HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-057 RESOLUTION 2012-57
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 James Spensley (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4201 Washington
Street NE, 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 May 22, 2012.
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 May 21,2012 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found violations. The Fire Chief ordered the property be abated immediately due to be ing
unsecured.
2. That on May 22,2012 office staff sent a statement of cause that was mailed via regular mail
to the owner listed in the property records.
3. 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. The Police Department received a call about the home located at 4201 Washington
Street being vacant and unsecured. After Police and Fire response it was determined
that the structure was a nuisance and the structure was boarded up and secured
4. 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).
5.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4201 Washington 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 4201 Washington 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 29th day of May 2012
Offered by: Schmitt
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Schmitt Absent: Diehm
ayor Gary ' . Peterson
Attest:
'atricia Musco 7tz, CMC•
ity Clerk