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RESOLUTION DETERMINING NOT TO REASSESS PARCEL FOR CANCELED DEMOLITION ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,413.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority of Law of Minnesota, 1997, Chapter 231, Article 2, Section 53 the Duluth city council hereby determines not to reassess the below-referenced property for the demolition assessment in the amount of $5,413 previously cancelled by reason of tax forfeiture:
(a) Plat 0265, Parcel 00020
New owner: Gary and Karen Olson
Demolition assessment; contract 2016002; $5,413
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution confirms the City’s intention not to reassess the prior canceled demolition assessment against the property.
The property was in tax forfeit status and by reason of that, the City’s assessment to cover the cost of demolishing the condemned structure on it was cancelled. The property has now been purchased through the St. Louis County’s Land Department by Gary and Karen Olson who intend to construct their home on it.
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 October 11, 2016 and their recommendation is not to reassess Plat 0265, Parcel 00020 for the demolition assessment. Minutes for the public hearing are attached as Exhibit A.