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02-1095OR{G1NaL A�.���.e� - F�. �q, ��o.� RESOLUTION CIJY OF SAINT Py�1L, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Council File # 0� 1095 Green 5heet # ��'. � l0 3a � ttee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Divisio of Co 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, single family dwelling and the detached, one-stall, wood frame garage 4 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 695 Charles 5 Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lot 27, Block 2, Syndicate No. 2 Addition 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information 10 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before March 31, 2002, the following are the now laiown 11 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: James L. Redwood, 991 Selby Ave., 12 St. Panl, MN 55104-6533; Minnesota Department of Revenue, 600 N. Robert Street , St. Paul, MN; Susan 13 Gaeriner, Ramsey County Attorney, 50 W. Kellogg Blvd., Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55102; U.S. Bauk 14 National Association, Foreclosure Department ET-MN-TT4f, 225 South 6�' Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 15 16 17 18 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 WHEREAS, Aivision of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 19, 2002; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested ar responsible parties that the structure located on the Subj ect Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 18, 2002; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subj ect to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected 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 tune, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and AA-ADA-EEO Employer �� � l7 � i V� o a•�oas REAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 2 Council on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 to hear testunony and evidence, and afrer receiving testimony and 3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to 4 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and 5 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all 6 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 7 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be 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 50 51 completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 20, 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 tesrimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 695 Charles Avenue: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. � G� 7 That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollazs ($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 have not been coxrected. 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 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 notificarion requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �•� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and 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 ali 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 witkvn ��.,�days after the date of the Council Hearing. o�� �„ �. C� �o� „ ORfG�(�AL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 o�-to�s 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enfarcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chuge the costs incurred against the Subject Property 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. Requested by Department of: � I� �� _II ✓ II II II ✓ N II ✓ �� �� ✓ II II Citizen Se ice Office• Code Enforcement By: � Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council Date � .� _ �� a4f�'t � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Apps By: AA-ADA-EEO Employet By: ���,A�_A_��� Division of Code Enforcement XN!lACT PERSON & PFiOPE , Andy Dawldns 266-8427 � �' TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET 111YAilU1tlEY • � ❑ li11111tJ�LiFR111CFf YR � wvo�Iwt�uartY�*1 �cua au �ocl O �.-loq y N o 102410 ��� ❑ A111MfL11 SIGNATURE) 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 subj ect properry is located at 695 Charles Avenue. PLANNING CAMMISSION , CIB COMMITfEE CML SERVICE COMMISSION Hasm�s ceB«UEm, e+er wake0 urvder acwarxtwr n,is aepann�,n YES NO Flec ihie pneoMfmm e�d heen a tdy empbyee? YES NO Oces ttds O�um V� a sldll nd rimnalHD� M' �v curreM ciy' emDbY�T YES NO Is tltis pe�sanlfi'm a tarpMed �entloYt YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as d'efined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code. The owners,.interested parties aand responsible parties known to the Enforcement ' Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 695 Charles Avenue by 5eptember 18, 2002, and - have failed to comply with those orders. ,'' � The City will eliminate a nuisance. Nov i � 2002 Ma'��3R'S OFFlCE The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment aeainst the rororoertv ta�ces. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. '�' 11 P souece Nuisance Housing Abatement (EXPIqIN) COST/REVENUEBUOOETED(CIRCLEONt� ( YES ) NO �� ,�cm,m.Nw�ve . 33261 � ���� AA-ADA-EEO Employer Cil"� A�"1'(�RiVEI( CIT¢EN SERV�CE OFFICE Dartald 1 Lursa, Ciry Cterk CITY OF SAII�IT PAUL Randy C Ke11y, Mayor October 18, 2002 �a-�oqs DN[SION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEM AndyDawldns,Pragram.Lfanager �^ �l Nuisance Building Code Enforcemeni l600 North White Bear Aversue Zel: 65/-166-1900 Saint Pau1, � 55102 Faz- 651-266-1926 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 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: 695 Charles Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 City Council Aearing - Wednesday, November 20, 2002 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address James L. Redwood 441 Seiby Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104-6533 Minnesota Department of Revenue 600 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Susan Gaer�er, Ramsey County Attomey 50 W. KeIlog� Blvd., Suite 315 St. Paul, NIlV i� 102. U.S. Bank National Association Foreclosure Department ET-MN-TT4f 225 South 6�' Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Interest Fee Owner Tax Lienor (State of Minn.) Possible Judgnent Lienor Mort�agee Lienor AA-ADA-EEO Employer oa-��gs 695 Chazles Avenue October 18, 2002 Page 2 The legal description of this properiy is: Lot 27, Block 2, Syndicate No. 2 Addition Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement tias issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the bli�htin� 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 against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �o i i � �� i ! Steve Magner Vacant Buildin�s Supervisor Division of Code Enfoxcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph AA-ADA-EEO Employer �S/ oa-�n�5 REPORT Date: November 12, 2002 Time: 10:00 a.m. 130 p.m. - 1560 Western Place: Room 330 City Hall I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARII3G Marcia Moermond Legislative Heating Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 860 Euclid Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing and Property Ixnprovement (NHPn is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-8-02) L.egislative Hearing Of£icer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 706 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) post the $2,000 bond, 2) pay the $200 vacant building fee. � 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 69S Chanes Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 278 Topnir.e Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the properry if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) post the $2,000 bond, 2) pay the $200 vacant building fee, 3) apply for a code compliance inspection. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 136 Wilder Street North. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property if the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of November 20, 2002. �a-�oq� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Page 2 6. Appeal of Notice of Condemna6on and Order to Vacate at 1560 Westem Avenue North. (Heatd at 130 meeting.) I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. rrn h�NCJTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 12, 2002 Room 330 Courthouse Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Offxcer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. OZ �v�5 S1. STAFF PRESENT: 5teve Magner, Neighborhood Aousing and Properry Improvement (NHPn; Fallon Kelly, NHPI Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 860 Euclid Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement (NFIPn is ordered to remove the building. (La�d over from 10-8-02) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Steve Magner reported the owner was not plamiing on attending today. The owner knew this was the third and final layover, and he has until November 20 to solve all of his issues. He is hoping to get a sign off by Bill Singer, LIEP (License, Inspections, Environmental Protection) by that time. The original legislative hearing was Mazch 26, 2002. The discussion was continued several times so the new owner could finish the pro,}ect. He made progress, but has not completed the work on the property. Marcia Moermond asked was there a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner responded yes and that most of the work is completed. Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the resolution and noted it is anticipated that the m:;sance conditions will be corrected by November 20, 2002. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 706 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. (Note: the City Council referred this matter back to the Legislafive Hearing Officer.) Chesley Dailey, co-owner, appeared and stated he and his wife own ihe property. Steve Magner reported this is a 1'/: story wood frame single fanuly structure. It was condemned December 19, 2001, and has been vacant since December 26, 2001. The current owners are Josala Landvick and Chesley Dailey. There have been two sucmnary abatement notices issued to cut grass, remove refuse, and secure the building. On March 7, 2002, 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 Buiiding was issued on August 28, 2002, with a compliance date of September 27, 2002. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislafive code. The $200 vacant buiiding fee is due. Real estate t�es aze unpaid in the amount of $1,282.98 for 2001 and oZ �v� S LEGISLATNE I-�ARING MJNtJTES OF I30VEMBER 12, 2002 Page 2 2002. TaYation has placed an estimated market value of $5,100 on the land and $42,100 on ffie building. As of today, a bond has not been posted. NHPI O�cers estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 to $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,OOQ to $7,OQQ. (Josala Landvick, co-owner, arrived.) Mr. Dailey stated he has done most of the work and there is not much left. The codes, vacant building fee, and taxes had not been paid because he did not have the money. In another 45 to 60 days, he could have the property where it is suppose to be. None of the tenants paid the rent. When it was raided, it got wrecked. Not much has to be done. Mr. Dailey is requesting an extension of time to compiete the work. Mazcia Moermond stated they have not posted the bond that is required, nor the vacant building fee, and the tases aze owing on this property. These aze not good indicators. Pv1r. Dailey responded he would like to refinance the place, and Ms. Landvick will switch it over to his name. Ms. Landvick stated she and Mr. Dailey aze going through a divorce. He was supposed to get two houses, and she was suppose to maintain responsibility for her part. Mr. Bailey has not been paying any fines, said Ms. Landvick, and he let his son live there, who did not pay any rent. Ms. L,andvick is paying the mortgage, which is in her name. Mr. Dailey is not responsible enough to take caze of the property and maintain it; therefore, she will take responsibility for the properry until everything is transferred into his name. Whatever fines need to be paid, she can work something out. In the future, everything should be mailed and billed to her. Mr. Dailey stated most of the work is done. Jim Singer and Don Wagner (LIEP) looked over the list, and checked off the things that need to be finished. He had to pay for the code compliance inspec6on. He asked his wife to help him because he did not have the money. Based on what is in front of her and the building's conditions, Ms. Moermond stated, she finds that NHPI acted correctly in issuing an order to remove or repair 706 Charles. When the Council has its next public hearing, her recommendafion will be that the resolution stands. If the owners post a bond and pay the vacant building fee, the City Council may grant an extension, as those would be signs that the owners aze serious about making progress. Mr. Magner stated the owners need to post the bond and obtain the rest of the permits needed for rehabilitation. In answer to questions &om Ms. Landvick, Mr. Magner went on to say that the bond is a$2,000 performance bond posted with LIEP. The owner can go to a bonding agency to buy a bond. Once the bond is posted, the owners can pull the other permits. The permit costs are based on the scope of work provided. The bond requirement cannot be waived once a properiy gets to this stage. The City is asking for a bond to guazantee that the owners have some monies to complete the project. Once the bond is posted, the owner will have 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property. OZ ►o� S S\. LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTE5 OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Page 3 Ms. Landvick asked when someone was at the properry to inspect it. Mr. Ma�er responded the code compliance inspection was done in Mazch 20Q2. The owner can �o Yo LIEP t. get a copy of the inspection. Ms. Landvick stated she will try to get the bond and the vacant building fee paid by November 20. Ms. Moermond recommends ganting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the properry if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) $2,000 bond is posted, 2) $200 vacant building fee is paid. Also, Ms. Moermond reminded the owners that the tu�es will be a problem if they are not paid. (Mr. Magner gave Ms. Landvick address information for posting the bond and paying the vacant building fee. Ms. Landvick gave Mr. Magner her correct address informauon.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s} at 695 Charles Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) James L. Redwood, 991 Selby Avenue, appeazed and stated he had a fire at the home and is in the process of selling it. He has a lien on the property for child support. He offered the State a settlement, and he is waiting for the settlement to come back. Steve Magner reperted this is a two story wood frame house. It was condemned August 19, 2002, by NHPI. It has been vacant since February 16, 2002. Th�re nave been four summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse and cut tall grass. On August 13, 2002, 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 August 19, 2002, with a compliance date of September 18. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fee is due. Real Estate taxes aze unpaid of $249. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $2,300 on the land, $20,000 for the building. As of today, a Code Compliance Lnspection has not been applied for nor a$2,000 bond posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. Marcia Moermond asked is Ta�carion's market value done before or after the fire. Mr. Magner responded he would suspect that was before the fire. Those numbers aze generally not changed very quickly unless the evaluator was in the neighborhood right after the fire. Ms. Moermond asked did Mr. Redwood disagree with any of the facts presented. Mr. Redwood responded not really. He thought the adjuster had handled all of that. He is waiting for an answer from child support collections because they had a lien on the property. As soan as they accept a settlement, he will be selling the property. If they do not accept the settlement, he wili still be selling the properry. �z ���5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES Or t�?OVFN,gER 12, 2QQ2 Page 4 Ms. Moermond asked were these arrangements made before the fire occurred in August. Nir. Redwood responded they were made a�zr the f:e. r4r. _✓'�2gIIer stated there were two fires at this properry. The original fire call was broughi to �I's atte�.tion on Febroary 16. The building was registered as a vacant building at that time. Based on the facts in front of her, Ms. Moermond stated, NHPI oflicers acted reasonably and consistently on the facts issued in this order; therefore, she will recommend the Council approve the order at their City Council meeting on November 20. Mr. Redwood asked about selling it. Ms. Moermond responded the condemnation order and the order to remove or repair are based on the building's condition, and not based on the circumstances having to do with the sale and transfer of this property. The building is in a condition that is dangerous. The owner needs to deal with that first and foremost. Ms. Moermond suggests that he contact Yhe Councilmember representing that wazd. Mr. Redwood asked how NHPI derives at $50,000 for repairs if they have not seen the inside of the building. Mr. Magner responded it is based on the estimate from the fire loss reports, which total in excess of $30,G00. Also, they look at the condition of the house besides the fire. Ms. Moermond suggested that Mr. Redwood post the bond and pay the vacant building fees to indicate his seriousness in rehabilitating this structure or selling it to someone who will do so. Mr. Magner added the owner needs to get a truth-in-housing or code compliance inspection to be in compliance with the truth and sell of housing ordinance. The truth-in-housing would be best because the owner will need that anyway to sell the property. The owner cannot show the properry without obtainiug one of +hose documents. For a single family residence, that would be $100. Ms. Moermond asked if he understood her recommendation to the Council. Mr. Redwood responded in the affirmative. Mr. Redwood asked what would happen if he does not post the bond by noon of November 20. Ms. Moermond responded she will recommend that the building be removed or repaired regazdless of whether the bond is posted; however, if he posts the bond, that will be a strong indicator that he is going to rehabilitate the building. Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the resolution. 13esolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 278 To ing Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, NFII'I is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Steve Magner reported this is a two story single family structure. It has been vacant since April 19, 2001. The current owner is Kenneth Abosi. There have been four summary abatement notices to clean the yard, cut tall grass, and secure the property. On August 15, 2002, an C�Z�o�s LEGISLATIVE HEARING �JTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Page 5 inspection of Yhe 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 August 22, 2002, with a compliance date of September 23. As of this date, the property zemains in a condition wluch comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the vacant building fee. Real estate taYes aze unpaid of $3,106.01. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $7,400 on the land; $23,700 on the building. As of today, no bond has not been posted, nor has a code compliance inspection been done. Marcia Moermond asked for clarification on the vacant building fee because they have been paid, yet a citation was issued. Mr. Magner responded they had to issue a citation to get compliance for the ordinance. They were last paid July 2001, so they are due again. Kenneth Abosi, owner, 683 Hague Avenue #3, appeared and stated he, his wife, and their rivo children are going to move into the properry. The previous tenant was not paying rent, and he evicted her. Mr. Abosi lost his job. The contractor he paid took off with the money. Since then, they are hying to raise money to fix up the property. He now has started an export business, which tied up his money. He brought back $10,000 to start on the house. Ms. Moermond stated the real estate t�es aze unpaid. Mr. Abosi responded his records say he owes $311 for 2001. Mr. Magner responded that the time for paying the 2002 taa�es has expired. Ms. Moermond asked did the owner understand that he cannot move into this building until the building has come into compliance. Mr. Abosi responded in the afFirmative. Ms. Moern3ond recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the properry if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) post the $2,000 bond, 2) paid the $200 vacant building fee, 3) apply for a code compliance inspec6on. Although it is unfortunate what happened with the contractor, Ms. Moermond has to make her decision based on whether the Code Enforcement officers acted reasonably and if the building circumstances merited the actions they recommend with the order to remove or repair. It appeazs they do. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 13b Wiider Street North. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Peter Kern, 709 Hague Avenue, appeazed and stated he is representing the owner Mr. Fitzpatrick. Steve Magner reported tlus is a two story wood frame structure. The building was condemned on September 11, 200Q, and has been vacant since August 30, 2000. Four summary abatement notices have been issued to secure the structure, eliminate the hazardous conditions of unapproved electrical services, remove elec6on signs, remove refuse, and cut grass. On August 13, 2002, an inspecrion of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a oZ Io�S LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Page 6 nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance condition was issued on August 20, 2002, with a compliance date of September 19. As of this date, flus property remains itt a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislarive code. The vacant building fees aze paid. Rea1 estate taYes aze unpaid of $1,453.00. Taacation has placed an esrimated mazket value of $15,900 for the land and $101,500 for the house. NHPI estimates the cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. A code compliance inspection was done in May 2002. Mr. Kem stated he is a friend of the family and Mr. Fitzpatrick asked him to purchase the properry. Mr. Kern agreed to buy it, and he has a letter of intent. He also has a letter to the City Council President and the attomey. Mr. Kern had a code compliance inspecrion performed in May 2002. He would like an extension to bring the property up to code. Ae does not want the City to tear down the property. He owns three other rental properties, which he rehabilitated. Mr. Fitzpatrick is getting older, has medical complicarions, cannot do the work, and is hoping the City Council will allow Mr. Kern to purchase the property. (Mr. Kern submitted the letters.) Mazcia Moermond stated she will recommend granting the owner 180 days ta rehabilitate the property if the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of November 20, 2002. Mr. Kern asked who posts the bond. Mr. Magner responded the owner of record needs to post the bond. If the owner wants to have someone else post the bond, there is a form at LIEP that Mr. Fitzpatrick has to sign. Also, the 180 days begins on the day the bond is posted. If the City Council accepts the recommendarion of 180 days and if 50% of the repairs aze completed, Mr. Kern can apply for another 180 days. Ms. Moermond recommends granting the owner 180 days to rehabititate the property if the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of November 20, 2002. The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 a.m. rrn ►'•'�'f�' >. � �� �o . �� ; �i� � � :�� .�� ,, �' � � � . . _— � -?� �� � _� � � :�.� `. -.� ��� - ., .. � �d� �-;- _.. .� ��� �� ..� �; �. �' , �.A �r� � I � � � , `�'� , i � . � ��_ .� � ` w � �� , C•Pj ��'1�11; �.. ;�I , + � � � s �' ,� � �r � `�� • + i �, � � �'^�+a""' ••+�ne z +'�„ :�,,,,., ; ��:i° : -�� . . -�.. _ "�� �,�, ;;. , -�-�:� ��� �, �-- >- � � ,- 1 . :'A: a ,� s;: tt� Y'� . + ��-: J � ' 4 � r -�� / �� � I � '1� ps' � .� ''�_ � �':1�' �/� .__ _ � t °' ; I �� � L' 5 t - _�Yi� ` � � � V � �� � . . � . . �. . 1?'7�3 � 1�� . ,Y..._.a. . �. s � � � �;. � ,_ . . . . . . .� . .