Purchase of Property at 1104 Riverview DriveMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 1104 Riverview Drive - Fire Damaged House
DATE: April 26, 2011
Dubuque
All- AmedcaCity
2007
The house located at 1104 Riverview Drive was extensively damaged by fire on
April 23, 2008. The Housing, Building Services and Legal Departments have been
working to cause the home to be repaired or deconstructed since then.
During this process, the owner, Larry Conley died, and his son Antonio came into
ownership of the property. Neither apparently had the funds to accomplish repairs or
deconstruction.
Building Services Manager Rich Russell requests City Council approval to purchase the
property for $1, satisfy the liens against the property in the amount of $1,800, and begin
the process to deconstruct the house and sell the lot to a contractor for redevelopment.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
April 15, 2011
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager Y lam_
SUBJECT: 1104 Riverview Dr —Fire Damaged House
cc: Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell
Inspector II Jeff Zasada
Senior Housing Inspector Bob Boge
Dubuque
All- America City
7
2007
The house located at 1104 Riverview Dr was extensively damaged by fire April 23,
2008. The Housing, Building Services and Legal Departments have been working to
cause the home to be repaired or deconstructed since then.
During this process, the owner, Larry Conley died and his son Antonio came into
ownership of the property. Neither apparently had the funds to accomplish repairs or
deconstruction. In January of 2011, the Building Services Department offered Antonio
$1 for the property and proposed to assume the duty to deconstruct the home. I have
attached a copy of the offer for your information. As part of the purchase, the City would
need to satisfy approximately $1800 in liens, some of which are for delinquent water,
sewer, etc bills. The source of funds is General Building Maintenance (3501428 73210).
I have also attached a copy of the records search performed by Dubuque County
Abstract & Title Company for your information.
At least one contractor is willing to deconstruct the house and rebuild on the site. The
contractor would deconstruct the house as part of their project and receive the lot as
their compensation for the deconstruction. We will offer this project as an informal bid to
several contractors. If this portion of the project becomes more expensive, we will revisit
this with you before proceeding.
I am requesting permission to purchase the property for $1, satisfy the liens against the
property, begin the process to deconstruct the house and sell the lot to a contractor for
redevelopment.
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Antonio Conley
2512 Broadway
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: 1104 Riverview, Dubuque, IA
Mr Conley,
The City of Dubuque Building Services has been attempting to work with you to bring this property
into compliance since the fire on April 23, 2008. With no progress, on your part, the City is assuming
that you have no means to correct these issues. Therefore, the City is willing to give you some options.
Option 1. The City received a bid for $21,700.00 to demolish the building and disconnect utilities and
grade lot. We can award this contract and assess the property for this cost plus the cost that
we have already incurred to secure property on two different occasions. You will retain
ownership and remain liable for any issues that arise after this work is completed.
❑ I agree to this option,
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Option 2. The City of Dubuque will purchase the property for $1.00. This would relieve you from any
liability associated with this property and the City would be responsible to complete
demolition work. You will be 7quired to sign documents prepared by City of Dubuque
Attorney's office at the time o .gale.
gree to this option, , //i
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You have until 5:00PM on Friday, January 1, 2011 to respond to this request. You can respond by
checking the appropriate box and signing our name below the option that you choose, remit to the
address above, attention Jeff Zasada. Failure to respond will be consent for the City of Dubuque to
begin demolition work as described in option #1.
Any questions, please contact me at the above listed number.
Sincerely,
Jeff Zasada, Inspector II
Dubuque
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All-America City
2007
January 10, 2011
Building Services
50 West 13 St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone — 563 -589 -4150
Fax — 563- 690 -6687
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DUBUQUE COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
TELEPHONE 563/583 -4538 FAX 563/583 -2709
830 IOWA STREET P.O. BOX 565
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52004 -0565
Title Guaranty Division Member No. 8209
A.E. COOPER, President
P. W. COOPER, Vice President
DIANNE H. SKEMP, Secretary
JEAN M. SAWVEL, Ass't Secretary
City of Dubuque
Rehabilitation Office
350 W. 6 Street, Suite 312
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
To Whom It May Concern:
February 2, 2011
Attn: Kris Neyen
RE: Conley
We have this date made a search of the records of Dubuque County, Iowa, as to Lot 1 of
Lot 1 of Lot 37 in Althauser's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof, from June 19, 2007, title to which rests in Antonio G. Conley. (See
Copies of Deeds Attached for your Reference).
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on February 2, 2007 there was entered a
judgment for Costs vs Larry Conley and Cheryl Conley in the sum of $50.00 in Case No.
SCSCO58938, payable to Bonjour Estates. UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on September 16, 1996 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State Of Iowa, ex rel., Kirsten Lee Scholbrock and Jessica Nicole
Scholbrock, Minor Children vs Cheryl Ann Conley for $50.00 per month commencing
September 18, 1996 and past child support in the sum of $150.00, payable at $5.00 per
month, commencing September 18, 1996. On January 9, 2002 there was filed a Copy of a
Certified Payment Record. (See Copies Attached for your Reference). Case No.
EQCV089686. Costs Paid.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on October 11, 2007 there was entered a
judgment in favor of the State of Iowa vs Antonio Conley for $70.00 in Case No.
CICV0060680. UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on April 27, 2004 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State of Iowa vs Antonio Giovanni Conley for a Total Amount of
$470.28, Paid $275.78, leaving and Unpaid Balance of $194.50 in Case No.
STWE736254. UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on October 9, 2006 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State of Iowa vs Antonio Giovanni Conley for $155.00 in Case No.
SMCR070029. UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on November 1, 2010 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State of Iowa vs Antonio Giovanni Conley for $100.50 in Case No.
NTA0039787. UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on November 1, 2010 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State of Iowa vs Antonio Giovanni Conley for a Total Purchase
Price of $365.00, Paid $150.00, leaving an Unpaid Balance of $215.00 in Case No.
NTA0042031 UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on November 1, 2010 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State of Iowa vs Antonio Giovanni Conley for $100.50 in Case No.
NTA0039787. UNSATISFIED.
In District Court, Dubuque County, Iowa, on November 1, 2010 there was entered a
judgment in favor of State of Iowa vs Antonio Giovanni Conley for $511.50 in Case No.
SMCR091050. UNSATISFIED.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection
Accounts in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection July 24, 2009, under Fund No. 07242009 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1 -37
Althausers Sub., in the sum of $181.29, was paid by Tax Sale 10 -0316.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection
Accounts in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection October 23, 2009, under Fund No. 10232009 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1-
37 Althausers Sub., in the sum of $58.64, was paid by Tax Sale 10 -0316.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Vacant and Abandoned Building And Problem
Charges in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection January 22, 2010, under Fund No. 01202010 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1 -37
Althausers Sub., in the sum of $619.00, was paid by Tax Sale 10 -0316.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection
Accounts in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection February 5, 2010, under Fund No. 02062010 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1 -37
Althausers Sub., in the sum of $44.26, was paid by Tax Sale 10 -0316.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection
Accounts in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection April 23, 2010, under Fund No. 04232010 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1 -37
Althausers Sub., in the sum of $54.15, was paid by Tax Sale 10 -0316.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Vacant and Abandoned Building And Problem
Charges in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection June 11, 2010, under Fund No. 06122010 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1 -37
Althausers Sub., in the sum of $107.00, was paid by Tax Sale 10 -0316.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection
Accounts in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection July 23, 2010, under Fund No. 07232010 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1 -37
Althausers Sub., in the sum of $42.22. UNPAID.
Special Assessment for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection
Accounts in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, certified to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection October 21, 2010, under Fund No. 10212010 vs Antonio G. Conley, Lot 1 -1-
37 Althausers Sub., in the sum of $43.70. UNPAID.
Tax Sale Register 10 -0316 in the Office of the Treasurer, Dubuque County, Iowa, shows
Lot 1 -1 -37 Althausers Sub., in the name of Antonio G. Conley was sold at Tax Sale June
21, 2010 to Dubuque Tax Investment LXIX/DuTrac, P.O. Box 762, Dubuque, IA 52001-
0762 for $305.00 for fiscal year 2008 -2009. Subsequent Tax Payment was made October
15, 2010 in the amount of $94.00.
Real Estate Taxes on said premises are paid for fiscal year 2007 -2008 & for prior years.
Taxes for fiscal year 2008 -2009 and 1 half of fiscal year 2009 -2010, paid by Tax Sale
hereinabove shown. Unpaid for 2 " half of fiscal year 2009 -2010. (Assessor's Code No.
1013431012).
Except as above shown, we find no unsatisfied mortgages, judgments, special
assessments, tax liens, mechanics liens or liens of any kind adverse to the title to the
above described real estate or against the above named owners.
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Respectfully submitted
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A. E. Cooper
President