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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 • CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 33 - 97, ALLOWING PARTIAL PREPAYMENT ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OVER $100,000, RANDY SCHUMACHER • • Mr. Schumacher explained that this proposed Ordinance deals with allowing for partial assessment payments beyond the current policy that payment may be made in full within 30 days after an assessment roll has been adopted or assessed over a period established by the Council. Under the proposed Ordinance No. 33 - 97, prepayments may be made on assessments of at least $100,000. Mr. Schumacher used the Centennial School District as an example of a property assessed a large amount for improvements which could benefit from avoiding payment of interest over a number of years but is not able to pay the entire amount in a single payment. Council Member Kuether asked why prepayments are not acceptable on assessments of less than $100,000. Mr. Schumacher explained that small payments on numerous parcels would represent an administrative problem. Council Member Kuether asked if property owners could prepay a portion of the assessments prior to levying of an assessment roll. Mr. Schumacher indicated that they could not. The assessment must either be paid in full or be certified. Attorney Hawkins added that partial prepayments would require each balance to be recalculated and spread over the entire payment period, and that for small amounts the administration is not feasible. Council Member Bergeson questioned whether or not $100,000 is an accurate figure. He suggested that the proposed Ordinance should be passed at this time, but that further discussion should take place regarding the limit on the amount. Mayor Landers expressed agreement with Council Member Bergeson. Council Member Lyden moved to approve Emergency Ordinance No. 33 - 97, as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Emergency Ordinance No. 33 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF REMOVING THE HOUSE AND GARAGE AT 1410 CANFIELD ROAD, TOM JACKSON Mr. Jackson explained that at its October 13, 1997 meeting, Council approved an order for removal of a hazardous building in connection with the subject property. He reminded the City Council that at that time the property owner, Gregory Dufeck, was required to attend this meeting and to present a "concrete update of his plans" for reconstruction, if that was still his intention. Additionally, the City required that a licensed structural engineer evaluate the scope of damage to the structure. Within the past two weeks Mr. Dufeck (1) resolved the property ownership issue, (2) secured an estimate from a licensed contractor, and (3) resecured the property from trespassers. Council Member Kuether asked about the overall condition of the structure for renovation purposes. Mr. Jackson indicated that Mr. Dufeck's prospective contractor has suggested at least two structural engineers with whom he can work to determine feasibility of renovation.