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1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul, based on a review of the legislative
2 hearing record and testimony heard at public hearing on January 6, 2010 hereby memorializes its decision
3 to certify and approve the December 15, 2009 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for the following
4 address:
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6 ADDRESS APELLANT
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8 946 Manvel Street Lisa Hollingsworth
9 o/b/o Delicia Myrick
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11 Decision: Appeal granted and extension granted to Apri130, 2010 to complete the repairs on the
12 deficiency list.
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Action Requested:
Resolution memorializing City Council aclion taken January 6, 2010 granting the appeal and extension granted for properry at 996
Manvel Street.
Recommendafions: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this personlfrm ever worked under a contracl for this departmenl?
CIB Committee Yes No
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November 25, 2009
Lisa Noliingsworth
o/b/o Delicia Myrick
166 E 4 Street Ste 200
St. Paul, MN 55101
RE: 996 Manvel Street
Dear Ms. Hollingsworth:
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Your application for an appeal has been received and processed.
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Please attend the public hearing before the Legislative Hearing Officer on Tuesday,
December 1, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 330 City Hali and Courthouse to consider your
appeal concerning the above referenced property. At that time the Legislative Hearing Officer
will hear all parties relative to this action. Failure to appear at the hearing may result in deniai
of your appeal.
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Jerry Hendrickson, Deputy City Attorney
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An Affirmatrve Acbon Equal Opportumry Employer
APPLICATION FOR APPEAL
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DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY ANDINSPECTIONS
Firetnspechon Division e �
Bob Kutler, Dirutor / �
CITY OF SAINT PAL3L
Chr:stopherB. Caleman, Mayor
November 16, 2004
BETTY LOU AUTHIER
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
200 ARCH 5T E
5T PAIJL MN 55130-4347
996 MANVEL ST
Ref. # 111231
Dear Property Representative:
375 Jacksan Stree�, Suite 220
Samt Paul, Mannesora i5101-1806
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DELICIA MYRICK
996 MANVEL ST
ST PAITL MN 55114
Your building was inspected on November 16, 2009.
Telephone: 6i7-266-8989
Facsimile� 6�ld66-8951
Web: Lw,nv.smaulQOV/dsi
The building was found to be unsafe, unfit far human habitation, a public nuisance, a hazard to
the public welfare or otherwise dangerous to human life. A Condemnation Placard has been
posted on the building.
The following deficiency list must be completed immediately ar the building vacated.
CONDEMNATION OF THE BUILDING REVOKES THE FIRE CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY.
Failure to complete the conections may result in a criminal citation. The Saint Paul Legislative
Code requires that no building be occupied without a Fire Certificate of Occupancy.
DEFICIENCY LIST
CONDEMNATION - VACATE HOUSE - SPLC 34.23, MSFC 110.1- This
occupancy is condemned as unfit for human habitation. This occupancy must not be used
until re-inspected and approved by this office.
Unit condemned as unfit for habitation.
UNIT TO BE VACATED BY NOVEMBER 27, 2004.
FAILURE TO VACATE WILL RESULT IN ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
2. EXTERIOR - FOIINDATION - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 34.32 (1) a- Provide and maintain
foundation elements to adequately support this building at all points.-Repair/tuckpoint
foundation.
3. EXTERTOR - GARAGE WINDOW - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain
the window glass.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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4. EXTERIOR - SAIVITATIOiQ - SPLC 34.08 (1), 3431 (1) - All exterior property azeas
shall be maintained free from any accumulation of refuse, garba�e or feces.
Clean up yard areas of ali scattered trash and refuse, piles of gazbage ba�s, tires, pile of discarded
bikes and junk.
Remove pile of discarded mattresses, junk ,trash etc. located in front of garage.
5. EXTERIOR - SCREENS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the
window screens.
6. EXTERIOR - WINDOWS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window
in good condition.
Replace broken windows. HOUSE
7. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR - LIGHT FIXTL7RE COVERS - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures
shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped.
8. GARAGE - EXCESSIVE COMBUSTIBLES - MN Stat 299F.18 - Iinmediately remove
and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.
Gazage filled with discarded mattresses and other combustibles throughout--fire hazard.
Clean out garage of all discarded mattresses and fwniture and excessive combustibles.
Remaining items to be stored in an ordinary manner.
GARAGE CLEANED OUT FOR MOST PART BUT ALL PILED UP IN FRONT OF
GARAGE.
9. INTERIOR - EXTENSION COFtDS - MSFC 605.5 - Discontinue use of extension cords
used in lieu of permanent wiring.
Remove all extension cords.
10. INTERIOR - FLY EXTERMINATION - SPLC 3410 (6), 34.33 (5) - Exterminate and
control insects, rodents or other pests.
Provide documentarion of extermination.-Flies throughout house.
Provide documentation of extermination by a licensed exterminator.
11. INTERIOR - HEATING REPORT - SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of
heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a cazbon monoxide test.
Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Buming Equipment
Safety Test Report to this office.
12. INTERIOR - MCTI,TIPLUG ADAPTERS - MSFC 605.4 - Discontinue use of all multi-
plug adapters.
Remove all multiplug adapters.
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13. INTERIOR - SANITATION - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34.33 (4), 34.16 - Provide and
maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition.
Unit is in an unsanitary condition: walls, floors, counters, appiiances etc on need of
cleaning. 2nd floor bedrooms strong urine odor emiting from mattresses.
Basement filled with piles of dirty clothing. Flies throughout
Unit to be cleaned throughout: walls and floors scrubbed; appiiances and fixtures cleaned;
urine soaked mattresses to be removed and disposed of; dirty clothing to be cleaned and
properly put away.
14. INTERIOR - SDA - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector
affidavit and return it to this office.
15. INTERIOR - Wt1LLS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an
approved manner.
Holes in walls various locations tlu lst, 2nd and basement.
Patch the holes and/or cracks in the walls.
Paint the wall.
16. INTERIOR - WOODWORK - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair or replace and
maintain the woodwork in an approved manner.
Woodwork on windows in need of refinishing.
17. INTERIOR 2ND FLOOR - HALLWAY - MSFC 6051 - Repair or replace damaged
electrical fixtures. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-
Repair/replace damaged/hanging ceiling light fixture.
18. INTERIOR BASEMENT - DRYER VENTING - UMC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace
the dryer exhaust duct. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constructed of inetal
and shall have a smooth interior finish. The exhaust duct shall be a minimum nominal size of
four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire exhaust system shall be supported and secured in
place.-Gas dryer lacks any venting.
Have licensed contractor install approved venting under permit.
19. INTERIOR BASEMENT - Fi00R I'iRt�;1- SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1), MFC 4515,
MPC 326 —
Connect or cap the sewer piping in accordance with the plumbing code.-Secure floor drain cover.
20. INTERIOR BASEMENT - STORAGE - UMC 1346.703 - Provide 30 inches clearance
around all mechanical equipment.-
Remove all storage from azound furnace and water heater, laundry appliances.
21. INTERIOR BASEMENT - STORAGE BY ELECTRICAL PANELS AND WATER
METER - NEC 110-26 - Provide and maintain a minimum of 36 inches cleazance in front of all
electrical panels and water meter.
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22. INTERIOR BATHIZOOM - SINK - SPLC 3411, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC
415A220 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-
Bathroom sink cracked.
RepairJreplace.
23. INTERIOR KITCHEN - FLOOR COVERiNG - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and
maintain the floor in an approved manner.
Repair or replace the defective kitchen floor coverings.
You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for
appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse,
15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul NIN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10
days of the date of the original orders.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 651-266-8943.
Sincerely,
Barb Cuuimings
Fire Inspectar
Email: barb.cummings@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Re£ # 111231
cc: Force Unit
cc: District Council
DPPARTMENT OP SAFEIY qND INSPEC'[10N9
F1rc Inepoeyon Divisian �O J � , /
Bob Kestle�, Director �� j
CITY OF SAA'T PAUL
Chrlrmphe�9. Cvl¢man, Mayor
Qctober 13, 2009
BETTY LOU AUTHIER
PUHLIC HOUSING AGENCY
200 ARCH ST E
S�' PAUL M1V 55130-4347
375lacFaonSlree(,Sui1eZ10 Telephane: 651-16Sd989
Sntn�PeuZ,Mlnnsrat¢SSIOt-I80Q FacafmAe: 631-266-8951
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RE: FIRE CERTJFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WITH DEFICIENCIES
996 MANVEL ST
Ref. # 111231
Residential Class: C
Deaz Property Reprasentativc:
Xour building was inspected on October 13, 2009 for the ren�val of your Fira Cartificate of
Occupancy. Appmval for occupancy will be ganted upon compliance with the foliowing
deficiency list. Tha items ott the liet must be corrected immediately. A re-inspectiott will be
made on November 16, 2009 at 10:00 A.M..
Failure to comply may rasult in a criminal citafion or the revocation of the Fire Certificate of
Occupancy. The Saint Paui L.egislarive Code requiras that no building ehall be occupied without
a Certificate of Occupancy. The code also provides foz tho assesement of addifional ze-iz�spection
fees.
XOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING TENANTS IF ANY OF Tf�
FOLLOWING LIST OF DEFICIENCIES ARE THEIl2 RESPONSIBII,ITY.
DEFICIEIVCY LIST
1. EXTERIOR - FOUNDAT'ION - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 34.32 (1) a- Provide and maintain
foundation elements to adequately support this building at ali points.-
Repair/tuckpoint foundation.
2• - EXTERIOR - SAlVITATION - SPLC 34.08 (1), 34.31 (1) - All axterior property areas
&hall be maintained-froe from any accumulation of refuse, gazbage or feces.-
Clean up yard areas of all scattered trash and refuse, piles of garbage bags, tiras, pile of discarded
bikes and junk.
3. EXTERIOR - SCRLENS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the
window screens.'
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4. EXTERIOR - VJINDOWS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the
window in good condition.
Replace broken windowe.
5. EXTERIORIII3TERIOR - LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures
shail be maintained with protective globes i£originally equipped.
6. GARAGE - EXCESSIVE COMBUSTTBLPS - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediataly ramove
and diacontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materiais.
Gazage filled with diecarded mattresses and otfier combustibles throughout--fire hazard.
Clean out basement of all discarded mattresses and fumiture and excessive combusiibles.
Remaining itema to ba stored in an ordinary manner,
7. AVTERIOR - EXTENSION CORDS -�ISFC 6d5.5 - Discontinue use of exienaion cords
used in lieu of permanent wiring.-
Remova ail extension corde.
8. INTERIOR - FLY EXTERMINATION - SPLC 34.10 (6), 34.33 (S) - Exterminate anc�
conuol insects, rodenta or other peate. Provide documantarion of exteiznination.
Flies tkuoughout house.
Provide documentadon of extermination by a licensed oxterminator.
9. INTERIOR - HEATLNG REkORT - SPLC 34,11(6), 34,34 (3) - Provida sarvice af
heating facility by a licensed contzaetor wiueh muat inelude a carbon monoxide test.
Suhmit a.completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Mazshal's Existing Fuel Buming Lquipment
Safety Teet Report to this office.
10. INTERIOR - SANiTATION - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34,33 (4), 34.15 - Provide and maintain
interior in a ciean and sanitary condition.
L3nit is in an unsanitary condition; walls, floors, eountera, appliances etc on need of ciearung.
2nd floor bedrooms strong urine odor emitting from mattresses.
Basement filled with pilts of dirty clothing,
Flies throughoui.
Unit to be cleaned throughout: walls and f�ours scrubbed; appiiances and fixtures cleaned; uzine
soakod-mattresses to be removed and disposed of; dirty clothing to be cleaned and propotly put
away.
1 i. INTERIOR - SDA - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign ffie provided emoke detector
affidavit and retum it to this o£fice.
12. INTERIOR - WALLS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an
approved manner,
Holes in walls various locatione throughout 1 et, 2nd and basement.
Pafch the holes and/or cracks in the walls.
Paint thc wall.
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13. INTERIOR - WOODWORK - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6j - Repair or replace and
maintain the woodwork in an approved manner.
Woodwork on windows in need of refiniehing.
14. IN1'ERtOR 2ND FLOOR - HALLWAY - MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replacE damaged
electrical fixturea. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-
Repair/replaca datnaged/hanging cciling light fixture.
15. INTERTOR BASEMENT - DRYER VEN'FING - LJMC 504,b - Provide, repair or replace
the dryer exhaust duct. Exhauat ducts for domestic clothos dryers shali be constructed of inetal
and shall have a smooth interior furish. The exhaust duct shall be a minimum nominal size of
four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The eniire exhaust system shall be supported and secuzed in
place.
Gas dryer lack�ny venting.
Have licenaed contraetor install approved veriting under perinit.
16. INTERIOR BASEMENT - FLOOR DRAIN - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1), MPC 4515,
MPC 326 - Connact or cap the sewer piping in accordance with the plumbing code,
Secura floor drain cOVer,
17• INTERIOR BASEMENT - STORAGB - UMC 1346.703 - Provide 30 inches clearance
azound all mechanica( equipment. .
Ramove all storage fiom around fumace and water heater, laundry appliances.
18. INTERIOR BASHMENT - STORAGE $Y ELEC'IRICAL PANELS AI�TD WATER
METBjt - NEC 110-26 -�rovide and maintain a minimum of 35 inchea ciearance in front of ali
electrical paneis and water meter.
19. INTERIpR BATHROOM - SINK - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC
415,0220 - Repair or teplace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-
Bathroom sink cracked.
Repairlreplace.
20. . INTERIOR KTTCHEN - FLOOR COV�IZING - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (b) - Repair and
maintain the floor in an approved manner.
Repair or replace the defectiva kitchen floor coverings.
You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing O�cer. Applicauons for
appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hali, City/County Courthouee,
15 W Kallogg fllvd, Saint Paui MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8fi88) and muet be filed within 10
days of the date of thc original ordera.
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Sincerely,
Barb Cummings
Fire Inspector
Finail Addreas barb,cummings@ci.stpsul,mn.us
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B Coleman, Mayor
November 30 2009
BETTY LOU AUTHIER
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
200 ARCH ST E
ST PAUL MN 55130-4347
RE: 996 MANVEL ST: Ref. # 111231
Deaz Property Representative:
Your building was inspected on November 30, 2009.
DELICIA MYRICK
996 MANVEL ST
ST PAUL NIN SSll4
7'elephone 651-Z66-8989
F¢cs�male: 651-266-8951
Web: www stnaul. avJdsr
The building was found to be unsafe, unfit for human habitation, a public nuisance, a hazard to
the public welfaze or otherwise dangerous to human life. A Condemnation Placard has been
posted on the building.
The following deficiency list must be completed immediately or the bnilding vacated.
CONDEMNATION VACATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 12/7/09 WITH
CONDITIONS:
A. ALL WALLS/APPLLANCES/FIXTURES CLEANED;
B. ALL EXTENSION CORDS AND OUTLET ADAPTER PLUGS REMOVED;
C. DRYER VENTING COMPLETED;
D. PILES OF DIRTY CLOTHING BE WASHED AND PUT AWAY.
A reinspection will be made on December 7, 2009 at 1:00 P.M..
CONDEMNATION OF THE BUILDING REVOKES THE FIRE CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY.
Failure to complete the corrections may result in a criminal citation. The Saint Paul Legislative
Code requires that no building be occupied without a Fire Certificate of Occupancy.
DEFICIENCY LIST
1. CONDEMNATION - VACATE HOUSE - SPLC 34.23, MSFC ll 0.1 - This occupancy
is condemned as unfit for human habitation. This occupancy must not be used until re-inspected
and approved by this office,
Unit condemned as unfit for habitation.
UNTT TO BE VACATED BY 1:00 P.M. DECEMBER 7, 2009
FAILI)RE TO HAVE ALL AGREED CONDTTIONS COMPLETED OR UNIT
VACATED WILL RESULT IN ENFORCEMEPiT ACTION.
375 Jackson Street, Smte 220
Sarnt Paul, Minnesota .i.i101-1806
An Equa1 Opporhxnity Employer
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2. EXTERIOR - FOLTNDATION - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 34.32 (1) a- Provide and maintain
foundation elements to adequately support this building at all points.
Repair/tuckpoint foundation.
3. EXTERIOR - GARAGE WINDOW - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain
the window glass.
4. EXTERIOR - SCREENS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the
window screens.
5. EXTERIOR - WINDOWS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window
in good condition.
Replace broken windows.
6. EXTERIOR/INT'ERIOR - LIGHT FIXTI.JRE COVERS - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures
shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped.
7.
INTERIOR - EXTENSION CORDS - MSFC 605.5 - Discontinue use of extension
cords used in lieu of permanent wiring.
Remove all extension cords.
8. INTERIOR - HEATING REPORT - SPLC 3411 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of
heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test.
Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment
Safety Test Report to this office.
9. INTERTOR - MULTIPLUG ADAPTERS - MSFC 605.4 - Discontinue use of all
multi-plug adapters.
Remove all multiplug adapters.
10. INTERIOR - SANTTATION - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34.33 (4), 34.16 - Provide and
maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition: Unit is in an unsanitary condition:
walls throughout in need of cleaning.
Basement £lled wi�h piles of dirty clothing.
Unit to be cleaned throughout: walls scrubbed; appliances and fixtures cleaned; dirty
clothing to be cleaned and properly put away.
11. INTERIOR - SDA - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sib the provided smoke detectar
affidavit and retum it to this office.
12. INTERIOR - WALLS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an
approved manner.
Holes in walls various locarions throughout lst, 2nd and basement.
Patch the holes andlor cracks in the walls.
Paint the wall.
13. INTERIOR - WOODWORK - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair or replace and
maintain the woodwork in an approved manner.-Woodwork on windows in need of refinishing.
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14. WTERIOR 2ND FLOOR - IIALLWAY - MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace damaged
electrical fixtures This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-
Repairlreplace damaged/hanging ceiling light fixture.
15. INTERIOR BASEMENT - DRYER VENTING - UMC 504.5 - Provide, repair or
replace the dryer e�aust duct. E�aust ducts for domestic clothes dryers sha11 be constructed of
metal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The exhaust duct shall be a minimum nominal
size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire exhaust system shall be supported and
securedin place.
Gas dryer lacks any venting.
Have licensed contractor install approved venting under permit.
AS PER MANAGEMENT DRYER VENTING IS TENANTS RESPONSIBILITY AS PER
LEASE.
16. INTERIOR BASEMENT - FLOOR DRAIN - SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1), MPC 4515,
MPC 326 - Connect or cap the sewer pipang in accordance with the pluxnbing code.
Replace broken floor drain cover.
Secure floor drain cover.
17. INTERIOR BATHROOM - SINK - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC
415.0220 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-
Bathroom sink cracked.
Repair/replace.
18. INTEffiOR KITCHEN - FLOOR COVERIIVG - SPLC 3410 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and
maintain the floor in an approved manner.
Repair or repiace the defective kitchen floar coverings.
For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit
our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=2ll
You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for
appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse,
15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Pau1 MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10
days of the date of the original orders.
Tf you have any questions, email me at: barb.cuminings@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call me at
651-266-8943 between 730 - 9:00 a.m. Please help make Saint Paul a safer place in which to
live and work_
5incerely,
$arb Ctnmuings
Fire Inspector
Ref. # 111231
cc: Force Unit
cc: District Council
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
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Bob Kessler, Director � �
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Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor SamtPmd, M�nnesota SSIOLI806 Facs+mile. 6J1-266-8951
Web www.spaul.eov/dsr
December 7, 2009
BETTY LOU AUTHIER
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
200 ARCH ST E
ST PAUL MN 55130-4347
RE: NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REVOCATION
RE: 996 MANVEL ST
Re£ # 111231
Dear Property Representative:
Your building was inspected on December 7, 2009, for the renewal of the Fire Certificate of
Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become
necessary to revoke the Fire Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code. A reinspection will be made on January 6, 2010 at
10:00 A.M..
The Saint Paul Legislative Code £urther provides that no build'ang shall be occupied without a
Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to urunediately complete the following deficiency list ar the
building vacated may result in a criminal citation.
THIS LETTER SERVES AS OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REVOCATION.
DEFICIENCY LIST
1. EXTERIOR - FOiJNDATION - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 3432 (1) a- Provide and maintain
foundation elements to adequately support this bualding at all points.
Repairituckpoint foundation.
2. EXTERIOR - GARAGE WINDOW - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain
the window glass.
3. EXTERIOR - SCREENS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain
the window screens.
4. EXTERIOR - WINDOWS - SPLC 34.Q9 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window
in good condition.
Replace broken windows.
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5. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR - LIGHT FIXTiJRE COVERS - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures
shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped.
6. INTERIOR - HEATING REPORT - SPLC 34.11 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of
heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test.
Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning
Equipment Safety Test Report to this office.
7. INTERIOR - SDA - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector
affidavit and return it to this office.
8. INTERIOR - WALLS - SPLC 3410 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an
approved manner.
Holes in walls various locations throughout lst, 2nd and basement.
Patch the holes and/or cracks in the walls.
Paint the wall.
9. INTERIOR - WOODWORK - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair or replace and
maintain the woodwork in an approved manner.
Woodwork on windows in need of refinishing.
10. INTERIOR 2ND PLOOR - HALLWAY - MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace damaged
electrical fixtures. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-
Repair/replace damagedlhanging ceiling light fiatture.
11. INTEItIOR BASEMENT - DRYER VENTTNG - UMC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace
the dryer exhaust duct. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shali be constructed of inetal
and shall have a smooth interior finish. The exhaust duct shall be a minimum nominal size of
four inches (102 inm) in diameter. The entire exhaust system shall be supported and secured in
place.
Gas dryer lacks any venting.
Have licensed contractor install approved venting under permit OR REMOVE CLOTHES
DRYER.
12. INTERIOR BASEMENT - FLOOR DRAIN - SPLC 3411 (4), 34.34 (1), MPC 4515,
MPC 326 —
Connect or cap the sewer piping in accordance with the plumbing code.
Replace damaged floor drain cover.
Secure floor drain cover.
13. INTERIOR BATHROOM - S]NK - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC
415.0220 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-
Sathroom sink cracked.
Repair/replace.
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14. INTERIOR KITCHEN - FLOOR COVERING - SPI,C 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and
maintain the floor in an approved manner.
Repair or replace the defective kitchen floor coverings.
15. REVOCATION - SPL,C 34.19 - Provide access to the inspector to all areas of the
building.
CONDEMNATION HAS BEEN LIFTED.
FIRE CERTIk'ICATE OF OCCUPANCY CONDEMNATION STATUS CHANGED TO
REVOKED STATUS.
ALL DEFICIENCIES 5HALL BE CORRECTED BY INSPECTION DATE.
For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit
our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=211
You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legaslative Hearing Officer. Applications for
appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, CityiCounty Courthouse,
15 W Keliogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10
days of the date of the original orders.
ff you have any questions, email me at: barb.cummings@ci.stpaul.mn.us or ca11 me at
651-266-8943 between 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to
live and work.
Sincerely,
Barb Cummings
Fire Inspector
Ref. # 111231
December 15, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes ��,� � Page 6
5. Appeal of Lisa Hollingsworth, SMRLS, on behalf of Delicia Myrick, to a Certificate of
Occupancy Revocation, which includes Condemnation, for property at 996 Manvel Street.
(Laid over from Dec. 1 and 8)
Lisa Hollingsworth, SMRLS, appeared on behalf of the appellant, Delicia Myrick; Betty L,ou
Autluer and Heather Strachata appeared on behalf of PHA, the property owner; Laura Pietan, City
Attorney's Office, appeared on behalf of the PHA; and Leanna Shaff, DSI — Fire, appeared on
behalf of the deparhnent.
Ms. Shaff stated that the St. Paul Police Deparhnent called Fire on a gross unsanitary, with children
present, on October 12, 2009. This was referred to the case managed inspectors, Pat Fish and Barb
Cuunnings. Barb Cummings contacted the property owner, the PHA, as well as the site manager
and conducted an inspection of the property with the site manager on October 13 and scheduled a
re-inspection for November 16. Ms. Moermond asked to see the sets of orders which had been
issued which Ms. 5haff did not have available.
Ms. Hollingsworth presented copies of the orders that had been issued on the following dates:
October 13 deficiency list; November 16 condemnation with a vacate date of November 27;
November 30 condemnation with an extended vacate date of December 7; and December 7
revocation of the C of O.
Ms. Moermond stated that in revie�ving the arders, it did not appear that the inspection on October
13 resulted in a condemnation. Ms. Shaff stated that if the conditions that were found at the
October 13 inspecrion were as bad as indicated in the orders, she did not understand why the
inspectar had not immediately condemned the building instead of waiting imtil the November 16
inspection. At the November 30 inspection, Inspector Cumxnings then extended the vacate date to
December 7. When the property was re-inspected on December 7, Inspectar Cuminings lifted the
condemnation; however, she immediately revoked the C of O.
Ms. Moermond stated that the revocation of the C of O was essentially the same as the
condemnation of the property. She said she believed this matter was handled extremely poorly.
Ms. Shaff responded that in reviewing the orders on the revocation, there were no majar lifelsafety
issues cited and typically, they allowed time for the tenant to xemedy the issues which were their
responsibility and then allowing time for the owner to remedy the issues which were their
responsibility. She said she did not have any explanation as to why the C of O was revoked.
Ms. Moermond asked Ms. Hollingsworth to explain why she was appealing. Ms. Hollingsworth
stated that PHA had commenced legal action to terminate the tenancy of her client; however, no
trial date had been scheduled to date. Her clienYs ultimate goal was to stabilize her housing
situation by resolving the condemnation, the C of O revocation, and the eviction. She explained
that PHA brought an eviction action against her client based on the unsanitary conditions at the
property. There was a first court appearance with a motion hearing scheduled far later in the week.
The purpose of the motion hearing was to determine whether her client should have been allowed
the opportunity to go tl�rough PHA's internal grievance process before filing the eviction action.
The outcome of that hearing will then detetmine whether her client be allowed to go through PHA's
administrative grievance process first or whether an eviction hearing will be scheduled. She said
her client did remedy the life/safety issues which resulted in the condemnation being lifted;
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however, since the C of O was then revoked, it needed to be resolved as many of the items noted on
the deficiency list were the responsibility of PHA. She requested an extension of time to determine
which items were the responsibility of her client and those of PHA and to come up with a work plan
on when those deficiencies would be corrected.
Ms. Pietan acknowledged that some of the deficiencies were the responsibility of her client, PHA;
however, there was a process which the tenant did not follow on requesting repairs such as filling
out work orders, granting access for maintenance onto the property to make the repairs, and paying
for the damages which were caused by her. Currently, the tenant owed her client $1,400 in zepairs
which damages were caused by the tenant and which the tenant still had not paid. She said her
biggest problem was that her client was not informed that the C of O was revoked on December 7
and were only made awaze when they appeared in court the previous week. She said it was her
understanding that the PF3A had never had a C of O revoked at any of its properties, ever. She said
there needed to be repair in the communication department between her client and Fire Prevention.
Ms. Moermond stated that she had received a call from Ms. Hollingsworth requesting the hearing
on December 8 be canceled since the condemnation had been lifted. She asked Ms. Hollingsworth
if she was aware that the C of O was revoked after the inspection on December 7; Ms.
Hollingsworth was not aware of it until their conversation.
Ms. Strachata stated that she was with Inspector Cuminings when she inspected the property on
December 7 to lift the condemnation and the inspector never indicated to her that she was revoking
the C of O. She said she had informed Inspectar Cummings that PHA was in the process of
terminating tenancy for this tenant as of November 16. She said she was also at the initial
inspection on October 13 and had indicated to the inspector that PHA did not want to put out any
more money on repairs since the tenant still owed $1,400 in repairs, unless there were lifelsafety
issues which needed to be addressed. She was in total disbelief that PHA was never informed that
the C of O had been revoked and chastised the total lack of communication.
Ms. Moermond asked Ms. Shaff whether she had confronted the inspector concerning the actions
which were taken. Ms. Shaff responded that since she was not the supervisor of Inspector
CumTnings, she had talked to her supervisor, the assistant fire marshal, concerning the revocation of
the C of O since they generally g-anted time for the tenants and owners to remedy the deficiencies.
Ms. Moermond asked how long PHA believed it would take to correct the remainder of the
deficiencies. Ms. Pietan responded that she would need to defer to Ms. Shaffls recommendation as
well as that of her clients.
Ms. Shaff stated that since the life/safety issues had been resoived, the condemnation had been
lifted, and there was a termination of tenancy, they would generally a11ow time to make the repairs
until after the unit was vacated.
Ms. Strachata stated that every time she visited the property, there were new damages that had been
done. She did not believe it was efficient to waste taspayers' dollars on making repairs until there
was a determination as to the tenancy of the property. 5he said they would, however, continue to
take care of any lifelsafety issues.
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Ms. Hollingsworth stated that it was client's intention to continue living at fhe property because she
had eight children, had very low income, and finding other living accommodations was extremely
difficult.
Ms. Pietan suggested allowing 90 days to complete the repairs based on the final disposirion of the
eviction process. She also expected that there would be addirional damages that would occur until
the time the tenant vacates the property.
Ms. Moermond stated that she would recommend granting the appeal provided the following
conditions are met by December 30, 2009: 1) submit the Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test
report; 2) submit the smoke detector affidavit; 3) disconnect the dryer cord or provide proper
venting to the dryer; and 4) secure the floor drain cover in the basement. If these conditions are
met, she will recommend granting an extension to Apri130, 2010 to complete the remainder of the
repairs on the deficiency list.