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01-13Council File # p �— t'�, t✓ <}. i LJ 3 M� I l� i � :� RESOLUTION CITY OF SA1NT P Presented By Refened To Green Sheet # f p a,'3 �7 � 39 Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject 4 Property" and commonly lrnown as 508 Sherburne Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, 5 to wit: Lot 3, Block 1, Michels Subdivision of Block 14, of Stinson's Division of Section 36, Township 29, Range 23. 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 recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before September 6, 1999, the following aze the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Thien Van Tran, 1567 Sims Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106 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 October 26, 1999; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 Properiy by November 29, 1999; and WTIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subj ect 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 have 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, December 19, 2000 to hear testnnony 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 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 in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and Ot-13 1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 2 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislarive Hearing Officer was 3 considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 6 7 8 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 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 508 Sherburne Avenue: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 esrimated 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 or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitared by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buiidings. 8. 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. ORDER 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 welfaze 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 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Cirizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 01-1� Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any l�nd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further 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. �� Benanav B ac� Bostrom o eman Harris Lantrv Reiter Adopted by Council: Date �. 7$' aoo� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement B ��'��.i� Form Approved by City Attorney BY� �, c�. � `�.:.. BY' �' �� / �� r � � dl'J ��" ;�� Approved by Mayar: Date � G v t �` 1 -� / Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY � By: l� i ot-13 Division of Code Enforcement I 11/22/00 �f'�tia��"' �head 266-843 � � UST BE ON (:OUNCIL AGHJ64 BY (DATE� January, 3, 2001 ;! � A �� aame TOTi4L # OF StGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET ��. ��•_a � arcwnaaarl � � � ❑ No 102317 �� a � YYORI�A19ifMI1) ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNQTURE) 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 508 Sherburne Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION tias this ce��rm everxcrked unCer a caerxt for Nie deparfmmt7 VES NO Has Mis Pe�ewJfirm ew been a dlY empbyee9 YES No Does this Person�firm P� a sW11 not noimal�YP� M�Y arreM city emobyeel YES NO Is this pelsorVfiim a terpeted vendo(1 . , 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 Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 508 Sherbnrne Ayenue by November 29, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��'� � �� NOV � � 2�Qfl ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED — The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property-tases. remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. � .pJ�VVV—.pV�VVV AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION t COSTRtEVQ1UEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONk7 � NO Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (IXPWtQ � 33261 s i'4� a !'9��PCa',�C+' t �'��<bGC Q �--\3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 1-16-01 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: January 16, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from January 2, 2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid ; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbridee Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 0�-�3 MINVTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:00 a.m. Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearin� Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAF'F PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 WoodbridEe Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Tom Severin, owner of the property, appeazed. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathznan for his review) Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame duplex, with a detached two stall wood frame garage. According to their files this has been a vacant building since November 29, 1999. The current property owner is Duane Thomas Severin, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. There haue been four smnmary abatements which were the following: to secure the dwelling, remove brush, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On November 1, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 14, 2000, with a compliance date of December 14, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001), this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate taaces are paid, and Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $58, 300. As of this date, code inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estunate the cost to repair flus structure in excess of $60,000 and demolition to be between $8,000 - $9,000. Tom Severin, owner, said he plans to sell his house as soon as possible and has listed it with a Real Estate Agent. Gerry Strathman asked whether or not Code Enforcement had any problems with this properry so that enforcement could wait a while in order for this sale to be completed. Mr. Magner responded the City doesn't have a problem with laying this matter over for a short period of time in order to ciose on a purchase agreement; however, his main concem is that the new purchaser is made awaze of the requirements, such as the vacant building fees, the code inspection and posting of a bond. Since the plan is to sell this building for rehabilitation, Mr. Strathman recommended to layover tlus matter to the February 20, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. a �—\� Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Magner requested if the property is sold, the new purchaser must appeaz at the Legisiative Hearing on Febmary 20, 2001, with the bond posted, code compliance and vacant building fees paid. Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 6'76 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Dawn Anderson, current owner of the property, and Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeazed. (Steve Magier presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) 5teve Magner reported the building at this property is a two story wood frame dwelling. According to their files, the building has been vacant since Mazch 1, 2000. The current properiy owner is Dawn M. Anderson, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. There have been-eight snnunary abatement notices issued, which aze the following: to secure the front door from entry, remove broken glass, plastic, wood, metal, and debris from yazd, remove snow ice from sidewalk and cut tall grass and weeds. On October 31, 2000, an inspection of the buiiding was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 9, 2000, with a compliance date of December 11, 2�00. As of this date this properiy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing; real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $753.02, Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,200. On December 18, 2000, a code compliance inspection was done and as of tkus date (January 16, 2001), the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is in excess of $50,000 and the estimated cost to demolish is between $7,000 - $8,000. The owner, Dawn Anderson, was in control of the property when a fire occurred, which started this process said Mr. Magner. She was given additional tixne by Code Enforcement to rehabilitate this structure and has not been successful in getting that accomplished. Tlus has been a problematic properiy in the neighborhood and they have received numerous calls and complaints. Paul Weingazden said his client, Option One Mortgage Company, has ordered the properry to be inspected, secured, and a complete appraisal to detemrine the extent of the damages. Dawn Anderson, current owner, clarified that there was a fire in her home on Febniary 5, 2000, which she filed a claim with her insurance company. Option One Mortgage still holds some of the money from the claim, wluch has been applied to her mortgage. Ms. Anderson hired a contractor to do the repair work but he absconded with the money. She is currently trying to obtain financing through the City to make the repairs because she is unable to get Dti-1'� Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 any other type of loans due to her financial status. Page 3 In response to Mr. Weingazden's question, Mr. Magner estimated the cost for rehabilitation of the house to be azound $50,000. The contractor had replaced a few of the windows, but ffie interior of the house is gutted. This property has had numerous violations and issues over the years and will need a lot of maintenance. Mr. Weingazden requested that the Legislarive Hearing Officer grant additional time to finish the appraisal and inspection to detennine if the building can be rehabilitated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the order to remove or repair within fifteen days and his recommendarion will be presented at the City Council Meeting on February 7, 2001. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street If the owner fails to eomply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paui Weingarden, represent9ng Chase Manhattan Bank, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathxnan for his review) Steve Magner reported this property is a two story wood frame single family dwelling. According to their files, the building was condemned and has been a vacant building since May 25, 1999. The current property owner is Ruthie White, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Information has been received that Ms. White lost the building to a mortgage company. There haue been ten snnunary abatement notices issued, which are the following: to secure the buiiding, cut the grass, remove broken tree limbs, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On October 25, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condifion was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on October 31, 2000, with a compliance date of November 30, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001) this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate taxes have been paid; and Tasation has placed a estimated mazket value of $64,500. As of this date, a code compliance inspection and bond have not been applied for. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 with the estimate cost to demolish is between $7,000 -$8,000. Paul Weingazden, representing the Chase Manhattan Bank, said they were advised of a fire at this properiy and filed a fire claim along with Ms. White. The fire was deemed by the insurance company to be of suspicious origin and ultinaately her claim was denied, however, the bank's claim was approved. Under the terms of the mortgage Chase Manhattan Bank had to give Ms. White notice that the claim money was applied to the loan. Thus, Chase Manhattan commenced a foreclosure and the period of redemption will expire the first week in February. Ms. White has left the state and her last laiown address was in Indiana. The p�_�7 Legislarivz Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 4 property has been reviewed and find it to be rehabilitatable. Mr. Weingarden also indicated that he has a check to pay the vacant building fees. Mr. Ma�er recommended that if additionai time of 180 days is granted by the Legislarive Hearing Office, he would like to see the bond and code inspection in place. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner siat months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January.24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 lwnd is posted. (Gerry Sh'athman clarified that if additional time was needed beyond January 24, he would . recommend that the City Council lay it over to February 7, 2001.) 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeazed. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman for his review). Steve Magner reported this property is a two story, wood frame dwelling, which has been vacant, according to our records, has been vacant since August 2, 2000. Current property owner is Brandon J. Carlton and the mortgage companies. There have been four summary abatements issued to cut tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consfitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 21, 2000, with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant buiiding registration fees are due and owing, real estate taaces are unpaid in the amount of $745. Tasation has placed an estunated market value of $37,000. As of this date a bond or code inspection have not been applied for or posted. The Code Enforcement Officers estimate ttte repairs of the structure to be in excess of $45,000 and with the estimated cost to demolish between $7,000 -$8,000. One other note of interest to this building is that there has been a long history with maintenance issues and with problemaric occupants in ttus dwelling. It also has a foundation failure, which is difficult to see on the photographs. Paul Weingarden said Option One Mortgage Company has ordered that this building be secured, reviewed and ordered an appraisal to determine whether or not the properly can be saved. He requested approximately one month's time so this matter can be reviewed. This also has been sent to his office for foreclosure. Mr. Magner also requested that the snow be removed from the sidewalk on this property and Mr. Weingazden assured him that his client has ordered the building to be secured and winterized, etc. os-�� Legislarive Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 5 Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 6, 2001, Legisiative Hearing. 5. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the buildiug at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Thien Van Tran, owner of the properiy, appeazed. Steve Magner said this property was laid over from December 19, 2000. Per the Legislarive Hearing Officer's request on December 19, 2000, he and Don Wagner inspected the property on January 4, 2001, az!d found the properiy to be occupied by the owner without n,nn;ng water and heated with a heating unit that does not vent into the chuuney or to the outside of the dwelling which constitutes an unsafe, hazazdous condition. The only work that has been completed by the owner on the house, is the main roof covering, some floor covering, and some minor painting. Subsequently, he and another inspector went out to the dwelling on January 1 Q 2001, and met with the owner, who admitted that he had been staying on the property. Mr. Tran has been issued a citation for illegal occupancy in a condemned registered vacant building. Mr. Magner said he has tried to explain to the owner that this is a safety issue and he needs to vacate. Mr. Magner recommends approval of the request to repair or remove within fifteen days due to the lack of work completed within one year. There aze numerous deficiencies and violations that aze outstanding. Thien Van Tran said the information he received from the company that manufachxred the heater indicates that it is not necessary to vent. Gerry Strathman indicated after hearing Mr. Magner's report it suggests Mr. Tran is srill a long way from accomplishing the repairs and asked what his plans were to rehabilitate. Mr. Tran responded that he has had financial difficulties due to expenses associated with trauel arrangements for his wife to visit her father who was ill and then he later passed away. The money he had saved for the purpose of rehabilitation had to be used for these expenses, and he requested additional time to try to get funding. Mr. Magner said he believes the property could be rehabilitated, but he believes the owner is dealing with a monetary issue and doesn't have the fuiaucial resources to do the work and post the bond. Getry Strathman said he is recommending at the 7anuary 24, 2001, City Council Meeting to remove or repair the building within 15 days and if Mr. Tran has a plan to rehabilitate the building, including the finances, he should be present at this meeting. Legislative Hearing recommended approvai. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Ot-\� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 12-19-2000 REPORT Date: December 19, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. P1ace: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 �1. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the January 16, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the February 7, 2001 City Council meeting with the condition that an interior inspection of the building, conducted by City personnel, is completed by 7anuary 16, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 783 Fuller Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Summary abatement appeai for 574 Summit Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of appeal with the condition that a demolition perxnit is obtained, and the structure is removed within 180 days. CITIZEN SERV[CE OFFICE Fred Owusn, Ciry Clerk CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colrman, bfayor November 22, 2000 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CO�E ENFORCEMENT �Llichael R. Morehead, Pragram hfanager �1^�� Nuisance Building Cade Enforcem.ent I S W. KeSiogg B[vd. Rm. 190 Tel: 631-266-8440 SaintPauI,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Councii schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 508 Sherburne Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follo�vs: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 City Council Hearing - �Vednesday, January 3, 2001 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Thien Van Tran 1567 5ims Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner The le�al description of this preperty is: Lot 3, Block 1, Michels Subdivision ofBlock 14, of 5tinson's Division oFSection 36, Township 29, Ran�e 23. Division of Code Enforcement has dzclazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcrin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing ihis building(s}. Ol-1� 508 Sherbume Avenue November 22, 2�00 Page Z Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely 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 coilected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �teve �a�C�er Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph Council File # p �— t'�, t✓ <}. i LJ 3 M� I l� i � :� RESOLUTION CITY OF SA1NT P Presented By Refened To Green Sheet # f p a,'3 �7 � 39 Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject 4 Property" and commonly lrnown as 508 Sherburne Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, 5 to wit: Lot 3, Block 1, Michels Subdivision of Block 14, of Stinson's Division of Section 36, Township 29, Range 23. 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 recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before September 6, 1999, the following aze the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Thien Van Tran, 1567 Sims Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106 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 October 26, 1999; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 Properiy by November 29, 1999; and WTIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subj ect 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 have 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, December 19, 2000 to hear testnnony 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 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 in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and Ot-13 1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 2 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislarive Hearing Officer was 3 considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 6 7 8 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 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 508 Sherburne Avenue: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 esrimated 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 or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitared by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buiidings. 8. 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. ORDER 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 welfaze 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 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Cirizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 01-1� Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any l�nd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further 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. �� Benanav B ac� Bostrom o eman Harris Lantrv Reiter Adopted by Council: Date �. 7$' aoo� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement B ��'��.i� Form Approved by City Attorney BY� �, c�. � `�.:.. BY' �' �� / �� r � � dl'J ��" ;�� Approved by Mayar: Date � G v t �` 1 -� / Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY � By: l� i ot-13 Division of Code Enforcement I 11/22/00 �f'�tia��"' �head 266-843 � � UST BE ON (:OUNCIL AGHJ64 BY (DATE� January, 3, 2001 ;! � A �� aame TOTi4L # OF StGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET ��. ��•_a � arcwnaaarl � � � ❑ No 102317 �� a � YYORI�A19ifMI1) ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNQTURE) 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 508 Sherburne Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION tias this ce��rm everxcrked unCer a caerxt for Nie deparfmmt7 VES NO Has Mis Pe�ewJfirm ew been a dlY empbyee9 YES No Does this Person�firm P� a sW11 not noimal�YP� M�Y arreM city emobyeel YES NO Is this pelsorVfiim a terpeted vendo(1 . , 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 Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 508 Sherbnrne Ayenue by November 29, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��'� � �� NOV � � 2�Qfl ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED — The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property-tases. remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. � .pJ�VVV—.pV�VVV AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION t COSTRtEVQ1UEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONk7 � NO Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (IXPWtQ � 33261 s i'4� a !'9��PCa',�C+' t �'��<bGC Q �--\3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 1-16-01 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: January 16, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from January 2, 2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid ; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbridee Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 0�-�3 MINVTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:00 a.m. Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearin� Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAF'F PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 WoodbridEe Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Tom Severin, owner of the property, appeazed. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathznan for his review) Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame duplex, with a detached two stall wood frame garage. According to their files this has been a vacant building since November 29, 1999. The current property owner is Duane Thomas Severin, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. There haue been four smnmary abatements which were the following: to secure the dwelling, remove brush, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On November 1, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 14, 2000, with a compliance date of December 14, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001), this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate taaces are paid, and Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $58, 300. As of this date, code inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estunate the cost to repair flus structure in excess of $60,000 and demolition to be between $8,000 - $9,000. Tom Severin, owner, said he plans to sell his house as soon as possible and has listed it with a Real Estate Agent. Gerry Strathman asked whether or not Code Enforcement had any problems with this properry so that enforcement could wait a while in order for this sale to be completed. Mr. Magner responded the City doesn't have a problem with laying this matter over for a short period of time in order to ciose on a purchase agreement; however, his main concem is that the new purchaser is made awaze of the requirements, such as the vacant building fees, the code inspection and posting of a bond. Since the plan is to sell this building for rehabilitation, Mr. Strathman recommended to layover tlus matter to the February 20, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. a �—\� Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Magner requested if the property is sold, the new purchaser must appeaz at the Legisiative Hearing on Febmary 20, 2001, with the bond posted, code compliance and vacant building fees paid. Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 6'76 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Dawn Anderson, current owner of the property, and Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeazed. (Steve Magier presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) 5teve Magner reported the building at this property is a two story wood frame dwelling. According to their files, the building has been vacant since Mazch 1, 2000. The current properiy owner is Dawn M. Anderson, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. There have been-eight snnunary abatement notices issued, which aze the following: to secure the front door from entry, remove broken glass, plastic, wood, metal, and debris from yazd, remove snow ice from sidewalk and cut tall grass and weeds. On October 31, 2000, an inspection of the buiiding was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 9, 2000, with a compliance date of December 11, 2�00. As of this date this properiy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing; real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $753.02, Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,200. On December 18, 2000, a code compliance inspection was done and as of tkus date (January 16, 2001), the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is in excess of $50,000 and the estimated cost to demolish is between $7,000 - $8,000. The owner, Dawn Anderson, was in control of the property when a fire occurred, which started this process said Mr. Magner. She was given additional tixne by Code Enforcement to rehabilitate this structure and has not been successful in getting that accomplished. Tlus has been a problematic properiy in the neighborhood and they have received numerous calls and complaints. Paul Weingazden said his client, Option One Mortgage Company, has ordered the properry to be inspected, secured, and a complete appraisal to detemrine the extent of the damages. Dawn Anderson, current owner, clarified that there was a fire in her home on Febniary 5, 2000, which she filed a claim with her insurance company. Option One Mortgage still holds some of the money from the claim, wluch has been applied to her mortgage. Ms. Anderson hired a contractor to do the repair work but he absconded with the money. She is currently trying to obtain financing through the City to make the repairs because she is unable to get Dti-1'� Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 any other type of loans due to her financial status. Page 3 In response to Mr. Weingazden's question, Mr. Magner estimated the cost for rehabilitation of the house to be azound $50,000. The contractor had replaced a few of the windows, but ffie interior of the house is gutted. This property has had numerous violations and issues over the years and will need a lot of maintenance. Mr. Weingazden requested that the Legislarive Hearing Officer grant additional time to finish the appraisal and inspection to detennine if the building can be rehabilitated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the order to remove or repair within fifteen days and his recommendarion will be presented at the City Council Meeting on February 7, 2001. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street If the owner fails to eomply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paui Weingarden, represent9ng Chase Manhattan Bank, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathxnan for his review) Steve Magner reported this property is a two story wood frame single family dwelling. According to their files, the building was condemned and has been a vacant building since May 25, 1999. The current property owner is Ruthie White, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Information has been received that Ms. White lost the building to a mortgage company. There haue been ten snnunary abatement notices issued, which are the following: to secure the buiiding, cut the grass, remove broken tree limbs, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On October 25, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condifion was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on October 31, 2000, with a compliance date of November 30, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001) this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate taxes have been paid; and Tasation has placed a estimated mazket value of $64,500. As of this date, a code compliance inspection and bond have not been applied for. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 with the estimate cost to demolish is between $7,000 -$8,000. Paul Weingazden, representing the Chase Manhattan Bank, said they were advised of a fire at this properiy and filed a fire claim along with Ms. White. The fire was deemed by the insurance company to be of suspicious origin and ultinaately her claim was denied, however, the bank's claim was approved. Under the terms of the mortgage Chase Manhattan Bank had to give Ms. White notice that the claim money was applied to the loan. Thus, Chase Manhattan commenced a foreclosure and the period of redemption will expire the first week in February. Ms. White has left the state and her last laiown address was in Indiana. The p�_�7 Legislarivz Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 4 property has been reviewed and find it to be rehabilitatable. Mr. Weingarden also indicated that he has a check to pay the vacant building fees. Mr. Ma�er recommended that if additionai time of 180 days is granted by the Legislarive Hearing Office, he would like to see the bond and code inspection in place. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner siat months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January.24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 lwnd is posted. (Gerry Sh'athman clarified that if additional time was needed beyond January 24, he would . recommend that the City Council lay it over to February 7, 2001.) 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeazed. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman for his review). Steve Magner reported this property is a two story, wood frame dwelling, which has been vacant, according to our records, has been vacant since August 2, 2000. Current property owner is Brandon J. Carlton and the mortgage companies. There have been four summary abatements issued to cut tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consfitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 21, 2000, with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant buiiding registration fees are due and owing, real estate taaces are unpaid in the amount of $745. Tasation has placed an estunated market value of $37,000. As of this date a bond or code inspection have not been applied for or posted. The Code Enforcement Officers estimate ttte repairs of the structure to be in excess of $45,000 and with the estimated cost to demolish between $7,000 -$8,000. One other note of interest to this building is that there has been a long history with maintenance issues and with problemaric occupants in ttus dwelling. It also has a foundation failure, which is difficult to see on the photographs. Paul Weingarden said Option One Mortgage Company has ordered that this building be secured, reviewed and ordered an appraisal to determine whether or not the properly can be saved. He requested approximately one month's time so this matter can be reviewed. This also has been sent to his office for foreclosure. Mr. Magner also requested that the snow be removed from the sidewalk on this property and Mr. Weingazden assured him that his client has ordered the building to be secured and winterized, etc. os-�� Legislarive Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 5 Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 6, 2001, Legisiative Hearing. 5. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the buildiug at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Thien Van Tran, owner of the properiy, appeazed. Steve Magner said this property was laid over from December 19, 2000. Per the Legislarive Hearing Officer's request on December 19, 2000, he and Don Wagner inspected the property on January 4, 2001, az!d found the properiy to be occupied by the owner without n,nn;ng water and heated with a heating unit that does not vent into the chuuney or to the outside of the dwelling which constitutes an unsafe, hazazdous condition. The only work that has been completed by the owner on the house, is the main roof covering, some floor covering, and some minor painting. Subsequently, he and another inspector went out to the dwelling on January 1 Q 2001, and met with the owner, who admitted that he had been staying on the property. Mr. Tran has been issued a citation for illegal occupancy in a condemned registered vacant building. Mr. Magner said he has tried to explain to the owner that this is a safety issue and he needs to vacate. Mr. Magner recommends approval of the request to repair or remove within fifteen days due to the lack of work completed within one year. There aze numerous deficiencies and violations that aze outstanding. Thien Van Tran said the information he received from the company that manufachxred the heater indicates that it is not necessary to vent. Gerry Strathman indicated after hearing Mr. Magner's report it suggests Mr. Tran is srill a long way from accomplishing the repairs and asked what his plans were to rehabilitate. Mr. Tran responded that he has had financial difficulties due to expenses associated with trauel arrangements for his wife to visit her father who was ill and then he later passed away. The money he had saved for the purpose of rehabilitation had to be used for these expenses, and he requested additional time to try to get funding. Mr. Magner said he believes the property could be rehabilitated, but he believes the owner is dealing with a monetary issue and doesn't have the fuiaucial resources to do the work and post the bond. Getry Strathman said he is recommending at the 7anuary 24, 2001, City Council Meeting to remove or repair the building within 15 days and if Mr. Tran has a plan to rehabilitate the building, including the finances, he should be present at this meeting. Legislative Hearing recommended approvai. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Ot-\� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 12-19-2000 REPORT Date: December 19, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. P1ace: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 �1. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the January 16, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the February 7, 2001 City Council meeting with the condition that an interior inspection of the building, conducted by City personnel, is completed by 7anuary 16, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 783 Fuller Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Summary abatement appeai for 574 Summit Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of appeal with the condition that a demolition perxnit is obtained, and the structure is removed within 180 days. CITIZEN SERV[CE OFFICE Fred Owusn, Ciry Clerk CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colrman, bfayor November 22, 2000 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CO�E ENFORCEMENT �Llichael R. Morehead, Pragram hfanager �1^�� Nuisance Building Cade Enforcem.ent I S W. KeSiogg B[vd. Rm. 190 Tel: 631-266-8440 SaintPauI,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Councii schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 508 Sherburne Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follo�vs: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 City Council Hearing - �Vednesday, January 3, 2001 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Thien Van Tran 1567 5ims Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner The le�al description of this preperty is: Lot 3, Block 1, Michels Subdivision ofBlock 14, of 5tinson's Division oFSection 36, Township 29, Ran�e 23. Division of Code Enforcement has dzclazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcrin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing ihis building(s}. Ol-1� 508 Sherbume Avenue November 22, 2�00 Page Z Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely 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 coilected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �teve �a�C�er Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph Council File # p �— t'�, t✓ <}. i LJ 3 M� I l� i � :� RESOLUTION CITY OF SA1NT P Presented By Refened To Green Sheet # f p a,'3 �7 � 39 Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject 4 Property" and commonly lrnown as 508 Sherburne Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, 5 to wit: Lot 3, Block 1, Michels Subdivision of Block 14, of Stinson's Division of Section 36, Township 29, Range 23. 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 recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before September 6, 1999, the following aze the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Thien Van Tran, 1567 Sims Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106 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 October 26, 1999; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 Properiy by November 29, 1999; and WTIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subj ect 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 have 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, December 19, 2000 to hear testnnony 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 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 in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and Ot-13 1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 2 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislarive Hearing Officer was 3 considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 6 7 8 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 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 508 Sherburne Avenue: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 esrimated 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 or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitared by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buiidings. 8. 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. ORDER 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 welfaze 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 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Cirizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 01-1� Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any l�nd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further 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. �� Benanav B ac� Bostrom o eman Harris Lantrv Reiter Adopted by Council: Date �. 7$' aoo� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement B ��'��.i� Form Approved by City Attorney BY� �, c�. � `�.:.. BY' �' �� / �� r � � dl'J ��" ;�� Approved by Mayar: Date � G v t �` 1 -� / Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY � By: l� i ot-13 Division of Code Enforcement I 11/22/00 �f'�tia��"' �head 266-843 � � UST BE ON (:OUNCIL AGHJ64 BY (DATE� January, 3, 2001 ;! � A �� aame TOTi4L # OF StGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET ��. ��•_a � arcwnaaarl � � � ❑ No 102317 �� a � YYORI�A19ifMI1) ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNQTURE) 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 508 Sherburne Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION tias this ce��rm everxcrked unCer a caerxt for Nie deparfmmt7 VES NO Has Mis Pe�ewJfirm ew been a dlY empbyee9 YES No Does this Person�firm P� a sW11 not noimal�YP� M�Y arreM city emobyeel YES NO Is this pelsorVfiim a terpeted vendo(1 . , 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 Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 508 Sherbnrne Ayenue by November 29, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��'� � �� NOV � � 2�Qfl ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED — The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property-tases. remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. � .pJ�VVV—.pV�VVV AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION t COSTRtEVQ1UEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONk7 � NO Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (IXPWtQ � 33261 s i'4� a !'9��PCa',�C+' t �'��<bGC Q �--\3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 1-16-01 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: January 16, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from January 2, 2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid ; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbridee Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 0�-�3 MINVTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:00 a.m. Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearin� Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAF'F PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 WoodbridEe Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Tom Severin, owner of the property, appeazed. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathznan for his review) Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame duplex, with a detached two stall wood frame garage. According to their files this has been a vacant building since November 29, 1999. The current property owner is Duane Thomas Severin, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. There haue been four smnmary abatements which were the following: to secure the dwelling, remove brush, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On November 1, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 14, 2000, with a compliance date of December 14, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001), this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate taaces are paid, and Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $58, 300. As of this date, code inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estunate the cost to repair flus structure in excess of $60,000 and demolition to be between $8,000 - $9,000. Tom Severin, owner, said he plans to sell his house as soon as possible and has listed it with a Real Estate Agent. Gerry Strathman asked whether or not Code Enforcement had any problems with this properry so that enforcement could wait a while in order for this sale to be completed. Mr. Magner responded the City doesn't have a problem with laying this matter over for a short period of time in order to ciose on a purchase agreement; however, his main concem is that the new purchaser is made awaze of the requirements, such as the vacant building fees, the code inspection and posting of a bond. Since the plan is to sell this building for rehabilitation, Mr. Strathman recommended to layover tlus matter to the February 20, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. a �—\� Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Magner requested if the property is sold, the new purchaser must appeaz at the Legisiative Hearing on Febmary 20, 2001, with the bond posted, code compliance and vacant building fees paid. Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 6'76 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Dawn Anderson, current owner of the property, and Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeazed. (Steve Magier presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) 5teve Magner reported the building at this property is a two story wood frame dwelling. According to their files, the building has been vacant since Mazch 1, 2000. The current properiy owner is Dawn M. Anderson, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. There have been-eight snnunary abatement notices issued, which aze the following: to secure the front door from entry, remove broken glass, plastic, wood, metal, and debris from yazd, remove snow ice from sidewalk and cut tall grass and weeds. On October 31, 2000, an inspection of the buiiding was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 9, 2000, with a compliance date of December 11, 2�00. As of this date this properiy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing; real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $753.02, Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,200. On December 18, 2000, a code compliance inspection was done and as of tkus date (January 16, 2001), the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is in excess of $50,000 and the estimated cost to demolish is between $7,000 - $8,000. The owner, Dawn Anderson, was in control of the property when a fire occurred, which started this process said Mr. Magner. She was given additional tixne by Code Enforcement to rehabilitate this structure and has not been successful in getting that accomplished. Tlus has been a problematic properiy in the neighborhood and they have received numerous calls and complaints. Paul Weingazden said his client, Option One Mortgage Company, has ordered the properry to be inspected, secured, and a complete appraisal to detemrine the extent of the damages. Dawn Anderson, current owner, clarified that there was a fire in her home on Febniary 5, 2000, which she filed a claim with her insurance company. Option One Mortgage still holds some of the money from the claim, wluch has been applied to her mortgage. Ms. Anderson hired a contractor to do the repair work but he absconded with the money. She is currently trying to obtain financing through the City to make the repairs because she is unable to get Dti-1'� Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 any other type of loans due to her financial status. Page 3 In response to Mr. Weingazden's question, Mr. Magner estimated the cost for rehabilitation of the house to be azound $50,000. The contractor had replaced a few of the windows, but ffie interior of the house is gutted. This property has had numerous violations and issues over the years and will need a lot of maintenance. Mr. Weingazden requested that the Legislarive Hearing Officer grant additional time to finish the appraisal and inspection to detennine if the building can be rehabilitated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the order to remove or repair within fifteen days and his recommendarion will be presented at the City Council Meeting on February 7, 2001. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street If the owner fails to eomply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paui Weingarden, represent9ng Chase Manhattan Bank, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathxnan for his review) Steve Magner reported this property is a two story wood frame single family dwelling. According to their files, the building was condemned and has been a vacant building since May 25, 1999. The current property owner is Ruthie White, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Information has been received that Ms. White lost the building to a mortgage company. There haue been ten snnunary abatement notices issued, which are the following: to secure the buiiding, cut the grass, remove broken tree limbs, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On October 25, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condifion was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on October 31, 2000, with a compliance date of November 30, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001) this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate taxes have been paid; and Tasation has placed a estimated mazket value of $64,500. As of this date, a code compliance inspection and bond have not been applied for. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 with the estimate cost to demolish is between $7,000 -$8,000. Paul Weingazden, representing the Chase Manhattan Bank, said they were advised of a fire at this properiy and filed a fire claim along with Ms. White. The fire was deemed by the insurance company to be of suspicious origin and ultinaately her claim was denied, however, the bank's claim was approved. Under the terms of the mortgage Chase Manhattan Bank had to give Ms. White notice that the claim money was applied to the loan. Thus, Chase Manhattan commenced a foreclosure and the period of redemption will expire the first week in February. Ms. White has left the state and her last laiown address was in Indiana. The p�_�7 Legislarivz Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 4 property has been reviewed and find it to be rehabilitatable. Mr. Weingarden also indicated that he has a check to pay the vacant building fees. Mr. Ma�er recommended that if additionai time of 180 days is granted by the Legislarive Hearing Office, he would like to see the bond and code inspection in place. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner siat months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January.24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 lwnd is posted. (Gerry Sh'athman clarified that if additional time was needed beyond January 24, he would . recommend that the City Council lay it over to February 7, 2001.) 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeazed. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman for his review). Steve Magner reported this property is a two story, wood frame dwelling, which has been vacant, according to our records, has been vacant since August 2, 2000. Current property owner is Brandon J. Carlton and the mortgage companies. There have been four summary abatements issued to cut tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consfitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 21, 2000, with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant buiiding registration fees are due and owing, real estate taaces are unpaid in the amount of $745. Tasation has placed an estunated market value of $37,000. As of this date a bond or code inspection have not been applied for or posted. The Code Enforcement Officers estimate ttte repairs of the structure to be in excess of $45,000 and with the estimated cost to demolish between $7,000 -$8,000. One other note of interest to this building is that there has been a long history with maintenance issues and with problemaric occupants in ttus dwelling. It also has a foundation failure, which is difficult to see on the photographs. Paul Weingarden said Option One Mortgage Company has ordered that this building be secured, reviewed and ordered an appraisal to determine whether or not the properly can be saved. He requested approximately one month's time so this matter can be reviewed. This also has been sent to his office for foreclosure. Mr. Magner also requested that the snow be removed from the sidewalk on this property and Mr. Weingazden assured him that his client has ordered the building to be secured and winterized, etc. os-�� Legislarive Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 5 Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 6, 2001, Legisiative Hearing. 5. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the buildiug at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Thien Van Tran, owner of the properiy, appeazed. Steve Magner said this property was laid over from December 19, 2000. Per the Legislarive Hearing Officer's request on December 19, 2000, he and Don Wagner inspected the property on January 4, 2001, az!d found the properiy to be occupied by the owner without n,nn;ng water and heated with a heating unit that does not vent into the chuuney or to the outside of the dwelling which constitutes an unsafe, hazazdous condition. The only work that has been completed by the owner on the house, is the main roof covering, some floor covering, and some minor painting. Subsequently, he and another inspector went out to the dwelling on January 1 Q 2001, and met with the owner, who admitted that he had been staying on the property. Mr. Tran has been issued a citation for illegal occupancy in a condemned registered vacant building. Mr. Magner said he has tried to explain to the owner that this is a safety issue and he needs to vacate. Mr. Magner recommends approval of the request to repair or remove within fifteen days due to the lack of work completed within one year. There aze numerous deficiencies and violations that aze outstanding. Thien Van Tran said the information he received from the company that manufachxred the heater indicates that it is not necessary to vent. Gerry Strathman indicated after hearing Mr. Magner's report it suggests Mr. Tran is srill a long way from accomplishing the repairs and asked what his plans were to rehabilitate. Mr. Tran responded that he has had financial difficulties due to expenses associated with trauel arrangements for his wife to visit her father who was ill and then he later passed away. The money he had saved for the purpose of rehabilitation had to be used for these expenses, and he requested additional time to try to get funding. Mr. Magner said he believes the property could be rehabilitated, but he believes the owner is dealing with a monetary issue and doesn't have the fuiaucial resources to do the work and post the bond. Getry Strathman said he is recommending at the 7anuary 24, 2001, City Council Meeting to remove or repair the building within 15 days and if Mr. Tran has a plan to rehabilitate the building, including the finances, he should be present at this meeting. Legislative Hearing recommended approvai. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Ot-\� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 12-19-2000 REPORT Date: December 19, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. P1ace: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 �1. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the January 16, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the February 7, 2001 City Council meeting with the condition that an interior inspection of the building, conducted by City personnel, is completed by 7anuary 16, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 783 Fuller Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Summary abatement appeai for 574 Summit Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of appeal with the condition that a demolition perxnit is obtained, and the structure is removed within 180 days. CITIZEN SERV[CE OFFICE Fred Owusn, Ciry Clerk CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colrman, bfayor November 22, 2000 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CO�E ENFORCEMENT �Llichael R. Morehead, Pragram hfanager �1^�� Nuisance Building Cade Enforcem.ent I S W. KeSiogg B[vd. Rm. 190 Tel: 631-266-8440 SaintPauI,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Councii schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 508 Sherburne Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follo�vs: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 City Council Hearing - �Vednesday, January 3, 2001 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Thien Van Tran 1567 5ims Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner The le�al description of this preperty is: Lot 3, Block 1, Michels Subdivision ofBlock 14, of 5tinson's Division oFSection 36, Township 29, Ran�e 23. Division of Code Enforcement has dzclazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcrin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing ihis building(s}. Ol-1� 508 Sherbume Avenue November 22, 2�00 Page Z Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely 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 coilected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �teve �a�C�er Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph