Vacant and Abandoned Buildings and Problem Property Assessments_Housing Copyrighted
November 18, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 13.
ITEM TITLE: VacantandAbandoned Buildingsand Problem Property
Assessments
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution
authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to
the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real
property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City of collect delinquent
problem property charges in accordance with 14-1 J 1
International Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5
and/or Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, lowa
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receiveand File;Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Problem Property Assessment-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Resolutions
Resolution
Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Supporting Documentation
Notice
Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Supporting Documentation
Assessment List
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Problem property assessment
DATE: November 12, 2019
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger is recommending
adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to the
Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such
charges.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director
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DATE: November 7, 2019
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Problem property assessment
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council to adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the City to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real
property liens for collection of such charges.
DISCUSSION
14-1 J 1 I nternational Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or Section 109.5 of the Code of
Ordinances provides that problem properties are considered a substandard condition requiring abatement.
14-1J1 provides that the City may have the conditions abated and that the City Clerk shall certify such cost
for abatement to the County Treasurer and it shall then constitute a lien against said property and be
collected with and in the same manner as general taxes on said properties.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the problem property charges identified in the attached resolution be certified to the
Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general property taxes. The action
step is for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify the problem
property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer.
Prepared by: Tami Ernster, Permit Clerk
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
Prepared by: R. Nate Kieffer, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4270
Return to: R. Nate Kieffer, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4270
RESOLUTION NO. 402-19
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROBLEM PROPERTY
CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 14-1J1 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE SECTION 106.5 AND/OR SECTION 109.5 CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
WHEREAS, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered hazardous
or unsanitary premises if problem properties are allowed to deteriorate according to 14-
1J1; and
WHEREAS, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is
"palpably and indisputably such" exists which requires immediate action to protect the
public health, safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the
emergency abatement of such; and
WHEREAS, delinquent problem property charges shall be certified by the City Clerk
to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as
general property taxes;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the persons listed on the attached Problem Property Assessment
Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem property charges.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the
County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached
Problem Property Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem
property charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said
amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the
respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Attest:
Keyrn S`. Firnst6hl, City Clerk
Jake A. Rios, Mayor Pro Tem
Problem Property Assessments
Location Owner Parcel # AMOUNT CATEGORY
Property Investments Group LLC
LOTS 1-4&2-1-5 KIENE &ALTMANS 605 Bluff St Relocation of Tehants
2555 Central SUB Dubuque IA 52001 1013314026 $275.88 from 2555 Central
Property Investments Group LLC
L H LANGS ADD N 65' LOT 11 2134- 605 Bluff St Relocation of tenant
2134 Central 2146 CENTRAL AVE Dubuque IA 52001 1024207008 $473.00 from 2136 Central
Property Investments Group LLC
L H LANGS ADD N 65' LOT 11 2134- 605 Bluff St Relocation of tenant
2134 Central 2146 CENTRAL AVE Dubuque IA 52001 1024207008 $168.00 from 2138 Central
Property Investments Group LLC
LOTS 1-2 & 1-3 KIENE &ALTMANS 605 Bluff St Relocation of tenant
2565 Central SUB Dubuque IA 52001 1013314025 $193.00 from 2565 Central
Mcstac Properties LLC Relocation of tenants
2800 LOT 109 &S 1/2 OF LOT 108 206 Saunders St from 2800
Washington GLENDALE ADD#2 Dubuque IA 52001 1013159013 $1,224.96 Washington
Living Trust
1139 Bennettville Rd Relocation of tenant
2205 Francis LOT 1-21 TIVOLI ADD Zwingle IA 52079 1024128028 $69.52 from 2203 Francis
TOTAL $2,404.36
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FILING OF DELINQUENT PROBLEM PROPERTY CHARGES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 14-1J1 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
SECTION 106.5 AND/OR 109.5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
14-1J1 of the Code of Ordinances provides that vacant and abandoned buildings and
problem properties are considered a substandard condition that requires that such
conditions be ordered to be remedied. 14-1J1 also provides that the City shall have the
authority to correct a nuisance that is “palpably and indisputably such,” without notice.
14-1J1 also provides that the City Clerk shall certify such cost for the abatement of
situations where the nuisance is “palpably and indisputably such” to the County
Treasurer and it shall then constitute a lien against said property and be collected with
and in the same manner as general taxes on said properties.
As of October 30, 2019, the costs for a nuisance that are “palpably and indisputably
such,” such as problem property charges, shall be certified by the City Clerk to the
Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as, general
property taxes.
The persons listed on the attached Problem Property Assessment schedule have
unpaid problem property charges in the amount set out and said charges are
delinquent.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the City Treasurer’s
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Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the
date of the first publication of the notice of the filing of the Schedule of Assessments
with the County Treasurer. After 30 days, unpaid assessments are payable at the
County Treasurer’s Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue,
Dubuque, Iowa, and charges shall be collected in the same manner as general property
taxes against the respective parcels of the property set forth on the attached schedule.
You are hereby notified that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to
certify to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on
the attached Problem property Assessment schedule are delinquent in the payment of
problem property charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that
said amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against
the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners.
This notice given by direction of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as
provided in Section 384.60 of the Code of Iowa.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2t 11/22, 29
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
Vacant and Abandoned Building / Problem Properties
Location; Description; Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category
2555 Central Ave.; Lots 1-4 & 2-1-5 Kiene & Altman’s Sub.; Property Investments
Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1013314026; $275.88; Relocation of
Tehants from 2555 Central Ave.
2134 Central Ave.; L H Lang’s Add. N 65' Lot 11 2134-2146 Central Ave.; Property
Investments Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1024207008; $473.00;
Relocation of tenant from 2136 Central Ave.
2134 Central Ave.; L H Lang’s Add. N 65' Lot 11 2134-2146 Central Ave.; Property
Investments Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1024207008; $168.00;
Relocation of tenant from 2138 Central Ave.
2565 Central Ave.; Lots 1-2 & 1-3 Kiene & Altman’s Sub.; Property Investments
Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1013314025; $193.00; Relocation of
tenant from 2565 Central Ave.
2800 Washington St.; Lot 109 & S 1/2 of Lot 108 Glendale Add. #2; McStac
Properties, LLC, 206 Saunders St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1013159013; $1,224.96;
Relocation of tenants from 2800 Washington St.
2205 Francis St.; Lot 1-21 Tivoli Add.; Helgerson, Nick A & Sondra J. Revocable
Living Trust, 1139 Bennettville Rd., Zwingle IA 52079; 1024128028; $69.52; Relocation
of tenant from 2203 Francis St.
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the '
following dates:
November 22 & 29, 2019,
and for which the charge is $97.05
dt.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this $ day of
,20 /9.
Notary P is in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
CommmtisslNumber 119 2022
9069
lily COMM. p•DECe
CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICEOF FILING
OF DELINQUENT
PROBLEM PROPERTY
CHARGES IN ACCOR-
iDANCE WITH 14-1J1
INTERNATIONAL PROP-
ERTY ' MAINTENANCE
CODE SECTION 106.5
AND/OR 1095 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY. OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
14-1J1.of the Code' of
Ordinances provides
that vocant'and'aban-
doned buildings and
problem properties are
considered `a substan-
dard condition that re-
quires that . such
conditions be ordered
to be remedied. 14-111
also provides that the
City shall have the au-
thority to correct a nui-
sance that is "palpably
and indisputably such,",
without notice. 14-1J1
also provides that the
City Clerk shall certify
such cost for the abate-
ment of situations where
the nuisarfce" is "palpa-
blyand indisputably
such" to . the . County
Treasurer and it shall
then constitute a lien
against said property
and be collected with
and in the same rhan-
ner as`general taxes on
said properties.,
As of October 30,
2019, the =costs for a
nuisance that are "pal-
pably and indisputably
such," such as problem
property charges„shall.
be certified by the City
Clerk to the Dubuque
County Treasurer for
collection with, and in
the same manner as,
general property taxes.
The persons listed on
the attached Problem
Property Assessment
schedule have unpaid
problem property charges
inthe amount set out
and said charges are
delinquent.
The assessments may
, be paid in full or in
without interest at the ,
' City Treasurer's Office,
City Hall, 50 W. 13th
Street,, Dubuque, Iowa;„,
at any time within 30
days after the date of
the first publication of
the notice of the filing
of the Schedule of As-
sessments with the
County Treasurer. After
30 days, unpaid assess-
ments are payable at
the County Treasurer's
Office, Dubuque Coun-
ty Courthouse,
oun-tyCourthouse, 720 Gen-
tral Avenue, Dubuque,.
Iowa, and charges shall
be collected in the
same manners as general
property taxes against
the respective parcels
of, the property set
forth on the, attached
schedule.
You are hereby noti-
fied that the City Clerk
be and is hereby or-
dered and directed to
certify to the County
Treasurer of Dubuque
County, Iowa, that the !,
persons named on the
attached Problem prop- i
erty Assessment sched-
ule
are delinquent in l
the payment of prob-
lem property charges
in the amount set aside
of the respectivenames,
and that said amounts
shall be collected in
the same manner as
general property taxes
against the respective
parcels of property set
opposite the names o
the owners.
This notice given
direction•, of the City''`
Council of the City 01
Dubuque, Iowa, as pro=
ivided in Section 384.60
'of the Code of Iowa.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl,
CMC, City Clerk
2t 11/22, 29
SCHEDULE OF
ASSESSMENTS
Vacant and
Abandoned
I Building / Problem
Properties
Location; Descrip-
tion; Owner; Parcel
#; Amount; Category
2555 Central Ave.;
Lots 1-4 & 2-1-5 Kiene
& Altman's Sub.; Prop-
erty Investments Group
LLC, 605 Bluff St.,
Dubuque IA; 52001;
1013314026; $275.88;
Relocation of Tenants
from 2555 Central Ave.
2134 Central Ave.; L H
Lang's. Add: N 65' Lot',
11 2134-2146 Central
Ave.;` Property Invest-
ments Group LLC, 605
Bluff St., Dubuque IA
52001; 1024207008;,
$473.00; Relocation of,
tenant from 2136 Cen-
tral Ave.
2134 Central Ave.; L M
Lang's Add. N 65' Lot
11 2134-2146 Central
Ave.; Property Invest-
ments Group LLC, 605
Bluff St., Dubuque IA
52001; 1024207008;
$168.00; Relocation of
tenant from 2138 Cen-
tral Ave.
2565 Central Ave.;:
Lots 1-2 8 1-3 Kiene &
Altman's Sub.;, Proper-
ty Investments Group
LLC, 605 Bluff St„
Dubuque IA 52001;
1013314025; `'$193.00;!''
Relocation of, tenant
from 2565 Central Ave.
2800 Washington St.;
Lot 109 & 5 1/2 of Lot
108 Glendale Add. #2;
McStac Properties, LLC,
206 Saunders St., Dubuque
IA 52001; 1013159013;
$1,224.96; Relocation of I
tenants. from 2800
Washington St'
2205 Francis St.; Lot 1-
21 Tivoli Add.; Helger-
son, Nick A & Sondra J.
Revocable Living Trust,
1139 Bennettville Rd.,
Zwingle IA 52079;
1024128028; $69.52; Re-
locati'on of tenant from
2203 Francis St.