HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-064 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and moves its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-064
RESOLUTION DISSMISSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED
REMOVAL COSTS
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has caused noxious weeds and tall grass
to be cut down 3300 Lawrence Ave N, Brooklyn Center, within the City under the authority of
Minnesota Statutes Section 18.78 and City Ordinance Section 19-1601 through 19-1604; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2019, certain weed destruction accounts for removal of
said weeds and tall grass costs remained unpaid; and
WHEREAS, the owner of 3300 Lawrence Ave N, Brooklyn Center appeal at the
public hearing on March 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, City Staff have reviewed the history relating to the grass fee at 3300
Lawrence Ave N and determined that the fee accrued shortly before the new owner purchased
the property; and
WHEREAS, City Staff recommend that the fee be removed as a result of the
property being sold near the time the fee was generated and may not have been known to the
seller, buyer and/or closing agent.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The special assessment fee in the amount of $240.00 shall be dismissed and
not specially assessed to the property located at 3300 Lawrence Ave N.
April 8, 2019
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted