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Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1004 THOMAS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-6.
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WHEREAS, the City Council adopted RLH RR 21-6 on February 10. 2021 which granted an additional 180 days to repair the structure, correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building and the Code Compliance Report at 1004 Thomas Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed this case on August 10, 2021 to determine if the owner and/or responsible party abated the nuisance conditions and found these conditions were not abated but building inspector had determined the progress on the rehabilitation of the structure could be measured as follows: 1) 90% for the exterior complete; 2) 95% of the 2nd floor unit; and 3) 55% of the first floor unit; therefore, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends continuing the $5,000 performance deposit and grant an additional 180 days for completion of the rehabilitation; Now, Therefore Be It
RESOLVED, that at the conclusion of the 180-days grant of time, the Council will receive a report from the Legislative Hearing Officer with findings on the status of the nuisance abatement; And Be It Further
RESOLVED, that a Legislative Hearing is scheduled for February 8, 2022 at which owners, interested parties and Department of Safety and Inspection staff will present information on the current building conditions and progress toward abatement of the dangerous/nuisance conditions and the resulting findings will be presented to the City Council at a public hearing on February 23, 2022 for its consideration; And, Be It Further
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council adopts the finding of the legislative hearing officer granting an additional 180 days for rehabilitation