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RESOLUTION 2006-216
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 Salah Farghaly (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4625 Tyler Street
N.E., Unit #8, 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 regular mail to the owner of record on October 6, 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 August 22, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found two violations that needed immediate correction. A compliance order was
sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 23, 2006, the City of Columbia Heights Building Official inspected the
property inspected the unit after being notified of the conditions by the Fire Department. The
Building Official declared the unit uninhabitable. The Building Official posted the unit as
such and notified the tenants and the owner.
3. That on September 7, 2006 after receiving no response from the building owner the Fire
Chief ordered an immediate abatement and a contractor was hired and work to correct the
issues began on September 7, 2006.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall repair the drains in the property that are repeatedly backing up and causing
flooding in the unit. Shall have a professional check the drains in the unit and
provide the City with a report detailing their repair.
B. Shall properly remove all water and/or moisture from the basement. Shall properly
clean and sanitize the basement of all/any water or mold damage in the basement.
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 4625 Tyler Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice ofthis 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 property located at 4625 Tyler Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
Passed this 23rd day of October 2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Nawrocki
Diehm
Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
Absent: Williams
Attest:
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(1)atricia Muscovitz, CMC,)
. Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary