Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 790 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2304A2, Assessment No. 230115)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 01/25/2024
Time of LH: 9:00AM
Date of CPH: 03/13/2024
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Postcard Returned by: Francisco Ochoa
Cost: $119.89
Hauling Service(s) Provided: Unpaid Garbage Bill; July 1 - September 30
Type of Order/Fee: Trash Hauling
Hauler: Waste Management
Billing Time Period: Quarter 3 (July-September) 2023
Invoice Date(s): July 1 - September 30
Returned Mail/Notice Concerns?:
Stated Reason for Appeal (if given): PO states they have had 3 recent surgeries which has prevented them from paying their garbage bill because they do not have any income. PO states they are over 70 years old and right now the social security check is being detained because they are waiting for their permanent residency to renew. At this time they have no access to any money. PO would like to know if any of their assessments can be disputed because of their medical situation.
Staff Comments:
Waste Management confirmed that garbage service was being used at this address during Quarter 3 of 2023.
Body
WHEREAS, the Office of Financial Services Assessment 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 April to June 2023. (File No. CG2304A2, Assessment No. 230115) 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 It
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Saint Paul City Charter, said assessment is hereby ratified and payable in one installment.