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POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />The City goals within the Comprehensive Plan are to protect and improve property values (Goal 3, 4, <br />and 5; page 6 and, Section 3) and to adhere to performance standards which protect the integrity of the <br />housing units and the neighborhood (Policy 6, page 8, Section 3). <br />FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />Ramsey County Court Citation: <br />A court citation would not result in additional legal costs for the city as the prosecuting attorney <br />performs these cases as part of their contract. If the court does direct the City to abate the violations, as <br />will be requested, the approximate costs would include: <br />• $6,000.00 Purchase siding/soffit materials <br />• $10,000.00 Labor to install siding/soffits <br />• $2,500.00 Install permanent electrical service <br />• $3,000.00 Com�lete chimney beyond roof line <br />o $21,500.00 Total <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Council direct Community Development Department to issue a Ramsey County <br />Court Citation to the property owner to ensure that City Code and building code violations are abated <br />within a reasonable timeframe. In this instance a court citation is preferable to the abatement process <br />due to the level of opposition anticipated from the property owner. The court process will likely be <br />needed to access the property, and, will afford the City additional protections both during and after any <br />work is performed. The City would request of the court that if the violations are not corrected by a <br />specific date, that the court direct the City to access the property and correct the violations. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />Direct the Community Development Department to abate City Code and building code violations at <br />2433 Simpson Street by issuing a Ramsey County Court Citation to the owner of 2433 Simpson Street. <br />The property owner will then be billed for actual and administrative costs. If charges are not paid, staff <br />is to recover costs as specified in Section 407.075. <br />Prepared by: Don Munson, Permit Coordinator <br />Attachments: A: Map of 2433 Simpson Street <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />