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07-1119CITY Presented by Council File #-�� Green 56eet # RESOLUTlON t�y SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA I WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to 2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking 3 and removal of a two-story, wood frame single family dwelling and detached, one and one-half 4 car garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly 5 known as 118 ROSE AVENUE EAST. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: RANSOM'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOTS 27 AND LOT 28 BLK 2 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before March 31, 2007, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Joan C [h Gobely, I 18 Rose Avenue E, St Paul, MN 55117; Fred Hoelzel, 10320 38 Avenue N, Plymouth MN 55441; Fred Hoelzel - Property Manager, 9220 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55428; Twin City Federal Savings and Loan, P.O. Box 130670, Roseville, MN 55113, District 6 Planning Council, district6Cc�qwestoffice.net WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 16, 2007; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order inforcned the interested ar responsible parties that they must xepaic or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by August 15, 2007; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Heazing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, oPthe time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The 67-11/9 44 45 46 47 48 49 �0 51 >2 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 118 ROSE AVENUE EAST. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollazs ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has exisYed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). � � � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ••� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within �fteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. D�-111 R 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 ]03 4. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested par[ies in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Adoption Certified by Coun il Secretary g /, i Approved b o ate �1 Z By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � ��- i ll9 Departmentloffice/council: � Date Initiated: i S� -DeptofSafety&Inspectious ; Z�EP-0� _; Green Sheet NO: 3044559 Contact Person & Phone: Bab Kessler 266-9013 Must Be on 21-NOV-07 Doc. Type: PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUI E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact: Ma�cine Linston Contact Phone: 26Et938 � Assign Number Por Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) O pept Of 591�¢N & InSpectlOnS I I 1 peot of Saferi & Inspections ' Department D'uector 2 C�7p Attomev i 3 Yor's Office Mavor/Assistant 4 omN I 5 'ty G7erk City Clerk City Council to pass tivs resolurion which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 118 Rose Avenue East. idations: Approve (A) or K Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? Ves No 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all.yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Y11here, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Ck�apter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. he owners, interested parties and responsible par[ies known to the Eaforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 118 Rose Avenue East by August 15, 2007, and k�ave failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance. Disativantages If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. , Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. Trensaction: $12,000.00 Cost/RevenueBudgeted:y Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement A��ity Number: 30251 FinanCial Information: (Explain) �{1�"�� r� � � ,�?e��n..�'•b .s?r � -�! , � {. :. October 29, 2007 235 PM Page 1 .._... 47- ///9 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 118 Rose Avenue East Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, October 23, 2007 City Council — Wednesday, November 21, 2007 The building is a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached 1%2 car garage on a lot of 5663 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since Apri128, 2005. The current property owner is Joan C Gobely, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There haue been ten (10) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2005. There have been seven (7) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds Removal of snow and ice On June 28, 2007, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constihxte a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NiJISANCE BUILDING was posted on July 16, 2007 with a compliance date of August 15, 2007. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees are delinquent in the amount of $500.00. Ta�cation has placed an estimated market value of $104,200 on the land and $71,000 on the building. As of October 22, 2007 a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of October 22, 2007, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate tases for the year 2006 are delinquent in the amount of $2273.23 plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000 to $60,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $12,000. NIIPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this shucture within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tas & Properiy Characteristic Tnformation - Structure Description Hame 5"sYe Map Page 1 of 2 6�-1119 Cantazt Us Tax & Property Characteristic Information - Structure Description RRInfo Home � � Tiqs Info � � Propertv Search � � Record Document � � Contact Us New Pr�ert�Search Back to Search Results Quick Info Property_ Information Taxpayer Name and Address Value Informatio� ualue Nistorv Structure Description Saie information Sqeciai Assessments Frooertv Tax Payment Information Propert�Tax Payment N �st� > Structure Description Property Identification 30.29.22.12.0018 Number (PIN) Property Address 118 Rose Ave E St. Paul 55117-5026 Residential Property: Year Built 1884 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wall Aluminum(vinyl Total Rooms 6 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Pinished SQ Feet 1378 Foundation Size 892 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Current Pro�erly Tax Statement/Value Notice 2006 Property Tax StatementlValue Notice 20Q5 Prope� ty Tax S:atementJVatue Notice 2004 Property Tax Statement/Value Notice Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.) 312 Parcel Size .13 Acres Parcel Width 80.00 Feet Parcel Depth 138.00 Feet Land Use Code 510 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dweliing, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=3 029... 10/22/2007 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND IIvSPECTIONS Dick Lzppert Manager of Cade Enforcement SASNT PAUL � AAAA CITY OF SA�T PAUL N✓isarece Bu¢Iding Enforceme:t Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1600 U✓Lite Bem Ave N Saint Paul, MN »106 September 28, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council p7- / 1! 9 Tei (65!) 266-l900 Faz: (651) 266-1926 Department of Safety and Inspections, VacantNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution oxdering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 118 ROSE AVE E The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, October 23, 2007 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, November 21, 2007 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Joan C Gobely 118 Rose Ave E St Paul MN 55117-5026 Property Manager 9220 Bass Lake Rd New Hope MN 55428 Fred Hoelzel 10320 38th Ave N Plymouth M1V 55441-1501 Twin City Federal Savings and Loan P.O. Box 130670 Roseville, MN 55113 District 6 Planning Council district6(a�qwestoffice.net Interest Fee Owner Certificate of Occupancy Responsible Party Tax Owner Mortgagee District Council AA-ADA-EEO Employer 118 Rose Avenue East September 28, 2007 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: 6"7- 1119 RANSOM'S ADDITION TO ST. PAti�L LOTS 27 A,\D LOT 28 BLK 2 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an arder to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on August 16, 2007. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommeildation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. Sincerely, S`teve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:mI cc: Judy Hanson, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Stacey Millett, Invest St. Paul District Council— Community Organizer pubhmg60183 06/07 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY Al�TD INSPECTIONS Dick Lipperz M¢nager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAIl�T PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor Tlutsance Bu.ilding Enforcement o7-I 119 Te?. (6 i l) ?66-1900 Fac. (651j?66-1926 I600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MA� i i 106 7uly 16, 2007 Joan C Gobely 118 Rose Ave E St Paul MN 55117-5026 Fred Hoelzel 10320 38"' Avenue.N Plymouth, MN 55441 Fred Hoelzel — Property Manger Twin City Federal Savings & Loan 9220 Bass Lake Road PO Box 130670 New Hope, MN 55428 Roseville, MN 55113 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear: Joan C Gobely The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 118 ROSE AVE E and legally described as follows, to wit: RANSOM'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOTS 27 AND LOT 28 BLK 2 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition nnder authority of Chapter 4511. On June 28, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following condirions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As �rst remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 7uly 16, 2007 118 ROSE AVH E page2 ��'�'1 g This building(s) is subject to the resh of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not atrain be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. 'This is a two-story, wood frame, sin�le family dwelling with a detached, one %z stail car garage. Exterior The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. 2. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 3. The window and/or door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 4. The exterior walls of the house and(or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. 6. The chimney is defective, deteriorated or in a state of disrepair. Replace ali missing or defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restore the chimney to a professional state of maintenance and repair. Permit may be required. 7. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 8. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 9. The exterior walls of the garage are defective. Repaix all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. July 16, 2007 118 ROSE AVE b pa�e 3 D�-lll9 Note: The interior was not accessible for inspection but observin� through a window the following was noted: 10. The intenor walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 11. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 12. SANITATION: Immediately remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse including; garbage, rubbish, junk, vehicle parts, wood, metal, recycling materials, etc., from intenor. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by August 15, 2007 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed againsY the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remediai action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #Z00, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enfarcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Deparnnent of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enfarcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. July 16, 2007 118 ROSE AVE E paee 4 07- I119 If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Joe Yannarelly between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1920, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Prob am Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Axny Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 6/07 w � � w � ° a � � � � 0 0 N M N L. � � 0 U 0 � 'L3 m d O E"� b�A .� � x N .� .� � .a M � � � x � � 0 U y U a ., o � r r �,/ �� o 0 0 � 07 d � � � � � � F� � I � o 0 o i ` I L I I � � I � � r a = i � I��N � :, ; � � ra �"a � ,� � :.� o'�� oa i � r r � � r r r c� r r U z� o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 aO� oo�yin co,�in o,�in co,� �n oo,y�in � F� � o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a .-r � � .--i .. .-i .--i .--i �. .-� a U z �. o W `i'�, �� ZUF" ° o o 5 W N , � '� w � °� a �� ° ° ��> ,� ��z H�H � 0 W � W � U�� O � � F r r ,,,., ° o 0 � � z � � i � � N N � O O A � � T W T � �'" � N i. 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" .. � _ ' .': � `;� � �c� . . ,v�. *. c- :,;r .� .. � ........ . sns.rct . . Date: June 28, 2007 File #: OS - 095836 Folder Name: 118 ROSE AVE E i,�7� � I� 9 PIN: 302922120018 « � Date: June 28, 2007 File #: OS - 095836 Folder Name: 118 ROSE AVE E �"�„ �/l Gj' PIN: 302922120018 Date: June 28, 2007 File #: OS - 095836 � Folder Name: 118 ROSE AVE E �/� ��f � PIN: 302922120018 To: The City of St. Paul From: Tri Area Biock Club RE: I 18 East Rose Avenue Demolition Date: October 4, 20d7 D�I-1 ll �I 118 East Rose Avenue is located direcfly adjacent to the eastem boundary of ow desigoated block club area. The siructure at that address has been in a neglected and deteriorating state for some years and has been vacant for several of those years. Unfortunately once again, this is another structure among the aging housing stock of ow neighborhood that has ouflived its usefulness and should be demolished. The proximity of this blighted structure to the I3ew Harmony Care Center, the proposed Trillium nature preserve and trails, and a major arterial intersection/gateway to the North End and the City is also reason for its removal. New Harmony Care Center, au important and much needed part of our neighborhood, has recenfly upgraded its facility and has been supportive of the City's plans for the Trillium site to the east. Their willingness to invest in our community along with the City's investment in the park project are welcome and much needed enhancements to the North End. With the I35E/Maryland Avenue/Jackson Street area being a main gateway to the community, visual aesthetics also contribute to the perception of our neighborhood and City. The issue of safety also is a factor. A property such as this, adjacent to the parking lot for staff, families, and friends of caze center residents, could easily attract and harbor a criminal element and/or iransient population, especially in light of the nearby rail lines and bridges. Removing the boazded structure at 118 East Rose Avenue would be a step in the right direcrion. Your considerarion of our comment is appreciated. October 23, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes v�� 1�� Page 7 6. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 118 Rose Avenue East within fifteen (15) days from adoprion of resolution. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached one and one-half stall gazage on a lot of 5,663 squaze feet and had been vacant since Apri128, 2005. A code compiiance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $500, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On June 28, 2007, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on July 16, 2007 with a compliance date of August 15, 2007. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Tasation estimated the market value of the land to be approxunately $104,200 and the building to be $71,000. Real estate taxes for 2006 were delinquent in the amount of $2,273.23, plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $50,000 to $60,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,000 to $12,000. There had also been 10 sumuiary abatements issued to this property, seven of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice. Code Enfarcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner read into the record a letter received from the Tri Area Block kClub, on the desire to have the building demolished. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. The property owner of recard, Joan C. Gobely, did not appear. Fred Hoelzel appeared and stated that he was a realtor and property manager and he had managed this property since approximately 1991. He stated that he, his wife Nancy and her sister Kathleen had made an application to clear the title as they did not have clear title to the property. He explained that there was an unrecorded contract for deed on the property which they had assumed in 1989 and had paid it off over the past several yeazs. The previous owner, Joan Gobely, had died and they paid off the underlying mortgage. Hannony Nursing Home, Inc., which went out of business, had been the previous owner of the property. They had made an application to torrens the property which was in the process and he was unsure when it would go before the court. Once they had clear title, they would like to contract to have the building demolished as he did not believe the building was worth restoring. They also owned five other parcels in addition to this property and this property which was located on the western portion to the other parcels. He stated that they were requesting additional time. Ms. Moermond stated that in order to grant the request for additional time, she had a list of condirions that were required to be met. The building had been vacant for approximately two and one-half years, the City had to inform them to maintain the property, and for the most part, the City had been maintaining the property. The vacant building registration fees had not been paid and the tases were due and owing in an amount over $2,000. What she heard was that there was no interest in rehabilitating the building. Mr. Hoelzel stated that was conect; however, he had concern with the City's bidding process on projects. He cited the City bidding out tree removal where they had received only one bid and the tree company charged exorbitant fees far tree removal. Mr. Magner stated that Code Enforcement did not use the same process as Forestry. They sent out RFPs based on a standard contract which was a very competitive bidding process. For the most part, the bids that they received were fairly low; in the $5,000 to $10,000 range and most of the bids were coming in under $10,000. He stated that he could provide Mr. Hoelzel with the bid tab and if he so October 23, 2007 Le� slative Hearing Minutes �� Pages desired, he couid contact any af the contractors to see if they would demo the buildings for the same price. He believed that they likely would not since they were guaranteed payment from the City and were not necessarily guazanteed payment from a private individuai. He offered to fa�c the bids to Mr. Hoelzel since he did not have them available for the hearing. Mr. Ma�er also stated that since the 2006 tases were in arrears and if the properiy were in a targetad area, the County could go after the property in a shortened amount of redemption time and it would become tax forfeited. Ms. Moermond told Mr. Hoelzel that he was weicome Co obtain his own bids to demalish the buiiding. Since this had been a nuisance property for quite some time, she recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.