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234135 � � � 9 �3��.�5 ORIGINAL T(`' CITY GLERK :� CITY OF ST. PAUL FIOENCIL NO. _ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OU CIL RESOLUTION-GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONE � DATE - WHEREAS, Section 117 of the Housing Act of 1g4g, as amended, authoriz�s_; the Department of Housin.g and Urban Development to make grants to mun.icipalities and counties to assist them in carrying out programs of concentrated code en�orcement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas - in which such enforcement, together with certain public improvements to be provided by the locality, may be egpected '�to arrest the decline of the area; and . WHEREAS, it has been fQUnd and determin.ed by this body that there exists in this locality certain deteri.orated or deteriorating areas for which a progra.m of concen.trated code enforcement, combined with certain public improveisents, may be expected to arrest the decline of the area; and WHEREAS� it is recognized that the grant of fun.ds pursuant to Section 117 will impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon the City of Saint Paul, among which is the obligation to assure that any persons who may be displaced as a result of the code enforcement and public improvements programs are relocated into decent, safe, and sanitary housing in accordance with the regulations of the l�epartment of Housing and Urban Development; and � � O WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of i964, ,,.* and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban � Development effectuating that Title, provide that no person .� � shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be � � egcluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, � O or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and � rn carrying out of any program or activity receiving Federal o � financial assistance under Title I of the Housing Act of � \ 1g4g, as amended; now, therefore, be it ` N N RESOLVED, By the Council of the City of Saint Paul: � 1. That an application be filed with the Depax tment o� Housing and Urban Development on behalf of the City of COUNCILIVIEN . Adopted by the Counci 19— Yeas Nays . Carlson � Dalglish � . Approved 19— Holland x Meredith Tn Favor Peterson Mayor Tedesco A gainst Mr. President, Byrne �zz . , F ' , - �'i°�� 'J Page 2. Saint Paul for a code enforcement grant und'er Section 117 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, of two-thirds of the cost of undertaking and carrying out a code enforcement program, which cost is now estimated to be Two Million ' One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sigty and no�100 Dollars (�2, 108, 360. 00) , in an area or areas to be desig- nated and specifically described in such application� and • that the Mayor o� the City of Saint Paul is hereby authorized an.d directed to execute a.n.d file such application, to provide such additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to execute such contract or contracts. as may be necessary for the grant applied for, to execute and file requisitions for funds , and to ' act as the authorized representative of the City of Saint Paul in the accomplishment ofathe code enforce- ment program. ' 2. That during the periodi�of the contract fo r the code enforcement grant the City of Saint Paul will maint�ain a level of expenditures for code enforcement activities , exclusive of expendit�xres in any �ederally assisted code - enforcement or Title I urban renewal project areas , �trhat is not less than the average yearly expenditure for such activities throughout the locality for the two full fiscal years immediately preceding the filing of tYie application. 3. That the locality has a program for and will provide in a timely manner all necessary public improvements for the code enforcement area. , 4. That there exists in the locality an adequate amount of decent, safe, and sanitary housing which is avail- able to pers'ons displaced as a result of the code enforcement and related public improvements programs , at prices which are within their financial means and which are not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities, and public and commercial facilities than the dwellings of the displaced individuals and �amilies , and it is the sense of this body that such displacees , if any, will be relocated in accordance �` with applicable regulations of the Department of Housing and �`,�; Urban Development. =re 5. That the United States of America and the � Department of Housing and Urban Development be, and they � ., -.' � ��4 �� ORIGINAL� CITY CLERK � . CITY OF ST. PAUL FOENCIL NO. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL RESOLUTiON—GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONER DAT � Page 3. . hereby are, assured of full compliance by the City of Saint Paul with regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of i964. . r COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Counci�"N J � 196� ig_ Yeas Nays � Carlson ,�� 3 0 19�� Dalglish Approved 19— Holland Meredith In Favor Peterson • Mayor Tedesco � Against Mr. President, Byrne ' ��1RLtSH�D J�� 8 19�� 22 Y(bUrLJC�LTE TO rRINTER � �""�°"�� , CITY OF ST. PAUL FILENCIL NO. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL RESOLUTION-GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONER DATF _- . W�REAS� Seotion 117 of the Hous ing Aot oY i949, as amended� suthoriz�s.� the Department of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to municipalities and coun.tiea to as�sigt- them in oarrying out programa of oonQentrated � oode enforeement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas in whieh guoh enforcement, together with Qertain publio improvements to be provided by the locality, may be expeated to arrest the deQline of the area; an.d W�REAS� it has been fnund and determined by this body that there eziats in this looality certain deteriorated or deteriorating areas for which a program of eoncentrated Qode enforcement, oombined with oertain publiQ improve�ents, may be egpeoted to arrest the deoline of the area; and W�REAS� it is recognized that the gran.t of funds pursuant to Section 117 will impose certain obligations and responaibilities upon the City of Saint Paul, among which ia the obligation to asaure that any persons who may be diaplaaed as a result of the aode en�orcement and public improv8ments programs are reloQated into deoent� safe, and sanitary houaing in aocordanoe wfth the regulatione o� the Y�epartment of Housing and IIrban Development; and WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Right� Aot of i964, • and the regulation� of the Department of Housing and IIrban Development effectuating that Title, provide that no person ehall, on the ground of raoe, Qolor, or national origin, be ezcluded from partiaipat3on in, be denied the benefits of, or be eub�eoted to diecrimination in the undertaking and oarrying out of any program or aotivity reQeiving. Federal finanQial assista.nce under Title I of the Housing Aot of i949, as amended, now� there�ore, be it RESOLVED, By the Counoil o� the City o� S�int Pauls 1. That Sn applioation be filed with the Department o� Housing and IIrban Development on behalf of the City of COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council 19— Yeas Nays Carlson Dalglish Approved 19— Holland Meredith Tn Favor Peterson �yoi Tedesco A gainst Mr. President, Byrne .� � �zz I � � � � �� . Page 2. Saint Paul foi a code eii�orcemeizt grant undei Sectioiz 117 of the Flousing Act o� 1949, as ameildecl, o� tiao-thirds of i;he . cost o� itnclertalcing and carrying ou�i; a code en�orce�iieni; program, which cos�t; is I101P esti�i►ai;ed i;o be Ttao Million One IIunclred �iglii; TI10L1Sc'�.21C� Three IIundred Si�ty aiid no�100 Dollars (�2, 108, 360. 00) , in an area or areas to be clesig- nated ancl speeifieally deseribecl in sueh applieation, ancl thai; the Mayor of tlie Ci�i;y o� Saint Paul is hereby au-L-horized and directed to e�ecui;e and file such applic�.tioil, i;o provicle such addii;ional informai;ion and �urnisli sLich docwnents as may be required by i;he Department of �Iousing ancl Urban Development, to execui;e such contraci; or contracts �.s n:ay be necessary for the grant applied for, to e�ecul;e ancl file requisitions for funds , and to ac 1; as the authorized representa�;ive of the City o� Saint Paul in the accomplishment of the code enforce- ment prograui.. � " 2. That duriilg the period of �;lie con�Lract for the code en�orcement grant the City of Saint Paul ��rill maintain a level of expenditures �or code enforcement activities , exclusive of expenditures in any federally assisted code enforce�uent or Title I urban renewal project areas , that is not less than the average yearly expenditure for such activities throughout the locality for the ti,ro full fiscal years inimediately precediilg the filing of the applical;ion. � 3. That the locality has a program for and will � �provide -iri a timely manner all necessary public improvements for the code enforcement area. 4. That there exists in the locality an adequate amount of decent, safe , and sanitary housing which is avail- able to persons displaced as a result of the code en�orce�uent and related public improvements programs , at prices which are within their financial means and s�rhich are not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities than the dwellings of the displaced . individuals and families , and it is the sense of this body that such displacees , if any, will be relocated in accordance with applicable regulations of the Department o� Housing and Urban Development. . 5. That the United States of America aald tY�.e Department of Housing and Urban Development be , ' and they UUr�ICATE TO rRINTER � CITY OF ST. PAUL COUNCIL �1��`�„_� ' � FILE NO. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL RESOLUTION—GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONER DATF Page 3. hereby are, assured o� full compliance by the City o� Saint Paul with regulatione of the Department of �iousing a.nd Urban Development effectuating Title VI o� the Civil Itights Act o� �.964. COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council #1 tN 3 0196�9_ Ye�,s Nays Carlson JUI� � 0 1967 Dalglish � Approved T9— Holland Meredith Tn Favor Peterson � Mayor Tedesco A gainst Mr. President, Byrne �z2 APPLICATIOtd AIdD AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Ar�a Cor,imunity Code Enforcement ?rogram One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 B].. Map Aelineating t7rban Renewal, PubLic HousinQ and Cor]e Enforcement Areas ...��......�..........��..�....�� ..�.`..� .�..�................�. ...��..,. Map number 1 delineates the boundary of the Phalen Area Code Enforcemen� Nezghborhood Program One-Census Tracts 9 and 10-and showin� its relation- ship to urban renewal and public housing areas in the city. Two primary "Iocal" tools that are effectively used in nei�hborhaods to arrest blight and up�rade residential areas are 1) a total code enforce- ment program and 2) a public improvement pro�ram. Like so many other built- up cities� St. Paul is experiencfng outmi�ratian and neighborhoods near the • downtown are showing signs of blight. Therefore, proQ ams must be under- taken in the neighborhoods that show deteriaration and signs of blight in order to mafntain property values and offer attractive neighborhoods for families to �.ive. Much is gainec3 by livinp closer to downtown such a s low- er taxes, proximity to places of major employment, shorter drivin� distances, more city services, shopping facilities� hetter publ.ic transpartation, and closeness ot churches and schools. The advantages ta the indiv3dual, of living in areas close fi o downtm�m are clear but flight to the suburbs will continue without corrective action to prevent thes� residen�ial areas degenerating into blighted slums. t�]hen this occurs the more costly action of cZearance and redevelopment is �he only remaining alternative. Census Tracts 9 and li1 in the Phalen Park Area show many advanta�es, spec- ifically, location� ethnic characteristics, religious ties� access to major employment, basically sound hoeasing, and pride in the area. Added to this is the recognition of the residents that they helon� to a larger community and that decisions often must be made in that context, and that they have organized to develop a plar.ned program that will meet the total econamic� socia].� and physical needs for this neighborhood and the entire °halen Park area. This proposed code enfarcement program will protect the present and future neighborhood environment, nrevent property values from declining, attract people and investments ta the area� encourage stable family ].ife and in-. crease the sense of pride and unity in the area. As the code enforcement activities, the public works programs, and other public and private actions are carried out, the neighborhood and the ?halen Park area will be revital- ized so that at the end of the three-year project period, it should be one of the mast st�ble areas in the c3ty of St. Paul. It is worth notin� that ta maintain and improve the conditions of adjacent areas the Bureau of Health fs,with the cceperation of the Phalen Area 'Com- munity Council, starting a door to door Housing Code enforcement program in Census Tracts 3.1� 15 and 16 to run cancurrently with this Code �nforcement Program for Census T`racts 9 and 10. • Project Location -- Map l. , B2. Seria]. Nurr►ber and Name ot Code Enforcement Area � � Phalen Park Community - Neiphborhood Code Enfor�cement T'ro�ram �ne - Census ' Tracts 9 and 10. City of St. Paul, Minnesota �- Ramsey County Ref: Existing Land Use Map #C.E. 500 - 7�, E'ebruary, 1967. B3. Boundaries of Area • Generally, Census Tracts 9 and 1Q are bound�d by the followin� streets: • ' North: Hyacinth Avenue; Brainerd Street, and Ivy /�venue Eaet: Arcade Street South: Casa Avenue kest: Westminister Street; Mississa.ppi �treet C.E. 100 6/23/67 P. j� APPI�ICATION AND AREA ELZGIBILITY DATA Phalsn Area Community Code Enfor�ement Pro�ram rJne - Gensus Tracts 9 and 10 B3, Boundaries of Area (Continued) Des:,ra,�Lion of Projecfi Boundary �� Be�inning a.t a point one hundred and rtwenty-five feet north o.f the north line of East Ivy Avenue and one hundred and twenty-five feet east of the east 3ine cf Arcade 5treet; Thence westerly alorig a line nne h;andred and twenty-five feet north of the n�rth line of Fast Ivy Avenue and F. Ivy Avenue vacateci to a goint on a line that is one hundred and tw�n�ty-five feet northwesterly • u� the n4rfhwesterly linQ of Brainerd Avenue. . Thence southwesterly alon� a line one hu�dred and twenty-five feet north- westerly af the northwesterly line of. Brainerd Avenue to its intersection with a line one hundred and twenty-five .feet east of the east line of De So�a 5treet; Thence riortherly al.ong said line to a point one hundred and twenty�f.ive feet north of thP north line of E. Hyacinth Avenue extended easterly; Thence westerly alon� a line one hundred and twenty-five feet north of the narth line of Hyacinth Av�nue extended westerly to a point one hundred and t�aentq-five feet west of the west line Gf Westminister Street; Tl:enr.e soutr,erly to the south ].ine of. Nlarylan3 Avenue; Thence westerly to a paint 237 feet west af the west line of � 47estminxster Street; Thence sautherl.y on a line 237 feet west of the �rest line of Wes�tr�inister Street tc� t�'�e north line �f Jessamine Avenue= Thence westerly on the north lzne of Jessamine Avenue tr, the east line of ATississippi Street; twhich is the.east line of In�ers�ate Highway 35E) Thencw_ seutherly an the east line of Interstate Hi�h�ay 35F to a point one hundred and twEnty-five feet south af �h� south line o� Case Avenue; 'I'hence easter3.y on a line one hundred and t��►enty-five feet south of the sauth line of Case Avenue ta a poir,t one hundrQd and �twenty-five feet east of the east l.ine of Arcade Street; Thence northerly an a line ane hundred and twenty-five fee� east cf the east Zine of Arcade Street to a point one :�undred and �wenty-five feet north of the north line cf I�,� Avenu�, bei�n the point of beginning. We have rer�;.sed the project boundary lines after consultati.on with represent�:�tives of the r�egional o�fice. It iaas also the representatives' suggestion that certein commercial ar�as along Payne Avenue and Arcade Street be eliminated from tne project. The aity, however� ieels these areas shauld be included becausp 1, the praject area is of suah size that commercial larjd uses are an _essentia�. and �ntegral part of an environment that mee�s the total needs of �the area residents; 2. °�fe nate that the code enforcement prograrr: is intendesi to act on predaminantly residential uses. This arQa is predom��antiy residential; 3. To im�rove �he whole area we must improve ;ni;ced properrties as well; 4. Ta impro��e the wvhole area everything must be doA�e to induce the hame owner to ir.rprove his praperty when commer.cia], praperties are not treated in like manner, p�ynhologically this will be a stra:�g deterrent to the home owr.er when he is asked to m�et code requirements; 5. TY:e commercial as well as rPSidential properties should be able ta participate in the rehabilitation • ].oan pro�ram, S,le c.all tn your attention �that the capital expenditures in the commercial areas are primarily for cor,ventional street light fixtures mounted on r�etal standards, used in like areas throup;hout our city. Ref: Existing Land Use T�Iap C.E. 500 Map [vo. 7, February, 1.967, revised June 20, 1367. CE 1Q0 4/15/67 , P�2 APPLICATION l�tYD AREA ELIGIBYI�ITY DATA Phalr�n Ax�ea Communit� Code Enforcement Prop,ram One - Census Tracts 9 and 1D B4. Size of Area City B locks -- ].40 Acres -- 543 ' B5. Character and Condition of Buildings �ri�e�.r�.►�rar� r� The proje�t area is characterized by a majority Qf single and two family rssidential struatures. Some sixty percent are owner occupied. Ninety percent at th� resid�ntial stx�uctures raere built prior �a 1940 with most of • these prior to 1920 and eight percent between 1950 and 1960, This area was annexed to St. Paul in �8i2 an.d 1873 and the land was all platted by 1890. A comprehensive street improvement program is planned. There are no p].ans for any street widening as a11 the residential streets meet the width st�ndards o� the cit-�r, have adequate street ].ighting and are �;enera�ly lined with matura trees, adding to the appearance and aesthetic � value of neighbarhoods. H�wever, a detailed traffic analysis nay la�er in- dicate need to widen or upgrade some streets �ver what is now p3.anned. It is plarmed to improve the street lighting along bath sides of Arcade Stree't, Payne Avenue an.d Maryland Avenue, as ;�ell as to install relief sewers to serve the area. Much street work will be needed� incl.uding sidew�lks, curbs, and gutt�rs to upgrade the area -- all work wil�. be done in accardance with city standards. The structural problems which exist generally in the huildangs but �hich var from one individual structure to another include evidence to .show the most frequently occurring structure vaolations to be: 1) handrails lacking; 2) i terior, e;cterior repairs; 3) lack of proper venting or gressure relief valve� for hot water heater; and �+� electrical violations. The most comm�m violations detected within tr�e di�elling uni�s are: 1) electrical; 2) ceilin�; and wall repair; 3) handrails lacking; and �+) plumbing vio�ations. In addition, yard and nther exterior sanitary violations exist. Experience zn code entorcem�nt�tnrougno�it Yne city inaa.cazes vio.�a�ions note ° ar� typical and recurring .a varying degrees ir. nei�;hbarhaods of this age. However, ths provfsions of ct��rent codes and ordin�tcps will insure complete campliance. Experience �as indicated to us tha� unless a financial. hardship exists� praperty owner.s are anxiaus to correct basic wirinp and plumbing problems and would have done sa sooner except that many t3.mes they were unaware that violations existed. � CE 100 �:/15/67, P. 3 APPLICATION AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Propram One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 The following data and information point out sonte of the significant sociological characteristics of the project area and compares them with the entire Phalen Park area and the city. l. Papulation Change Briefly, the project area is characterized by a population tnat has shown a decrease between 1940 and 1960 durinp, which time the Phalen Park • area and the city showed a 10.8 and 8.9 percent increase respectively. Tab..._.1: 1 Census Tracts Phalen 9 and 10 nark City l. Population Change ` 1940 -- 1960 Number -46 2,885 25�267 PerCent -.5 10.8 8.9 2. Mob�t�r The mobility of the �project area like that of nhalen Park and the city indicate high degree of population movement with many persons chan�ing their p�ace of residence during the course of a year. Tab� lAs..? Census Tracts Phalen 9 and 10 ?�ark City Mobility - Pop- ulation 5 yrs. � over 196d 7,522 25,291 278,773 Number who chan- � ged residence 1955 - 1960 3�507 11�454 129�682 Percent 46.5 44.2 46.5 3. Population by Age Groups r+�ai.�.�� The age distribution for the project area is not too unlike that for Phalen Park and the city. It is sicmificant to note there is 2.1g fewer persons in the praj ec�t area than in the city for the ap,e group 18 - 64 which includes the major portion of the home-owninp family • raising, tax pa1►ing segment of the population. Tab.�� 9 and 1� Park City Under 5 No. 1,063 3,37? 34,fi37 • $ 12 .0 11.8 11.1 5 - 9 No. 836 2,738 29,781 $ 9.7 9.5 9.5 10 - 17 No. 1,069 3,939 39�717 $ 12.4 13.8 12�6 CE 100 4/15/67 P� 4 APPLICATION AND AREA ELI�IBIL�TY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 3. Population by Age Groups Table 3 (Continued) �..�...... .,. - -- - -- -- - ----� Census Tracts • Phalen 9 and 10 Park City .�..�. - • 18 - 24 No. 884 2�734 32�152 � $ 10.3 9.5 10.3 .�r.��..�..�... --- ..,..........�-- 25 - 4�+ No. . 1,861 6�384 71�222 $ 21.7 22.3 22.7 _.....�....��....�..r-. - 45 - 64 No. 1,786 b,156 68,661 $ 20,8 21.5 21.9 .� 65 and over No. 1�086 3,343 37�241 $ 12.7 11..7 11.9 � - - --- . --- -- . 4. Male to Female Ratio: The male to female ratio is somewhat lower for the project area than either the PhaTen Park area or the city; there being 88 males ta every 100 females in the project area while 92 and 90 for the Phalen Park area and city respectively. This grobably reflects a large number of single ;aorking girls who reside near downtown and tend to lower the ratio. But even more significant is the over 65 age-group comparison which shows a relatively I.arge number of widows living in the project area as compared to Phalen Park and the city. Table 4 .�.� ....._...��..._... ....�._�. - - ��_.. Census Tracts Phalen 9 and 10 Park City Male to Female Ratio 88 92 90 �r _-_ _ 5. Population in Primary Families �.......,..�_.......�� . The Froject area as we.11 as the Phalen Park area show a much higher percent of the population living in the primary f amily than the city. The praject area may still be classified as a family area� but the city as a whole may be changing from a family city to a city of th� youn� and the aged. Table 5 ...�..�r.. .,�, --- -— Census Tracts Phalen 9 and ].0 Park City .r......,. Population in Primary Fam- • ilies No. 7*945 26�698 230�420 $ 92.5 93.1 73.5 . — cE ioo � � 4/15/67 P. 5 . ( • APPLICATION AND AREA ELIGIBILTTY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Censns Tracts 9 and 10 6. Family Income A median family income ot $3,000 is often used as the measure belaw which a family is in the category af poverty. Some 12.4 percent of the families in the project area fa7.1 within this group. Nevertheless. any costs required because of code enforcementi and capital. improvements should not be an undue burden. An 8.8$ sample of the area found that 91.3$ of the units required no repairs or could be repaired for less � than $100.00. Exhibit 12 is a let�Cer from a banking official in the pro- ject area and indicates his experience as to the fine cr�dit record of N the residents in the area and his judgement that the expected project costs should not be an undue financial burden to the residents, Table 6 ..._......._. ��r _ - _ _- � _ _ _ _ __ __ Census Tract Census 'Iract Phalen 9 10 Park City .�_..._.. ......r..��.... Family Income Median 6�263 6�192 6�234 6,543 ..r.�....�... Distribution 0 - 2999 12.8 11.9 12.6 11.8 .....,.�...�_.� - -- 3 - 4999 15.4 19.5 16.6 16.8 ...�_.. 5 - 7999 49.6 44.1 42.7 38.7 _.�._.. - - - ---- 8�000 � over 22,2 24.6 28.0 32.7 -._.... 7. Occupations Of the eight occupations ].istec3 by the bureau of census in 1960 those with the largest numbers of persons within the p�roject area are I) clerical, 2) operatives and 3) craftsmen - Foremen, respectively. When compared to thecity, professYOnal, technical and kindred rank thir@ with the first two maintaining their respective positions. This undoub�tedly accounts for the slightly higher median income in the city than in the project area. 8. Education .�......�..�� The median years of e�ucation for the pro�ect area residents is 1.5 years less than for the city. Also nearly 45% of the persons 25 years of age and over in both the Pha.Ien Park area and the project area have no high �chool. This is some 9� higher than the city. 9. Owner Occupied Housing - 1960 Census . ... - �_...�..._� The historical trend in St. Paul� Phalen Park and the project area is taward a higher percentage of home ownership. The project area in 1960 had approximately the same percentage of home awnership as had the city, 61..5 to 60.3 respectively. � ld, Value of Owner-Occupied Housing - 1960 Census �,.�....._... . � The -median value af owner - occupied housing is substantially lower fn the project area than city, $11�700 to $13,800. CE 100 4/15/67 r. 6 APPLICATI�N AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program �ne - Census Tracts 9 and 10 11. Condition af Structure The 1560 Census shoTas some 22.3$ of the dwellin� units in th� project area ta lack hot water or other plumbing facilities, be deteriorating or dilapidated. A survey taken by the Bureau of �iealth in the fa11 of 1966 usin� an 8.8o sample or 241 units selected following standard statistical methods showed 74.4$ of the structures and 46.5% of the dwellin� units to have one or more code violartions. � The following table projected from th� random sample survey i].1.ustrates the composition of total structures and dwellinp, ur,its and .indicates the percen- ta�e with vi.olaticsns in each category; in o ui � o a o. o. i e i o e _.._.._....__. In Area Violations �/iolations Residential 2,053 1,527 74.4 I -� Mon-Residential 181 135 74.4 I Mixed 33 25 � 74.4 I T4TAL 2,267 1,687 4,++ I NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS In Residential Bu ldings 3,Q].1 1,440 46.5 In Mixe Bui dzn�;s 75 35 46.5 I TOTAL 3,0 6 1,435 46.5 � The follawing statistics are listed ir� order to �ive a brief overview of the general conditians existing in census tracts 9 and 10 in the Phalen Park areat In the project area 66..5$ of the residen�s are under 45 years af age, as - compared to 66.1$ for the city. The median family incor�e for the project area is $6,263 in Census Tract 9 and 56,192 in Census Tract 10 as cor�pared to a6,54� for the city. About 90�, of the homes in the area are �re-:�lorld II. Source: I960 nopu].ation Census. Housinp;Conditions in Census TY�acts 9 and 10 �ri ��I��W Sin�le and two family dwe].lings constitute a majority of the struc•tures in Census Tracts 9 and 10. About 63.7$ of the structures are single family dwellings and 29.6�o duplexes. In Census 'I`ract 9s 31� of the housin� units are renter occupied and 69$ owner occupied. In Census Traet 10, 43.3� are renter occupied and 56.7 o•aner occugied. This compares to the city of St. Paul �i_u,ures of 39.'7$ renter accupied and 60.3$ ow:�er accupied. The median value of owner occu- pie8 housing is $�1�940 in Tract 9 and $11,600 in Tract 10 as compared with $13,800 in St. Paul as a whole. The median monthly grnss rent of renter accupied housing was S77 in Tract 9 and $74 in Tract 10. ' This compares with the median grass rent for the city of $73. So while the rent of renter occupied housing is less than for the city as a whole and the value of owner occupied housing is less, the peonle � are paying sli�htiy higher rent in both Census Tracts than in the city as a whale. • CONCLUSION: In �eneral then, the residents af the project area reFlect the typical city neighborhood while living in an area of �reat tradition and tremendous pride. But there are sictns of deterioration and bli�ht that corrective measures �take naw should arrest, and thus maintain the inherent ad.vantap;es of the area for many years. cF ioo 4/15/67 p � � " �� APPLICATION AND AREA ELTGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census TY+acts 9 and 10 The findings of the Bureau of Health survey are as follows: Random Sample Census Tracts 9 � 10 Dwelling Unit Data �` . Administrative Data Number Percentage ._.�__ .._._.�_. Total Dwellin g Units 241 ].00% Marital Status - Sin�le 12 �.9� • Married 184 76.3% Widowed 40 16.So Divorced 3 1.2$ Sepaztated �. .4$ Annual Fami2y Tncome -- less than $1,000 10 4.10 $I.,000 - $2�000 27 11.2°v . $2�000 - $4,000 28 11.6� $4f000 - $6�000 33 • 13.7`� $6,�00 - $8,000 47 19.5$ $8,000 - $10,000 15 6.2$ $10,000 - $15,000 � 2 .8$ Over $15,000 0 0 No Answer 79 32.8$ Race -- Caucasion 241 100$ Negro 0 0 O�Cher 0 0 Rent - Owner Occupied 179 74.3$ Under $100 per month 49 20.3$ Over $100 per month 13 5.40 Violation Categories �........�.,..�...�. Overcrowding 2 .8$ Illegal Occupancy 0 0 Area 1 .4% Light and Vantilation 3 1.2� Floors 3 Z.2� Ceiling and Walls 22 9.1� Doors 0 0 Windows 10 4.1% Electrical 93 38.6� Plumbing 11 4.6$ Facilities Lacking 3 1.2� Garbage 0 0 Refuse 0 0 Rodents or Vermin 0 0 Handrails 22 9.1� Other 2 .8$ Sanitary Rating Above Average 87 36.1� Average 150 62.2� Below Avera�e � 1.7� Very Poor 0 0 Repair Rating None needed 122 50.6$ • Up to $].00 • 9B 40.7$ $1.00 - $300 1�+ 5.8� $300 - $500 3 1.2� $500 - $1�000 1 .4 0 $1�000 - $1�500 0 0 $1,500 - $2,000 0 0 $2�000 - $5�000 . 0 0 Over $5,000 0 0 Not ��Torth Repairing . 0 0 - Dwelling Unit Status Compliance with Codes 129 53.5� Non-Compl.iance with Codes 112 k6.5$ CE I00 4/15/67 P. � l APPLICA7i0N AND AREA �LIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program Qne - Census Tracts 9 and ].0 Random Sample Census Tracts 9 � 10 Structure Data � Administrative Data Number Percentage .�..`.._ .r...-...�.r- Total Structures 223 100� Total llwelling thnits in Structures 392 100� Total Dwelling Units Inspected 241. 100`$ iConstruction lype Masonary Z8 8•�� Frame 205 92.Oro Structure Types Single 142 63.7�, Duplex 66 29.6$ Multiple Dwelling 14 6.30 Rooming House 0 0 t9ixed Residential � � •4� Violation Categories Yard Areas Garba�e 7 3.1$ Rubbish 5 2•2� Rodents 0 0 Other Yard Conditions 23 10.3� Structure Exterior 105 47.1$ Accessory Structures 20 9.0$ Structure Facilities Water Supply 0 0 Sewage System 1 �� Electrical System 3 1.3$ Heating System 2 �g$ Hot Water Heater 39 17.5�, Laundry Facilities 3 1.3$ Incinerafior 2 •9� OtYier Facilities 0 0 Interior Cammon Use Areas Light and Ventilation 0 0 .Floors 2 •9$ Ceilings and Walls 9 �•Q� Door� 0 0 Windows 2 •9� Electrical 22 9.9$ Plumbing 6 ' 2.7� Facilities Lackin� � Q Garb age 0 0 Refuse 8 3.6� Rodent and Vermin 0 0 Handrails 112 50.2$ Sanitary Rating Above Average 72 32.3� Average ].45 65.0$ Eelow Average 4 1.8$ Very Poor � d Not Entered 2 •9% Repair Rating • 13one Needed 56 25.1$ Up to $100 141 63.2`� $100 - 5300 17 7.6$ $300 - $500 6 2•�$ $500 - $1�000 1 .4$ $1�000 - $1�500 d � • $1,500 - $2�000 Q � $2�000 - $5��400 � 0 0 Over $5,000 0 0 Not Worth Repairing , d � Not Entered 2 �9$ ' , Structure Status ' Compliance with Codes 57 25•6� ,E 1b0 Non-Compliance with Codes 166 74.4$ 4/15/67 , - . �. 9 APPLICATION AND AP,EA ELYGIRILITY DATA _ Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program Chie - Census Tracts 9 and 10 B6. Estimated Number of Buildin s to be Demolished �....... ._...� The initia]. survey made by the Bureau of Health found no .buildings in the r code enforcement area would require demolition. However, preliminary field survey of the entire area indicates tha�t approximately fifteen buildings probably would warrant clearance under the normal criteria used for rating bui2dings in a renewal area. • • Every effort will be made to resolve these problem structures during the �hree- year project period using such tools as the city's new Dilapidated Housin� Law� through the codes which cover the hazardous buildings or buildings which lack essential facilities� or through the voluntary cooperation� of the present prop- erty ow:�ers. Ref: Exhibit Na. 1 "Dilapidated Housin� Act'" Laws of 1965, Chapter 393 Exhibit No. 2 Corporation Counsel letter of August 23, 1966 regarding demolition of hazardous housing. B7ao Sources of Housing Data .�..��...._......�..�. �....� The information and data set forth in items 5 and 6 of code enforcement check- list C.E. 100 is based on principally a .random sample field survsy of 246 dwelling units in the project area, made in the fall of 1966 by the bureau of Health. Other sources ef Qata include Government Publications of the U.S. Census of Population and Housing for 1940, 1950 and 1960, also the stu3y titled "Phalen Park" made by the Augsburg College Research Center� published in 1965� B7b. Sources of 5urver}r Data �.r�s�.�r.�.�r�r.r �.� �'he number and type of code violations existing in Census 7'racts 9 and 10 � in the Phalen Park area is made from data four►d through a random_sample field survey of 246 dwelling units conduc�ed by the Bureau of Health in the fall ot 1966. The size of the sample was selected using approved statistical techniques having parameters of 95� confidenae of being accurate to within So. The selection of the 246 dwelling units was accomplished by app].ying a ' table nf random numbers to alZ dwellin� units listed in the 1966 St. Paul City Directiory. The method also included the selection of alternate dwelling units whenever the originally selected dwelling vnit was not accessible for the survey. � The results of five dwelling units were found to be incomplete and not use in•the statistica]. analysis. The data was collected, coded and recorded o � . I.B.M. data processing card system. The analysis and presentation of the - � data is separated into two classes accarding to the survey procedures. 1) Dwellin� Unit Survey -- Sociolo$ical and code violatio�n data entered • o this form`�rela to the occupants of that individual dwelling unit d the code violations occurring within it. • 2) Structure Surv� - Data entered on this form relate to the type, use d owners�iipY of t�ie structure. Code violation data relates to violation� -concerning �he yard area, structure exterior, interior areas shared b� two or more dwe2ling units and basic structure facilities. Information of particular interest to the Phalen Park Project is noted i the following maps: • CE 100 Map No. 2 - Blocks with Pive or more substandard Dwelling uni s CE 100 Map No. 3 - Potential Kenewal Areas CE lOD Map No. 4 - School Service Area CE 100 Nfap No. 5 - Land Use Plan Source: City Planning Commission and Board of Education cs ioo 4/ 5/67 P. 10 APPLICATTON AND AREA ELIGI$ILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Cade Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 B7c. Basis for estimates - Condition of Building ..�..— The estimates used in 5 and 6 are based upon the Bureau of Health survey rather than 1960 cen�us data. The Health Bureau survey showa more code violations. This is ta be expected because census enumerators do not inspect the interior of dwellings and thus do not see many Violations. In addition they are not as familiar with the provisivns of our Housing and Building Codes. Major steps have been taken to remove blighting influences in transpor- • tation and education. A freeway has been constructed along the west boundary a� the project which has reduced the through north-south traffic substantially. A neW senior hi�h school has been recently constructed adjacent to north east groject boundary to serve the entire Phalen Park Area. Within the project, boeindaries a substantial addition has been recently added to Cleveland Junior High School. The Phalen Park Area com- prises one of �twenty planning districts defined by the planning commission. Additional site improvements are listed in CE 500 and wi11 be installed as part of the Census Tract 9 and 10 program to complement the code enforce- ment activities and resultant property improvements will be carried out within the programs' three year period. When these two areas of activities plus other programs of the Phalen Park Community Council are completed� definite assurance of complete blight elimination or recurrence will be accomplished. B8. Iteasons for Desi atin Census Tracts 9 and 10 for Com rehensive Code En- . orcement �..r�_..... The City Planning Commission has proposed twenty planning di.stricts: Ref: CE 100 Ma� No. 6 - Proposed Planning Aistricts Census Tracts 9 and IO are located near the center of Planning District Number 4. These two tracts were selected for an intensive cade enforcement program for principally four basic and reliable reasons; name].y, 1) Its location - north and east is sound, comparatively new housing, to the south is an area potentially for redevelopment� but here in the center is an area (Census Tracts 9 and 10) tha�t contains basicall,y sound housing, but with bl.ighting influences present, �rhich needs ir�►ediate correction, 2) '�he Health Bureau survey indicated many code vio].ations, and if corrected now at nom- i.na1 cost should materially asais� in preserving the area for many years, 3) The Planning Commission recommended in �the 1950's that a large portion of Census Tracts 9 and 10 should be rehabilitated, and 4) which is extremely important if not the most imgortant point is the existence of an active Commun3.ty Council� whose studies recommended a strong Housing Code enforce- ment program and whose programs will lead to reducing blighting influence in not only Census Tracts 9 and 10, but in the entire Ahalen Park Planning District. The Bur�au of Health is most anxious to start an intensive housing code en- forcement program for not only census tracts 9 and 10 but the entire Phalen Park area. Qur Building and Fire Prevention officials are most interested • "and cooperative in participating in a total code enforcement program. However, we must emphasize that the citizen actian of the Phalen Area Com- � munity Council working with c�ur Health Bureau and other city officials has �• . been the prime moving force. Many of the ideas for the project cama from area residents, in addition tY�e Phalen Area Community Coun cil has accepted responsibility and involvement in so many facets of the project which will • substantially aid in gaining residence acceptance and project participation. 'I'hen it is noted that extensive planning studies in this part of the commun- ity have been made by the City Planning Commission, city code enforcement agencies� and the neighborhood council. This planning must be caupled at an early date with a comprehensive action program to arrest and reverse the trend of blight. • CE 100 4/15/67 - P. 11 i APPLICATZON AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 B8. Reasons for Desi atin Census Tracts 9 and 10 for Com rehensive Code En- orcement ontinued _.......�....- The city is just starting studies in connection with a community renewa7. program which will when completed identify in depth the re2ative urgency and degree of urban renewal action needed, together iaith cammunity resourees for carrying out a program of n�ighborhood improvements. Nevertheless it is clear that Census Tracts 9 and 10 will t�av.e a high priority in any rehabilitation and conservation recommendation and it is believed that action � shauld be started now in this area. Identification of Prablem Areas: The folloFr�i.ng would be considered problem areas: . l. New development is very spotty along the commercial streets� Payne Avenue and Arcade Streets. Long range goals for the Phalen Park area must include improvements in shopping and service center facilities with adequate off- street garking. Many good ideas are suggested in the Augsburg study and shouZd be pvrsued by community leaders. 2. The project area is an older neighborhood with attendant problems of deter- ioration and out-migration. The code enforcement program should reverse deterioration symptoms and stabilize the area. 3. Private and public educatianal and recreational facilities are currentl.y adequat ' . � to serve the immediate needs of the area residents. Hawever, to meet the needs ' ten years from now feinds for capital improvements are being programmed far two playgrounds outside the project boundaries but serving residents within and the consolidation of two elementary schoals into one. The latter is still under s�tudy and related to overall city education needs and programs. Funds to meet future needs will be provided from the Long Range Capital Improve ment Budget which the Ci�y Council is embarking upon. They are seeking Legis- � lative authorizatian for an annual five million dol].ar capital budget for capit 1 ne�ds. It appears at this writing that four million annual apprapriation will be granted. 4. There are two major streets one east-west (Maryland Avenue) and one north- south that divide the code-enforcement area. For purposes of code-enforce- ment and arresting decline of the area we do not consider the location of these streets bas3.cally detrimental. The street improvement program taking place in recent years shows I) the completion of a north-south freeway along the west boundary of the project area and 2) improvement in Arcade Street along the east boundary. The net effect will be to reduce the traffic on Payne Avenue by cutting down on through traffic. Its primary travel will be fori tnose shopping in the area. State Hi�hway traffic volume estimates in- dicate that there wiZl. be over 30$ redu�tian in traffic on this �treet by 1980 over curr�nt volumes. It is expected that there will be little change in traffic volumes on the east-west M�ryland Avenue arteriaZ. Even though Maryland does present a physical barrier in the area to a cohesive neighbor- hood, we feel the blocks north of Mary2and should be included in this program because 1) there are signs of blight that need immediate attention in the area north of Maryland for three ar four blocks. North of this point is com- paratively naw construction that does not need this full scale attention at this time, 2) the same elementary educational� recreational, cultural, and �church facilities within the project area are used by residents oa both sides � of Maryland Avenue. Furthert it is the city's intention ta continue this door to door code en- • forcement program for the entire Phalen Park Area over tne next few q�ars. 'The sooner this code-enforcement program is started, and pa�ticularly where it is coupled with a capital improvement program �Che quicker blighting in- fl�aence will be avercome. For these reasons we� are including the entire Census Tracts 9 and 10 in this application. CE 100 4/15/67 P. 12 APFLICATION AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 � Assets of the Area The assets of the project area far outweigh the liabflities, Amang the assets o� the neighborhood are the �trong family atmosphere and the relatively large propar- tion of owner-occupied d�rellings which �urnish a good background for unassisted improvements in the area. Vacant lots are rapidly being built with primarily one and twa family structures mixed with a few apartment buildings. A major asset is the new Johnson Senior High School located adjacen�t to the project • area at the nartheast boundary. Many of the area residents or their children have attended Johnson. The school is a focal point of community Iife with extensive use . of it being made for adult education and community affairs. Th�e area is extremely proud of the schaol's athletic accomplishmentst particularly its high �chool hockey program, for the school teams have been champion or rtu�►ner up on several occasions in recent years. The large number and variety of stores and services which exist on Payne Av�nue and Arcade Street, while being a liability in terms of unplanned development and inadequate parking facilities, are an imp�rtant asset in terms of providing a necessary neighborhood shapping facility and sezwice. There are three playg�ounds that serve residents of the area. Each of these play- grounds have strang, active booster clubs which give financial aid in providing equipment and aommunity support. Recently a new YMCA has been built on the corner of Arcade Street and Magnalia Avenue, which is within the projecfi area. This completely modern facility serves as a focal point for �youth and a major activity center for all residents in the area. • The Arlington Hills Lutheran Church recently expended over $600,000 to inerease and modernize their facilities. The Cleveland Junior High School has added a new adc3ition within the past two years. Within the project area, St. Patrick's Catholic Church has constructed a new church and canvent within the last three years at a cost in excess of $540,000. This increased its school facilities by removing the church from the school building. There have been new businesses started along Pa_yne Avenue and Arcade Street in recent years. Much of the credit for the commercial growth taking place in the ar�a belongs to the lst State Ba�nk an Payne and Lawson. This is a branch of the Firat National Bank of �t. Paul. It was decided soma ten years ago to keep thQ bank in the area. A new site was found and a new f acility with adequate off-street parking provi.ded. Since this decf.sion was made� there have been a number of other businesses that have remodeled instead of moving from the area. Another major facility within the project area is the Arlington branch of the St. Paul. Public Library, located nn the southwest corner of f�eenbrier and J�s- samine Streets. '1'his �acility provides additional educational and recreatfon al services and programs for the area giving a balance not too many other city neigh- borhoods enjoy. Nei�hborhood Or�anizatiot� rr rra�i��rarrair�w�wrv The Phalen Area Community Council was established late in 1964 when a g�oup of East Side Pastors met to discuss the problem of juvenile delinquency in the area. Froml this discussion came a cammunity-wide meeting of churches� civic and business people� schools and neighborhood organizations. As a result of this and ensuing meetings, - an extensive sociological study of the area was conducted during 1965. This study revealed a number of problems in the area snrveyed and also made some recommendations •on priorities from which the community could plan a definite course of action. A • copy of this study is included in this application and subrt�itted as Exhibit �.. The first study racommendation was that an organization be formed which could pul tog�ther existing community groups to mobilize needed city resources behind a com prehensive program of community improvement for the Phalen Park Area. The organi a- tion to be called the Phalen Area Community Council was formed in Navember of 196�. PACC, as it is commonly referred to, has about fart}r constituent agencies represer�ting a wide variety of interests and activities in the Phalen Park area. A partial me - berahip list is included as Exhibit 4�s. � CE 100 4/].5/67 p� 13 APPLICATIQN AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Cqtam�}nit� Code Enfarcement Program i?ne � Cenaus Tract� 9 and 10 Neip,hborhood �r�anization (Continued) . The second recommendation asked that the St. Paul nureau of Health be urged to tnake a door to door inspe�tion for Nottsinp Cdde Violatiofisa Rea].�.�i,n�; that 're- ducrt ion in biighting ccnditions inust itiGivae aIl code�. There�orey a11 cadg eiiforrg��ent agencies are joining to�e��er i� this effort to maintain and improve ��v:�t�� ons��.�ion� in the projecfi area. • In the past several months representatives of f he Bureau of Health� other city agencies and the Phalen A�.^ea Ccammunity Council have spent many hours develqpin� satisfac:tory prxedures and pol.icies for an effective code entorcement program. � To assist in carryin�; out the program F'ACC has named three basic committees: 1} A community relations committee headed by Bill Behrends will go door ta door in explaining the project and will handle any complaints. 2? A public relations committee is cha�red by Reverend }lubert Nelson. Its pur- pose wiZl be to prepare materials explaininp, all facets of the program that will be used in brochures� church bulletins, television and radio programs - as well as block meetings. Some brochures have already been developed and are inc].uded as Exhibit 5 . .....�_ 3) A technical advisory committee with membership of bankers, contractors, home specialists� sha1l. be available to meet with residents on various problems. fL rther discussion of this work shall be f.ound under CF; 300; 4d. This nei�F�borhood citizen participation pro�ram is directed by Reverend Thomas Payne, pastor of Arlinpton Hills Methodist Church, who is a strong, accomplished community leader. Serving with ?astor Payne on the Executive Committee are rep- resentatives of business, educational, professianal, church, and civic or�aniza- tions. B9, Estimated .Disp,�acement r �r.rr� The Bureau of Health survey found no illegal occupancy and only two bu�ildin�s with ov��crowding. On the basis of this study and consulta�ion with kriow- led�eable persons in the area the followin�; estimates of expected displacements are made: ' Number of families -- 70 Number of Individuals -- 22Q Plumber of Business Concerns � Nonprofit Or�anizations -- 0 The Housing and Redevelopment Author.i'ty has develo.ped an excellent relocation program 'and have experienced staff �:to assist in all relocation Matters for any �city or state agenc�r. Respemsibility for relocatian of families and persons displaced in'`Census�'fY�aets 9 and,10 will be assumed by the Housing and. Redev- eTopment Auttior'i�ty. ' The'�services provided by the re'location staff are com- p?ete frain determinirig basic n�eds to makin� arran�ements for movin�, after find- G • in� a new location. - �'he re°loc�tion staff of the liousinp Authority maintains an on-going check of the rental .market in St. Paul and its contip,uous areas to determine the distribution .in terms of size and pri�e ran�e of units which become availabl . zt is estimated that over 300 rentai �units within the ren�tal price range now found in the project area will be available over the next three years in or _ near the vicinity of. the project area. Therefore, there is no anticipated • d.eficit in private or public housing which will require new construction for displaced people. Source: Health Bureau S;irvey Classified Advertisement, St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch U.S. Census of Fiousing - 1960 Relocation Staff - Housing and Redevelopment Au�thority Real Estate Agents with Offices in fhe Phalen Park Area. CE 1�0 4/15/67 � � . �'. 14 APPLICATION AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Commvnity Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 8 and 10 CU12R�I3T CODES AND OItDINAi10ES INFORMATION OU`TLINED IN THE 1966 WORKABLE 4 PRQGRAM: - Phalen Park Area - 'There has been no major change in code provisions since the last workable program was approved. A copy of the section dealing with codes and ordinances is included. However, the aity and municipal court have added an extensiae tag program • • for the issuance of tickets by inspectors for code violations. Thi� wi11 be discussed under administration. a . CE 200 ' 4/15/fi7 P. I GONCENTRATED CODE ENFORCEMEI3T PROGRAM Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program bne - Census Tracts 9 and 10 I. Plans and Code Enforcement Compliance Schedule r �r��1 The basic procedures as describad below will be used in the Phalen Park Area Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10. A1]. inspections, conferences, callbacks, and final inspections will be programmed for comple- tion in the three-year project period. The initial proPerty inspections will ' be completed in the first year and a half. 'This will serve as �Che basis far es- tablishing our workload schedules for each staff man assi�,med to our neigh- borhood information c�nter. The City of St. Paul working through the • Bureau of Health and in cooperation with the city architects' office, the Fire Prevention Bureau and the St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority will provide the follawing services. P,ROPERTY INSPECTION: Every property in the Census Tracts 9 and 10 wi].1 be i.nspected in accordance with the applicable codes and ordinances described ir► the 1966 �iorkable Program. A letter advising the citizens of the program and �he date of inspection by the survey team wil.l be sent to the owner of each dwelling unit. At the time of the house inspection each dwelling unit occupant � is given a copy of a letter intraducing tha inspection team and describing, the purpose o£ the,visit (See Exhibit 6a) ; together with a copy of a Guide to Tax-Free Improvements - Exhibit 6b, 4le have f aund this method worked well in other instances as we11 as in the random sample survey by the Health Bureau last fa11 where owner and tenant cooperation was excellent. Tnis procedure will be caardinated with the door to door committee work of the phalen Park Are Community Council. The survey will start in Census Tract 10 at Ivy and Arcade Streets, proceed west on ivy to £dgerton; the survey will then proceed back on Hyacinth Avenue �nd continue in this until the entire Census Tract is surveyed. Census Tract 9 will fihen be surveyed in a similar manner. A central file tabulation sheet wi.11 be maintained� indicating the current status of every property in the neighborhood� It shows wnether an inspection, conference, callback, or final. inspection has been completed; the team roember in charge; the progress tha�t is being made in rehabilitating the property; and the date each phase is campleted. Each agency will maintain the ori�inal in�- pection records pertaining ta the3r responsibilities. In addition the Bureau of Health will maintain in their office downtown and one interim copy at the neighborhood office� one set of aZl inspector records and a].1 participatin agencies will receive a microfilm record of all inspections and proceedings fo each parce]. of ].and. In addi�ion nne copy wi11 be released at time of propert owner conference. The inspection team will conaist of three men: a sanitarian from the Bureau of Health Housing Code Section will act as the caordinator of the t�am and as the housing code inspector; one building inspector from the City Architect's Office ; and, one uniformed fire prevention inspector. In addition, plumbin� and electri.caZ inspectors from the City Architect's Office will be utilized wh n- ever problems relating to those portions o� the building code are encountered.l The individual jobs will be to evaluate the praperty and structure according to their respective codes. PROPERTY 4WNER�S CONf°ERENCE: The team coordinator will be responsible for reviewing all inspection forms and property conditions including property and improvement ideas. He wi11 al o be responsible for the completion and future fol].ow-up of any improvementso Within one week after tr�e completion and review of all forms, a letter will be sent to the responsible party (property owner or occupant) whenever minor violations or routine maintenance of the structure is involved. In all cases involving serious code violations or major property improvements, an appointr ment will be made with the homeowner to discuss the vio�ations that exist and • the remadial action required. Where a conference is needed, the meeting will be set up about two weeks after the inspection. It is anticipated that the property owner will be anxious to learn the results of the inspection. By keeping the interval to about two weeks, it gives the staff time to complete ti�e analysis, have the necessary forms typed, review the photographs and pl s, and prepare for the conference. CE 300 � 4/15/67 P. 1 CONCENTRATED CODE ENFORCEN�NT PROGRAM pl�alen Area Community Code Enforcernent Pras;ram One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 PROPERTY OWNER'S CONFERENCE: (Continued3 The property ourner's conference will be held in the P1ei�hborhoad Information Cen- ter for both psychological and efficiency reasons. A home improvements idea display room will be set up in information center. Members of the staff will be . available for consultation. Wi�en the property owners conference is completed, he will leave with a complete typewritten analysis of his property and a package of sug�ested improvement ideas� ready to go to work. • The conforence will permit the teaim coordinator to rovi�w the total program and � ernphasize• the reasans each property owner should cooperate to the extent necessary in completing the property improvements. The owner will be �shawn numerous dis- plays of good and bad plumbing, wiring� and other structural hazards and told why it is so important to correct any of these deficiencies. The owner wi11 also be shown 35mm slides on a screen taken at the time of inspection with the objective of showing him additional items of improvemen� that would enhance the appearance and value of the property. The property owner wil.l then have an opportunity to examine the building products display room to give him additional ideas for improvement. The buildin� products display room will be assemhled with the cooperation of local building material suppliers and contractors. This room will have various types of floor and ceiling tile, paneling� kitchen cabinets and appliances, sidin� and other exteri•or prod- ucts, interior plasterboard, bathroom fixtures and vaxious small itens such as doorknobs, cabinet hand2es, and related hardware. Other cities have fnund, and we anticipate from experience that most people are hesitant to make major improvements until they have had the property owner's conference. It is not believed possible to estimate the amount of time that each conference will take. � Each structure that comp3.ies with all code requirements shall be awarded a cer- tificate of oceupancy. PROPERI'Y' IMPROVEMENT CaMPLETI�N: Starting three months afker the conference csll backs will be made at regular two month intervals until all required improvem�nts are completed. These time inter- vals allow the homeowner some time to start improvements before callbacks are made in person by the team coordinator. The personal folZow-up gives the opportunity to check on the pro�ress being made to see that it conforms t�ith the required iteml listed on the inspection forms. In the cases� and it is expected there will only , be a few, where na cooperation or conpliance is possible, the inspectors will issue code violation notices to ensure thart all pro�erties are brought into code eam- pliance within the three-year period pro�rammede Exhibit 7 describes Housin� Code Policy and Procedures for code violation. Staffing and Len�th of Project Period � . r The number and classification of staff persannel proposed to carry out the Phalen Park Area Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 include the fol.- lowing: A� Plarir�ing, 4rganizing, and Continuing Administration Function: To provide overall coordination, administer separate code en- forcement functianso handle cle�rical, data processing, and accounting functions. Staff: 1) Eight Administrative Persannel with equivalent total time : of 1.9 Persons. Z�� 2) Types of Personnez: Deputy Health Officer, Director of Environmental Hygfene� Fire Marshall, Assistant Fire Marshall. Assistant City Architect, Supervisor of Building Inspectors, Accountant II and Program' Coordinator. CE 300 ' 4/15/67� P. 2 • CONCENTRATEb CQDE ENFORCEMEPIT PROGRAM Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Pro�ram One - Census Traats 9 and 10 PRQPERTY IMPROVEMENT COMPLETZON: tContinued) B. Code Enforcement Department Function: Provide Inspection Service Staff: Project Supervisor .I Sanitarians 4 Fire Inspectors 3 • Building Tnspectors 3 Electrical Inspector 0.5 Plumbin� Inspector 0.5 Clerk Steno II 2 C1erk Typists 2 � Rehabilitation Specia].ists 2 Architectura]. Designer 1 Plan � Permit Checkers .7 ,......d.�..... TOTAL 19.7 1� 9`7 _ C. Neighborhood Rehabilitation Department Function: Provide nei�hborhoa3 liaison and consulting servicee operate � field office, educate and organize area citizens to support the program� provide assistance in preparing grants and low interest loanso Staff; Community Organization Specfalist 1 Relocation Counselor 0.5 Financial Advisors 2 Paramedxcal � Social Counselor 1 �� TOTAL 4.5 �.� D. Attorney: Function: Provide Legal Assistance Staff: Attorney .5 •5 _.�...._ E. Public Works and Public Utilities bepartment Function: Perform Public Warks, construction and maintenance proj ects Staff: As required for coordination and supervision TOTAL FULL TINlE STAFF REQUIRE[�NTS 26.6 .v - Administrative and Program Coordination: � �...�....�_. —�--�----- A program of this magnitude and inter-agency participation requires extensive coo - eration in the day to day operation. Therefore, to see that the program moves smaothly and revise it when necessary, regular meetings on a� least a manthly basis ahall be held by a Coordinating Task Force. This Coordinating Task Force shall consist of the Mayor or a member of the city council� a Program Coordinator • who shall be responsible to the mayor, Duputy Health Officer, Assistant City Architect, City Engineer, Fire Marshal].� Code Enforcement Supervisor, and three representatives of the Phalen Area Community Council. CE 300 4/15/67 P. 3 CpNCENTRA'I'�D CQDE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Pbalen Area Community Code Enforcement ?'ro�ram One - Census 7Y�acts 9 and 10 Code Bnforcement: The Health Bureau Sanitarians will have considerable responsfbility in this program. In addition to having the responsibil.i�ty for Housing Code cor�pliance� they wi L1 also serve as team coordinators. In this capacity they will he required to maintain minimum monthly workload for tne portion of the pro�ec� to which they are assigned. mheir work will include property inspections� conferences� call- backs, and any additional contacts with the property owner that may be necessary. These employees are well qualified for this assignment for in addition to bein� wal,l-versed in Housing Code regulations� they have a good understandin� of cons- • truction and remodeling methods, ideas and tools; estimating, building maintenance� financin g, zoning and code laws, ordinances and regulations. They are able to express information and instructions clearly and accurately when dealing with the' public by telephane, letter or personal eontac�C; write reports� general correspon- dence and maintain complete property records; and take acceptable blace and white and color photographs , maintain a photographic file and s�atiistical report. Consequently, as the inspection workload decreases �hese persons will be used to meet rehabilitation personnel needs. The building inspec�tors from the city architect's office will make a comprehensive inspection of each property and will list all cade violations noted and will in- clude reeammendations for obtaining code comp2iance and suggested alteratian or repair for upgrading the property. Other special inspections such as electrical, plumbing, warm air heating, hat water, steam and gas p will be made if found nec- essary after the initial inspection. The Sanitarian in charge of the team makin� �he inspection will, with the project supervisor and such sp�cialists as are necessary meet with the property owner at the conference. All official violation orders shall be i:ssued by the agency's central office. All inspect-ion and compliance records will be processed according to procedures of the various departments concerned with specific cades. A copy of all such records shall be transmitted to the praject supervisor whose resnon- sibility it sha11 b� to maintain campl.ete records, listed by property, of all ir,spection reports and compliance records relating to each property within the area. In addition� two capies of the department°s report shall be filed with the project supervisor - one �or the owner and one for the official file. - The inspector from the fire prevention bureau will survey each structure and dwel- ling unit for �the following items: . l. Adequate means of e�ress from the structure. _ 2. Electrical hazards not associated with the Housing or Building Codes. � a. The excessive use and placement of extension cords� b. :Improper or badly worn appliance wirinQ, c. The control devices on electrical he�ting appliances, and d. Any other electrical conditions t:�at may create a potential hazard as outlined in the city's f ire code. 3. The proper installation arld maintenance of heating and cooking equipment. 4. The proper storage of highly flammak�le liquids (gasoline� naphtha, benzene or other petroleum distillates that may be used in the home). 5� The proper storage of other flammable materials with the home� including flammable waste materials. 6. The yard area will be checked for. tY:e �-�cc�inulation or improper storage of wo , paper or other materials that wou�d create a fire hazard. • 7. Outdoor rubbis}-� burners will be inspected ta ensure that they are of an ap- proved type and properl� placed eo as not to create a fire hazard. Durin� each inspection, the F.ire Prevention Inspector will also determine if any invalid or otherwise incapacitated person is present in the srtructure. If there is such a person in the structure, a ref].ect�rize emblem will be attached to the front door area to readily indicate their siti2ation in case of a fire. Education 1. literature relating to establishment of emer�ency exit routes for each unit and al home safety check list will also be �iven to each householder. Orders will be giLen at the time of insgection to correct a1.1 conditions that create a serious fire ha� ard. CE 300 4/15/6? P. 4 APPLICATION AND AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen 11rea C�mmunity Code EnforcerQent Program One - Census Trect 9 and 10 Cade F.nforcement (Continued) All personnel assig�ec3 to the Gode Enforcement section, regardless of the agency which employs them, will work under the �enera]. direatian of the project supervisor and be assignad to work out of the area field office which will be set up. It will be the respero sibility of the supervisor to coordinate the personnel of the various agencies. Neighborhood Reha2zilitation: � �.r.�...�.._�...�.i..�...�.....�...� It will be tYie responsihility of the project supervieor and the cammunity organ- izatio�n speci.alist to explain the progr�m tQ area residents and property owners and assist in the formation of community or�;anizations to facilitate in the dev- elapment and expression of community sentiment wit:�in the area. The content and ramifications of the program wi]1 be explained at block and neighborhood meetings. An architectura2 designer wi11 be assigned to Census Tracts 9 and 10 to prepare preliminary d�awings or sketches and prepare home �mprovement 'Tidea sketches" illustrating�various a].ternative methods of remodeling the exterior and i.nterior of homes. He will consult with the rehabilitation specialist� inspectors, buiJ.ding material suppliers, and contractoz�s to abtain'information and ideas useful for advising on methoc2s of abtaining financial assistance and technical advice on home improvements, a3.t�rations and rapairs. Rehabilitation specialists wi11 explain the scope and purpose of the rehab- ilitation progr�n. These speciaiists will set up and attend property inspections and conferences with owners and from the various inspectors reports prepare a property analysis structural summary report. The rehabilita- tion specialists worka.ng with the architectural desig�er and the PACC technical advisory committee wil� provide preliminary idea sketches, including ir�formation an structural components, buiiding methods and types af materi�ls relatin� to private property improvements. Also plan checkers in the department of Buildings will pravide ideas and aid in preparing plans f or work on t2'�e homes. A part-time relocatian counselor and two financial advisors will also be available for three years to provide information to persons fn need of assistance in mov�ng or finances. The financial advi.sors will be working closeZy with local financial ins- titutions and property owners to provide information relating to the various methods of fi.nancing home improvements. They will have workinF knowledge of financial assistance for remodeling, regairs� and new construction, and be familiar with the local zoning and code laws� ordinances and regulations. They will provide informa#ion related to the special assistance programs such as the recent 115 Re- habilitation Grant and the 312 Rehabilitation Direct Loan Pra�rams to the property owners. They will also maintain l�aison between the property owners, the Housing Authority, the Federal I�ousing Administration, and the Housing and Urban Develflp- ment Departmeat. The Clerk Stenographer and Clerk lypists in the neighborhood center will have a variety of duties and responsibilities, gooc3 public contact being an essential requirement. They na�st be a3i�e to ef�ectively deal �aith nei�hborhood residents, public off icials, and the many persons seekin� information and assi.stance. They will work c].osely with the rehabilitation sQecialists, inspectors, and code en- forcement supervisor, in coordinating office actiaities and maintai.ning the proje t workload in typinge maintaining records and sugplies, and other sec:e�tarial and clerical duties. The survey teams, during all. Housi.ng Code inspections, attempt to un- caver any social, heaZth ar welfare problems that exist within a family � that could be aided or carrected by existing cam�nuni�ty services. These prob].ems include lack of care due ta being crippled, aged, ill or mentally incapacitated; alcoholism; delinqusncy; or inadequata income. Persons or families wi�h such problems are referred to the Case Referral Counselar who personally contacts each case. The counaelor gives advice on fhe var- ious methods of correcting or improving the conditivns and refers the case ta the prapar agency for actual assistance. By correcting these problems within a household, members of that household become far� more receptive and capable of improving and maintaining their ghysical enviroan►ent,. � 300 4/15/67 ' P. 5 CONCENTI2ATED CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Phalen Area Community Code Eaforc�ment Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 Nei�hborhoa3 Rehabilitation: (Cantinued) �� r This position would he filled by a professional counselor from the Bur- eau of Health's information and Referral Servi.ce. This counselor fs well suited for the position because of his thorvugh knowled�e of the health, welfare and social services offered by the public, private aind charitable - or�anizations in the community. • - Our program is not only to be concerned with taking care of structual and appear- ance needs, but we are very much concerned with the people living in the area. And, we are therefore assigning one person full time who will wark with the people � in solving any of their problems. We are convinced �hat unless we can effectively do this we cannot hope to provide the proper framework so the principal objective of the code enforcement program will be met. This approach is emphasizing in a small way the pasitive approach in treating neighborhood rteeds, and a service that should aot require any expenditures on the part of the residents. It is planned to complete the i:�itial survey and have some 2�000 units ia code compliance within twenty-four months, and to have most of the capital improve- ment program comgleted within 30 months. 3. Forms and Records: ' The copies of variaus notices, application, inspection and permit forms are con- tained in Exhibit 8a - Building Bepartment and 8b - Health Department. These in- clude examples of notices and forms and in carrying out the daily activities of t�:e code enforcement prop,ram in Census Tracts 9 and 10. The City Architects' office has the following system for a permit in both new construction and remodeling work. An applicant makes submission in the City Architects' office on the fourth floor of the Court House for those permits de- sired to cover the facilities he wishes to constructe His plans are reviewed and analyzed by plan checkers, and modifications to meet existing codes are noted on both the plans and permit application in granting approval. If the plans and specifications are approved, a record of all documents are retained in the files and a fee is collected for the appropriate permits. The records of all permits applications, and building files are kept current relative to code enfercement as en on-going process. ' The necessary inspections by the appropriate personnel are made during canstruction� and on final completion, a certificate of occupancy is issued, 'along with the reg- istration of the total building. At the neighborhood informafion center level, record-keeping is an important part of -the total operation and Must be kept current. Each property will have an ad- dress folder which contains al1 information related to both private and public improvements and the requirements of the city codes and ordinances. Since each team captain will be responsible for a definite number of assigned properties, it will be necessary to have an overall coordinated system which will indicate to all the members of the staff the status of a property which is not assigned to him. By this technique a groperty owner can be provided information in the absence of t�e assi�ned staff man. A status board will indicate with a series of colored pins the current improvement pro�;z�ess of each praperty. The status board will be keyed to a record of daily progress and the individual property records. This total system will work well in keeping all staff inembers informe�. AlI activities related to engineering, legal� inspections, and relocation in accordance with the code enforce- ment program can be accounted for. In addition each code enforcement and engineer�ng agency will maintain'a complete set of rocords affecting their program in their , central files. : Data will he recorded so that it can be processed on a camputer, thereby permittiag idetailed analysis to be mac3e periodically. CE 30d 4/15/67 P. 6 ' • CONCENTRATEb CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census 'I'�acts �9 and 10 Building Department Forms: .�.. . - - Application for Permit - General Application for Permit - To do plastering work Application for Permit to do Warm Air Heating and Ventilation and General Sheet MetaI. Permit work Application for Gas Burz►eriTnstallation Permit Application for Installation of Refrigeration Equipment and Coolin� Towers � ' • Application for Permit to do Steamfitting Application for Permit to do Plumbing and Gas Fitting Application for Permit to do Electrical Work Application for Certificate of Occupancy Permit Electrical R.eport Repart of Buildings for Condenm ation Report of Inspector Report of Building Dureau Investigation Sketch Floor PZan of Each Floor Lot Layout Report on Buildin�s to be Moved - Location at P1ew Site Property History and Development Request for Inspection Plumbing Department Report . . Part I - Part II - Part III Fiealth Forms: � Qutline for Use with Dwel].ing Unit Survey Form Housing Code Survey Record - Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit Code Data Card for Dwellin g Unit Outline for Use with Structure Survey Form Housing Code Survey Reaord - Structures Structure Code Data Card for Structure 4. Field Office fJperation Activities and Procedures .........� �.__.,._. 4a. Local Government Coordination: � The success of this program is dependent upon coordination and cooperation between local government agencies and the neighborhond residents. To insure joint participation a permanent task force has been appointed to develop this application and review and advise on the progress of the program. This Task Force consists of the Mayor, the heads of the code enf orcement agencies� the Program Caordinator, .the Project Supervisor, and three representatives from the Phalen Area Comntu�ity Council. The objectives of the neighborhood code enforcement program are: a. To substantially improve the quaZity of all individual properties and living conditions so as to justify federal financial assistance for the construetion or improvement of public facilities. b. To establish a continuing grogram to maintain the r.enewed individual private properties and public facilities. St. Paul has established the hasic tools for a systematic program for code • compliance. The following necessary steps have been taken: The City has adopted all codes that regulate the minimum conditions of use, location, construction, alteration� repair o maintenance, demolition� and removal of private property. The enforcement of these codes and regulations are: Housing Code - Bureau of Health; Fire Code - Fire Prevention Bureay;- A11 other Codes - City Architect. CE 300 4/15/67 P. 7 � • � , CONCLNTRATED C�DE �NFORCEN�NT PROGRAM Phalen Area Cortununity Cade Enforcement Program One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 4a, Laca1 Government Coordination;s _ Each agency has divided the city into code enforcement districts with inspec- tors assigned to each district. The cades and the enforcement procedures have been established to assure ef- � ficient use of inspectors. The city has recently adDpte� the so-called "taggin " • ordinance with the objective of providin� an efficient and effective taol for correcting code violations. In addition� this year the city has authorized a multiple dwelling registration pro�ram where th•ree or more dwelling units are being identified in the city. With such registration it will be possible fio systematically inspect multiple dwellinp;s and faciZitate their control. The Housin� Code fs enforced by the Bureau of Hea].th. The housing inspector will call in buildinp, plumbing, electrical, and heatin� inspections when violations of these other codes are detected or suspected. Most Housing Ord- inance violations occur i.n rental property and generally in buildings of three or more dwelling units. St. Paul, as stated previously, now requires the annual registration of all buildings of three or more dwelling units. The registration clearly identifies the owner, location and number of dwelling units in the buildings. This will f;reatly facilitate inspection and enforceme t. City-wide Hausing Inspections are made in the followinp, manner: l. In answer to complaints regis�tered by building tenants, adjacent property owners, city officials and other persons; 2. The presence of an autwardly appearing violation which often leads to a complete building inspection to secure total canformance to the ordinance; 3. By sys�ematic inspection of registered multiple units; 4. By neighborhood-wide speciat inspections, These are generally done by additional housing, inspectors working to correct a specific locelized problem or to upgrade a neighborhood; 5. By special inspections in urban renewal area. Ilere all housin� in inspec- ted by a team cansisting primarily of building, plumbing, elecrrical and housin� code inspectars. The Bureau of Public Buildings is responsible for the enforcement of �he Zoning Ordinance. Effective administrative machinery has been establa.shed to insure compliance .with this ordinance as well as all provisions of the Building Code, 4b. Handling of Non-Com�liance and Appeal �ases: .�r�r�..r`rrwrr.�rr. �r�rrr Housing Ordinances - The Housing qrdinance establishes minimum requirements �...!�..��...� for ousing maintenance, cleanliness, and facilities, I� applies to all housing in St. Paul regardless of age, ownership, and includes any current construction or remodeling. Bnforcement of the Housing ordinance is separate from the Building Code and is the responsibility of the Bureau of Public Healt while the City Architect's Office enforces the Building, Electrical� and ?lumb� ing Codes. Stop Qrders - 5top orders are only issued when the complation of a job will • �e unsatis�actory or when the contractor or workman are unwilZing to correct violations. In some instances, it is necessary to stop the job and revoke the permits. Repeated violations by licensed con�ractors or individuals may also lead to the revocatian of their particular licenses. CE 300 4/15/67 P. 8 APPLICATION ANL� AREA ELIGIBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Fnforcement T�ro�am One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 4b• �iandlin� af hon�Comp�iance and Appeal C�ses: (Continued) .rrsm�� nu�a�.�e or�or..�r. r�� l. Upcn comple-�ion nt a survey of any resid�ntial structure� written orders wi2.1 iae issved to corr�ct a11 viol.ations af the Hoe�sing Code within a thirty day pEriod. Qr�ders rvr the campletion of a13 emergency conditions incurred during the survey mus�t br� cnrrected in seven days. At the end af thirty days a reinsppction witl be made to determine if the corrections have been mad�. If at this time work is progressing sati.sfactorily� an additiona]. thirt� days may be �iven for� co*,iplet�on. The limits for work � done unaer a signed can�xact may he 'e�.-tended accarding to the terms of the cantxact, if reasonable. Zf at th� end of thir�ky days, na effort ha� been made ta correct the viola- tions, an administrative hearing t•ra.1Z be sched�iled in the Housinc; Code Div=sion of the Bureau of Health, Ptoncompliance on atner conditians as stated abcve wz11. result in an administrative hearing at tne end of sixty daysa CompletiQn of outdaor wo^k Suc�i as paintin� ar other exterior x�epairs may be exter�ded until such a time as weather permi�ts the completion of 'these items. After the establish�d 'tirne neriods �iven for corrections and after the admir�istrative hearinpe if the corrections have not been made the �atter will be �urned over to a citizen's appeal baard for their rec- ommendatS.on, prior 1co any proposed prosecution by the Bure�u of Health. 2. All hou�sing, public, private, V.A. or F.H.A.. will. be treated in the same manner under th� �iousing Cade. A11 owners and occupants, including weltare and ADC cases, will be treated and prosecuted uniformly under the code. - 3. Structur.es and dweZlin� units with zonin�'violations wil.7. be referred to the Buildin� I?epartment. � 4, Vacated and dilapiciated structures wi.11 be referred to th� Auilding Department for aor.demnation proceedings. The Bizildir�g Department will then have the structure razed under the i'Dilapid.ated Buildings Act" gassed by the 1°65 t�innesata State Le�islature. A "Ta�ping Ordinance" h'as rece:ztly been passed by the St. Paul City Council. Under this ordinance, a persan v:�olatinr, an ordinance can be ta��;ed by an inspector, just as a traffic vialator esn be tag�ed. The taQ�ed individual must then pay a fine or appear in court. Threat of the cost ar.d inconvenienc of the court action is expected to encoixra,;� cornp.liance �e�ore it is necessary to issue the tag. This Qrdi.nance is aimed primariZy at chronic vialators or recalcitrants that will not carrect viol.a�ions throu�h the norrnal enforcement methods. . A�pea_ls Board . .�� In St, Paul� the City Council acts as an a�peal� boaz�d for any citizen who feels that an arbitrary decisian has been made. Previo�:3 ta this step, in this code enforcement project, every e�fort ori11 be made to work out any grievances by the Building, Health and Fire ?revention Bureau and the �ocal office. If these steps are not successful then a locai board o� appeals will be established by the P�alen Park Communit•� Ccuncil.. �ioweve�� toe City Coun- cil will remain the Appe�3:s Board o if a3.1 other steps have not been successf' l. Legal Services �....r�..�._ The City retain� a quaZified attorney to pressec4te all cases of violations brought before tAe courts. One City Attarney on a part-�ime basis for a thr e year period is provided foY� in �he Cer.sus Tz�ac�s 9 and ].0 budget. • CE 300 4/15/67 P. 9 r _ , _ . CONCENTRATED CODE �NFORC�MENT PROGRAM I'halen Area Community Code Enforcernent Pro�;ram �r►E - Census Tracts 9 and 10 Housin� Code Advisory Board - r..+r�...�r�rr�+r A Housing Code Advisory Board has been appointed in 1966 by the Hea].th Department to consider improvements in existing codes. The Board consists of five citizens and its purpose shall be to review the entire Housing Code periodicalZy and rec- � ommend changes or revisions necessary to keep the Hausing Code up to da�Q. It will also examine cartain changes tnat are recammended by the Housing Code biv- ision, the Department of Housin� and Urban bevelopmenti and others. In addition, this �roup will act as an appeals board ir� all cases relating to the Housing Code en- • forcomor�t Prionr.am. BUILDITIG CODES AND }i0[JSTt1G ORDIP�ANCI: LITIGATTOrI: In the event that a non-compliance case arises, the city architect and the Health Bureau may take the following courses of action: 1. Notices of violations in varying forms are sent to the proper individual. If the individual refuses �to cooperate or comply with the notice of violations, he may be issued a "tag". (This ta;;gin�; policy was started this year and is known as the tagging ordinance) . This tap, is similar to the traffic ticket system as evidenced by municipal court liti�ation. 2. In some instances, it is advisable �o issue formal. orders for the abatemept of violations. If no action is taken to bring the violation in compliance, it is then the policy of the City Architect and Health Bureau to sign a complaint against the individual concerned, such complaint being filed with the Clerk of Municipal Court. TAGGII3G ORDINANCE: The City of St. Paul adopted in January of this year a tag�ing ordinance �o f ac- ilitate the enforcement of codes. [de expect to find -Che same results reported in other cities that -this technique is extremely successful and effective. The primary value of the tagging ordinance is its presence rather than extensive use. �4 person responsible for a code violation can be tagged like a traffic otfender can be tagged and then must pay a fine or appear in court. Often the threat of the court costs as wel1. as the inconvenience of an appearance encourages compliance before it is necessary to issue the tag. A copy of the Tag Ordinance is Exhibit 9 _. A�DEALS BOARD: The City Council functions as an appeals board ori building and •zoning code regula- . tions. There is a five-member zor►in� board to advise the council on rezoning� variances, and special use permits. The City Architect advises the Council on Building Code regulations: A five-citizen member Housing Code Appeals Board has been established. Its purpose wi].1 be to advise the Health Bureau on changes in code requirements and to make recommendations to the Bureau on individual enforce- ment cases where the owner wishes to appeal the inspectors' order. LEGAL SF.RVICES: The city retains on its staff a qualified attorney to prosecute all cases of ��iolations brou�ht before the courts. chie eity attorney on a half-time basis for he �three - year period is provided for in the budget. CQDE ADVIS�RY BQARDS: F'or each of the Buildinp, Codes there is an Advisory Committee consistin� of know- � led�eable persons on each code who consider im�rovements and make recommenda�ions to the city council. The codes are only chan�ed by action of the city council. 4ie have comparatively new codes but even here the review procedures have resulted in many changes to keep up with the times. CE 300 4/15/67 P. .10 p CONCENTRATED CODE ENFORCEi�'�NT PROGRAM � Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tra�tsr9 arid ].0 � j 4c. Understandin�; and sup�or�t o�f pro�ect area residents ._..r....... . � Extensive understandin� and support amonp, area residents is a vital factor in the ultimate success of this type of project. Tne needed understanding and support will be achieved through a variety of inethods. First, �it should be restated that this project ori�inated at the requests • o� �raa leaderr. The Phr�lori Asa� Ccnnmunity Cc�uncil (PACC) �z�oc�u��tad t8fg ' pronram for the area and have worked enthusias�tically wftr the city in its planning and developmcnt. PACC is we11 organized and deeply dedicated to improvements in the entire Phalen Park area. 'fhis organiz.�tion raised over $6�000 to finance the study of the area done by Dr. Torstenson o.f. Auasbur.g, Colle�e. A copy is attached and marked Exhibit . PACC has pledged to work closel� with city officials and has accepted the major responsibility in the laborious task of ob�taining total co�mnunity suppor�. ' Prior to the visits of the inspection team, residents shall be notified of the project thru a variety of inethods. The Health Department will be. responsible for one mailing (Exhibit 10 ) to each home. PACC will organize ' an effective publici'ty campai�n which will include newspaper releases and spot stories, radio programs and announcer�ents, te].evision �ublicity and mass distribution of printed materials. !'raject information will be dis- tributed at group meetings as :aell as church mailings and newsletters to each of the or�;anizations belon�;in� to ?ACC. In addition talephone commit- tees rrill be or�anized as well as �roject teams that will visit each dwellin� unit in the week preceeding t;�e irlspectors' visit. � These door visits will explain the project� answer questions and distribute literature covering the pro�ect. A nur�er of bl.ock coffee parties will also be organized to discuss the pro�ram and answer questions. The PACC Public reZations committ4e will also publicize telephone numbers to call and persons to contact for information whenever a specific question or groblem arises. As mentioned in 4b, PACC will serve as an advisory appeals board. It is strongly �elt �that area residents �vill accept more readily decisions of their _ fellow residents in the consi�er�tion of rrievances. Through the use of �hese technir.ues which involve a I.arpe number of area res� . idents as both spokesmen and participants in the survey, this approach to the � code enforcement project will stand an excellent chance of gaining area sup- , port and understanding an� should result in an effective and successfuZ unde taking. { 1 � 4d. Technical and Financial Adviscry Services � � . � . . ..r...� i Technical: ......_._..�.. A technical advisory committee will be established by PACC. This committe will be available to advise residents where to go for construction work. . A list wi11 be established of approved plumbers, contractors, electricians, etc. The committee will also develop brochures discussfng household main- � • tenance and repairs techniques. CE 300 � 4/15/67 P. 11 . i .� CONCENTRATED CODE ENFORCENlENT PROGRAM Phalen Area Communi�ty Code Enforcement Pro�rar.i One - Census Tracts�9 and 10 4d. Technical and Financial Advisory Services Cornmunity Or�anization Specialist -- To assist in developing and :saintainiaq satisfactory community relations will be a Cor�munity �rganization Specialist who will be responsible for the public relations, education and information program for the project. He will act as a liaison betweer� the Project Staff and the Phalen Area Community Council, establishin� and maintaininy� lines of communication bQtween the two groups� and between these .p,roups and the resi- dents of the two census tracts involved. He will be responsible for the • development of all educntianal and infor^�atianal materia2s, for establishing �ood relationships with representatives of the mass media, and for keeping the �eneral public informed of the project, ita goals and progress toward these goals. He will also work with the PACC and its committees in order to assist them in streng�hening the role and the participation of the neighborhood in the project. Financial: ...�.._.r..._ . A financial advisory committee consisting of neighborhood bankers, area resi- dents and rehabilitation specialists will assist the financial advisor in helping property owners �to find an3 abtain lo�a-cost loans or �rants. In addition, the financial advisor will 4JS1J�t �roperty owners and builders who seek assistance throu�h the FHA 115 Rehabilitation Grant and 312 Pehabilitation DirectorLoan Programs. They will a].so provida assistance in preparing applica- tions for FIiA 220, 220(h) , and 221(d) (2) loans as outlined in the FHA Di est oF Insurable Loans. Conventional financial information will also �e ava 1 le. See Exhibit 11. More recent $evelopments in financin� private improvements are contained in �the provisions of the 1965 Housing Act. This new law makes available low interest rate rehabilitation loans as taell as direct rehabilitation grants to needy families and individu.als in cccle enforcement areas. Exhibit 12 expresses the jud�ement on the areas'needs and experiences in payment of obligat oi ns. 4e. Hardship Case ?'rocedures . ... Rehabilitation Grants Section 115 of Tit1e I, Rehabilitation (�ants provides financial aid for those low-income homeowners who cannot afford the improvements required by city codes and ordinances. As sta'ted above� the Technical Advisozq Committee and finan- cial specialists will aid affected residents in filling out applications and seeking �ieeded grants. Rehabilitation Loans • In cases where hardship exists and provided the applicant meets all incane and other provisions relative to 115 Rehabilitation Grants, but needs more money than the �rant provides, additional funds are available through a low-i.nterest rehabi2itation loan under Section 312 of the ].965 Housing Act. The loan amaunts and requirements are similar to the PHA 220 (h) property improvement program. . Lea,alizin� Dwel3.in� Units ... .�_._�r.. Rehabilitatian specialists will work closely with the Building Department and owners of ille�al units to abate code violations and 1e�alize these properties to conform with St. Paul building and housinA codes. By working closely with the owners, excessive existing dwelling units will be legalized� whenever possible, to reduce the number of situations where hardship would occur because of a reduction in the Qroperty owner's monthly rental income. • In all cases, however, property owners will h�ve to conform to the requfre- ments of the building and zoninp ordina.-�ces. , CE 300 � 4/15/67 ' . P. 12 CONCENTRATED GODE ENFORCEN�NT PROGRAM Phalen Area Community Code Enforcenent Prortz�an c7ne - Census Tracts 9 and 10 4f. Relocation Assistance to Persons Dis;�laced Fach person displaced will receive aid �s outlined in CF. 100 B9. This will include help in filling out moving expense claim �orms, personal interview with Relocation Counselor, referrals to private rental. or sales housing, and in the case of low income or elderly Persons, priority and assistance in • making applicatic�n for public nousing. (See Exhibit 13,1 �7ithin the next few years over 800 Additional units of housin� for the eld- erly and low income families �aill be stasted in four different locations in St. Paul. Thmugh the Relocati�n Ser,vice of the Housin� and RTdeve].opment Authority families will have a central a�ency to aid them, iF the si.tuation arises. St. Paul has the strongest Open l�ousin? La�v in the State and the Civil and Human Rirhts Commission is continuousl� working to provide housinp, ih all parts of the city ta any citizen rep,ardless of his race or reli�ion. Thus, thru the Civil and Human Ri�;hts Commission and the Relocation service of the Housing and Redevelopme:�t Author�.ty, the city of St. Paul has effec- tive and helpful operating a�;encies for those who seek aid because of bein� displaced. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will also aid busine$ses which need help in relocatin;,. A relocation committee 'of PACC will also assist residents and businesses in findin� new lnoations. Every effort will be made to find such facilities in the Phalen Park Area. St. Paul as described in its Workable Program, has taken mar�y positive steps to become blight free. These effoi^�Cs offer a continuing incentive to intensify and increase our programs. • : ' • � C,E 30Q �. 4/15/67 P. 13 CODE F.NFORCEI�NT PROGiZAM BUDGET Phalen Area Cammunity Code �nforcernent Program th�e - Census Tracts 9 and 10 A. CODE EKF'dRCEt�NT PRO�RAM COST Line Na. Pro�rain Act.ivity Ar�ount ..�.,...r� m�_�. 1 Ccst of orgar:izing, svpervisin�s and otherwise administering cade compliance pro�ram in arp� $ 180,899 .._....�.... 2 Co@e enforc�msnt (Inspec�ions� checkin� plzns . and specificafiions� advisinA owners and � buildez�s an code standards„ and similar activi- ties 515,689 ..�..�.... 3. Attarney 30,000 4 Demolition of Unsaund Structur�s 0 5 Re].ated staff services (Staf� to provide - relocation and financial assistance, coordina- tion wit�a cammuni�y agencies and citizen Argan- • .�zations� and related services) • 126,921 — 6 Pubiic Improve�-�ents (Cost of eli.gible public .. ' imgrovenents, as sh�wn in CE 50A„ B2b (1), p].u� any necessary costs for planning the improvE- ments �• 1,896 526 .�,o. .�i.. 7 Subtata3. 2s 5Q�035 • ;� S Inspection fee 4 9 Contingency (15$) 412,SQ6 10 TOTAL PROGRAN CQST � 3�162,541 B. FEbERAL CODE ENFORCEME«T GRANT Kf:�UESTED (on a $ 2,148,360 aira�+rr.w � 2/3 grant basis) C. RELOCATI�N GRANT }2EQUESTED $ 15*000 b. ESTIhSATED PROPERTY' OWN£R ANU TEi�i6KT APPLICATIONS FQK FEDERAL REHA$ILITATIOh AIDS: Na. of Total � APPlzcat ns A_m°.�t Direct Federal rehabi].i±ation loans (Section 312 laans? 300 $ 240,000 Direct Federa], rehabiiitation �rants (Sectioii ].15 grants) 3.50 $ 102l000 E. MUN�ICIPALITY'S LOCAL SHARE �F PROGRAM COST The Iocal share of this three year pragram will be provided as �ollows: 1. Administratian, �Code Enfarcement and Related Services $ 327,178 Operatinp Bud�er E�nds 2. Public Improvements , • • $ 727 002 Assessments and TO'�AL ,0 4�1 0 Capital Budget �unds In St, Paul� the assessment method is the accepted practice for handling the capital bud�et items included in this progra�n. CE 40Q 3J�0/57 P� ,], � CQDE EtdFORCENiENT PROGRAM BUD('�ET Pha].en Area Community Code Enforcement Propram (h�e - Census Tracts 9 and 10 A. CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM COST l.A. Administration Personnel 1967 1968 1969 _.,_........,..._ --- Program Coordinator 100$ 11,158 11,592 11,939 Accountant II 200 1,540 1,640 1,730 • SUB-TOTAL 12,698 13,232 13�669 $ 39�599 �� 1.B. F,mployee Benefits for All Profiram Employees ++-1 Pensions 16,500 20,850 19�100 Insurance 4,000 3,800 3,400 SUII-T�TAL 20,500 2k�650 22 ,500 6?�650 _...�...�� , ��-1 reflects anticipated increase in state law pension funding. l.C. Office Operation and Overhead Re�ional Travel 2,000 2,000 2,000 Communications 1,900 1,900 �,700 Cffice $upplies 1�150 1,150 1,150 Educational Materials 1�400 1�100 500 �ffice Rent 5,000 5,000 5,000 Custodial Maintenance 2,400 2,400 2,400 Data Processing and Pro�;ramminp, 1a,000 8,640 8,600 ?2,350 __._..._ , SUB-TOTAL 28,850 22��50 21,35Q l.D..Equipmen t 10,000 1�500 1,500 13 i000 �� . l.F. Contingencies (15$ of Total to allow for salary adjustment, administrative overhead, indirect costs, and increased capital budget costs) 4].2�506 .f...r....,.. TOTAL $ 593,4,05 _......�.. 2.A. Code Enforcement -�� (1) Project Supervisor 100� 10,571 10,890 11,216 (4) Sanitarians 100% 37,580 38,70fi 39,869 (3) Fire Inspectors 100-100-50� 24,396 25,128 12,9�+1 (2) Clerk Steno,II 100� 10,652 10�972 11�302 (2) Clerk Typist Y 100$ 8,380 8,632 a�890 (3) Buildinp, Inspec- tors 100-100-33b 29,500 30,337 10,410 (1) Electrical Ins- � pector 50- 50-10$ 4�900 5,050 1,040 (1) Plumbin� Ins- pector 5� -50-1Ob 4,900 5�050 1,040 (2) Rehabilitation Special= 1000 16,000 16,4f30 16,900 ists (1) Architectural Desi.s;ner 100$ 12�000 12,400 1.2,850 � �'lan � Permit Checkers 6,931 12,300 9�474 • SUB-TOTAL 165,810 175�947 135�932 477,6f39 � _...r.....� 2.B. Car Allowance 14,000 14,000 10�000 38,000 • T�TAL 179,810 189,947 145,932 • S 51 ,,689 .. _.�..._:...._ � , C� 400 • 4/3/6? � n�2 . � l i CODE ENFORCEt�'lENT PRQGRAM nUDGET ' ' Fhalen Area Cmnmunity Ca�e �nforcement Prp�ram �ne - Census Tracts 9 and 10 ' A. COT�E �NFORC61�kJT PRQGRAM COST (Continuedl 1967 1968 1969 3. Ccurt and Le�al Casts 10,000 10,000 10,00� $30,_,00 _....r� 4. Dema�.ition of Unsound Structure 0 0 0 I 0 � -�-�.. 5. R�la-Ced Staff Services (1) Community �ganization Specialist 11,OQ0 11,500 12,000 50$ Relocatian Counselors 4,OU4 4,120 4,250 (2) E'inancial Advisors ' 18,000 18,544 19�096 (1) Case �teferra�. Service 7,899 8,136 8�380 TOTAL 40,899 42,296 43�726 $126,9,21 �..�r��e 6. Publi� Im�rovements $_ 1�,896�526 . I TOTAL pROr,RAM C�ST $3,162�,541 I Ii. FF:DERAL CODF. ENFORCEt?FNT PROGRAt�9 COSTS $2,108,360 n � � . I C. RELOCA'1'I(?3d GRAIlT RF UE.,TED a 1�5,000 • CE 400 4/3/67 ?'.3 � PROJECT It�ROVEMEN�' REPORT Phalen Az+ea Community Code Enforcement Program One - Census 'l�acts 9 and 10 ! � � A. Map � shows the boundaries of the project area together with ttte existing � ; land uses. Map 8 shaws the generalized ].and use of the entire Phalen Park Area as of 1962� which is basically the same today. � Map g shows existing major pub�.ic facilities. At present there are no major � public facilities programmed for canstruction within the project area. How- ever, the consalidation of two elementary schools is in the planning s�age � and the site location and construction of an elementary school is in the - � preseat 10 year capital improvement program of the Doard of Education. i, � Map 10 shows the location of need�d relief sewers, s3dewalks and street cons- truction. Chart 1 shows typical alley and street sections wfth the lattar coded to Map l0. B. Public Impravements Program 1. Character of the area The Census 'TY�act� 9 and 10 conservation area consists of some 490 acres of residential neighborhood in need of code enforcement. Same �orty percent of the dwelling units in the area were built prior to 1900 and ninety percent prior to 1940. � The arterial street service is very �ood; however, the residential service streets vary in condition from gaod to poor. The general sup- portin� public and private facilities such as parks, playgrounds, and sehools are considered adequate with exception as noted earl.ier of the elementary public school studies. The water� gas� and elect�ic utility distribution systems are considered adequate. There will be no changes in the grid patter�n of s�treets in the project area. The arterial streets have baen paved in the last eight years and are considered generally adequate to serve the entire project area. We da pZan to �;ive the two north-south commercial stxeets - Payne Avenue and Arcade Streets '- seal coat treatr.�ent. However, residential strset paving is needed throughout the area to upgrade the existing oiled-dirt service streets to permanent type surtaces. This will offer lastin� benefits artd act as an incentive to improve individual homes and property. Relief sewers wi11 be provided in accordance with the over all city sewer program. The sewer work in this praject area is extremely important as there is considerable back-up and floodin� of basements. New traffic and street name signs will not be needed; hawever� some 400 such signs will be replaced. Specific landscaping, including staridard tree planting and resic3ential paving are programmed as a part of this neighborhood public works program.'� Paving, sidewalks, alleys� relisf sewers, traffic, street name sign� and street lighting are programmed as eligible project costs under the Code Enforcement Program. 2. Street Improvements Most of the residential service streets will be paved with a 2" bituminous surfacing on a 6" Gravel Base, sub3ect to additional engineering studies of cost and subsoil conditions. Residential service streets are generally 30� in width. This is considered sati�factory and will not be changed, especi.ally where wfdening would re- • quire the removal of existing boulevard trees. � Maryland Avenue, an arterial,street, has been paved in the last eight years and is considered adequate�.. Payne Avenue and Arcade have also been paved in the past eight years but are in need of seal coating. • Rights-of�►way for street purposes are adequate and no changes are proposed. CE 500 4�3�67 P.1 PROJ'ECT IMPROVENiENT REPORT Ph�len Area Ccmmnnity Code Enforcement Program One - Census Tk�acts 9 and 10 2. Street Ir�rov�r�ents (Cantinued) ..r....o.�.�.. .r....�.�� The cost estimate for street improvements indicates that 7,�900 L.F. of arterial streets in scheduled for imgrovem�nt as related to the total af 103�860 L.F. of street wark within the project. The cost of this work is $7�102,40. The remaining stre�t improvement work, some $1s230,00�� • is corifined to the residential service �treets. �n�ineering standards for all streets and utilities related to the planning, desfp,n, and construation work proposed are consistent with current city standards and poLcies. 3. Tapo a hy • Althoug,h there is considerable variation in elevation throughout the projeat area, subje�t to furtk�er engineering studies, it is not an- ticipated majar street grade changes will be needed. However, existing surface drainage patterns in the streets are inadequate at this time and many minor changes are required to obtain adequate drainage from paved snrfaces. 4. Al�leys The px�opased a11ey cor�struction is the minimum design used throughout �he city and cansists af bituminous surface on 5" CL5 Gravel Base. It has been our experier.ce that alley improvement def initely inspires' backyard clean-up, fence improvements, garage painting and repair, and weed control� etc. , as well as providfn� gaod access and drainage. It is planne�l to imgrov� �3.le;�s within 99 of the 131 project blocks, at an estimated cost of $I32,273.87. (Map 11) 5. Si ewalk� The city plans on constructing 60�075 L.F. of sidewalk at a cost of $],95,26? based on a citq-wide survey made a few yearis ago and is up to date thx�u 1965. The needs af tk�is area ara based upon the city's policy of replacing all tile and brnken monolithic walk� and constructing new well� where none exists. A city standard of 4" thick, 5' wide� concrete walk will be used� except where specia]. conditions exist. 6. tT�tilities ' .,.,.....r.� The telephone, gas, electric, a�d water services are adequate and aill be maintained to meet existing and c�nticipated future needs of this area. Adequate relief sewers is anather sit�uation. S�wers in this area are primari?y combination s�orm �ud sanitary. Considerable back-up and floodfng of haser�ents occurs frequently tYsx�oughaut the entire area. The sewers propased (costing $2fi2,349) are a part of our over-all relief sewer program. The Jenks Stre�t and Ma�nolia Street systems would crnn- plete relfef sewer systems started Freviously. The tdaryland-Brainerd system has not been started. 'The ccst of these sewers will be installed and naid £or outside this Ps�ogram; however, within the three year aperating time l.imit. See Exhibit 21 Let�er of City Engineer. 7. S�t L_,�ht�n g , The street lighting on th� residential service streets is considered adequate and will be maintained. However it is plar►ned to install conventionaZ strc3et light fixtures mounte� on metal standards with the ca�ductc�rs buriec3 in the ground. The lights wi11 be inst alled on the follawing ma�or streets: Qn Arcade S�Creet, from Case Street to Ivy� 5treet - 3,9�5 feet a� a aost of $40y000; an Payne Avanue from Hawthorne Street to Ivy Street - 9�0 feet at a cast of • $8�000; and on Maryl.and Aver,ue from Miasissippi Street to Arcade Street - 5,804 faet at a cost of $49,000. 8. Street 'I`ree Plant�ng Boulevard tree plant:tng will be completed as a part of the public works program. The standard is to pl.ace a 2" ta 4" tx�ee at forty to sixty foot intervals throughout th� aity. It is estimated that 1.170 trees at $25.00 would be requir�d. ta effectively replaoe those lacations where trees hav� be�n remo-,��d or were never planted. , , � SOQ � k/3/67 ' � P.� � � PRUIECT IMPROV£NiE?dT 1tEPORT 1'�a3.era Area Community Code Enforcemen� pra�ram �nc� - Census '!'racts 9 and 10 9. Tr�ffic and Street 17ame Sit�ms �.�..�....�..,e..�,. Addita.ona�L signs are not required. iiowever, during the code enforcement gro�ect it is esximated 170 st�p signs, 140 street name signe, and 100 traffic s�gns of other categories will be due for replacer.�nt. Additianal traff;c 13.ghts wi11 not be requi.red. � . 10. Method cf Operatian anc� Schedule , �...�.��.�..r... ....�..r....... �_...�.... � It has been the policy of the city ta cor�struct its ?ublie �iorks using private c�ntractors. tltility work will be com�3.eted in spring 1968 and 19�° te permit street paving to be construcYed �n the summer af 1968� 1969, �nd 1970. Miscellaneous work is schedu].ed for tt,e �all of 1969 and spring of 1970. Each impravement is outlined with regard to scape i.n this narrative re- �vz*t and construction cost est?mates includina engineering coats have �e�n pr�pax^ed in the su�pertin� exhibits. Cost estimates are based on 1966 construction costs and aare �rojected for the scheduled construction periods. ' • Z1. Addit�onal Exhibits Preliminary Field Survey nf Public Imnresvement ?7eeds. CExhibit 1��) I,etter from Planning Director on P�c�oposed Program a5 it Relates to the Comp�ehen�ive Plan. � (Bxhfbit ZS) � Lette� from Director qf Libraries. (Bxhihit 1G} Letter from Board af �duca�Cion. CExhi�it 17) Letter from Commissioner of Parks. Exhi it 18) Letters front Northern States Power Company. Tx�ibit 19) Letter ft�n Local office of F.H.A. . (ExYiiY�it 0 City's Comments� (Exhibit 20a) Letter from President First State Bank af Sai.nt Pau].. -(Exhibft 20b} Letters (2} from cftl• eng neer. E�x ibit 21) Letter from aity architect. (Exhib t 2r� Letter from Deputq Health Off cer. Ex��.bit 23) Letter from President Phalen Area Cammunity Council. (Exhibit 2k} SUMMARY: Public Improvament Pr.o�rar,► .�.._�_ ....�.. - Item Description Cost r....�..� w... 1. Streets� Curbs� and G�tters 103,86Q L.F. $2�384�if63.00 � 2. Sidewalks 60,0?5 L.F. 21.8 694.OQ � � 3. Alleys 48,460 L,P. 1k7�474.00 4. Traffic Signs f 170 Stop Signs � lOQ 2�186.OQ � Traffic Signs � 5. Street Name " 140 Stree�C Names 1�417.00 6. 'l�ee Planting 1,190 Trees 32,760.00 ' � 7. Lighting 1.0�685 L.F. 109�536.Q0 TdTAL . ��896� 6.� CE 500 ' I µ/3/�i7 '� 3 ' . > � 4 APPLICATION AND AREA ELIGTBILITY DATA Phalen Area Community Code Enforcement Pro�ram One - Census Tracts 9 and 10 C. LAND ACQUISITION .POLICY STATEt�NT In the acquisifion of any real property required in connection with public - improvements charged to this Code Enforcement Program Cost� the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota will: l. Make every reasonable effort to acquire each property by negotiated ' purchase before instituting eminent domain proceedings against the property. , 2. Not require any owner to surrender the right to possession of his property until the City of Saint Paul pays, or causes to be paid, ;; to the owner (a) the agreed purchase price arrived at by i�egotiation, or (b) in any case where only the amount of the payment to the owner .-_•, is in dispute, not less than 75 percent of the appraised fair value � . as approved by the city of Saint Paul. 3. Not require any person lawfully occupying property to surrender possession without at least 90 days' written note from the City of Saint Paul of the date on which possession will be required. At this time this Program does not call for the acquisition of any real property in connection with public improvements. However, in the event that real property acquisition will be necessary� the above procedures will be followed. Mayor CE 500 7/11/67 P•��