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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED FOR REASSESSMENT OF A PRIOR CANCELED ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,183.75.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority of Law of Minnesota, 1997, Chapter 231, Article 2, Section 53 the Duluth city council hereby determines to reassess the below-referenced property for an assessment previously cancelled by reason of tax forfeiture.
(a) Plat 2120, Parcel 01445
New Owner: 502 Tower LLC
Demolition Assessment; Contract 54370; $12,183.75
Total: $12,183.75
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution confirms the City’s intention to reassess the prior canceled assessment against the above-referenced property. The property has now been purchased through the St. Louis County’s Land Department.
Under the statute referenced above the City Council has the discretion to reassess the property for the amount of the canceled assessment. A public hearing was held by the Special Assessments Board on July 11, 2017 and their recommendation is to reassess the parcels for the original assessment amount, removing all penalties and interest incurred. Minutes for the public hearing are attached as Exhibit A.