HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-082 FD Rental Revocation 4308 4thRESOLUTION NO. 2024-82
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 James J. Kortas (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, License Holder is the legal representative of the real property located at 4308 4th 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 October 16, 2024, of a public hearing to be held on
November 12, 2024.
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
That on or about July 30, 2024, inspection office staff sent a Notice of License Renewal requesting the
owner of the property submit the rental license application and schedule the interior/exterior inspection
for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property
records.
2. That on September 20, 2024, owner stated that the property was occupied solely by family members
and was presented with the option of converting the property to family exempt status.
3. That on October 16, 2024, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property
remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address
listed in the property records.
4. That on November 1, 2024, inspection staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property
remained unlicensed.
5. 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. Failure to schedule interior/exterior inspection.
b. Failure to submit rental license renewal application and fee.
6. 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
24-0007860 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
the license as held by the License Holder.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
Passed this 121h day of November, 2024
Offered by: James
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes, Buesgens and Jacob Absent
Am,Ada Marquees imula, a or
Attest:
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Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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