HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-097 CCRMember Kragness introduced the following resolution and moves its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-97
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR NOXIOUS
WEED AND TALL GRASS REMOVAL COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN
COUNTY TAX ROLLS
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has caused Noxious weeds and tall grass
abatement costs for certain properties within the City from September 16, 2022, thru September
16, 2023, under the authority of City Ordinance Section 18-204 and Minnesota Statutes, Section
429; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2023, certain Noxious weeds and tall grass
abatement costs remained unpaid; and
WHEREAS, an assessment roll for unpaid accounts September 16, 2022, thru
September M, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof by reference, has
been prepared by the City Clerk, tabulating those properties where Noxious weeds and tall grass
abatement costs are to be assessed to each property; and
WHEREAS, City Ordinance Section 18-210 and Minnesota State Statute
authorizes the certification of certain delinquent Noxious weeds and tall grass abatement costs
accounts to the County tax rolls for collection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Council
has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for Noxious weeds
and tall grass abatement costs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
The special assessment roll of Noxious weeds and tall grass abatement costs
incurred from September 16, 2022, thru September 16, 2023, is hereby adopted
and certified as Levy No. 24003.
2. The special assessments as adopted and confirmed shall be payable with ad
valorem taxes in 2024, in one annual installment with interest thereon at 3.5
percent per annum and shall bear interest on the entire assessment from
December 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.
The owner of any property so assessed may at any time prior to the certification
of the assessment to the County Auditor make a whole or partial payment to
the City Treasurer. After November 27, 2023, he or she may pay the total
special assessment, plus interest. Interest will accumulate from December 1,
2023, through the date of payment. Such payment must be made by the close
of business November 27, 2023, or interest will be charged through December
31 of the succeeding year.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-97
4. The City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplication of this
assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the proper tax lists of the
county and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same
manner as other municipal taxes.
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October23 2023 t , .
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member:
Graves.
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson.
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.