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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-127 RESOLUTION 2006-127 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Nate and Jacqueline Williams (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4410 Central Avenue N .E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified and regular mail to the owner of record on August 3, 2006, 2006. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations ofthe City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on June 28, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found six violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 3,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted the six violations remained uncorrected. Inspectors also found that a window on the vacant structure open and accessible. The Fire Department contacted a contractor and ordered an emergency abatement of the violation in accordance with City Code section8.206(D). DuAll Services responded to the Fire Department call and sealed up the open window. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on August 18,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that six violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Ordinance(s) were found to exist, to-wit: A. Shall repair all/any broken windows on the house. B. Shall repair all screens on the house. C. Shall repair the shutters on the front of the building. D. Shall remove all scrub growth from the property. E. Shall repair the garage door that is broken/pushed in. F. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property. Shall store in shed or garage. Items include, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: IRON POLE NEXT TO GARAGE, ALL DEBRIS/JUNK/GARBAGE IN THE YARD. G. The Fire Department ordered an emergency abatement of the burned out/damaged structure located at 4410 Central Avenue. The abatement consisted of securing all opening in the structure by boarding up such openings. H. The costs of such abatement remain unpaid. 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4410 Central Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions ofthe Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement attached hereto; 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The propeliy located at 4410 Central Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this resolution/order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. 3. That any motion for summary enforcement shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. 4. That all service provided for herein shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statute 483.17, subd.2. Passed this 28th day of August 2006 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Kelzenberg Nawrocki Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Attest: (Patricia Muscovitz, CMC /-_ Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary