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Item 06A Page 2 of 2 4. "1 was never billed or told about fee until afterwards. " Staff's response: The $63.25 re -inspection fee is stated in corrective letters. Billing (total re -inspection fees charged) did not occur until after the violation cases were closed for all three properties (June, 2021). 5. "This new situation with a death is out of my control. " Staff's response: This is not applicable to the October 2020 — June 2021 re -inspection fees. This is a new violation case, occurring after the previous cases were closed. In August, Staff responded to a tenant's death in the 5691 building, finding inoperable plumbing, unsanitary conditions and electrical hazards in Unit #1, and missing fire extinguishers in the common areas. Unit #1 was condemned on August 30th, and is to be vacated by September 24, 2021. 6. ... "1 don't feel 1 should be fined for how things went. But 1 will agree to pay half and move on." Staff's response: The $63.25 fee amount is established by MN Statute. Staff has spent a considerable amount of time on these three properties. The $506 in accumulated fees does not cover the City's costs. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development space and current list of available sites, encourage land owners to maintain their properties, & consider residential redevelopment Financial Impact: None. If the Council grants the appeal, the $506 re -inspection fees will be $0. Recommendation: Staff recommends denial. Staff agrees that many of the code violations were caused by tenants' behavior. However, Mr. Halvorson is responsible for managing and maintaining the properties. During the COVID pandemic, an eviction moratorium2 was in place March 24, 2020 thru July 14, 2021. However, the eviction moratorium provided an exclusion; ..."except where the termination is due to the tenant seriously endangering the safety of other residents or for violations of Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 504B.171, subdivision 1." This statute refers to the use of controlled substances; prostitution; illegal use or possession of a firearm; or possession of stolen property. Between January 1, 2020 and September 23, 2021, police calls included narcotics, weapons, and recovery of stolen property (5661 Quincy), and narcotics (5691 Quincy). Among the three properties, over 100 police calls occurred, including three death investigations at 5691 Quincy Street. Staff's position is that Mr. Halvorson has not adequately managed/maintained these properties. The re -inspection fee is a minimal penalty. Respectfully, Jon Sevald, AICP Community Development Director Attached Notice of Inspection Fees, June 1, 2021 (5661, 5671, 5691 Quincy Street) Letter from Erik Halvorson, received September 22, 2021 'Governor Walz's Emergency Executive Order 20-14. The Mounds View Visiot_ A Thriving Desirable Commita«iy