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4.10. SR 11-15-1993 rll -\j ( ); lri~ ITEM 4.10. River FROM: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL .JO~ LORI JOHNSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR 71 TO: DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1993 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL FOR ROBERT AND ANN OSTER Robert and Ann Oster are requesting a deferral of the 1992 Western Area assessment on their property at 921 Main Street. The original assessment was in the amount of $7,112.20 of which $711.22 of principal was included with the 1993 tax. The balance which is requested to be deferred is $6,400.98. In 1992, the City Council approved a resolution setting the maximum household income allowable in order to qualify for deferral at $16,500. Attached is a resolution setting the maximum household income level for qualification for deferral of special assessments based on hardship for 1993. The income level is set at $17,325 which is five percent above the 1992 level. . Although the Oster's gross income exceeds the $17,325 maximum, after medical expenses, their disposal income is well below $17,325. Due to a serious illness, the Osters are estimating home health care expenses after insurance of $1,065 per month. In addition, they will pay approximately $400 per month for health insurance. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 435.193 states that "Any council, statutory, or home rule charter city or town electing to defer special assessments shall adopt an ordinance or resolution establishing standards and guidelines for determining the existence of a disability, but nothinq herein shall be construed to prohibit the determination of hardship on the basis of exceptional and unusual circumstances not covered by the standards and guidelines where the determination is made in a nondiscriminatory manner and does not give the applicant an unreasonable preference or advantage over other applicants." The Osters do meet the City's the age and income requirements if medical expenses are taken into consideration. In addition, the above referenced statute gives the Council authority to view cases on an individual basis and approve deferrals. . Attached is a resolution approving the deferral of the 1992 Western Area Improvement Project special assessment for Robert and Ann Oster's property located at 1921 Main Street in Elk River. The Council is asked to first pass the resolution setting the maximum income level for 1993 and then take action on the resolution deferring the assessments. P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 . . . RESOLUTION 93 - RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVEL FOR QUALIFICATION FOR DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BASED ON HARDSHIP WHEREAS, Section 1404, Item 1.a. of the Code of Ordinances for the City of elk River states that the Council shall annually approve by resolution a maximum household income level in order to qualify for deferral; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the maximum household income allowable in order to qualify for deferral of special assessments based on hardship, assuming that the other qualifications are also met, is set at $17,325 for 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota that in order to qualify for deferral of assessments based on hardship for 1993, the total household income must be less than $17,325. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 15th day of November, 1993. John Dietz, Vice Mayor ATTEST: Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk . . . RESOLUTION 93 - RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION APPROVING DEFERRED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE 1992 WESTERN AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the applicants have presented to the City Council an application for deferred special assessments pursuant to law; and, WHEREAS, the applicants are over 65 years of age, have exceptional circumstances due to medical conditions, and after consideration of ongoing medical expenses, meet the financial requirements for deferral of special assessments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River as follows: 1. Robert and Ann Oster are hereby granted deferral of special assessment for the Western Area Improvement Project on Parcel #75-413-0980 on the following conditions: a. That the conditions described on the application for deferral continue to exist. b. This deferral shall terminate after a period of ten years unless extended pursuant to Section 1404 of the City Code of Ordinances. c. This deferral shall terminate upon: 1. Applicant's death, provided that the spouse is not otherwise eligible for the benefits hereunder; 2. The sale, transfer or subdivision of the property or any part thereof; 3. If the property should, for any reason, lose its homestead status; 4. If for any reason the City Council determines that there would be no hardship to require immediate or partial payment. 2. Those sums otherwise due and payable for the special assessments shall accrue interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum which interest shall not be paid with property taxes during the deferral period but may be paid to the City on an . . . annual basis. In any event, all unpaid accrued interest shall be paid upon termination of the deferral. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 15th day of November, 1993. John Dietz, Vice Mayor ATTEST: Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk This instrument was drafted by: City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 . . . APPLICATION FOR DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS To the City Council of City of Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota. , ANN L. OSTER (Applicant) being. first duly sworn deposes and states: 1. That Applicant'is the owner of the following described real estate located in the City of Elk River, Sherburne County Minnesota: 1921 MAIN STREET ELK RIVER. MINN. 55330 75-413-0980 CER651D LOTS 8 & 9 BLOCK 9 PLUS EASEMENT OVER NELY 20 FT OF LOT 2 ETC. ORONO CITY OF ELK RIVER 2. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. ~435.l93, eta seq. and Elk River Code of Ordinances S1404, Applicant requests deferral of the payment of special assessment for the 92129 10 YR WESTERN Improvement. 3. In support of this request, Applicant represents as follows: ~ Applicant is over 65 years of age; b. Applicant is permanently and totally disabled as follows: c. Applicant's adjusted gross income is $~~. 4. Applicant declares that the foregoing information is true and correct and agrees to immediately inform the Elk River City Administrator should any of the foregoing information change, and agrees that if the deferral is granted, Applicant will immediately upon termination of the deferral pay to the City the deferred assessment with interest. Dated: ?-;25'- 93 ~ t (JJ;:, Applicant ~ Subscribed and sworn to before me this "",5 day of ~ cJ..... , -l-9-8-e /99:3 CLe-'~_) a. t!.;u~ Notary Public \-. .,._-~ ~.. " ...~.--,-_H.~......~4"~~~. .'''iI.... . Cr . l~r.'1 ~ I" -F' ""{"R i i!<~~tS:J. 'L'L._::~I~. r\.~ \ii~"rl~~ ,.:.\ ~ .. ;-~..,~:.:.....:,.....y:~., -) t\ ,i I.M.:" { ~u. ,:.d.... -- A.~ll"..,;.:;OL~ (.,1.. \ . -. "~O' In"\: ...... 'I '''Y r! ;";'\;;)/' My cc;,;~.c:~~~'~' ::p~r~~ :~'i5.97 ~ ~~ '~~''-''.'..-_v "-::'~'.....,........J;r..,.............>..........."",,.:;.~ i '{ ~ ~ · f( ~ 1rl1 ~'~l L.' ~ :} .~. ~ ~ ~.. 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