Description
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of January 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for April 14, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May 20, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2604C, Assessment No. 262003)
Summary
The document outlines the financial assessment related to the demolition of vacant, nuisance, and hazardous structures in Saint Paul, specifically for January 2026. The total expenditure for this project amounts to $94,298.58, which includes a demolition fee of $92,624.12, administrative fees, and attorney fees. This assessment affects property owners of the structures targeted for demolition, who are being charged proportionally based on the costs incurred by the city for these improvements. The report has been completed by the Office of Financial Services Assessment Section and is submitted for the City Council's consideration. This legislation is significant as it reflects the city's commitment to improving neighborhood safety and aesthetics by addressing hazardous properties, ultimately benefiting the community at large.