HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-113RESOLUTION 2009-113
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 ECM Mortgage Corporation (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"}.
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4509 Fillmore 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 July 15, 2009.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of
Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on July 15, 2009 the Fire Department responded to a complaint at the address listed
above. Inspectors found the structure unsecured and vacant/abandoned. The Fire Chief
declared the building a nuisance in accordance with City Code and ordered an immediate
abatement and that the building be secured. The property is on the City's abandoned
property list. The Fire Chief ordered DuAll Services to responded to the scene and secure
the building with plywood.
2. That on July 15, 2009 DuAll Services responeded to the address and secured the building to
prevent unauthorized access to the building.
3. That on July 15, 2009 the Fire Department sent statement of cause to all registered owners of
the property at the addresses listed in the Anoka County Property Records database..
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. Approve the immediate abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4509
Fillmore Street N.E.
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 4509 Fillmore 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 ali 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 4509 Fillmore 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 10`h day of August 2009
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm,
Mayor Gary L.
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk