Title
Amending Chapter 175 of the Legislative Code in order to combine three chapters regarding the abatement of dangerous or diseased trees into one chapter, and to clarify hardship deferral language.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 177 of the Legislative Code addresses the abatement of Dangerous Trees; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 175 of the Legislative Code addresses the abatement of trees with Dutch Elm Disease; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 175A of the Legislative Code addresses the abatement of trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer Pest Insect; and
WHEREAS, the city finds that Dutch Elm Disease and Emerald Ash Borer Pest Insect both fall within the more general category of Dangerous Trees; and
WHEREAS, similar procedures apply to the abatement of costs for removal of dangerous trees, including procedures for assessment of costs, and the three categories can be combined into one ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the city also wishes to authorize hardship deferral of assessments levied under this amended version of Chapter 175, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes, sections 435.193 to 435.195, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Administrative Code Section 64.07;
NOW, therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of St. Paul does ordain:
SECTION 1
The title of Chapter 175 of the Legislative Code, Dutch Elm Disease, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 175, Dutch Elm Disease, Emerald Ash Borer, and Removal of Other Dangerous Trees
Chapter 175.01 of the Legislative Code, Dutch Elm Disease, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 175.01. - Policy.
The director will issue an order in writing to the owner or owners, agent or occupant of the property upon which such dangerous or unsafe tree is located, to cause such dangerous or unsafe tree, or portion thereof if the removal of a portion will remove the danger, to be taken down and removed; and will be mailed to the last known address of such owner, agent or occupant.
The council of the Ci...
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