Special Assessment_686-688 University Avenue_DementMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 686 -688 University Assessment
DATE: November 21, 2013
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The property at 686 -688 University has been posted as uninhabitable since March 2,
2012. Housing posted it as uninhabital and was seeking to register it as a Vacant and
Abandoned Building (VAB).
On April 18, 2012, it was reassigned to Jeff Zasada in Building Services who inspected
it and was informed by neighbors that someone was still living in the building.
Letters were sent to Manolita and Dean Dement, listed owners according to Assessors
web -site. Staff knew that Dean Dement had passed away years ago. After searching
for some time, Manolita Dement was located and served by certified letter and Sheriff's
service. Robert and Manolita Dement Dement appeared in court and were given the
options to repair, tear down by May1, 2013, or the Court Order would allow the City to
demolish the property.
On May 8, 2013, a letter was sent to Mrs. Dement stating that the deadline had passed
and the City was moving forward on the demolition.
Bids were called for and the building was posted as being under the control of the City
of Dubuque, that all utilities were being disconnected and the building was being
scheduled for demolition. Robert Dement contacted the Building Services Department
and asked for a couple weeks to remove belongings from the property. He turned over
the keys when he was finished and the property was demolished.
Building Services Manager Rich Russell recommends City Council approval to assess
the demolition costs of $23,350 to the property located at 686 -688 University.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
October 28, 2013
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
SUBJECT: 686 -688 University Assessment
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BACKGROUND: The property at 686 -688 University has been posted as uninhabitable
since March 02, 2012. Housing posted it as uninhabital and they were seeking to
register it as a VAB.
On April 18, 2012, Cindy Steinhauser asked to have it reassigned to Jeff Zasada in
Building Services. Jeff inspected it and was informed by neighbors that someone was
still living in the building.
DISCUSSION: Housing had posted it, but the signs had faded and were no longer
legible. Jeff sent letters to Manolita & Dean Dement, listed owners according to
Assessors web -site. Jeff knew that Dean had passed away years ago. After searching
for some time, Jeff located Manolita Dement.
On May 1, 2012, Jeff sent a letter to Manolita requesting her to either repair the property
or demolish it. No response was received.
On May 17, 2012, Jeff sent the same letter by certified mail. No response was received.
On September 14, 2012, Jeff requested that a sherriff's deputy serve a Municipal
Infraction to Manolita Dement. The deputy served the notice on Mrs Dement on
September 17, 2012. This notice set a court date of October 31, 2012.
Robert and Manolita Dement appeared in court and were given the options to repair,
tear down by May1, 2013 or the court order would allow the City to demolish the
property.
On May 8, 2013, a letter was sent to Mrs. Dement stating that the deadline had passed
and the City was moving forward on the demolition.
Bids were called for and the building was posted as being under the control of the City
of Dubuque, that all utilities were being disconnected and the building was being
scheduled for demolition. Robert Dement contacted Jeff and asked for a couple weeks
to remove belongings from the property. He turned over the keys when he was finished
and the low bidder for the demolition started the process.
The final costs of demolition we are requesting approval to assess to the property are
as follows:
Wayne Sharkey Debris Removal $ 1,200
Haasco Limited Asbestos Inspection $ 1,550
Wayne Sharkey Asbestos Removal $10,300
Wayne Sharley Demolition $10,300
Total $23,350
Attached please find the Municipal Infraction with the demolition by the City cited as
injunctive relief and receipts for the expenses.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the costs of demolition and related work be
assessed to the property described as LOT 2- 1 -1 -10 KELLYS SUB & LOT 2 -1 -11
Kelly's Subdivision (PIN 1025129017).
cc: Jeff Zasada, Inspector II
Crenna Brumwell, Assistant City Attorney
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Kevin Firnstahl
FROM: Jeff Zasada
Dubuque
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October 1, 2013
Building Services
50 West 13th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone — 563 -589 -4150
Fax — 563- 690 -6687
SUBJECT: Assessment on property located at 686 -688 University Ave. Court order given to assess
property.
Wayne Sharkey - $1200.00 remove debris from property
Haasco Ltd. - $1550.00 asbestos inspection
Wayne Sharkey - $10,300.00 asbestos removal
Wayne Sharkey - $10,300.00 demolition
TOTAL - $23,350.00
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RESOLUTION NO. 339-13
ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR A LIEN AGAINST
THE PROPERTY AT 686 -688 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 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 assessments applied by Section 14 -3 -4 of the City Code which
Schedule of Assessments was filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 27th day of
November, 2013 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 (2) consecutive weeks in the manner. provided in Iowa Code
§362.3, the first publication of which shall be not more than fifteen (15) 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 thirty (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 thirty (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.
Attest:
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of December, 2013.
/
Kevi S. Firnstahl, City erk
Roy D. giol, Mayor
CITY OF DUBUQUE
NOTICE OF FILING OF THE SCHEDULE OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR
NON - PAYMENT OF DECONSTRUCTION COSTS PAYMENT SCHEDULE
TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS:
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
PART WITHOUT INTEREST AT THE UTILITY BILLING OFFICE, 50 W. 13TH STREET,
DUBUQUE, IOWA, 52001, AT ANY TIME WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF THIS NOTICE.
After thirty (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.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
686 -688 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
Manolita Dement, Parcel #10.25.129.017
Vendor
1. Wayne Sharkey
2. Haasco Limited
3. Wayne Sharkey
4. Wayne Sharley
2x 12/6, 13
Service,
Debris Removal
Asbestos Inspection
Asbestos Removal
Demolition
Amount
$ 1,200
$ 1,550
$10,300
$10,300
Total $23,350
CITY OF DUBUQUE
NOTICE OF FILING OF
THE SCHEDULE OF
SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT
FOR
NON - PAYMENT OF
DECONSTRUCTION
COSTS PAYMENT
SCHEDULE
TO. THE PROPERTY
OWNER OF THE PROP-
ERTY SHOWN ON THE
ATTACHED SCHEDULE
OF ASSESSMENTS:
You are hereby noti-
fied that the attached
Schedule of Assess-
ments has been adopt-
ed by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, and that said
Schedule of Assess-
ments has been filed
with the County Treas-
urer of Dubuque Coun-
ty, Iowa.
YOU ARE FURTHER
NOTIFIED THAT AS-
SESSMENT MAY BE
PAID IN FULL OR IN
PART WITHOUT INTER-
EST AT THE UTILITY
BILLING OFFICE, 50 W.
13TH STREET, DUBU-
QUE, IOWA, 52001, AT
ANY TIME WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THIS
NOTICE.
After thirty (30) days,
unpaid special assess-
ment are payable at
the County Treasurer's
Office, Dubuque Coun-
ty Courthouse, 720
Central Avenue, Dubu-
que, 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 pro-
vided in the Code of Io-
wa
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl,
• City Clerk
SCHEDULE OF
ASSESSMENTS
686-688 UNIVERSITY
AVENUE
Manolita Dement,
Parcel #10.25:129.017
Vendor, Service,
Amount
1. Wayne Sharkey, De-
bris Removal , $1,200
2. Haasco Limited, As-
bestos Inspection,
$1,550
3. Wayne Sharkey, As-
bestos Removal,
510,300
4. Wayne Sharley,
Demolition, $10,300
Total, $23,350
2t 12/6,13
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: December 6 & 13, 2013, and for which the charge is $39.84.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this /70 day of ,20/3
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
MARY K. WESTERMEYER
Commission Number 154885
My Comm. Exp. FEB. 1, 2017