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88-1842 � WHI'�E •- CiTV EIERK '•P�NK �,- FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council /� `�CANARV -�DEPARTMENT File NO. �� �� `� BLUE - MAVOR , t Co�nci Resolution -- �- � � �� Presented By _____. Referred Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WI�tEAS, the Division of Public Health has req��ested the City Council to hold a public tiearing to consider the advisability and riecessity of the correction or wreckirig and removal of a tw�o-story �aood frame, fire�lan►aged single family house arid a dilapidated and deteriorated detached garage, which are located on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Prc�erty" co�m�nly lmown as 520 North Kent Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota and legally described as: Lot 16, Block 2, except the S�zth 59.8 feet thereof, Micl�ls Subdivision of Block 14 of Stinson's Division of Section Thirty six, Tawnship 29, Range 23. �FAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on May 12, 1988 the follawing persons are awners, interested parties or responsible parties of the Subject Property. The owners are Federal National Mortgage Association, P.O. Box 28459, Los Angeles, CA 90024 as to fee awner; Sears Nbrtgage Corporation, 300 Knightsbrige Parkway, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, ATTN: Margaret E. S�nith, possible mortgage holder; Department of HUD, 220 S. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, NH�T 55401, possible mortgage holder. There are no judc�ments or liens of record against these parties; and WI�tF.AS, the Division of Public Health ha� issued orders identified as an "Abandoned &.iilding Notice" dated August 24, 1988 which is attached and irx:orporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served on all vwners, interested parties and respc>nsi.ble parties of the Subject Praperty }mown to the enforcement officer. The notice and order inforn►ed these parties that the two-story w�ood frame, fire damaged single — � -- COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond r.ong In Favor Goswitz Rettman Scheibel A gai n s t BY Sonnen Wilson Form Approve y City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary By � �(5 �-8 g$ By / t#pproved by 1+lavor: Date _ Appr v d by Mayor Eor Sub io o�E By .. �, . . ��-���a family house located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 1 of the St. Paul Legislative Code; the dilapiclated and deteriorated detached garage located on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure pursuant to Section 45.01, Stiibd. 3 of the St. Paul Legislative Code; and both b�iildings are nuisances pursuant to Sections 45.02, Subd. 10 and Subd. 11 of the St. Paul Legislative Code. The August 24, 1988 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the buildings on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporat.ed as part of this resolution; and WHERF.AS, the August 24, 1988 order inforn►ed all owners, interested parties and respc»nsible parties that they mz.°ct either repair the structures on the Subject Property by correcting the list of deficiencies or d�trolish the buildings, either action to take place by September 13, 1988. Wf�REAS, no action has been taken regarding c�liance with the August 24, 1988 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that a public hearing be scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov�nber 22, 1988 for the City Council to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction of the nuisance condition or in the alternative consider the desnolition and re�noval of these structures; and Wf�REAS, the above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties have been personally served notice of the time and purpose of the Noveinber 22, 1988 hearing before the Council; Wf�2EAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on November 22, 1988 and all testimony and evidence was considered by the Council. 1�W, THII�EFORE, BE IT RESOLVID that based �on all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Nov�nber 22, 1988 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the follawing Firulings and Order concerning the stru�ctures at 520 N. Kent Street: 1. That in August, 1987 the house located on the Subject Property was determined to be unocc�ied. The house has remained unoccupied since August, 1987. 2. That since August, 1987 the City of Saint Paul has on nimnerous occasions issued orders to the owners to make these structures secure and not accessable. On many occasions, because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City has had to hire a private contractor to make the buildings secure and not open to access. 3. That the awners of the S�abject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant b�ilding fee for these structures as required by City ordinance. 4. That there are naw and have been since August, 1987 m�ltiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existance at the Subject Property. 5. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of these structures are as previously stated in this resolution. These individuals have been properly served notice of the November 22, 1988 hearing concerning these structures. — � — > : '. , � � '8-/�y�, 6. That the o�mers, interested parties or responsible parties have been ordered to repair these structures and have failed to do so. 7. That on August 24, 1988 an Abandoned Building Notice was sent to the awners, interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons within twentyrone t21) days frotn the date of the Notice to either de�lish the buildings or make regairs and correct the list of deficiencies. 8. That the order of August 24, 1988 has been disregarded by the awners, interested parties and responsible parties. 9. That the tw�o-story vaood frame, fire damaged single family house located on the Stiibject Property is an abandoned lniilding under Section 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a building or portion thereof which has st.00d unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and during that period of time has been either "unsecured" or "boarded" or has had "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations" or has been "placarded as "Unfit for H�mian Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul Legislative Code." 10. That the tw�-story �aood frame, fire clamaged single family house located on the Subject Property is a nuisarice as defined ur�ler Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Stabd. 11, in that it is an abandoned bu.ilding located in the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the cammanity. 11. That the dilapidated and deteriorated detached garage located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined under St. Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 10, in that it is an abandoned building located in the City of St. Paul that has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the co�r�munity. 12. That the costs of abatement of these nuisarices are estimated to exceed tw�o thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demolition of a building ott�r than a structure accessory to a residential building. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the follawing order: 1. The above referenced awners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the S�abject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the c�nity by rehabilitating tl�se b�zildings - 3 ' r . WNITE - CITV CLERK C011f1C11 PINK ' - FINANCE f_ANARV - DEPARTMENT G I TY OF SA I NT PALT L File NO. �I/��� - BLUE � MAVOR Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date arid correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by d�lishing the bu.ildings and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of these buildings m�zst be co�rpleted within thirty (30) clays of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If the above corrective action is not canpleted within the thirty (30) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish these bniildings and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Stiabject Property p�zrsuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the structures are to be demolished by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fi�ctures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the d�nolition and rernoval shall be rgr�oved from the structures by the awners, interested parties and respc�nsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period. If the personal property is not so rermved, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and fixtures as is provided by law. 4. IT IS FClR7.'HIIt ORDIIt� that a certif ied copy of this resolution and the incorporated order and list of deficiencies be mailed to the last )mawn address of the awners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5) . — ,� — COUNCIL MEMBERS Reques�ed by Department of: Yeas Nays . >- Dimond � � ,� , � � .��<,� �,,' -r.'r �ng [n Favor coswitz i�ethtitien () BY r �he1�� _ Against Sonnen Wilson �Y 2 � �'�08 Form Approved City Atto ey Adopted by Council: Date Certified Pas e y cil Se ta By 6 2' \ sy Approve Mavor. Date + Appr v by Mayor for Submis ' to ouncil � �� By �U9ltStiF� �E C 3 j988 . � ___-. . . - ��-���,� o �I.� 0129- 2 Env�:�con�ent,al Health-Vacant � - - � � DEP/tRTI�lENT . ; : • 9teve R. Rov Bldgs. CONTACT NAME 29�7771 PHONE � October �U,� 1988 DATE � S Il[SER� FOR OUTINC: dBDER: (See reversa,side.) Depsrtment Director � 3 Mayor �(or Assistaat) � Finance and Management Services Director 5 City Clerk . Budget birector /.� Citv Councfl : � City Attornap _ _ TOTAL NU�iBER OF SIGNATURE PA�ES: 1_ (Clip all locations for signature.) �T 'f�ILL �E ACHIEVED B�Y TAKING ACTION ON THE,ATTAC�IBD MATLRIAT,.S? (Purposs/Rationale) ' � - The City will begin the process of having this abandoned residemtial building with detachesl garage declared a nuisance. and orderec� repaired or razed. . Council Research Center ��� �J�V 02 �98$ OCT 31 1988 �QS�/__SENEF?T. BUDGETARY. AND PERSONNEL IMPACTS AN�ICIPATED: �YOR`$(,��� _�' . If the owner fails to repair or raze the buildings,, the City wi11 raze the str.uctures ,��� and assess the costs against the taxes. Estimated'costs $5,000:00 - $7,OQ4.00. Already budgeted. E 3 $IN!lNCING S4URCE AND BUDGET ACTIVITY NUMBER CHAR�ED QR CREDITEDI: � (Mayor's signature not required if under $10,400.) ,,; Total Amount of Transgction: none . Activity Number: Funding Source: 03227 ATTACHMENTS: (List and number all attachments.) List of deficiency for the buildings located at=�,�����_ . ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES �,Yes _No Rules, Regulations, Procedures, ar Budget Amendment required? _Yes x No If yes� are they or timetable attaahed? DEPARTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY R�YI�W �,Yes _No Council resolution required? Resolution required� x�Yea _Di _Yes �No Insurance require�� Insursnce sufficient? _Yes x N _Yes �Na Insurance attached? ��. , �� a ,�,�=e. CITY OF SAINT PAUL ._. �;`� ';°� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES E� ���'L�°� :� �� °E DIVISION OF PUBUC HEALTH � ,... 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesoa 55101 George l�timer (672j 292-7741 Mayor ABANDONID BUILDING NC3TICE August 24, 1988 Federal National Nbrtgage Depart.ment of HUD Sears Mortgage Corp. Association 220 S. 2nd St. 300 Knights Bridge P.O. Box 24850 Mpls., N�T 55401 Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90024 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 ATTN: 02-22-90961 Re: 520 North Kent Street Lot 16, Block 2, except the South 59.8 feet thereof, Michels Subdivision of Block 14 of Stinson's Division of Section Thirty six, Township 29, Range 23. Abstract property. Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above-noted building is an abandoned buildi.ng, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: " any building or portion of a bu.ilding which has stood with an inco�nplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has st-,00d unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or m�re of the follawing criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or td) placarded as "Unfit for Fi�unan Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn dawn by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begi.n action to have the builcling torn dawn, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you m�st tear the building dawn on or before Sep�tgnber 13, 1988. Any repair or d�nolition must be com�leted in accordance with all applicable laws. If the w�rk is not co�leted or if you have not torn the building dawn by the abave date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to tear dawn the building and charge all costs incurred in wrecking the building against the rea.l estate as a s�ecial assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule a public hearing to consider if the building should be torn down. If a public hearing becomes necessary, you will be notified . of the time and date of the hearing and you will be allawed to present . � . . . ��'���a` Abandoned Building Notice -2- August 23, 1988 520 North Kent Street evidence to the City Council. A cbpy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Com��liance with the attached list of deficiencies will resrave your building fran the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the building ccxc�lies with all applicable housing and building codes. The date for com�liance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval frocn the Division of Public Health. If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at 298-4153. Si rely, � Steven R. Roy �vironmental Health Program Manager SRR/kjl Attachment cc: Warren Frost, PED . . . . . �, � ��a-- � DEFICIIIJCY LIST F'OR 520 NORTfi KENT STREEr At)GUST 23, 1988 All repairs and new installations ms�st be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Pernuts must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) r��;rements. So�ie plLUnbing repairs may necessitate imdating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new i.nstallation. Pernuts may be obtained fram the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. EXTERIOR 1. Cracked and loose siding on all sides of house. Regair or replace. 2. Windows are broken, missing screens, and some are fire damaged and boarded. Repair or replace with unboarded windaws. 3. Eaves are fire damaged and have holes (on all sides of the house.> Repair. 4. Roof is fire damaged and has holes. Repair. 5. East side wall has holes in it and is fire damaged. Repair. . 6. Chimney is leaning and has loose bricks and missing mortar. Repair. 7. Foundation has cracks on all sides. Regair. 8. No handrail on front steps. Provide legal handrail. 9. Electric meter is broken, disconnected. Repair. 10. Electric conduit on east side is cracked. Repair. 11. No water service. Restore water service. 12. No electrical service. Restore electrical service. GARAGE 1. Wall on south side is rotted. Repair. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to canply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Develognent, Rehabilitation Section at 612) 647-9273. Ask to speak to a loan of f icer. �� . . � g-�g�� ,«=�e, CITY OF SAINT PAUL _ `� ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �� u,nu�� .� �� � � °� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 4a, ,�,,�� 555 Cedar Street,Saint P�ul,Minnesoq 55101 George Latimer (612)292-77�7 Mayor ABANDONID BUILDING NOTICE August 24, 1988 Federal National Mortgage Department of HUD Sears Nbrtgage Corp. Association 220 S. 2nd St. 300 Knights Bridge P.O. Box 24850 Mpls., IrIlV 55401 Parkway Los Angeles, ('A 90024 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 ATTN: 02-22-90961 Re: 520 North Kent Street Lot 16, Block 2, except the South 59.8 feet thereof, Michels Subdivision of Block 14 of Stinson's Division of Section Thirty six, Township 29, Range 23. Abstract property. Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above-noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: " any building or portion of a �.iilding which has st,00d with an incom�lete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has st.00d unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the follawing criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having m�ltiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Ii�unan Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn dawn by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building torn davn, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must tear the building dawn on or before Sep�terc�ber 13, 1988. Any repair or d�r�olition must be com�leted in accordance with all applicable laws. � If the work is not ccx��leted or if you have not torn the building do�m by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to tear dawn the �ilding and charge all costs incurred in wrecking the building against the real estate as a s}�ecial assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule a public hearing to consider if the building should be torn down. If a public hearing becanes necessary, you will be notified - of the time and date of the hearing and you will be allawed to present . � . y �,, �� a� Abandoned Building Notice -2- August 23, 1988 520 North Kent Street evidence to the City Council. A c�py of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Catipliance with the attached list of deficiencies will r�nove your b�zilding from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the b�ilding complies with all applicable housing and building codes. The date for ccxn�liance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at 298-4153. Si rely, � Steven R. Roy Environmental Health Program Manager SRR/kjl Attachment cc: Warren Frost, PID . • g �o'-� . - • � g� I DEFICIII�ICY LIST FOR 520 NORTH KENT STREET AiIGUST 23, 1988 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits m�zst be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) r�+�;r�nents. So�ne pltunbing repairs may necessitate �pdating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be . obtained fram the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. EXTIItIOR 1. Cracked and loose siding on all sides of house. Repair or replace. 2. Windows are broken, missing screens, and some are fire damaged and boarded. Repair or replace with unboarded windows. 3. Eaves are fire damaged and have holes (on all sides of the house.> Repair. 4. Roof is fire damaged and has holes. Repair. 5. East side wall has holes in it and is fire damaged. Repair. . 6. Chimney is leaning and has loose bricks and missing mortar. Repair. 7. Foundation has cracks on all sides. Repair. 8. No handrail on front steps. Provide legal handrail. 9. Electric meter is broken, disconnected. Repair. 10. Electric conduit on east side is cracked. Repair. 11. No water service. Restore water service. 12. No electrical service. Restore electrical service. GARAGE 1. Wall on south side is rotted. Regair. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to com�ly with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Infornnation about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at 612) 647-9273. Ask to speak to a - loan of f icer.