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Review Request for a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for Derek Thooft, Thooft Law LLC, on behalf of Lorie Miller, for property at 975 HUDSON ROAD.
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WHEREAS, on January 12, 2022, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File RLH RR 21-24, which ordered the removal of 975 Hudson Road within 15 days; and
WHEREAS, following the Council decision on the matter, a request was made by Derek Thooft, on behalf of Lorie Miller, to review this case again and consider granting a stay of enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer will be reviewing the matter in Legislative Hearing on February 22, 2022 in order to develop a recommendation on whether the Council should grant a stay of enforcement of RLH RR 21-24;
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation to the City Council is forthcoming pending this review to grant a stay in order for Derek Thoof, on behalf of Lorie Miller; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer is directed to evaluate whether the owner's has met the previously established conditioned for the grant of time to rehabilitate the property: 1) provide a written contract agreement for the rehabilitation, noting that title cannot be transfer until rehabilitation is completed if there is a third-party doing the rehab; 2) submit evidence of financing sufficient to complete the project; 3) submit an affidavit indicating the finances will be dedicated for this project 4) submit a work plan, sworn construction statement or scope of work, including subcontractor bids; 5) bring real estate taxes to current; and 6) the property must be maintained; Now, Therefore, Be It,
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby stays enforcement of enforcement of RLH RR 21-24 through March 16, 2022; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council refers this matter to Legislative Hearing on February 22, 2022 and directs the Legislative Hearing Officer to report back with her recommendation no later ...
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