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00-1007ORIGINAL Reso�u OF SAI�IVTj�AJJL, M Presented By r� C.011llC1�.F'l10$� Q�r' �pQ� Green Sheet #� 0 3 3 0+7 S� Referred To Committee: Date WfIEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold pubiic hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling and the detached garage, wood shed and dog kennel attached to south side of gazage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly lrnown as 429 Lafond Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 33, Block 8, Smiths Subdivision of Blocks 2, 6, 7 and 8 of Stinsons Division of the N.W. 1/4, Sec. 36, Town 29 N. Range 23 West. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before April 14, 2000, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jodie Witte, 6553 260`� Street, Wyoming, MN 55092; First Star, 101 E. 5�' Street, St. Paul, M1V 55101 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 25, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 26, 2000; and W�IEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible�parties haue been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subj ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with a11 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the sriucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition ofthe structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and oe-too�t 1 WF�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered 3 by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE TT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced 6 public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the 7 Subject Property at 429 Lafond Avenue: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. ThatDivision of CodeEnforcementhasposted aplacazd onthe SubjectPropertywhich declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Cirizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes andordinances. Therehabilitationordemolitionandremovalofthestructuremustbecompletedwithin fi8een (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. oo-lo o� 1 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 2 property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from 3 the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period if all personal properiy is not 4 removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose 5 of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enfarcement $ (�- ��^--� Adopted by Council: Date �,� _�S 2-r� � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: U \� � .�_ Approved by Mayar: Date �� 7 By: �(�J <—!�//<� / Form Approved by City Attomey �• Approved by Mayar far Submission to Council By. U ORIGINAL � Division of Code Enforcement 09/08/00 GREEN SHEET No O� -toc? )�� 7 266-8439 iusr eE «a cax�ca� ace�nn er mn Octdber 25, 2000 Prf` �� teou,wc axoee TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES �..�� ❑ arcc�uc ..�.�,Q�� ..�.�.��.a ,wnr�ae�uasrwrtJ L� (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 429 Lafond Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION �m��»�a��,a�aca�o-�cram�ae�arn�az . YES NO Hes tlis P�rm e.er been a atY anpbyee9 VES NO Ooes tltis PerspJfam D�ceas a sldl nat � M �Y ameM citY emWoyee7 Q�::�3 N ihis pewaNmm afa�ge[edverNaR YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legisla6ve Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Bnforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 429 Lafond Avenue.by June 26; 2000, and have failed to comply with those orders. �' ;� � �� SEP 14 2�� The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��TY AT1"��°� lIS4OVANTAG6 IF APPROVED The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment a�ainst the nroperiv tases. will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. oF TrsnnsncnoN s TR souece Nuisance Housine Abatement INFOR1AAilON (F�LM!) cosrmEVQ+ue suoe�e lc�actF w+el / rES ) r�o � �crnnrrNUreoe 33261 Cotxsc� Res�a�ch Center ... ,.. f '. �l' . .:f � 1 �-'�..� "_ a� .,:,�,.v+tw.�vm.s.K.enaws nu,.-...� , , . _� ..�.'..;�..a as -IOO�j REPORT Date: October 10, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer l. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 684 Cook Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 429 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Laid Over Summary Abatement: J0003 V V- Towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 966 Charles Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $387.90 to $242.90 plus the $45.00 administrative fee for a total assessment of $28'7.90 ��, flD.. lo0 2 MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, October 10, Z000 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Doris Lesny, Real Estate; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. Resoiution ordering fhe owner fo remove or repair the property at 684 Cook Avenue East. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since November 1998. The current owner is East Side Neighborhood Development Company. Five swnmary abatements have been issued to secure the building, clean yazd, cut grass, and remove ice from sidewallc. On July 5, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taYes aze paid. Taa�ation has placed a mazket value of $18,000 on the property. A bond has not been posted. The repair is estimated at $55,000; demolition, $8,000 to $9,000. Kathryn Paulson, Easi Side Neighborhood Development Company, appeazed and stated they cannot teaz down the building until they have worked out the budget for the entire development; therefore, they would like the City to teaz it down and redevelop the properry. She has a question about the garage. Also, she would like the foundation removed. She realizes it is a problem for the neighbors. Mr. Magner stated if Ms. Paulson wants the garage saved, it can be worked out with the coniractor. Removing the foundation wilt increase the cost of the demolition. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 429 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeazed to represent the properiy.) (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been condemned since June 1999 and vacant since July 1999. The current owner is Jodie Witte, granddaughter of the deceased fee owner. Ten smnmary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building, cut grass, and remove refuse from yazd, o� -�ooZ LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF 10-10-2000 Page 2 garage, and shed. On May 18, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constihrte a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. Vacant building fees are due. Tases aze unpaid in the amount of $3,866.06. Taxation has placed a mazket value of $39,900 on the building. A bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $40,000; demolition, $8,000 to $9,000. As these things go, Gerry Strathman stated, this building is not in such bad shape. He asked was there any communication from the current owner. Mr. Magner responded Code Enforcement has tded unsuccessfully to contact them. The granddaughfer was served a notice in regazds to this public hearing. Also, Mr. Magner had lus intem try to contact the owner to no avail. The building has been a nuisance due to the number of violations and the excessive amount of services that Code Enforcement has put forth. Gerry Strathman recommends approval citing no one is taking responsibility for this properry. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15. The appellants for 966 Chaz2es Avenue amved late and Gerry Strathman reconvened the meeting at 10:17. Laid Over Summary Abatement: J0003W - Towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 966 Charles Avenue. Sophal Mean, 966 Chazles, translated for Phang Pho and Rin Chim, who are her parents and the owners of this properry. In answer to questions by Gerry Strathman, Ms. Mean responded that her brother's car was towed away. Her parents did receive notice that the vehicle should be removed, and they understood that if they did not move it, the City would. Gerry Strathman asked if she understands what her pazents wanted done at this hearing. Ms. Mean responded no. Mr. Strathman stated the City sent a notice that this car needed to be removed. If there is any information they have for why they would not be responsible, he would need to heaz that. Without an explanation, the assessment will need to be approved. Mr. Strathman asked is there some reason why the pazents could not have towed the vehicle away. Ms. Mean responded they could not remove the caz because it was inoperable. Mr. Sirathman stated the parenYs could have had the car towed away, and it would have cost far less. The City has expenses that need to be recovered. eo— i�o'1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 1Q-10-2000 Page 3 Ms. Mean asked when the payment is due. Mr. Strathman responded it can be paid anytime. If the pazents do not pay it, it will be assessed against the properry tases. Doris Lesny stated it is too late to go on the 2001 taxes. It will be on the 2002 ta.zes with interest. Steve Magner reported the inspector made a couple of attempts to contact the owner. The original summary abatemenY wenT out on February I i, 2000, that the vehicle was not operable and pazked on an unapproved surface. There was no contact with the owner, but the inspector granted an extension. The inspector went to the property again on Mazch 8 and received no answer at the door. The origina] summary abatement was posted on the door. No mail has been rehuned from that address. Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $387.90 to $242.90 plus the $45.00 administrative fee for a tota] assessment of $287.90. He suspects there is a langnage barrier here and the owners may not have understood what they were suppose to do. The meeting was adjourned again at 10:49 a.m. � C[ZIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, Ciry Clerk � DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTk' CODE EFFORCEMEPIT Ffichnel R dforehea�l Program Ntanager �p ..�ao'j CITY OF SAINT' PAUL Nornr Coleman, �4fayor September 8, 2000 Nuisance Building Code Enforcemer.t ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.190 Tel: 6i1-266-8440 SaintPaul,bIN55701 Fax:651-266-84?6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council ��. Citizen Service O£fice, Vacant/I�Taisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resolution orderin� therepair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 429 Lafond Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearin�s as folIows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 3, 2000 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 2�, 2000 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jodie �Z'itte 6»3 260"' Street �Vyoming, NN �5092 Interest Grand-daughter of deceased fee owner Lillian C. Camzntz. First Star 101 E. 5` Street St. Paul, �T 55101 Tha le�al description of this property is: Mortgagee for Ramona Jaeger (deceased� dau�hter of Lillizn Carpenter mother of Jodie ZVitte Lot 33, Block 8, Smiths Subdivision of Blocks 2, 6, 7 and 8 0� Srinsons Di��ision of tfie N.��'. 1/4, Sec. 36, Town 29 N. Ranae 23 ��%est. 429 Lafond Avenue September 8, 2000 Page 2 6a ,., �ao� Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conectin� the deficiencies or b}� razin� and removing this buildin�(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtmity continues to suf£er the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the Cin� Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a timel}� manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, , �� Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desi� Meahan Riley, City Attomeys Office 1Vancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division cc�ph ORIGINAL Reso�u OF SAI�IVTj�AJJL, M Presented By r� C.011llC1�.F'l10$� Q�r' �pQ� Green Sheet #� 0 3 3 0+7 S� Referred To Committee: Date WfIEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold pubiic hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling and the detached garage, wood shed and dog kennel attached to south side of gazage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly lrnown as 429 Lafond Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 33, Block 8, Smiths Subdivision of Blocks 2, 6, 7 and 8 of Stinsons Division of the N.W. 1/4, Sec. 36, Town 29 N. Range 23 West. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before April 14, 2000, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jodie Witte, 6553 260`� Street, Wyoming, MN 55092; First Star, 101 E. 5�' Street, St. Paul, M1V 55101 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 25, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 26, 2000; and W�IEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible�parties haue been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subj ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with a11 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the sriucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition ofthe structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and oe-too�t 1 WF�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered 3 by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE TT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced 6 public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the 7 Subject Property at 429 Lafond Avenue: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. ThatDivision of CodeEnforcementhasposted aplacazd onthe SubjectPropertywhich declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Cirizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes andordinances. Therehabilitationordemolitionandremovalofthestructuremustbecompletedwithin fi8een (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. oo-lo o� 1 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 2 property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from 3 the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period if all personal properiy is not 4 removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose 5 of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enfarcement $ (�- ��^--� Adopted by Council: Date �,� _�S 2-r� � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: U \� � .�_ Approved by Mayar: Date �� 7 By: �(�J <—!�//<� / Form Approved by City Attomey �• Approved by Mayar far Submission to Council By. U ORIGINAL � Division of Code Enforcement 09/08/00 GREEN SHEET No O� -toc? )�� 7 266-8439 iusr eE «a cax�ca� ace�nn er mn Octdber 25, 2000 Prf` �� teou,wc axoee TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES �..�� ❑ arcc�uc ..�.�,Q�� ..�.�.��.a ,wnr�ae�uasrwrtJ L� (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 429 Lafond Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION �m��»�a��,a�aca�o-�cram�ae�arn�az . YES NO Hes tlis P�rm e.er been a atY anpbyee9 VES NO Ooes tltis PerspJfam D�ceas a sldl nat � M �Y ameM citY emWoyee7 Q�::�3 N ihis pewaNmm afa�ge[edverNaR YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legisla6ve Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Bnforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 429 Lafond Avenue.by June 26; 2000, and have failed to comply with those orders. �' ;� � �� SEP 14 2�� The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��TY AT1"��°� lIS4OVANTAG6 IF APPROVED The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment a�ainst the nroperiv tases. will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. oF TrsnnsncnoN s TR souece Nuisance Housine Abatement INFOR1AAilON (F�LM!) cosrmEVQ+ue suoe�e lc�actF w+el / rES ) r�o � �crnnrrNUreoe 33261 Cotxsc� Res�a�ch Center ... ,.. f '. �l' . .:f � 1 �-'�..� "_ a� .,:,�,.v+tw.�vm.s.K.enaws nu,.-...� , , . _� ..�.'..;�..a as -IOO�j REPORT Date: October 10, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer l. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 684 Cook Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 429 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Laid Over Summary Abatement: J0003 V V- Towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 966 Charles Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $387.90 to $242.90 plus the $45.00 administrative fee for a total assessment of $28'7.90 ��, flD.. lo0 2 MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, October 10, Z000 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Doris Lesny, Real Estate; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. Resoiution ordering fhe owner fo remove or repair the property at 684 Cook Avenue East. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since November 1998. The current owner is East Side Neighborhood Development Company. Five swnmary abatements have been issued to secure the building, clean yazd, cut grass, and remove ice from sidewallc. On July 5, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taYes aze paid. Taa�ation has placed a mazket value of $18,000 on the property. A bond has not been posted. The repair is estimated at $55,000; demolition, $8,000 to $9,000. Kathryn Paulson, Easi Side Neighborhood Development Company, appeazed and stated they cannot teaz down the building until they have worked out the budget for the entire development; therefore, they would like the City to teaz it down and redevelop the properry. She has a question about the garage. Also, she would like the foundation removed. She realizes it is a problem for the neighbors. Mr. Magner stated if Ms. Paulson wants the garage saved, it can be worked out with the coniractor. Removing the foundation wilt increase the cost of the demolition. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 429 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeazed to represent the properiy.) (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been condemned since June 1999 and vacant since July 1999. The current owner is Jodie Witte, granddaughter of the deceased fee owner. Ten smnmary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building, cut grass, and remove refuse from yazd, o� -�ooZ LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF 10-10-2000 Page 2 garage, and shed. On May 18, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constihrte a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. Vacant building fees are due. Tases aze unpaid in the amount of $3,866.06. Taxation has placed a mazket value of $39,900 on the building. A bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $40,000; demolition, $8,000 to $9,000. As these things go, Gerry Strathman stated, this building is not in such bad shape. He asked was there any communication from the current owner. Mr. Magner responded Code Enforcement has tded unsuccessfully to contact them. The granddaughfer was served a notice in regazds to this public hearing. Also, Mr. Magner had lus intem try to contact the owner to no avail. The building has been a nuisance due to the number of violations and the excessive amount of services that Code Enforcement has put forth. Gerry Strathman recommends approval citing no one is taking responsibility for this properry. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15. The appellants for 966 Chaz2es Avenue amved late and Gerry Strathman reconvened the meeting at 10:17. Laid Over Summary Abatement: J0003W - Towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 966 Charles Avenue. Sophal Mean, 966 Chazles, translated for Phang Pho and Rin Chim, who are her parents and the owners of this properry. In answer to questions by Gerry Strathman, Ms. Mean responded that her brother's car was towed away. Her parents did receive notice that the vehicle should be removed, and they understood that if they did not move it, the City would. Gerry Strathman asked if she understands what her pazents wanted done at this hearing. Ms. Mean responded no. Mr. Strathman stated the City sent a notice that this car needed to be removed. If there is any information they have for why they would not be responsible, he would need to heaz that. Without an explanation, the assessment will need to be approved. Mr. Strathman asked is there some reason why the pazents could not have towed the vehicle away. Ms. Mean responded they could not remove the caz because it was inoperable. Mr. Sirathman stated the parenYs could have had the car towed away, and it would have cost far less. The City has expenses that need to be recovered. eo— i�o'1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 1Q-10-2000 Page 3 Ms. Mean asked when the payment is due. Mr. Strathman responded it can be paid anytime. If the pazents do not pay it, it will be assessed against the properry tases. Doris Lesny stated it is too late to go on the 2001 taxes. It will be on the 2002 ta.zes with interest. Steve Magner reported the inspector made a couple of attempts to contact the owner. The original summary abatemenY wenT out on February I i, 2000, that the vehicle was not operable and pazked on an unapproved surface. There was no contact with the owner, but the inspector granted an extension. The inspector went to the property again on Mazch 8 and received no answer at the door. The origina] summary abatement was posted on the door. No mail has been rehuned from that address. Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $387.90 to $242.90 plus the $45.00 administrative fee for a tota] assessment of $287.90. He suspects there is a langnage barrier here and the owners may not have understood what they were suppose to do. The meeting was adjourned again at 10:49 a.m. � C[ZIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, Ciry Clerk � DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTk' CODE EFFORCEMEPIT Ffichnel R dforehea�l Program Ntanager �p ..�ao'j CITY OF SAINT' PAUL Nornr Coleman, �4fayor September 8, 2000 Nuisance Building Code Enforcemer.t ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.190 Tel: 6i1-266-8440 SaintPaul,bIN55701 Fax:651-266-84?6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council ��. Citizen Service O£fice, Vacant/I�Taisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resolution orderin� therepair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 429 Lafond Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearin�s as folIows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 3, 2000 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 2�, 2000 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jodie �Z'itte 6»3 260"' Street �Vyoming, NN �5092 Interest Grand-daughter of deceased fee owner Lillian C. Camzntz. First Star 101 E. 5` Street St. Paul, �T 55101 Tha le�al description of this property is: Mortgagee for Ramona Jaeger (deceased� dau�hter of Lillizn Carpenter mother of Jodie ZVitte Lot 33, Block 8, Smiths Subdivision of Blocks 2, 6, 7 and 8 0� Srinsons Di��ision of tfie N.��'. 1/4, Sec. 36, Town 29 N. Ranae 23 ��%est. 429 Lafond Avenue September 8, 2000 Page 2 6a ,., �ao� Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conectin� the deficiencies or b}� razin� and removing this buildin�(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtmity continues to suf£er the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the Cin� Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a timel}� manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, , �� Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desi� Meahan Riley, City Attomeys Office 1Vancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division cc�ph ORIGINAL Reso�u OF SAI�IVTj�AJJL, M Presented By r� C.011llC1�.F'l10$� Q�r' �pQ� Green Sheet #� 0 3 3 0+7 S� Referred To Committee: Date WfIEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold pubiic hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling and the detached garage, wood shed and dog kennel attached to south side of gazage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly lrnown as 429 Lafond Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 33, Block 8, Smiths Subdivision of Blocks 2, 6, 7 and 8 of Stinsons Division of the N.W. 1/4, Sec. 36, Town 29 N. Range 23 West. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before April 14, 2000, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jodie Witte, 6553 260`� Street, Wyoming, MN 55092; First Star, 101 E. 5�' Street, St. Paul, M1V 55101 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 25, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 26, 2000; and W�IEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible�parties haue been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subj ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with a11 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the sriucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition ofthe structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and oe-too�t 1 WF�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered 3 by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE TT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced 6 public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the 7 Subject Property at 429 Lafond Avenue: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. ThatDivision of CodeEnforcementhasposted aplacazd onthe SubjectPropertywhich declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Cirizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes andordinances. Therehabilitationordemolitionandremovalofthestructuremustbecompletedwithin fi8een (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. oo-lo o� 1 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 2 property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from 3 the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period if all personal properiy is not 4 removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose 5 of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enfarcement $ (�- ��^--� Adopted by Council: Date �,� _�S 2-r� � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: U \� � .�_ Approved by Mayar: Date �� 7 By: �(�J <—!�//<� / Form Approved by City Attomey �• Approved by Mayar far Submission to Council By. U ORIGINAL � Division of Code Enforcement 09/08/00 GREEN SHEET No O� -toc? )�� 7 266-8439 iusr eE «a cax�ca� ace�nn er mn Octdber 25, 2000 Prf` �� teou,wc axoee TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES �..�� ❑ arcc�uc ..�.�,Q�� ..�.�.��.a ,wnr�ae�uasrwrtJ L� (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 429 Lafond Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION �m��»�a��,a�aca�o-�cram�ae�arn�az . YES NO Hes tlis P�rm e.er been a atY anpbyee9 VES NO Ooes tltis PerspJfam D�ceas a sldl nat � M �Y ameM citY emWoyee7 Q�::�3 N ihis pewaNmm afa�ge[edverNaR YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legisla6ve Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Bnforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 429 Lafond Avenue.by June 26; 2000, and have failed to comply with those orders. �' ;� � �� SEP 14 2�� The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��TY AT1"��°� lIS4OVANTAG6 IF APPROVED The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment a�ainst the nroperiv tases. will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. oF TrsnnsncnoN s TR souece Nuisance Housine Abatement INFOR1AAilON (F�LM!) cosrmEVQ+ue suoe�e lc�actF w+el / rES ) r�o � �crnnrrNUreoe 33261 Cotxsc� Res�a�ch Center ... ,.. f '. �l' . .:f � 1 �-'�..� "_ a� .,:,�,.v+tw.�vm.s.K.enaws nu,.-...� , , . _� ..�.'..;�..a as -IOO�j REPORT Date: October 10, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer l. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 684 Cook Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 429 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Laid Over Summary Abatement: J0003 V V- Towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 966 Charles Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $387.90 to $242.90 plus the $45.00 administrative fee for a total assessment of $28'7.90 ��, flD.. lo0 2 MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, October 10, Z000 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Doris Lesny, Real Estate; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. Resoiution ordering fhe owner fo remove or repair the property at 684 Cook Avenue East. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since November 1998. The current owner is East Side Neighborhood Development Company. Five swnmary abatements have been issued to secure the building, clean yazd, cut grass, and remove ice from sidewallc. On July 5, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taYes aze paid. Taa�ation has placed a mazket value of $18,000 on the property. A bond has not been posted. The repair is estimated at $55,000; demolition, $8,000 to $9,000. Kathryn Paulson, Easi Side Neighborhood Development Company, appeazed and stated they cannot teaz down the building until they have worked out the budget for the entire development; therefore, they would like the City to teaz it down and redevelop the properry. She has a question about the garage. Also, she would like the foundation removed. She realizes it is a problem for the neighbors. Mr. Magner stated if Ms. Paulson wants the garage saved, it can be worked out with the coniractor. Removing the foundation wilt increase the cost of the demolition. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 429 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeazed to represent the properiy.) (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been condemned since June 1999 and vacant since July 1999. The current owner is Jodie Witte, granddaughter of the deceased fee owner. Ten smnmary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building, cut grass, and remove refuse from yazd, o� -�ooZ LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF 10-10-2000 Page 2 garage, and shed. On May 18, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constihrte a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. Vacant building fees are due. Tases aze unpaid in the amount of $3,866.06. Taxation has placed a mazket value of $39,900 on the building. A bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $40,000; demolition, $8,000 to $9,000. As these things go, Gerry Strathman stated, this building is not in such bad shape. He asked was there any communication from the current owner. Mr. Magner responded Code Enforcement has tded unsuccessfully to contact them. The granddaughfer was served a notice in regazds to this public hearing. Also, Mr. Magner had lus intem try to contact the owner to no avail. The building has been a nuisance due to the number of violations and the excessive amount of services that Code Enforcement has put forth. Gerry Strathman recommends approval citing no one is taking responsibility for this properry. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15. The appellants for 966 Chaz2es Avenue amved late and Gerry Strathman reconvened the meeting at 10:17. Laid Over Summary Abatement: J0003W - Towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 966 Charles Avenue. Sophal Mean, 966 Chazles, translated for Phang Pho and Rin Chim, who are her parents and the owners of this properry. In answer to questions by Gerry Strathman, Ms. Mean responded that her brother's car was towed away. Her parents did receive notice that the vehicle should be removed, and they understood that if they did not move it, the City would. Gerry Strathman asked if she understands what her pazents wanted done at this hearing. Ms. Mean responded no. Mr. Strathman stated the City sent a notice that this car needed to be removed. If there is any information they have for why they would not be responsible, he would need to heaz that. Without an explanation, the assessment will need to be approved. Mr. Strathman asked is there some reason why the pazents could not have towed the vehicle away. Ms. Mean responded they could not remove the caz because it was inoperable. Mr. Sirathman stated the parenYs could have had the car towed away, and it would have cost far less. The City has expenses that need to be recovered. eo— i�o'1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 1Q-10-2000 Page 3 Ms. Mean asked when the payment is due. Mr. Strathman responded it can be paid anytime. If the pazents do not pay it, it will be assessed against the properry tases. Doris Lesny stated it is too late to go on the 2001 taxes. It will be on the 2002 ta.zes with interest. Steve Magner reported the inspector made a couple of attempts to contact the owner. The original summary abatemenY wenT out on February I i, 2000, that the vehicle was not operable and pazked on an unapproved surface. There was no contact with the owner, but the inspector granted an extension. The inspector went to the property again on Mazch 8 and received no answer at the door. The origina] summary abatement was posted on the door. No mail has been rehuned from that address. Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $387.90 to $242.90 plus the $45.00 administrative fee for a tota] assessment of $287.90. He suspects there is a langnage barrier here and the owners may not have understood what they were suppose to do. The meeting was adjourned again at 10:49 a.m. � C[ZIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, Ciry Clerk � DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTk' CODE EFFORCEMEPIT Ffichnel R dforehea�l Program Ntanager �p ..�ao'j CITY OF SAINT' PAUL Nornr Coleman, �4fayor September 8, 2000 Nuisance Building Code Enforcemer.t ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.190 Tel: 6i1-266-8440 SaintPaul,bIN55701 Fax:651-266-84?6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council ��. Citizen Service O£fice, Vacant/I�Taisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resolution orderin� therepair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 429 Lafond Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearin�s as folIows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 3, 2000 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 2�, 2000 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jodie �Z'itte 6»3 260"' Street �Vyoming, NN �5092 Interest Grand-daughter of deceased fee owner Lillian C. Camzntz. First Star 101 E. 5` Street St. Paul, �T 55101 Tha le�al description of this property is: Mortgagee for Ramona Jaeger (deceased� dau�hter of Lillizn Carpenter mother of Jodie ZVitte Lot 33, Block 8, Smiths Subdivision of Blocks 2, 6, 7 and 8 0� Srinsons Di��ision of tfie N.��'. 1/4, Sec. 36, Town 29 N. Ranae 23 ��%est. 429 Lafond Avenue September 8, 2000 Page 2 6a ,., �ao� Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conectin� the deficiencies or b}� razin� and removing this buildin�(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtmity continues to suf£er the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the Cin� Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a timel}� manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, , �� Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desi� Meahan Riley, City Attomeys Office 1Vancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division cc�ph