HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-011RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and
approving emergency, and any subsequent, abatement of the hazardous conditions pursuant to City Code, of
the property owned by John D Jewison, Deceased (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4501 4th St N.E. Columbia
Heights, Minnesota.
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 9/9/2021, a complaint -based inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found violations of city code. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at
the address and posted on the property.
2. That on 9/16/21, pursuant to city code the property is posted as Unlawful to Occupy. Chief O'Brien
finds the front door of property out of the frame and unsecured.
3. That on 10/1/2021, Assistant Chief O'Brien issues orders to the property owner to secure the vacant
structure.
4. That on 11/2/2021, Assistant Chief O'Brien obtains a Search Warrant from the 10th Judicial District to
facilitate the correction of violations in the absence of a Property Owner.
5. That on 11/10/2021, the Assistant Fire Chief ordered the water department to shut off the water to
the property.
6. That on 11/11/2021, the Assistant Fire Chief ordered Bauer Services to winterize the water system and
secure the vacant structure.
7. That on 11/11/2021, the Assistant Fire Chief ordered Bauer Services to secure the vacant structure
following a break-in.
8. 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 emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous
situation located at 45014th St N.E.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4501 4th St N.E is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights
City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at
45014th St N.E. is hereby approved.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
1. The property located at 45014th St N.E constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
Passed this 241h day of January, 2022
Offered by: Novitsky
Seconded by: Jacobs
Roll Call: All Ayes
Am da Marquez Simul yor
Attest:
Ci Clerk/Council Secretary
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