Resolution - #96-04-068 - 04/09/1996

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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #96-04-068 RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO PIN R26-32-25-43-0048 FOR DELINQUENT UTILITIES CERTIFIED IN 1995 FOR PAYABLE 1996 WHEREAS, the Finance Office has confu'med that delinquent utilities existed on PIN R26-32-25-43-0048; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that these delinquent utilities were incurred by the builder of the home and have existed since December 1993; and WHEREAS, a certified search for existing or pending special assessments was performed for the Title Company by the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, it is not required for Title Companies to request the status of utilities at the time of closing; and WHEREAS, at that point in time the City did not exercise its option to certify delinquent utilities, therefore, the delinquent utilities were not reported on the certified search; and WHEREAS, the builder has since ceased doing business and filed bankruptcy; and WHEREAS, the City was not notified of this bankruptcy and was unable to file a claim for the delinquent utilities; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the current homeowners have consistently been timely on utility payments and should not be held responsible for this delinquency. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: l) That the City Council hereby approves the abatement of $148.21 of special assessments for delinquent utilities on PIN R26-32-25-43-0048. 2) That the City Council hereby instructs the Finance Officer to process all paperwork as required by Anoka County Auditors Office in this regard and to notify the property owner of the Council's action. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: