Staff:
Agenda:
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Ryan Shrimplin, AICP - City Planner
7/5/2022 |
AGENDA REPORT
Cape Girardeau City Council
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22-146
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SUBJECT
An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Tax Bill for property located at 50 Centennial Drive, for the demolition of a dangerous building under the provisions of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached ordinance authorizes the issuance of a special tax bill to recover costs incurred by the City in demolishing a condemned building at 50 Centennial Drive.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
A building at 50 Centennial Drive was condemned on December 11, 2020. The City sent a letter to the property owner notifying him of the condemnation and his responsibilities under Chapter 7 of the City's Code of Ordinances. After the owner failed to respond by the deadline, the City held a public hearing and the Building Supervisor issued an order to demolish the building by July 7, 2021. The owner failed to comply with the order. As provided for in Chapter 7, the City hired a contractor to demolish the building at a cost of $6,200.00. Pursuant to an order issued by the Building Supervisor, a special tax bill has been prepared for the demolition cost. The special tax bill and the order (with the demolition contractor's invoice) are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The special tax bill will bear an interest rate of eight percent (8%) annually on the outstanding balance until it is paid.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of a special tax bill for 50 Centennial Drive.
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