Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 155 RUTH STREET NORTH. (File No. J2501T, Assessment No. 258503)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 9/17/24
Time of LH: 9 AM
Date of CPH: 1/15/25
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $480
Service Charge: $164
Total Assessment: $644
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Laurencia Kyariga
Type of Order/Fee: Notice to Cut Tall, Grass and/or Weeds
Nuisance: TGW on vacant lot
Date of Orders: 5/23/24
Compliance Date: 5/27/24
Re-Check Date: 6/3/24
Date Work Done: 6/5/24
Work Order #: 24-042393
Returned Mail?: No
Comments: Building was demolished by the City RR 11-91
History of Orders on Property: Many complaints for TGW and garbage since 2013
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 Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during May 29 to June 12, 2024 (File No. J2501T, Assessment No. 248503) 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 reduced from $644 to $514.