Special Assessment_1906 Catherine Street, Tammy ParkerMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Special Assessment
DATE: September 23, 2011
Dubuque
A I- AmencaCily
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2007
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan recommends City Council approval to
establish a lien in the amount of $2,873.61 against Tammy Parker, 1906 Catherine
Street for non - payment of a Settlement Order.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mich eI C. Van Milligen
MCVM:jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, RN, Public Health Specialist
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Millig `City Manager
FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan, `Public Health Specialist
SUBJECT: Special Assessment
DATE: September 22, 2011
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
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The enclosed material provides for the levy of special assessments for non - payment of
a Settlement Order, Case No. 01311 DUCICVO 69395, against Tammy Parker, 1906
Catherine Street.
DISCUSSION
The City of Dubuque agreed to a Settlement Order for $2873.61 to be paid by an
agreed upon payment plan beginning February 15, 2011. The order is from costs
related to removing twenty -five (25) dogs from Ms. Parker's residence, their veterinarian
care and other staff - related expenses (see attached itemized expense sheet). The
amount was to be paid to the City per court order. Since that time, no payments have
been received.
RECOMMENDATION
I would recommend that the City Council approve the attached lien of $2873.61 on
Parker's property.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution establishing the lien.
MRC/cj
Attachment
1/14/11 1 day = $8,
$8.00: Daisy - Boarding -
Eagle Bluff., 12/30 -10-
1/12/11 = 13 days @
$8, $104.00; Spay,
$15,00; Pain Meds -
Riinadyl, $7.50; Flea
treatment - Closter, --
$6.25; Boarding - After
surgery at Eagle Bluff
1/13/11 -' 1/,14/11 = 1
day = $848.00. Diva -
Boarding • Humane
SPECIAL $64:00'
FOR ' /aeeinat on
ASSESSMENT BO' 1 ®-J- kima ne
gpiety, $15.00; -
Board -
NONrPAYMENT OF ing - :Eagle Bluff 1/6/11 -
COURT- ORDERED 1/12/11= 6 days ® $8,
PAYMENT SCl<IEDULE $48.00- Spay, $135.00;
NOTICE TO Paih'Meds - Rimadyl
'PROPERTY OWNER $7.50; Rabies, $17.00;
TAMARA !ptAIRKER, Boarding - After
1906 CATHERINE surgery at Eagle Bluff
STREET, LOT 19 1/13/11- ,1/14/11 = 1
QUIGLEY'S spiv OF day $8,' $8.00.
710, ' `PARCEL Vairderloo & White -
#1024159023;• Worm treatment -
You are hereby Panacure, $100.50;
notified that the Intestinal parasite
I attached Schedule of Exams Fecals, $416.50.
Assessments has been Humane Society - Flea
Council by.
he City City PlusTreatment 1 ottle Ovitrol
Dubuque, Iowa, and $10.00. Neumesiter's,
that said Schedule of sick dog - Black-Beauty
Assessments has been - details on bill,
filed with the County $732.25. Mileage Trans -
Treasurer of Dubuque portation @ .51/mi -
County, Iowa. ' Took 5 dogs from Eagle
I YOU ARE FURTHER Bluff to Tri Vet on Jan
NOTIFIED THAT 12th 2011., $9.38;
ASSESSMENT, MAY Picked up 4 dogs from
BE' PAID' IN' FULL OR Tri Vet, took to Eagle
III ' ART WITHOUT Bluff on Jan 13th 2011,
INTEREST AT" THE $9.38; Picked up 4dogs
UTILITY' BILLING from Eagle ' Bluff took
OFFICE,. 50 YNr: 13TH to Parker's residence
SHEET DUBUQUE; Jan - 14th. 2011,;' $836;
1011 A 52004, AT ANY Picked-. up 1 dog, Coy,
TIME WITHIN 30 from Tri Vet took to
DAYS • AFTER • THE Parker's-residence Jan
OF THIS 14th 2011,,$10,65, Staff
NOTICE. Time $22.43%hr -
- After 30 days, unpaid 1/,12/2011. ' - 15 hrs.,
special assessment are $33.64; 1/13/11 - 1.5
payable at the County hrs:333.64; 1/14/11- 1
' Treasurer's Office, hr., $22.43; 1/14/11 -
Dubuque County Court- 1:5 hrs, $33.64.
house, 720 Central ':$2,i73.61
' Avenue, Dubuijue; SUMMARY, TOTAL
Iowa, arid charges shell ,.AMOUNTS
be cdllbo ed in the Eagle Bluff,, $496.00;
saute roamer as , Neun ister$732',25; Tri
gerieral;prepelty axes 'Vet, q:;,$ 85844; H5,
agains the 'respective $109:00, ^
V' &' W,
parcels of the property. 91517,00; Mileage,
set opposite the name $37.77; ' Staff time,
of the propeerty owner. • $12335;, TOTAL to be
This Notice given, by paid' by owner,
direction p , the, City'' °$2873.61;;.
Council of the City of 2t 10/6, 13,
DubagWe. Iowa, . as —
provllldied iB the Code of I
lou r/
;1 -2 " Ileviii.,hostahl I
City Clerk
Dog's Name, item- I
tied Accounting,
Amount
Coy - .Boarding= Eagle
Bluff '1200=104/12 /11
= 13'days @•$8
$104.,00; Boarding - Tri
Vet 1/12/11, 1/14/11 =
2 days 'No I Charge,
$0 Sok meds
$8.001 Sick
meds - Metroclo-
pramide; $10.00; Sick
meds Sucralfate tabs,
$10.88; "Parvo'' test,
•,$25.11; Mass removai: 1
$4050; Spay , $135.00;
Rabies, ;, $27.00; Pain
Meds`- Rimadyk $7.50.
Dacha h , Boasding
Eagle 17/30 -10-
4/]9/11 13 Tai s ®
$8, $104.00; Spay,
$135.00; Pain Meds -
Rimadyl, $7.50; Rabies,
$17.00; Boarding- After
surgery "at, Eagle Bluff.
1/13/11= ;'9,/14%11_ = 1
day 0$8,, ^$8.40. Pee
Pee - Boardt '. - Eagle
Bluff 12430,;, ;A f2/1.1'
13 dap $8'
SI b4 0F^ 1.
$170:00,` 'Pafrr "'Meds
Rimadyl*,, '$10:00;
Rabi $17.00•'. Board
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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: October 06 & 13, 2011, and for which the charge is $81.49.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this /10 day of 20 //
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
MARY K. WESTERMEY'
Commission Number 154,
RESOLUTION NO. 332 -11
ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR A LIEN
AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY
THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENT TO THE COUNTY TREASURER AND TO
PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the Schedule of Assessments attached hereto for
non - payment of Court order payments assessments which Schedule of Assessments
was filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 09 -29 -11 , the said
Schedule of Assessments be and the same is hereby approved and adopted.
That there be, and is hereby assessed and levied as a lien upon the real
property, the respective sums indicated.
That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify said schedule to the
County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certification
once each week for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in Iowa Code §
362.3, the first publication of which shall be not more than fifteen days from the date of
filing of the final schedule. On or before the date of the second publication of the notice,
the City Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to property owners whose property is
subject to assessment, as provided and directed in Iowa Code § 384.60.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the Utility Billing
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 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 opposite the name of the
property owner.
Passed, approved and adopted this
2011.
Attest:
ASIMAvik
Ke n Firnstahl
City Clerk
3rd day • October
Roy i/ Buol, Mayor
NOTICE OF FILING OF THE SCHEDULE OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR
NON-PAYMENT OF COURT-ORDERED PAYMENT SCHEDULE
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER
TAMARA PARKER, 1906 CATHERINE STREET, LOT 19 QUIGLEY’S SUB OF 710,
PARCEL #1024159023
You are hereby notified that the attached Schedule of Assessments has been adopted
by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and that said Schedule of
Assessments has been filed with the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT ASSESSMENT MAY BE PAID IN FULL OR IN
TH
PART WITHOUT INTEREST AT THE UTILITY BILLING OFFICE, 50 W. 13
STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA, 52001, AT ANY TIME WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF THIS NOTICE.
After 30 days, unpaid special assessment 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 opposite the name of the property owner.
This Notice given by direction of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as
provided in the Code of Iowa.
Kevin Firnstahl
City Clerk
2 t 10/6, 13
ITEMIZED
Dog's Name
Coy -
Dasha -
Pee Pee-
Daisy-
Diva -
EXPENSES:
Vanderloo & White
Humane Society
Neumesiter's
Mileage
Transportation @
.51/mi
Staff Time
$22.43/hr
Itemized Accounting
Boarding - Eagle Bluff 12/30-10-1/12/11 = 13 days @ $8
Boarding - Tri Vet 1/12/11 - 1/14/11 = 2 days - No Charge
Sick meds - Ditrim
Sick meds - Metroclopramide
Sick meds - Sucralfate tabs
Parvo test
Mass removal
Spay
Rabies
Pain Meds - Rimadyl
Boarding - Eagle Bluff 12/30 -10- 1/12/11 = 13 days @ $8
Spay
Pain Meds - Rimadyl
Rabies
Boarding - After surgery at Eagle Bluff 1/13/11- 1/14/11 = 1 day @ $8
Boarding - Eagle Bluff 12/30-10-1/12/11 = 13 days @ $8
Neuter
Pain Meds - Rimadyl
Rabies
Boarding - After surgery at Eagle Bluff 1/13/11- 1/14/11 = 1 day = $8
Boarding - Eagle Bluff 12/30-10-1/12/11 = 13 days @ $8
Spay
- Pain Meds - Rimadyl
Flea treatment - Capstar
Boarding - After surgery at Eagle Bluff 1/13/11- 1/14/11 = 1 day = $8
Boarding - Humane Society 12/30/10 - 1/6/11 = 7 days @ $12
Vaccination - Bordatella @ Humane Society
Boarding - Eagle Bluff 1/6/11 - 1/12/11 = 6 days @ $8
Spay
Pain Meds - Rimadyl
Rabies
Boarding - After surgery at Eagle Bluff 1/13/11 - 1/14/11 = 1 day = $8
Worm treatment - Panacure
Intestinal parasite Exams Fecals
Flea Treatment - Ovitrol Plus -1 bottle @ $10
sick dog - Black Beauty - details on bill
Took 5 dogs from Eagle Bluff to Tri Vet on Jan 12th 2011.
Picked up 4 dogs from Tri Vet, took to Eagle Bluff on Jan 13th 2011.
Picked up 4 dogs from Eagle Bluff took to Parker's residence Jan 14th 2011.
Picked up 1 dog, Coy, from Tri Vet took to Parker's residence Jan 14th 2011.
1/12/2011- 1.5 hrs.
1/13/11- 1.5 hrs.
1/14/11- 1 hr
1/14/11- 1.5 hrs
See other side for summary /bill total
Amount
$104.00
$0.00
$8.00
$10.00
$10.88
$25.11
$40.00
$135.00
$17.00
$7.50
$104.00
$135.00
$7.50
$17.00
$8.00
$104.00
$110.00
$10.00
$17.00
$8.00
$104.00
$135.00
$7.50
$6.25
$8.00
$84.00
$15.00
$48.00
$135.00
$7.50
$17.00
$8.00
$100.50
$416.50
$10.00
$732.25
$9.38
$9.38
$8.36
$10.65
$33.64
$33.64
$22.43
$33.64
$2,873.61
SUMMARY
TOTAL AMOUNTS
Eagle Bluff $496.00
Neumeister $732.25
Tri Vet $858.24
HS $109.00
V & W $517.00
Mileage $37.77
Staff time $123.35
TOTAL to be paid
by owner $2,873.61
si,Jan. 7. 2011 ,10:37AM,3— see -1sel
KINTZING8R LAW FIRM No. 31038 PAP.
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IN THE OSTR1CT COURT OF IOWA, IN AND FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY
CITY OF DUBU;I,iUE, IOWA,
Pialntiff,
vs.
TAMARA PARKER
Defendant,
Case No. 01 31 1 DUCiCVO
SETTLEMENT ORDER
On this date, the Defendant appeared and admitted the violation.
iT 15 THEItEFdRE AGREED AND ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT' WILL ABATi~•
THE PUBLIC ;,NUISANCES; ACCUMULATION OF SOLID WASTE, NOXIOUS
SUBSTANCES,AND HARBORING OR MAINTIANiNG SUCH NUMBER OF DOS AS
TO CREATE UNHEALTHY AND UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AT HER RESIDENCE
AS FOLLOWS:''
1., The Defendant will be limited to possessing five (5) dogs,.speclfled below, for a
period of ,thirty -six (36) rrront s. The fed t she be ii , e to possessi g:
'' i., Red t� �.. !S �� � ��1� � ?.IyZ�� � �-' 1„ c> �r, p
it. Daisy .S' y r 1 R rms a tD ti o �x..�
/iii. Diva :Y Y k !
Maremare 1" n "' t• `E-' i4 is r► Pt
Unnamed puppy, described as the lightest red puppy from the litter
•r a J df. approximately 10 -14 week old puppies which were taken Into
City of Dubugde custody. A name will be provided by the
t� j4 Defendant to the City of Dubuque at the time of licensing. .
The Deaf, ndant will refrain from allowing others to keep their animals at her
residence.
3. The Defeipdant will surrender the remainder of the dogs taken from her residence
to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.
4, The Deflindent will clean up the feces end waste accumulations inside and
outside of her residence by January 15, 2011.
5, The Defendant will clean up feces accumulations Inside and outside of her
residence, from this date forward, qn a weekly basis with proper disposal of the
feces.
6. The Defendant will treat her residence for flea infestation and submit proof of
treatment to the City of Dubuque Health Services Department.
7. The Defendant will have the dogs outlined in #1 spayed and neutered.
8. The Defendant will have the dogs outlined in #1 treated, In accordance with
veterinarian instructions, for worms.
9. The Defendant will have the dogs outlined in #1 treated, In accordar Ice with
veterinarian instructions, for fleas.
e1Jan, 7. 2011010:37Af 3— sae —ige1 KINTZINGi=R LAW. FIRM No, 3(038 P4P,
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10.The Defendant will have the dogs listed in #1 provided with rabies vaccinations
and subnjit proof to the City of Dubuque Health Services Department.
11, The Defe dant will have the dogs listed in ##1 licensed with the City of Du ibuque.
12. The Defendant will pay the costs of kenneling the animals in #1 until such time as
they are returned to the Defendant. The costs shall be payable to this City of
Dubuque •
13. The Defe dent will pay the costs associated with veterinary care provided during
the keen ling of the animals. The costs shall be payable to the City of Dubuque.
14. The Defendant will allow for Inspections both inside end outside of.her rtesidence
for a perlgd of twelve (12) months by the:
a. Duque Regional Humane Society,
b.
CV of Dubuque Health Services Department, and
o. City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department
15. The Defendant understands that until such time as Items #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and
11 are cgrnplied with the animals listed in 41 will remain boarded at the
Defendant's expense.
16, The Defndant will reimburse the City of Dubuque for the amounts paid ifor
kennelin and veterinary treatment In payments of $100 beginning February 15,
2011 an every thirty (30) days until paid in full.
17.The Defd ident will pay the costs of this action.
a/m141 -LAO,
Signature of Defendant'
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Signature, City iiif Dubuque Representative
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Dated this:
Magistrate /Judge ,
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA, IN AND FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, )
Plaintiff, ) Case No. 01311 DUCICVO _0
Vag
vs.
TAMARA PARKER
Defendant.
) AMENDED SETTLEMENT ORDER
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The Defendant previously appeared and admitted the violation on this case. eblowever-,
after reaching the agreement the Defendant subsequently changed her mind=as : to the
five (5) animals she wished to retain ownership of. `J'
The Defendant previously agreed to the following:
1. The Defendant will be limited to possessing five (5) dogs, specified below, for a
period of thirty -six (36) months. The Defendant shall be limited to possessing:
i. Red
ii. Daisy
iii. Diva
iv. Maremare
v. Unnamed puppy, described as the lightest red puppy from the litter
of approximately 10 -14 week old puppies which were taken into
City of Dubuque custody. A name will be provided by the
Defendant to the City of Dubuque at the time of licensing.
which shall be'referred to as Settlement Agreement, Clause #1.
The earlier settlement agreement is hereby amended so that the Settlement Agreement,
Clause #1 reads as follows:
1. The Defendant will be limited to possessing five (5) dogs, specified below, for a
period of thirty -six (36) months. The Defendant shall be limited to possessing:._.
i Diva, Pittbull, female, tan with white, 5 years old, pink collar,
approximately 40 pounds in weight
ii. Coy, Pittbull, female, red, 17 years old, blue collar, approximately 47
'. pounds
iii. Pee Pee, Pittbull, male, red, 3 years old, blue collar, approximately 53
pounds
iv. Dasha, Pittbull, female, red and white, 10 years old, blue collar,
• approximately 48 pounds
approximateIy 47.- unda -
ife, 7 years ofd, black collar,
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED AND ORDERED THAT THE PROVISION ABOVE SHALL
BE AMENDED AND PROVIDED THE SAME AUTHORITY AS IF IT WAS A PART OF
THE ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. THE OTHER CLAUSES OF THE
ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT AND BINDING
ON THE DEFENDANT.
Signature of Defendant
n
nature, City of Dubuque Representative
Dated this: /it
Signature of Defendant's Attorne
Magistrate/.
Date_Due
Date Paid
Amount ($100.00
minimum amount due)
2/15/2011
$0.00
3/15/2011
$0.00
4/15/2011
$0.00
5/15/2011
$0.00
6/15/2011
$0.00
7/15/2011
$0.00
8/15/2011
$0.00
9/15/2011
$0.00
10/15/2011
11/15/2011
12/15/2011
1/15/2012
2/15/2012
3/15/2012
4/15/2012
5/15/2012
6/15/2012
7/15/2012
8/15/2012
9/15/2012
10/15/2012
11/15/2012
12/15/2012
1/15/2013
2/15/2013
3/15/2013
4/15/2013
5/15/2013
6/15/2013
7/15/2013
8/15/2013
9/15/2013
10/15/2013
11/15/2013
12/15/2013
1/15/2014
2/15/2014
3/15/2014
4/15/2014
5/15/2014
6/15/2014
7/15/2014
Total owed is
$2873.61 (balance
due is tabulated
below)
8/15/2014
9/15/2014
Total Paid
$0.00
Balance
$2,873.61 _
-: $2,873.61
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