27, 2017. (File No. VB1712, Assessment No. 178816) 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 deleted.