Item 07J - Ord 810, Charter Amendments, 8.06 and 12.14

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ORDINANCE NO. 810 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8.06, AND CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.14 OF THE CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID PROPERTY -BASED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSE PENALTIES THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that Chapter 8 of the City Charter be amended by the addition of the new Section 8.06 as follows: CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Section 8.06. Certification of Administrative Offense Penalties. Authority is granted to the City of Mounds View to certify unpaid property -based Administrative Offense penalties by certification to property taxes. Collection of Administrative Offense penalties shall proceed only in accordance with an ordinance adopted by the Council that must require at least the following: The City must give notice to the property owner listed on the official tax records at least 30 days prior to imposing the certification. The City must attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the fees and penalties and allow the property owner the opportunity to request certification as a method of payment. The City must provide an opportunity for a hearing regarding the method of payment before either the City Council or a neutral third party as specified in City Code. Administrative Offense penalties and charges must be directly related to the property being assessed according to City Code and as published in the fee schedule. Certifications under this ordinance shall be imposed pursuant to MN State Statutes including 366.011, 366.012, 415.01, and 429.101, as amended and as specified in City Code. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that Chapter 12 of the City Charter be amended by the addition of new language in Section 12.14 and the former language in Section 12.14 be renumbered as Section 12.15 as follows: