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02-576OR'�:��1L Council File # � a' � .S��p �`l�t�ex��.� — '��.v��. c`3� 3�� Green Sheet # ioa 3g 3 RESOLUTION 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, duplex with a detached, two-stall garage located on property 4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 174 Charles Avenue. This 5 property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 11, EXCEPT the East 21.50 feet thereof, Block 3, Magoffin and Breckenridges Addition to Saint Paul. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before December 22, 2001, the following aze the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Bank One NA, Foreclosure Departrnent, Jerry Metzger, N54 W13600 Woodale Drive, Mail Station WI1-4033, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051; Jamal Edeen N. Altelffeti, 510 N. Main Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058; Jamal Edeen N. Altekreti, PO Box 207, Le Sueur, MN 56058-0207; Bank One NA, Home Loan Services, PO Box 710097, Columbus, OH 43271- 0097; Best & Flanagan LLP, 4000 US Bank Place, 601 2° Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55402-4331; Comerstone State Bank, 415 N. Main/PO Box 106, Le Sueur, MN 56058; Todi M. Abdeldaim, 174 Charles Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103-2029; Remaac Real Estate Guide, Attn: Mark Hebert, 7450 France Avenue, Mpls., MN 55435 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 Apri125, 2002; and WIIEREAS, 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 ar demolish the shucture located on the Subj ect Property by May 10, 2002; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and AA-ADA-EEO Employer CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � ��J I� � R�� AS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement 2 �� e t City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City 3 Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and 4 5 6 7 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 48 49 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served norice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive 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, June 11, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 €t€Eee� d a the date of the Council Hearing; and �chc WtW`l'�d @�o \��, WHEREAS, a hearing was held befo he Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, 7une 26, 2002 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Panl City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 174 Chazles Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolifion and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed mukiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � F:� That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enfarcement has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen 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. AA-ADA-EFq Employer 2 ORIGINAL 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2. .�. • The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: oa-S�c� The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture 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 altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinance� T�e �re�habil'taf n or� demolition and removal of the structure must be completed withi ��ays e a�e of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen 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 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 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 kind 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 a�T v Bostrom oL� Harris Lantrv Reiter Adopted by Council: Date �� 3_.� � o a� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary : � I� Requested by Department o£ Citizen Service Office: Code Enforcement By:�� N� `�1 ,.,,,��'�,� Form Approved by City Attomey AA-ADA-EEO Employer D� �57� � Division of Code Enforcement bNTACT PFRSON & PHONE Michael R. Morehead 266-8439 :ix.;.i DAh WRNTm OS-17-02 � xuwaaeFOrt RamNG ORDEIt , TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.�,�� No102333 �arcwnaatr � s_t � — o'L ❑ � ❑ wuxcuLLamuxuow. ❑ rMU'awaEma�ecra � r�vortla�uasrurt� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will arder 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 174 Charles Avenue. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ' HasthisW'-rsaMrmeixwakedu�tleraconVactfwthiedepafineM? . vES nio / Fias this penoMrm evef beerl e pty empbyee? , ( YES NO Does this PeisoNfim� posacss a sldll not namallYF�e�etl by anY curteM citY emPbyee9 YES NO Ic this pereoNfirm a tarpeted vendoY7 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 l�own to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 174 Charles Avenue by May 10; 2002, and ha�e failed to comply with those orders. The Ci'ry will eliminate a nuisance. � ti �� .� ��'� j `�, `��'Es'�;L �� o�� 71SADVAMAGES IF APPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, JISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED � , A nuisance condition wiil remain unabated in.the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. 5�� - �10� �� sounce Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (IXPWN) CAST/REVENUE BUDIiETED (CIRCLE ON� YEE NO ncTmn NuMSEre :1A-ADA-EEO Employer 33261 • . ' � o�.-S�� REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: June 11, 2002 Tune: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid over summary abatements from May 14, 2002: 1104 Rice Street (J0106AAA) Legislative Hearing Officer recoxnmends approval of the assessment. 1514 York Avenue (J0201A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 2. Summary Abatements: J02TRASHIQ Provide weekly garbage hauling service for the first quarter of 2002; J0202A Property clean-up during part of March 2002; J0202B Boarding up of vacant buildings for February 2002; J02SNOW1 Snow/ice removal and/or sanding of walks for part of March 2002. 1164 Western Avenue North (J0202B) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1188 Marion Street (J0202A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1286 Rice Street (J02TRASHIQ, J0202A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the July 9, 2002, Legislative Heazing. (Note: At the meeting, the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation was to lay over to July 2; however, the owner would like these assessments to be heard with a pending one on July 9.) 814 Aurora Avenue (J0202A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the July 2, 2002, Legislative Hearing. 962 Burr Street (J0202A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the July 2, 2002, Legislative Hearing. oi-s�c� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF J[JNE 11, 2002 914 Edmund Avenue (J0202A) Legislative Hearing OfFicer recommends deleting the assessment. Page 2 3. Summary abatement at 1461 Westminster Street. (J0201� (Note: Councilmember Jim Reiter referred this matter back to the Legislative Hearing Officer. This assessment has already been ratified by the City Council.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that Councilmember Reiter introduce a resolution to reduce the assessment from $917.05 to $555.00 plus the $45 service fees for a total assessment of $600. 4. J0106AAAA - Laid over summary abatement for 1109 Magnolia Avenue East. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. � 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 174 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolufion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of this building. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 696 Tuscarora Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval. �rrn MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING O�''�� Tuesday, June 11, 2002 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAFF PRESENT_ 3oim Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Laid over snmmary abatements from May 14, 2002: 1104 Rice Street J0106AAA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approvat. 1514 York Avenue (J0201A) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Summary Ai�ate�eents: J02TRASHIQ Provide weekly garbage �auling service for the first quarter of 2002; J0202A Property clean-up during part of March 2002; J0202B Boarding up of vacant buildings for February 2002; J02SNOW1 Snow/ice removal and/or sanding of walks for part of March 2002. i 16# Westem Avenue North (Ja202B} (No one appeared to represe� the property.} Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1188 Marion Street (J0202A) (No one appeared to rcpr�zni the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends apprAVal of the assessmeni 1286 ltice Street (J02TRASHI Q, J0202A) Peggy Franzwa, owner, appeared. John Betz reported that the owner did not send in her green card; therefore, the file and videotape aze not available. pa-S1� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF JiJNE 11, 2002 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the July 9, 2002, Legislative Hearing. (Note: At this hearing, Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to July 2; however, Ms. Franzwa has an assessment scheduled for the July 9 Legislative Hearing, and she would prefer to hear all her assessments on that day.) 814 Aurora Avenue (J02Ei2A) Dorothy Shelby, owner, appeazed. John Betz reported that the owner did not send in her green card; therefore, the file and videotape aze not available. Gerry Strafhman recommends laying over to the July 2, 2002, Legislarive Hearing. 962 B�ur Street (J0202A) Nayfeh Wraidat, owner, appeared. He stated i# is not his properiy where the items were cleaned up. John Betz regorted that the owner did not send in his green card and, therefore, the files and videotape are not auai3able. He will iook at the videotape, go out to the site, and possibly make the deternunation that is it not his property. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the July 2, 2002, Legisla6ve Hearing. Mr. Betz will look into the issue. If the matter is still unresoived, it will be discussed on July 2. 914 Edmund Avenue (J0202A} John Betz reported Parks and Recreation Depaztment cieaned up someUung minor, but not what was on the work order. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. Suma►arg abatement at 1461 Westminster Stceet. (30201V� (Note: This assessffie� was aatified by the L`ity Co�uxcai on May 22, 2002_ Counciimember Jim Reiter referred Yius mati�r back to ihe Legis�five Hearmg Officer. ) Flora Benjamin, owner, app� and stateci she rec.�ived a Ietter Yelling her to tow the car from the backyard. The next day, the car was go�. She did not come to the legislative hearing last month because she did not receive a notice. She was billed $171 for the towing of the caz. The total charge is $917. Gerry Strathman stated this was a vehicie towed in October. Ms. Benjamin responded yes. o�.-S�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINVTES OF JUNE 11, 2002 Page 3 Mr. Strathman asked what she was looking for. Ms. Benjamin responded a cheaper price. The vehicle was sold. Mr. Strathman added it was sold for $38. Mr. Straflunan stated this is an unusuai situation because he usually heazs these matters before they go to the City Council; however, CoimciTmember Reiter asked that he hear this. Gerry Stratbman recommends to Councilmember Reiter that he introduce a resolution to reduce the assessment from $917.05 to $555.00 plus the $45 service fees for a total assessment of $600. It seems the assessment is proper, but the charge is unusually high. J0106AAAA - 3.aid a�er snmmary abatement for 1109 Magnolia Avenue East. Duane Spicer, 4659 Diamond Lane, Atwater, owner, appeazed and stated he has been remodeling this home since 1998. There was pallets and plaster in a garbage can in the backyazd. He was slowiy hauting items away. There were things in the backyazd that he didn't tlunk were very bad. He believes he should have been notiFied before the City did this. John Betz reported orders that were mailed to the owner and the occupant were returned by the post office. Mr. Spiczr stated he did put in a change of address. His t�es go to lus address in Atwater, Minnesota. Mr. Strathman stated the notices for this property were mailed in October and November. He asked where Mr. Spicer was living then. Mr. Spicer responded he was living in Wilmar. The post office forwarded mail for six months; he went back to request another s'vc months. (Ivir. Spicer showed some mail documents.) Mr. Strat�unan asked did he haue any mail that was forwazded by the post office. Mr. Spicer .responded no. Mr. Stratiunan asked would this have occurred in the period of time his mail was returned. Mr. Spicer responded he moved out to Wilmaz in Mazch 2Q443 Mr. Strathmaa asked how the City was suppose Yo contact ivm if the post office is no longer forwarding mail. Mr. Spicer responded he st�gh#en�d ii out v�'sth Ramsey County Taxes and they started maiiing his #a�ces there. (Mr. Strathman looked at several envelopes that were mailed to Mr. Spicer.) Mr. Strathman stated one document was mailed from Ramsey County Records on May l, 2000, and it shows Mr. Spicer's new address. 6�-S' � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JLTNE 11, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Betz stated this assessment was initiated in June 2001. They were changing programs at one time. Gerry Strathuian recommends deleting the assessment due to lack of proper notificafion. � Resolufion ordering tiQe ewner te remove or repair the building at 174 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolnfion, Code Enforcement ts ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted phowgraphs.) Mark Hebert, representing Remax, 7450 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, appeazed. Steve R3agaer reparted this building was condemned in August 2001. It has been vacant since April 13, 2001. The current owner is Bank One. There haue been four summary abatement notices to remove snow and ice, secure front door, and remove graffiti. On April 16, 2002, an inspection of the building was condacted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance cond'ation was developed, and photographs were taken. A�a order to abate a nuisance building was issued on Apri125, 2002, with a compliance date of May 7 0. As of this date, this properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees have been paid. Real estate taxes are vnpaid in the amount of $707.91. Ta�carion has yslaced au estimated mazkeY value of $8,500 on the land and $35,000 on the building. On May 15, 2�02, a code compliance inspec6on was done. On May 23, the $2,000 bond was posted. Code Enforcement has estimated the repairs to be $50,000 to $60,000; estnnated cost to demolish, $8,500 to $10,000. Mr. Magner stated Mr. Hebert has a potential buyer and a purchase agreement with a developer that has done a number of properties. They are waiting to close. Then, they will pull the pernuts and do the rehabilitation. They aze seeking 18fl days to do that. Mr. Hebert concurted. - Gerry Strathman recvmmends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of tius building. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 596 Tuscarora Avenue. If the owaer fails to comply with the resointion, Code EnforcemenY is ordered to remove the build�ng. (Steve Ivlagn� salz�itted � ) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman stated he received an e-mail from Racquel Naylor indicating Raymond Hessler called her and said he had a family emergency and could not attend the meeting today, but he is willing to post a bond. Oy-S't�o LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLTTES OF JLTNE 11, 2002 Page S Steve Magner reported this properry was condemned June 2001 and has been vacant since then. The current owner is Joseph Ubl. Per information from Raymond Hessler, a developer, Mr. Ubl has quick claimed the properry to Mr. Hessler. Five summary abatement notices have been issued to remove snow and ice, remove debris in yazd, secure building. On Mazch 20, 2002, an inspection of the buiiding was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed, aad photagcaphs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on Mazch 29, 2002, with a eompliaace date of Aprit 29. As of this date, this property remains in a condifion which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees haue been paid Real Estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $1,254.24. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $4,600 on the land and $37,600 on the building. A code compliance inspection was done on Apri116, 2002. As of 7une 11, the $2,000 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement estimates to cost to repair is $40,000 to $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $5,000 to $6,000. Mr. Magner stated he also received a phone call from Raymond Hessler that he was unable to attend the meeting because his father had passed away. He is interested in posting the bond. Cserry Strathman stated this building looks terrible from the photographs. He asked is it a serious candidate for rehabilitation. Mr. Magner responded the properry is in a poor, dilapidated condifion. Mr. Hessler said on the telephone today that he never bought this properry; it was quick claimecl to him a year ago. Iv1r. Hesster planned to make payments for a couple of months, but he has now been doing it for over a yeaz. If he can clear title, he can rehabilitate it. That is why Mr. Magner suggested to Nir. Hessler that he contact Mr. Strathman to request a layover on this properry. Mr. Strathman stated he is reticent to a11ow this situafion to continue for six months. Mr. Magner responded Mr. Hessler does not have clear tifle. This is a very dilapidated buiiding that needs e�ensive work. Mr. Magner does not f�l comfortaiale just giving him 180 days. Gerry S#rafhman �+eeommends approval of the resolution. Mr. Hessler can come to the City Council meeting on June 26 and present his case there. His office and Mr. Magner's office will attempt to notify Mr. Hessler. Mr. Magner responded he will ca11 Mr. Hessler about this issue. A letter_should be mailed to him also. The meeting was adjoumed at 1i�35 a.m. � �' I C[TIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Dona(d J. Luaa, Ciry C[erk DN[SION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENl' Mick¢e1 R. Moreheod, Program Marsager p1 .. S7 � CTTY OF SAII�TT PAUL Randy C. Kelty. Mayor Mary 17, 2002 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �1;aY 2 F f�:,+� Council President and Members of the City Council ��`�� ' ;�T��t Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 174 Charles Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 26, 2002 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Bank One NA, Foreclosure Department Attn: 7erry Metzger N54 W13600 Woodale Drive Mail Station WI1-4033 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Jamal Edeen N. Altekreti 510 N. Main Street Le Sueur, MN 56058 Jamal Edeen N. Altekreti PO Box 207 Le Sueur, NIN 56058-0207 AA-ADA-EEO Employer Nuisamce Building Cade Enforcemen[ IS W. Ke!logg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8440 Sairs�Pau1,MN55102 Faz:65f-266-8426 N Interest Foreclosing Mortgagee/Fee Owner Tax Owner/Mortgagor Tax Owner/Mortgagor 174 Charles Avenue May 17, 2002 Page 2 z Name and Last Known Address Bank One NA Home Loan Services PO Box 710097 Columbus, OH 43271-0097 Best & Flanagan LLP 4000 US Bank Place � 601 2 Ave. S. Mpls., MN 55402-4331 Comerstone State Bank 415 N. Main/PO Box 106 Le Sueur, MN 56058 Todi M. Abdeldaim 174 Chazles Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103-2029 Remaic Real Estate Guide Attn: Mazk Hebert 7450 France Avenue Mpls., MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: Interest Foreclosing Mort�a�ee/Fee Owner oz-s� Atty. for Foreclosing Mortgagee/Fee Owner Mortgagee Interested Party Interested Party Lot 11, EXCEPT the East 21.50 feet thereof, Block 3, Magoffin and Breckentidges Addition to Saint Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declared 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 known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). . AA-ADA-EEO Employer G'Ja. -S� (� 174 Charies Avenue May 17, 2002 Page 3 ; Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtuuty continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properiy. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution orderin� 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 against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. 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