HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-009
RESOLUTION 2007-09
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 Noel Alcantar (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4420 3rd Street 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 regular mail to the owner of record on January 5, 2007.
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 December 12, 2006 the Fire Chief was notified that the City of Columbia Heights
Public Works Department personnel had to shut the water off at 4420 3rd Street N.E. after the
City receiving a complaint that there was water flowing out of the back door. The Fire
Department was notified that a water condition existed at the property and responded to abate
any immediate hazards in the structure. Entry was made by the firefighters to assess the
health and safety of any possible occupants. Once entry was made personnel turned the
power off to avoid any electrical hazard due to the water condition.
2. That on December 12,2006 the Public Works Department to shut off the water, and secured
the entry to the vacant house.
3. That on January 5, 2007 notices were sent to the owner via regular and certified mail at the
address listed on file.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
A. Secured the units on building to prevent unauthorized access.
B. Shut water and power off to prevent any damage to the building due to cold weather.
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 4420 3rd 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 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 property located at 4420 3rd 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 2211d day of January 2007
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Nawrocki
Williams
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary