Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1845 LINCOLN AVENUE. (File No. CG1902C4, Assessment No. 190112)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 7/25/2019
Time of LH: 11:15 AM
Date of CPH: 9/11/2019
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Michael Brown
Cost: $105.65
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Garbage Service Medium Cart, 2 Late Fees; Jan 1 - Mar 31 2019
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: 1st Quarter of 2019
Invoice Date(s):
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): I called number on first notice to pay balance at Republic Services when it was received. I was told there was no balance to by paid and account was current by Republic Services. I asked that a note was made to my account regarding our conversation. Please check with Republic Services to confirm. Also, original notice was for amount of $122.34. The invoice and final notice is for amount of $116.25. In speaking with a City of St. Paul employee, I was told that there were charges were for extra garbage/baggage. I have not had any extra pickups or excessive garbage. Even further, I have auto payment set on my account. I believe a mistake was made.
Staff Comments: According to information provided by Republic Services, the property owner did not make a payment during Quarter 1 2019. The pending assessment amount does not include any charges for extra bags. The property owner is responsible for paying the delinquent charge to the City.
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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 Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2019. (File No. CG1902C4, Assessment No. 190112) 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...
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