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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED FOR REASSESSMENT OF PRIOR CANCELED ASSESSMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,082.85.
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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 properties for assessments previously canceled by reason of tax forfeiture.
(a) Plat 1020, Parcel 00410
New Owner: Duluth Economic Development Authority
Collection of Solid Waste; Contract 2013420; $864.80
Collection of Solid Waste; Contract 2014009; $517.75
Collection of Solid Waste; Contract 2015014; $136.64
Collection of Solid Waste; Contract 2015015; $302.63
Property total: $1,821.82
(b) Plat 1220, Parcel 05950
New Owner: Chase Allen Hirdler & Melissa Dorothy Hirdler
Collection of Solid Waste; Contract 2017009; $261.03
Property total: $261.03
Total to be deposited in Fund 110: $2,082.85.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution confirms the City’s intention to reassess the prior canceled assessments against the properties for the collection of solid waste. The properties have now been purchased through St. Louis County’s Land Department.
Under the statute referenced above the City Council has the discretion to reassess properties for the amount of the canceled assessments. A public hearing was held by the Special Assessments Board on October 8, 2019 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.