Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2069 MANITOU AVENUE. (File No. CG2301A2, Assessment No. 230106)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 4/6/2023
Time of LH: 10:00 AM
Date of CPH: 5/24/2023
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Rick Peloquin
Cost: $111.05
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Unpaid Garbage Bill; October 1 - December 31
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Billing Time Period: Quarter 4 (October - December) 2022
Invoice Date(s): October 1 - December 31
Garbage Hauler: Republic Services
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): Property owner stated that he never received the original bill, only the invoice and final notice from the City. They are willing to pay the bill, but doesn't feel he should have to pay the late fees.
Staff Comments: Hauler records show that the invoices and notices of nonpayment were being sent to the service address, rather than the mailing address listed for the property owner with Ramsey County. Therefore staff recommends removing the late fees of $14.49 and reducing the assessment to the original invoiced amount of $96.56.
Body
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 October to December 2022. (File No. CG2301A2, Assessment No. 230106) 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...
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