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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-074RESOLUTION NO. 2023-74 Resolution of the city council for the city of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to city code of that certain property rental license held by Edward Richardson (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4100 Monroe Street NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to city code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on November 1, 2023, of a public hearing to be held on November 27, 2023. 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 August 30, 2023, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 2. That on October 2, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 3. That on October 30, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the city's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit: a. Shall thoroughly dry, clean, or replace any/all surfaces that are wet and/or damaged from water under main floor kitchen sink. Shall investigate water damage to find and abate/remove the source. b. Shall repair/replace lavatory drain in basement. All plumbing equipment and fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing equipment and fixtures are designed. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number 23-0006737 is hereby revoked. 2. The city will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. The premises become Unlawful to Occupy 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 the license as held by the License Holder. Passed this 27 day of November, 2023 Offered by: Buesgens Seconded by: Jacobs Roll Call: All Ayes A Ada Marquez Simul , Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary