HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-96RESOLUTION NO. 2000-96
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
LOCATED AT XXXX NORTH UPLAND CREST N.E.
WHEREAS, there are substandard buildings located at XXXX North Upland Crest which have
been unsafe for a period in excess of six months, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address hazardous
and substandard structures and properties, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the
following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact:
Findings of Fact
Dangerous Building Definitions Chapter 3 of the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings:
302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly
unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public
nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Official's conclusions that the structures at
XXXX North Upland Crest are substandard, full of debris, and/or lack minimum standards for
habitable space per 1998 MN State Building Code and 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings. The Building Official is recommending the structure be abated by
removal of the hazardous conditions and contents and restoration of mechanical systems.
Conclusions of Council
That all relevant parties have been duly notified of this action.
That the house and garage structures and/or their contents on the property at XXXX North
Upland Crest N.E. are hazardous and in violation of many local, state and national code
requirements.
That the structures can be rehabilitated to bring them into compliance with local, state and
national code requirements.
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Resolution 2000-96
Order of Council
The dwelling and garage accessory structure located at XXXX North Upland Crest,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are hazardous buildings pursuant to Minn. Stat. 463.152,
463.616.
Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the City
Council hereby orders the record owner of the above noted hazardous buildings, or
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his/her heirs, to abate the hazards.
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The City Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take any correction action
herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real estate
concerned, and collected in accordance with Minn. Stat. 463.22.
The Mayor, Clerk, City Attorney and other officers and employees of the.City are
authorized and directed to take such action, prepare, sign and serve such papers as are
necessary to comply with this order, and to assess the cost thereof against the real estate
described above for collection along with property taxes.
Passed this 11t" day of December, 2000.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Wyckoff
Roll Call: All ayes
l~tricia Muscovitz, Deputy C~Clerk
Mayor Gary L. Peterson