Committee on General Services
Regular MeetingLansing, MI · March 10, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
Committee on General Services
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m.
City Council Conference Room, City Hall 10th Floor
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Hussain, Chair
Council Member Wood, Vice Chair- excused
Council Member Garza, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lisa Hagen, Assistant City Attorney/Council Research Assistant
Heather Sumner, Assistant City Attorney
Dave Vincent
Scott Sanford, Code Compliance
Hazel Hotwagner
Michael Hotwagner
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY
25, 2020 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
No public comment at this time.
Discussion/Action:
RESOLUTION – Claim Appeal # 1761; M Hotwagner; 1608 Comfort Street; $440
Mr. Sanford informed the Committee that the property was cited on 10/28/2019 with compliance
date of 11/4/2019 and submitted to the contractor on 11/7/2019. It was noted the items were in
the City right of way between the sidewalk and curb, and proper notice was given. Ms. Sumner
confirmed the Claims Review Committee did hear the claim, and denied the claim. The
Committee believed notice was provided and all work billed for was completed.
Ms. Hotwagner stated she initiated a call to code compliance because they received the bill, but
believe they never got the notice. The Hotwagners appealed that they do reside there, admitted
they had placed the items there for residents to take “free”, and when the items were gone, they
assumed people did take them. Since they never got the notice, they did not realize it was
Code Compliance that took them. Mr. Hotwagner referenced the photos for the Committee
highlighting the items and the estimated cost for each one. There was a brief discussion on the
United States post office mail delivery, and that same discussion that was held in Claims
Review Committee.
Council Member Garza referred the Committee to the photos in the packet and the date stamps
which reflected 10 days notification, however on day 8 there was only one box left. This
discussion lead into a discussion on the cost of the invoice from the contractor. Council
Member Hussain provided the information that the contractor has a minimum fee of $175 and
the City set Administrative fee is $265. The Hotwagners’ again appealed they never got the
first notice and Ms. Sumner provided the legal rule that once it is mailed it is considered “in the
mailbox” and in turn considered “delivered”.
Mr. Sanford recommended waiving the Administrative Fee of $265 since it appears it was only
one box, however since the contractor has already been paid, they cannot waive that minimum
$175 fee.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO GRANT THE CLAIM 1761 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$265 AND DENY THE BALANCE OF $175.00
The Committee briefly discussed the option of door tags/hangers on violations but Mr. Sanford
stated they have too much to do and not enough time to hang door tag notifications. Council
Member Garza encouraged them to consider pre-generated door hangers with check box
options and categories so the Officer could check the box for item and time frame. Mr.
Hotwagner also encouraged the OCA to have better details in their Claims Review
determination letters so the owner would know why something was denied or partially denied.
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
RESOLUTION – Discharge/Reconsideration; Claim Appeal #1756; 1320 Vermont
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO RECONSIDER THE ACTION FROM THE
FEBRUARY 25 MEETING ON CLAIM 1756. MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Council Member Hussain recapped at the last meeting the Committee discussed the claim and
the topic of Mr. Vincent not being the claimant for legal standing. He noted that at that meeting
the OCA opinion was that since Mr. Vincent was the contractor during the project that caused
the debris, then he became the buyer, he had been involved during the entire process. Council
Member Hussain then referenced the transfer affidavit in the packet that was submitted at the
last meeting by Mr. Vincent dated 12/31/2019 along with the Quit Claim that was filed
2/25/2020. Since the last meeting the documents were compared and the addresses provided
by Mr. Vincent do not match. One of those addresses being Clare Street, which on google
maps depicts a parking lot. Mr. Vincent stated he works with Mr. Simon Zany, and that is his
address, and he might even sell this property to Mr. Zany in the future. The Committee
reviewed the photos of the property and the sale documents, asking if these documents and
new information from the last meeting changed the OCA opinion. Mr. Sanford appealed that the
work was done in August, 2019, the Transfer Affidavit was filed in December, 2019 and
therefore asked how it had standing. Ms. Hagen stated that the ownership changed while the
claim was in process and going through the process, and therefore she did not believe the filing
of the quit claim would change things. Mr. Sanford referred to the claim materials, noting the bill
was sent to the original owners. Ms. Hagen again stated that the ownership changed before the
claim was finalized. The OCA, she continued, is stating that in this specific situation and
specific claim, it was not completely process, and since the ownership went to the contractor
who was involved he had standing. Council Member Hussain voiced his concern that this would
create a channel or loop holes for claims in the future because Council has been told in the past
that the owner at the time of the incident was the only individual that had legal standing. Ms.
Sumner stated she did not understand why Council would refuse to hear a claim and skip to
litigation. Mr. Sanford added to the conversation that the new owner does not have standing
with the City, they were not the owners during the notification and compliance, so have no
expectation of notification, and it would be up to the owner at the time. He too had a concern
with the precedence. Ms. Hagen noted this is an exception, the transfer took place while the
claim was being heard, the new owner was involved with the property owner and acknowledged
at the last meeting they were willing to steps into the shoes of the prior claimant.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO GRANT THE CLAIM 1756 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,255.00 AND DENY THE BALANCE OF $3,700.00 FOR 1320 VERMONT AVENUE.
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
DISCUSSION – City Contractors for Code Enforcement - Updates on Bids
Council Member Hussain noted the Council Staff had requested updates on the recent bid
closure, and as of the time of the meeting there was no response from Mr. McGrain in EDP. Mr.
Sanford confirmed he had not spoken to Mr. McGrain yet on the bids, but has reached out to the
lowest bidder on the Grass Mowing RFP, but has not heard back. Council Member Hussain
stated the topic would remain on the agenda for the next meeting for an update.
Other:
a. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer License with Sunday Sales, Outdoor
Service, Catering Bars and Dance-Entertainment from 7786 E. US 10, Walhalla to
419 Spring Street, Lansing. Transfer Governmental Unit from Branch Twp., Mason
County to Lansing City, Ingham County (Pending Application)
b. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; RID#RZ-1908-14021; Board of Trustees,
Michigan State University, request to transfer of ownership of Escrowed 2019 Class
C Licensed Business with Sunday Sales Permit (P.M.), Entertainment Permit and
Sunday Sales Permit (A.M.) from HOA Restaurant Holder; transfer location from
172 E Edgewood Blvd., new Additional Bar Permit for a total of 2 bars, new outdoor
service area; new specific purpose permit (golf), transfer classification from Class C
License issued under MCL 436.1531 to Class C License issued under
MCL436.1513(4) (non-transferable) at 3535 Forest Road, Suite C88A (Pending
Application)
c. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer of Ownership; 2019 SDD License
only with Sunday Sales (PM) permits from 5101 S Pennsylvania Avenue to 2200
West Holmes Rd in conjunction with existing SDM License Letter Sent
Adjourned
Adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
Submitted by Sherrie Boak,
Office Manager, Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on August 11, 2020
Agenda
AGENDA
Committee on General Services
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m.
City Council Conference Room, City Hall 10th Floor
Councilmember Hussain, Chair
Councilmember Wood, Vice Chair
Councilmember Garza, Member
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes:
February 25, 2020
3. Public Comment on Agenda Items
4. Discussion/Action:
A.) RESOLUTION – Claim Appeal # 1761; M Hotwagner; 1608 Comfort Street; $440
B.) RESOLUTION – Discharge/Reconsideration; Claim Appeal #1756; 1320 Vermont
C.) DISCUSSION – City Contractors for Code Enforcement
Updates on Bids
5. Other
a. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer License with Sunday Sales, Outdoor Service,
Catering Bars and Dance-Entertainment from 7786 E. US 10, Walhalla to 419 Spring Street,
Lansing. Transfer Governmental Unit from Branch Twp., Mason County to Lansing City,
Ingham County (Pending Application)
b. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; RID#RZ-1908-14021; Board of Trustees, Michigan
State University, request to transfer of ownership of Escrowed 2019 Class C Licensed
Business with Sunday Sales Permit (P.M.), Entertainment Permit and Sunday Sales Permit
(A.M.) from HOA Restaurant Holder; transfer location from 172 E Edgewood Blvd., new
Additional Bar Permit for a total of 2 bars, new outdoor service area; new specific purpose
permit (golf), transfer classification from Class C License issued under MCL 436.1531 to
Class C License issued under MCL436.1513(4) (non-transferable) at 3535 Forest Road,
Suite C88A (Pending Application)
c. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer of Ownership; 2019 SDD License only with
Sunday Sales (PM) permits from 5101 S Pennsylvania Avenue to 2200 West Holmes Rd in
conjunction with existing SDM License
6. Adjourn
DRAFT
MINUTES
Committee on General Services
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m.
City Council Conference Room, City Hall 10th Floor
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting called to order at 3:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Hussain, Chair
Council Member Wood, Vice Chair
Council Member Garza, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lisa Hagen, Assistant City Attorney/Council Research Assistant
Amanda O’Boyle Assistant City Attorney
Dave Vincent
Scott Sanford, Code Compliance
Sue Lover, Waverly LLC
Jesus Varva
Frank JaJou
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY
11, 2020 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
No public comment at this time.
Discussion/Action:
RESOLUTION – Claim Appeal #1756; Curtis & Rosemary Renshaw; 1320 Vermont Avenue;
$4,955.00
Mr. Sanford read through the staff report, noting the first violation was for indoor furniture
outside. Unbeknownst to Code Compliance the furniture was moved to the back yard, so Code
thought the violation was closed when they went for a re-check. It wasn’t until they received a
complaint about the re-roof job and shingles on the yard and neighboring yards, did they go in
the back yard and see the furniture in the back yard. It was noted at that time there was no roof
permit pulled, and it was not pulled until 3 months afterwards. Currently they have a complaint
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on file in the building department because even though new roof, it is already leaking. The
Code Compliance office recommends denial.
Council Member Hussain asked the OCA if Mr. Vincent had legal standing to appeal the claim
since he is not listed on the claim. Council Member Wood added to the inquiry that Council in
the past has been advised by OCA that when an incident happens the owner at that time is the
only one to appeal the claim. The OCA has also advised in the past, if people provide property
transfers, they need to go back to the previous owner and do a small claims or title claim for the
outstanding claims and fines. Ms. O’Boyle stated that the OCA discussed internally, and they
are all on the same page with the decision that in this case the facts are different, because the
transfer took place when the claim was filed and now being heard. The new owner was
involved with the work was happening, and is knowledgeable of what was going on. Ms.
O’Boyle concluded that the OCA position is that so long as Mr. Vincent puts in writing he wants
to “step into the shoes” of the previous owners/claimant and address the claims present, but if
he wants to address new claims, he will need to file a new claim. Council Member Wood
referred to the claim form which stated the previous owners, not Mr. Vincent and asked what
direction OCA would advise if the Committee wanted a new claim form from Mr. Vincent if they
wanted to grant the claim. Ms. O’Boyle stated the claim follows the property and relates to the
property taxes. Mr. Sanford noted the claimant is not the owner of the property, and it was
acknowledged that at this meeting Mr. Vincent presented a Transfer Affidavit putting himself as
owner and filed with the City Assessors office on 12/30/2019. Ms. O’Boyle asked Mr. Vincent if
he was present and willing to “step into the shoes” of the prior claim, and Mr. Vincent confirmed.
Mr. Vincent acknowledged the notices were sent, but he also referenced “Contractor
Requirements” for the code compliance contractor who is to arrive after 5 days of request to
clean, and the dates of this claim he noted it took them 34 days. Mr. Vincent did agree there
was roofing debris on the property and neighboring property, but appealed that he did not have
access to a dumpster at the time. Lastly, Mr. Vincent appealed that the contractor overcharged.
Council Member Garza asked if the properties had shared driveways and was told no. He then
asked Mr. Sanford if this fell under an emergency cleanup and why. Mr. Sanford confirmed it
was. Council Member Hussain asked if it was ever checked for the original notice of indoor
furniture. Mr. Sanford stated it was a drive by and they were not aware the furniture was moved
to the back yard until neighbors called about the shingles on their property, and no permit for
that roofing work. Because it effected both neighboring properties it became an “emergency
clean up”. The yardage of the clean-up is the contractors 25yd dump truck. Council Member
Hussain asked Mr. Vincent why he had no dumpster on his job site, and Mr. Vincent explained
he had one, but during the project had to switch subcontractors. Council Member Hussain
referenced the photos which reflected dead grass in the areas where the shingles were picked
up. Mr. Vincent appealed again that the job was finished 3 days before it was picked up.
Council Member Hussain asked Mr. Sanford to explain what the City needs to determine an
“emergency clean up”, and was told by Mr. Sanford it is a health hazard, hazard to property
where the work is being performed, and a hazard to neighboring property. He added in this
case, there was no permit pulled, so at time didn’t even know who contractor was. Mr. Vincent
confirmed he thought the owner pulled the permit, and did pull one after the fact. It was
confirmed the work was done in the end of September and a permit was pulled in December.
Council Member Wood asked Mr. Sanford if the original complaint was filed as “complied”
because the furniture was no longer present, and Mr. Sanford agree, stating again that it wasn’t
until they got a call from the neighbors on the roof project, went on site, did they find the
furniture had been moved to the back yard. The Committee discussed the amount of material
removed, the area the furniture would have filled in the dumpster and then asked Mr. Sanford if
he had any recommendations. Mr. Sanford stated he would concur with whatever decision the
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Committee makes. He noted that since there is only one picture of a loaded truck of material,
taken as 25 yards he would be willing to accept it from 1,815 yards to 825 cubic yards of
construction material after the first 3 yards.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO GRANT THE CLAIM 1756 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,255.00 AND DENY THE BALANCE OF $3,700.00 FOR 1320 VERMONT AVENUE.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
Mr. Vincent was informed it would appear on the March 16, 2020 Council agenda for final
action.
RESOLUTION – Claim Appeal #1757; Frank JaJou; 1722 Miller; $716.80
Mr. Sanford noted to the Committee that the LPD contacted the department for a board up due
to criminal activities at the property on the night of the work, and LPD confirmed that they had
attempted to reach the owner. Council Member Hussain noted it appeared attempts were made
to reach the owner and asked OCA if they are required to do that, and Ms. O’Boyle stated no.
Mr. JaJou spoke on issues of the red tags and appealed the amount of the work, and assured
the Committee that the tenant that was there during this time is no longer living there.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD TO DENY THE CLAIM 1757 FOR 1722 MILLER IN
THE AMOUNT OF $716.80. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
RESOLUTION – Claim Appeal #1758; Jesus DelaTorre-Vavra; 523 Cherry St; $4,271.00
Mr. Sanford informed the Committee that the violation was cited on 8/28/19 with a compliance
date of 9/4/2019 and was re-inspected on 9/5/2019 and then submitted to the contractor for
removal. He added that notices were sent, but during the inspections it was noticed the front
steps to the mailbox were damaged so it was possible they were not getting mail there.
Mr. Vavra provided details to the Committee that he is an emergency responder and when he is
gone for days and months at a time, he has family members checking the property. In this
case, he stated, he had removed damaged ceiling tiles in his basement and bagged them,
contacted a dump trailer company to drop off a dumpster and had moved the bags to the back
yard for the dumpster. During the time of making the arrangement and the dumpster arrival he
was called out for work. He then canceled the dumpster but was not able to move the bags
back into the house before he left. Mr. Vavra appealed the contractors invoice noting it seem
excessive on hours and yardage. Council Member Hussain referenced the address listed as
being in Dowling, Michigan if he lived at 523 Cherry. Mr. Vavra confirmed he does not get mail
at Dowling, and therefore when he filed his claim he wanted to make sure he was notified so he
put an address he knew he would get mail at. Council Member Garza noted that it appeared
the original notice was for tall grass and asked for clarification. Mr. Sanford stated it was cited
for tall grass, and when that contractor went out to mow, they noticed the trash bags in the back
yard. Mr. Varva referenced the photos noting there was no dead grass under the area where
the trash bags were, so they had not been there.
Council Member Hussain noted to Mr. Vavra that the question before the Committee is if the
work was done and if the work was charged for.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARZA TO DENY THE CLAIM 1758 FOR 523 CHERRY
STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,271.00. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
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RESOLUTION – Claim Appeal #1769; Sue Lover; 3410 South Waverly St.; $2,763.00
Mr. Sanford this property and the adjoining was cited for trash, which included bulk violations in
the wooded ditch area belonging to the claimant. The debris at the gas station was removed,
but the remaining was removed by the contractor. Code Compliance recommends denial of the
claim unless the claimant can provide proof they do not own the area.
Ms. Lover provided the Committee with a survey of the property (in packet) and outlined the
survey with the photos of the debris. She noted that the photos represented a building and a
dumpster which she does not have a building or dumpster on her property at all because it is a
vacant parcel. She also appealed that the violation was written on 11/22/2019, mailed
11/25/2019, then Thanksgiving fell in that week, then a compliance date of 11/29/2019. She did
not receive the notice because of the holiday until 12/4/2019. Ms. Lover stated she contacted
the office on 12/4/2019 when she got the notice and twice on 12/5/2019 but never heard back
from anyone. The officer, Mr. Berry, called her on 12/6/2019, after the compliance date. Ms.
Lover appealed the large amount because she was not able to comply due to the mailing dates,
and also the items cited were not on her property, per the survey she provided. After review of
the photos, the Committee concurred that have the photos representing debris and clean up are
not even the claimant’s property. Council Member Wood asked the OCA to speak to the
notification mailing process followed by Code Compliance. Ms. O’Boyle stated that in terms of
the ordinance it is required to be mailed by first class mail, addressed to the owner of record
with the Assessor. She continued, that it appeared that did appear, however they possibly
should have accounted for the additional days of the holidays. Council Member Hussain
calculated out the dates, holidays and calendar and confirmed that even with the holiday it was
sent and received within the 7 days. So now the question, he concluded, is if the violations
were on her property. Mr. Sanford stated that after reviewing the presented survey and photos,
he would be proposing to drop the contractor fees to $195 and maintain the Administrative Fee
at $265.00.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD TO GRANT THE CLAIM 1769 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,303 AND DENY THE BALANCE OF $460 FOR 3410 S WAVERLY. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
DISCUSSION – City Contractors for Code Enforcement
Updates on Bids –
Council Staff noted that the bids closed today, 2/25/2020 at 2 pm, on trash and grass. Per the
purchasing department, there was one bid for the trash contract and 2 bids for the grass
contract. Eric’s Refuse was the lone bidder on the trash, and Tomlinson’s and Lansing Real
Green. Council Staff reached out to Mr. McGrain after the bids came in, since earlier he stated
they were expecting more, to see what his plans were. At the time of the meeting Mr. McGrain
had not responded. Mr. Sanford stated he had not seen the bids yet, but had hoped to meet
with Mr. McGrain Wednesday.
Amendments to Contracts –“Removal Required, No Resale”
Council Member Wood explained this was her inquiry at the last meeting. Mr. Sanford stated he
had no update on if it can be added to the contracts, but did speak to Eric’s Refuse about their
policies and was told they do not sell, resell, no second hand shops, everything on the truck
goes to Granger. Council Member Hussain noted, then there is no oversight.
Invoice Notation – items Recycled, Items Taken to Dump
Mr. Sanford informed the Committee that Eric’s stated to him that they only take things to the
scrap yard if Granger refuses them.
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Other:
Council Member Hussain spoke briefly on a liquor license that was recently referred moving a
license from NIKOS to Bad Habits. Council Member Wood stated if the Committee Chairperson
wanted to write a letter on behalf of the Committee he do, and would have 14 days to respond
from the date of the letter. Council Staff noted the letter was dated 2/21/2020 so should go out
3/2/2020.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD TO GRANT THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
AUTHORITY TO WRITE A LETTER ON THEIR BEHALF TO THE STATE ON THE LIQUOR
LICENSE TRANSFER REQUEST FROM NIKO’S TO BAD HABITS. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
a. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer License with Sunday Sales, Outdoor
Service, Catering Bars and Dance-Entertainment from 7786 E. US 10, Walhalla to
419 Spring Street, Lansing. Transfer Governmental Unit from Branch Twp., Mason
County to Lansing City, Ingham County (Pending Application)
b. Michigan Liquor Control Commission; RID#RZ-1908-14021; Board of Trustees,
Michigan State University, request to transfer of ownership of Escrowed 2019 Class
C Licensed Business with Sunday Sales Permit (P.M.), Entertainment Permit and
Sunday Sales Permit (A.M.) from HOA Restaurant Holder; transfer location from
172 E Edgewood Blvd., new Additional Bar Permit for a total of 2 bars, new outdoor
service area; new specific purpose permit (golf), transfer classification from Class C
License issued under MCL 436.1531 to Class C License issued under
MCL436.1513(4) (non-transferable) at 3535 Forest Road, Suite C88A (Pending
Application)
Adjourned
Adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Submitted by Sherrie Boak,
Office Manager, Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on ___________________
Claim #1761
1608 Comfort
$440.00
Incident Date (per claim application) – Unknown
Incident Date (per Code Report) – 10/28/2019
Taxes- Not on 2019 Winter Bill
Filed Claim 12/11/2019
Claims Review Committee Hearing – 1/23/2020
Claims Review Committee Letter – 1/29/2020
Referred to City Council – 2/10/2020
Referred to Committee on General Services – 2/24/2020
BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, Michael Hotwagner sought to eliminate a special assessment of $440.00
for trash removal fees, associated penalties and interest, on the property tax bill for
1608 Comfort Street (ID #33-01-01-08-129-031); and
WHEREAS, upon filing a claim to the Committee on General Services, the Committee
met on march 10, 2020 and ______ the claim in the amount of $440.00.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council, hereby, ______the claim in the
amount of $440.00 for trash removal fees, associated penalties and interest on the
property tax bill for 1608 Comfort Street (Tax ID #33-01-01-08-129-031).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney shall take the appropriate steps
to process this claim.
Claim #1756
1320 Vermont Avenue
$4,955.00
Incident Date (per claim application) – 8/21/2019 & 10/4/2019
Incident Date (per Code Report) – 8/21/2019
Taxes- Has not appeared on taxes as of 2/19/2020
Filed Claim – 11/14/2019
Claims Review Committee Hearing – Exceeds Amount Allowed to be Heard
Claims Review Committee Letter – Exceeds Amount Allowed to be Heard
Referred to City Council – 1/14/2020
Referred to Committee on General Services – 1/27/2020
Submitted at mtg
2.25.2020
Obtained from Assessing
2.26.2020
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My wife and I are owners of a rental house at 1320 Vermont Ave. On Tuesday
9/ 17/ 19, a roofing crew began to tear off and replace the roof of the house. The re-
roofing portion ofthe project was completed by Tuesday .10/ 1/ 19. On Friday 10/ 04/ 19 at
10 am, we received a phone call from our t-enant that a city crew was at the property
cleaning up roofing project debris in the front yard.. 1 asked to speak to the crew leader
Nick) who told me that he had a cleanup order for "trash". I was shocked that the City
had not given us longer than 3 days to clean up the roofing debris. During our discussion
I found out that the work order was for removal of some chairs on the front porch. ( See
Enforcement # E19- 19705). We were totally unaware that we had had an infraction
because the original letter went only to the tenant and because she removed the chairs,
she saw no need to let anyone else know of the issue. Nick and I discussed the fact that
there was no paperwork/ work order giving authorization to pick up roofing debris and
that the roofing project had just finished. I explained to him that the roofing debris
removal was part of my contract with the project contractor. In addition to that
arrangement, I explained to Nick that I also had hired the tenant and her sister on
Tuesdayl0/ 1/ 19 ( the very day that the roofing project was finished) to start cleaning it
up, wanting to expedite the cleanup and lift some of the workload of the cleanup off of
the general contractor. The tenant and her sister started the cleanup just the day before
Nick and his crew showed up. Even after all this discussion, it was clear to me that he
was not going to stop the work.
I asked for and Nick gave me the info as to whom to call and at 10: 07 I left a
message for Everett Coates at the City Code Enforcement department. I then contacted
our property manager and he informed me that he was aware of a code enforcement letter
received by the tenant in reference to some chairs on the front porch and that she had
removed the chairs that were in violation. I then called the general contractor and
explained the situation. He was able to reach Everett Coates who called me back at 12: 44.
I was told that the cleanup crew should not have cleaned up theroofing materials,but by the
time I received his call, the work had been completed. I asked if there was any way that
he could help me and he told me that my only recourse was to file an appeal after receiving
the bill for the cleanup. At
this time, we are appealing all of the bil ed amount. From what I have been able
to access online, it ap ears there are discrepancies regarding the original issue -the chairs
on the front porch. As to the roofing project debris,we feel that the cleanup contractor
overstepped what he was authorized to do -a. cleanup that we were already going
to pay 2 dif erent parties to do to expedite it'
s completion. Consider
this:If the City -hired cleanup crew had come a few days earlier, it would
have been obvious that the roofing was still in progres . If hehad come a few days later,
it would have been cleaned up.Also, at a minimum, when you get to a worksite and
your work order instructs you to remove a few chairs vs.all the debris from a tear -off and
re ro f-ing, it se ms reasonable that you would check with someone in authority as to how
to proceed.
Page 2 of2
Hope the following timeline helps clarify any confusing points in the above letter.
Tues. 8/ 21/ 19 Letter generated to tenant re: chairs on front porch. # E19- 19705
Thur. 8/ 29/ 19 Re -inspected.
Tue. 9/ 17 Tear -off begins
Mon. 9/ 30 Meeting of manager, general contractor, tenant and sister. Owners out- of-
state. Project complete. Manager later stated to me, I saw the chairs inside".
Tue. 10/ 1/ 19 Tenant and sisterhired to expedite cleanup at 10: 12 AM.
Thur. 10/ 3/ 19 Tenant and sister begin cleanup.
Fri. 10/ 4/ 19
10: 00 AM Received call from tenant, " City crew here cleaning up roof
debris". I spoke to crew leader, Nick.
10: 07 Left message for Everett Coates, City Code Enforcement office.
10: 10 Spoke with property manager, told of violation and tenant' s action.
12. 24 Spoke with general contractor.
After 12: 24 General contractor spoke to Everett Coates.
12. 44 Received call from Everett Coates.
2: 24 Called tenant. " City crew was gone before lunch."
Thank you for your time. We look forward to the resolution of this matter.
L
Curtis and Rosemary Renshaw
RECEIVED JAN 14 REED
DATE: 12/ 20/ 2019
PPN: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
DATE SUBMITTED: 11/ 14/ 2019
ADDRESS OF VIOLATION: 1320 Vermont Ave
LISTED TAXPAYER OF RECORD: Renshaw, Curtis & Rosemary
OTHER TAXPAYER OF RECORD:
CLAIMANT: Renshaw, Curtis & Rosemary
CLAIMANT' S ADDRESS: 13018 Wood Road
Bath, MI 48808
TYPE OF ACTIONS CONTESTED: Trash Removal
VIOLATION DATE: 08/ 21/ 2019
NOTIFICATION DATE: 8/ 21/ 2019
2ND NOTICE ASSESSMENT DATE:
AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT: 4, 955. 00
CONTRACTOR NAME - INVOICE NO. - DATE: Crutcher 19- TO35 10/ 04/ 2019
AMOUNT OF CLAIM: 4, 955. 00
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS CONTESTED:
VIOLATION DATE:
NOTIFICATION DATE:
2ND NOTICE ASSESSMENT DATE:
AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT:
CONTRACTOR NAME - INVOICE NO. - DATE:
AMOUNT OF CLAIM:
MEMO DATE — INVOICE NO.:
HISTORY: Trash Lack of Exterior
Violation Certificate Violation
8/ 21/ 2019 ( pink tagged) 11/ 15/ 2019
11/ 14/ 2019
CITATIONS IN PREVIOUS YEAR: Trash
Violation
12/ 03/ 2019
CLAIMANT' S CIRCUMSTANCES: See Attached
CODE OFFICER' S NOTES: This property was cited for a trash violation and in the original trash letter it cited indoor
furniture in the outdoors. The submittal photos show the violations were not removed which is why the property was
submitted to the contractor to remove the violations in the original notification which was sent to the owner, the property
manager, as well as the occupant. The notification clearly states that any other trash and or debris will be removed without
additional notification. By the claimants own admission the roofing project had been done for several days and yet the
contractor not only left debris all over their property but both neighbor' s properties as well. Code Enforcement Matt Simon
received a complaint from the neighbors that the roof had been done for several days and the contractor left debris in their
front yard and on their walkway between the houses and in the adjoining neighbor' s yard and asked our office to come out
and take a look at the debris piles. The officer noted the large amount of debris that were left on both neighbor' s properties
and the furniture and other debris were still present. The officer called the contractor to do an emergency cleanup. The
roofing contractor worked in Code Enforcement for several years and he is aware of the code sections but tried to call our
office and speak with the Premise Officer and tried telling him several things that he knew were not correct. The roofing
contractor Dave Vincent also did not do the work but subcontracted it out to someone else and never checked on the job. The
roofing contractor never applied for the roofing permit until 12/ 17/ 2019 3 months after the roof work had been done. The
roofing work was not done correctly as well as we have an open exterior letter on the property as the tenant is complaining
that the roof is leaking into the dwelling. The claimant has called our office several times to inquire if the permit had been
issued yet and has told our office he will easily win this claim as the contractor Dave Vincent is telling him how to beat this
claim. In a normal roofing job a dumpster would be onsite and the debris would be cleaned as the job is being done not
thrown onto the neighbor' s properties and thrown around the premises. As noted in the pictures on the day of the cleanup a
dumpster is not present. How was claimants tenant going to be able to clean the debris when there wasw no debris
receptacles for the debris to be placed in. This office recommends denial of the claim as the pictures clearly show this was a
justified cleanup and this office would also like to note the trash notice was mailed to the same address and the invoice and
the owner responded to that notification. This office would also like to note that the property manager admitted to receiving
the notification.
A %',`,
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CITY OF LANSING
316 N. CAPITOL SUITE C2
Lansing, MI 48933
Ph: ( 517) 483- 4361
Fax ( 517) 377- 0100
DUE DATE: 11/ 07/ 2019
Bill To:
INVOICE
RENSHAW CURTIS G ROSEKkRY
10/ 14/ 2019
13018 MOOD RD
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
BATH, I•I= 48808
4, 955. 00
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Invoice Number Record No. Address Amount Due
NIIIgNIIIIIIIgNIIINIqI IIq IqNIiINIqIIIINJ 00142274 E19- 19705 1320 VERMONT AVE 4955. 00
10/ 08/ 2019
Trash - Admin Fee
Trash - Contractor Charge
TOTAL DUE: $ 4955. 00
Questions regarding this invoice: Contact - CODE COMPLIANCE at 517, 483. 4361 ----------------------
Payment Information:
Make checks payable to: City of Lansing
Mail payments or pay in person at:
City of Lansing Treasurers Office
124 W Michigan Ave 1 st Fl
Lansing MI 48933
In order to assure proper credit, please send the top portion of this bill along with your payment.
Payment in full is due within 30 days from the billing date
Any unpaid balance remains as alien against thisproperty and will be added to the next property tax bill.Appeals
Process: If
you intend to appeal this nuisance fee,you or your agent must file a writen protest with the Claims Review Committee
within 30 days after the nuisance fee is placed on the July or December Tax Roll. Claims forms are available
in the City At orney' s Ofice and the City of Lansing' s web address: www. lansingmi. gov,Return completed
claim to:Lansing City At orney' s Ofice, 124 West Michigan Ave 5th Fl, Lansing, MI 48933 Other
Information: July
property taxes are due and payable on or before August 31 st.December property taxes are due and payable on
or before February 14th, For
Red Tag Monitoring Fees Only i—
nvoices not paid within 30 days are subject to a 5%penalty which will be
applied on the 31 st day. By
Authority of the Lansing City Council - Ordinance Numbers 655,676, 1060. 08 and 1460. 04 Payments
may be made online or in person Monday thru Thursday 8:
00 a.m. -430 p.m., at the above address or by mail
Nuisance Fees
0"-
iCit v of Lansin g Treasurers
124 W Michigan Ave 1 st Floor
Lansing,^ MI 48933
Office Nuisance Fee Billing Statement
Ph: ( 517) 483- 4361 Fx: ( 517) 377- 0169 Date Created: 10/ 08/ 2019
Due Date: 11/ 07/ 2019
Pay Invoice In Full
I I I I I I I I I I I III I
RENSHAW CURTIS & ROSEMARY
13018 WOOD RD
BATH MI 48808 Inv Number: 00142274
Parcel: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
Address: 1320 VERMONT AVE
Parcel: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071 Bill Detail
Invoice Number Date of Service Enforcement Num Address Amount Due
00142274 E19- 19705 1320 VERMONT AVE 4, 955. 00
Fee Details: Quantity Description Balance
1. 000 Trash - Admin Fee 265. 00
4690. 000 Trash - Contractor Charge $ 4, 690. 00
Total Amount Due 4, 955. 00
Questions regarding this invoice: Contact CODE ENFORCEMENT at 517.483. 4361
Payment Information:
Make checks payable to: City of Lansing
Mail payments or pay in person at:
City of Lansing Treasurers Office
124 W Michigan Ave 1 st Fl
Lansing MI 48933
In order to assure proper credit, please send the top portion of this bill along with your payment.
Payment in full is due within 30 days from the billing date
Any unpaid balance remains as a lien against this property and will be added to the next property tax bill.
Appeals Process:
If you intend to appeal this nuisance fee and it is attached to your tax bill, you or your agent must file a written
protest with the Claims Review Committee within 30 days after the nuisance fee is placed on the July or December
Tax Roll. Claims forms are available in the City Attorney' s Office and the City of Lansing' s web address:
www.lansingmi. gov. Return completed claim to: Lansing City Attorney' s Office, 124 West Michigan Ave 5th Fl,
Lansing, MI 48933
Other Information:
July property taxes are due and payable on or before August 31 st. December property taxes are due and payable
on or before February 14th.
For Red Tag Monitoring Fees Only — invoices not paid within 30 days are subject to a 5% penalty which will
be applied on the 31 st day.
By Authority of the Lansing City Council - Ordinance Numbers 655, 676, 1060. 08 and 1460. 04
Payments may be made online or in person Monday thru Friday 8: 00 a. m. - 4: 30 p. m., at the above address or by mail
Eric' s Refuse LLC
P. O. Box 16035
Lansing, MI 48901 US
ericsrefuse@hotmail. com
INVOICE
BILL TO
INVOICE # 3104
Economic Development & DATE 10/ 07/ 2019
Planning Code
Enforcement Office
316 N Capitol, Ste. C- 1
Lansing, MI 48933- 1238
PROPERTY ADDRES PARCEL NUMBER
1320 Vermont AVE 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
city: lhour 3 yards 1 175. 00 175. 00
first hour and 3 cubic yards
city: add hours 18 150. 00 2, 700. 00
any hours after 1
city: class 2 55 33. 00 1, 815. 00
construction material after 3
10/ 4/ 19
55 yards
removed shingles on everyside of
house. couldnt fit a truck back
there so we had to walk
everything to the front. also
removed all other debris.
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BALANCE DUE $
4, 6 9 0. 0 0
Andy Schor, Mayor
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
19- T035
10- 8- 19 EC I had received a call from Dave Vincent who was hired by
the owner to do the roof. He stated that the code states that the trash
contractors can only clean up what it was written for. I stated that
when the contractors go out to clean it up, they can collect any and all
trash on the property during the clean up. Mr. Vincent stated that
when he pulled the roofing permit he had also gotten a debris permit
with it that states the contractors have two weeks to clean up any
roofing supplies. I had told him that there was no permits that were
pulled that I could see. He said that they were in the system. He again
told me that the contractors had no right to clean up the property for
anything other that the chairs that were written up. I again stated that
their contract states that they clean up all the trash that is on the
property at the time of their clean up. Mr. Vincent then told me that he
retired from the city after " over 20 years" of working here and that he
know exactly how the codes are written. I stated that the owner of the
property can file a claim.
Economic Development & Planning
Code Enforcement Office
316 N. Capitol, Ste C- 1, Lansing, MI 48933- 1238
517) 483- 4361 rAY ( 517) 377- 0100
Andy Schor. Mayor
TRASH AND DEBRIS CORRECTION NOTICE
RENSHAW CURTIS & ROSEMARY
13018 WOOD RD
BATH, MI 48808
Violation Date: 08/ 21/ 2019
Violation Location: 1320 VERMONT AVE
Parcel No: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
Compliance Due Date: August 28, 2019
You are hereby notified that this Office has found a violation of the City of Lansing Housing Code Section 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY at the above referenced location.
Violation: Indoor type furniture in the outdoors
INSPECTOR COMMENTS: On front porch
Failure to correct this violation by the Compliance Due Date shall cause this office to immediately hire a contractor to
complete the cleanup. If any other additional trash and/ or debris ( as defined in Section 302) is found on the
premises by the contractor it will also be removed without additional notice, The contractor' s expenses plus a
265. 00 administrative services fee will be billed to you. If this bill is not paid within 30 days of the billing date, the
amount will be assessed as a lien against your property. Please be advised that, in an effort to discourage repeat
offenses of this nature, the City will assess you an extra $ 75. 00 fee for each time there is an additional
premise violation at the violation address above during this calendar year. If you have any questions or concerns
about complying within the time indicated, you may contact me Monday through Friday between the hours of 8- 9 AM
or 12- 1 PM.
Pursuant to Section 107. 2 of the IPMC, you have the right to appeal this notice of violation. In accordance with Section 106. 3 any action taken by the City on such
premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Code Officer:
Everett Coates ( 517) 483 7621 Everett. Coates@lansingmi. gov
Equal Opportunity Employer' Taxpayer' s Copy
Economic Development & Planning
Code Enforcement Office
316 N. Capitol, Ste C- 1, Lansing, MI 48933- 1238
517) 483- 4361 FAX ( 517) 377- 0100
Andy Schor, Mayor
TRASH AND DEBRIS CORRECTION NOTICE
MELLON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
13018 WOOD RD
Bath, MI 48808
Violation Date: 08/ 21/ 2019
Violation Location: 1320 VERMONT AVE
Parcel No: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
Compliance Due Date: August 28, 2019
You are hereby notified that this Office has found a violation of the City of Lansing Housing Code Section 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY at the above referenced location.
Violation: Indoor type furniture in the outdoors
INSPECTOR COMMENTS: On front porch
Failure to correct this violation by the Compliance Due Date shall cause this office to immediately hire a contractor to
complete the cleanup. If any other additional trash and/ or debris ( as defined in Section 302) is found on the
premises by the contractor it will also be removed without additional notice. The contractor' s expenses plus a
265. 00 administrative services fee will be billed to you. If this bill is not paid within 30 days of the billing date, the
amount will be assessed as a lien against your property. Please be advised that, in an effort to discourage repeat
offenses of this nature, the City will assess you an extra $ 75. 00 fee for each time there is an additional
premise violation at the violation address above during this calendar year. If you have any questions or concerns
about complying within the time indicated, you may contact me Monday through Friday between the hours of 8- 9 AM
or 12- 1 PM.
Pursuant to Section 107. 2 of the IPMC, you have the right to appeal this notice of violation. In accordance with Section 106. 3 any action taken by the City on such
premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Code Officer:
Everett Coates ( 517) 483 7621 Everett. Coates@lansingmi. gov
Equal Opportunity Employer" Taxpayer' s Copy
Economic Development & Planning
Code Enforcement Office
316 N. Capitol, Ste C- 1, Lansing, MI 48933- 1238
517) 483- 4361 FAX ( 517) 377- 0100
Andy schor, Mayor
TRASH AND DEBRIS CORRECTION NOTICE
Occupant
1320 VERMONT AVE
LANSING, MI 48906
Violation Date: 08/ 21/ 2019
Violation Location: 1320 VERMONT AVE
Parcel No: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
Compliance Due Date: August 28, 2019
You are hereby notified that this Office has found a violation of the City of Lansing Housing Code Section 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY at the above referenced location.
Violation: Indoor type furniture in the outdoors
INSPECTOR COMMENTS: On front porch
Failure to correct this violation by the Compliance Due Date shall cause this office to immediately hire a contractor to
complete the cleanup. If any other additional trash and/ or debris ( as defined in Section 302) is found on the
premises by the contractor it will also be removed without additional notice. The contractor' s expenses plus a
265. 00 administrative services fee will be billed to you. If this bill is not paid within 30 days of the billing date, the
amount will be assessed as a lien against your property. Please be advised that, in an effort to discourage repeat
offenses of this nature, the City will assess you an extra $ 75. 00 fee for each time there is an additional
premise violation at the violation address above during this calendar year. If you have any questions or concerns
about complying within the time indicated, you may contact me Monday through Friday between the hours of 8- 9 AM
or 12- 1 PM.
Pursuant to Section 107. 2 of the IPMC, you have the right to appeal this notice of violation. In accordance with Section 106. 3 any action taken by the City on such
premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Code Officer:
Everett Coates ( 517) 483 7621 Everett. Coates@lansingmi. gov
Equal Opportunity Employer' Taxpayer' s Copy
Economic Development & Planning
Code Enforcement Office
316 N. Capitol, Ste C- 1, Lansing, MI 48933- 1238
517) 483- 4361 FAX ( 517) 377- 0100
Andy Schor, Mayor
Trash Authorization Form
Submitted to: Eric Crutcher on 08/ 29/ 2019
TAXPAYER: RENSHAW CURTIS & ROSEMARY, 13018 WOOD RD BATH, MI 48808
Location of Work: Enf Num: E19- 19705
Address: 1320 VERMONT AVE
Lot No:
Description:
Parcel No: 33- 01- 01- 10- 182- 071
Remove Trash and Debris
Work Authorized:
Violation: Indoor type furniture in the outdoors
INSPECTOR COMMENTS: On front porch
PLUS ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL TRASH / DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY
Authorized Time required to complete work: 1
Authorized Cubic Yards: 3
Warning Comment:
NONE>
Submitted By: Everett Coates ( 517) 483 7621
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1320 VERMONT AVE LANSING, MI 48906 (Property Address)
Parcel Number: 33-01-01-10-182-071
Property Owner: RENSHAW CURTIS & ROSEMARY
Summary Information
> Residential Building Summary > Assessed Value: $26,200 | Taxable Value: $25,799
- Year Built: 1923 - Bedrooms: 0 > Property Tax information found
- Full Baths: 1 - Half Baths: 0 > 11 Building Department records found
- Sq. Feet: 1,050 - Acres: 0.100
Item 1 of 3 1 Image / 2 Sketches
Owner and Taxpayer Information
Owner RENSHAW CURTIS & ROSEMARY Taxpayer SEE OWNER INFORMATION
13018 WOOD RD
BATH, MI 48808
General Information for Tax Year 2019
Property Class RESIDENTIAL – IMPROVED Unit 33 CITY OF LANSING - INGHAM
School District LANSING Assessed Value $26,200
MAP # P -0350 -0153 Taxable Value $25,799
TOP TEN Not Available State Equalized Value $26,200
NEW PERMITS Not Available Date of Last Name Change 11/03/2016
USER ALPHA 3 Not Available Notes Not Available
Historical District Not Available Census Block Group Not Available
TYPE CODE Not Available Exemption No Data to Display
Principal Residence Exemption Information
Homestead Date 12/30/1997
Principal Residence Exemption June 1st Final
2019 0.0000 % 0.0000 %
Previous Year Information
Year MBOR Assessed Final SEV Final Taxable
2018 $26,200 $26,200 $25,195
2017 $25,400 $25,400 $24,677
2016 $25,000 $25,000 $24,457
Land Information
Zoning Code Not Available Total Acres 0.100
Land Value $7,000 Land Improvements $0
Renaissance Zone No Renaissance Zone Expiration Date No Data to Display
ECF Neighborhood CUSHION, FRANKLIN HGTS & CAPITOL Mortgage Code 00050
HGTS
Lot Dimensions/Comments No Data to Display Neighborhood Enterprise Zone No
Lot(s) Frontage Depth
Lot 1 33.00 ft 132.00 ft
Total Frontage: 33.00 ft Average Depth: 132.00 ft
Legal Description
LOT 114 CAPITOL HEIGHTS
Sale History
Sale Date Sale Price Instrument Grantor Grantee Terms of Sale Liber/Page
09/01/2013 $0.00 QC MELLON DEVELOPMENT RENSHAW CURTIS & OTHER 2013 042879
GROUP ROSEMARY
Sale Date Sale Price Instrument Grantor Grantee Terms of Sale Liber/Page
05/06/2008 $1.00 QC RENSHAW CURTIS & MELLON DEVELOPMENT CASH/CONV-NOT USED L3307-P442
ROSEMARY GROUP
06/28/2007 $38,000.00 WD US BANK NATIONAL RENSHAW CURTIS & CASH L3272-P620
ASSOCIATION ROSEMARY
03/16/2006 $76,876.00 SD WUDYKA LAWRENCE C & US BANK NATIONAL OTHER L3217-P39
SHERIFF'S SALE ASSOCIATION
06/24/2005 $77,000.00 WD TUCK SUE A WUDYKA LAWRENCE C CASH L3173-P215
09/12/2000 $0.00 QC TUCK BRUCE P & SUE A TUCK SUE A CASH/CONV-NOT USED 2867/845
03/01/1993 $31,000.00 WD CONV
Building Information - 1050 sq ft 2 STY (Residential)
General
Floor Area 1,050 sq ft Estimated TCV Not Available
Garage Area 0 sq ft Basement Area 520 sq ft
Foundation Size 520 sq ft
Year Built 1923 Year Remodeled Not Available
Occupancy Single Family Class C
Effective Age 96 yrs Tri-Level No
Percent Complete 100% Heat Forced Air w/ Ducts
AC w/Separate Ducts No Wood Stove Add-on No
Basement Rooms 0 Water Not Available
1st Floor Rooms 0 Sewer Not Available
2nd Floor Rooms 0 Style 2 STY
Bedrooms 0
Area Detail - Basic Building Areas
Height Foundation Exterior Area Heated
2 Story Basement Siding 520 sq ft 2 Story
Area Detail - Overhangs
Area Story Height Exterior Included in Size for Rates
10 sq ft 1 Story Siding 1
Basement Finish
Recreation 0 sq ft Recreation % Good 0%
Living Area 0 sq ft Living Area % Good 0%
Walk Out Doors 0 No Concrete Floor Area 0 sq ft
Plumbing Information
3 Fixture Bath 1
Porch Information
WCP (1 Story) 119 sq ft Foundation Standard
WGEP (1 Story) 35 sq ft Foundation Standard
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As of 3.4.2020
OUT OF COMMITTEE ON 2/25/2020
BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, Curtis and Rosemary Renshaw, via representative David Vincent, sought
to eliminate a special assessment of $4,955 for trash removal and all associated
penalties and interest, on the property tax bill for 1320 Vermont Avenue (ID #33-01-
01-10-182-071); and
WHEREAS, upon filing a claim to the Committee on General Services, the Committee
met on February 25, 2020 with David Vincent and granted the claim in the amount of
$1,255.00, denying the balance of $3,700.00.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council, hereby, grants the claim in the
amount of $1,255.00, denying the balance of $3,700.00 for the trash removal violations
and all associated penalties and interest on the property tax bill for 1320 Vermont
Avenue (Tax ID #33-01-01-10-182-071).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney shall take the appropriate steps
to process this claim.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS
GOVERNOR DIRECTOR
LANSING
January 9, 2019
John Simmons
c/o Simmons Properties, LLC
info@glelevators.com
RID # 1901-00057 Reference/Transaction: Transfer Location 2018 Resort Class C & SDM License
With Sunday Sales Permit (AM), Sunday Sales Permit (PM), Outdoor Service (1 Area), Catering Permit,
(2) Bars And Dance-Entertainment Permit, (Original 550 Resort License, Not At Its Original Location,
Must Meet Seating And Food Requirements) From 7786 E Us 10, Walhalla To 419 Spring St, Lansing
And Transfer Governmental Unit From Branch Twp, Mason County To Lansing City, Ingham County
Please let this letter serve as notice the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has referred your
application to our Enforcement Division for investigation of your request.
Applicant/Licensee: Simmons Properties, LLC
Business address and phone number: 419 Spring St, Lansing MI 48912, Ingham County
Home address and phone number of partner(s)/subordinates:
As part of the licensing process, an investigation is required by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Enforcement Division. The Enforcement investigation will be conducted from the following designated
District Office:
Lansing District Office (866) 813-0011
You may contact your designated District Office regarding any appointments or questions on
documentation requested by the Investigator. Failure to provide requested information or to keep
scheduled appointments will cause the application to be returned to the Lansing office for
cancellation.
Since this request is a transfer under MCL 436.1529(1), approval of the local unit of government is not
required. However, a copy of this notice is also being provided to Local Governmental Unit should they
wish to submit an opinion on the application or advise of any local non-compliance issues.
Under administrative rule R 436.1105, the Commission shall consider the opinions of the local residents,
local legislative body, or local law enforcement agency with regard to the proposed business when
determining whether an applicant may be issued a license or permit.
Under administrative rule R 436.1003, the licensee shall comply with all state and local building,
plumbing, zoning, sanitation, and health laws, rules, and ordinances as determined by the state and local
law enforcements officials who have jurisdiction over the licensee. The licensee must obtain all other
required state and local licenses, permits, and approvals before using this license for the sale of alcoholic
liquor. Approval of this license by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission does not waive any of these
requirements.
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Retail Licensing Division
(866) 813-0011
cc: Lansing City Clerk
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
ANDREW J. DELONEY, CHAIRMAN
525 W. Allegan St. x P.O. BOX 30005 x LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
www.michigan.gov/lcc x 866-813-0011
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS
GOVERNOR DIRECTOR
LANSING
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Michael J. Brown, Attorney
C/O BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
mbrown@cebhlaw.com
RID # RQ-1908-14021 Reference/Transaction: TRANSFER OWNERSHIP ESCROWED 2019 CLASS C LICENSED
BUSINESS WITH SUNDAY SALES PERMIT (PM), ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, AND SUNDAY SALES PERMIT (AM) FROM
HOA RESTAURANT HOLDER, LLC (A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY); TRANSFER LOCATION FROM 172 E
EDGEWOOD BLVD TO 3535 FOREST RD, STE C88A, LANSING; NEW ADD BAR PERMIT, FOR A TOTAL OF (2) BARS; NEW
OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA; NEW SPECIFIC PURPOSE PERMIT (GOLF); TRANSFER CLASSIFICATION FROM CLASS C
LICENSE ISSUED UNDER MCL 436.1531 TO CLASS C LICENSE ISSUED UNDER MCL 436.1513(4) (NON-TRANSFERABLE)
AT 3535 FOREST RD STE C88A, LANSING, MI 48910-3831 IN LANSING CITY IN INGHAM COUNTY
Please let this letter serve as notice the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has referred your application to our Enforcement
Division for investigation of your request.
Applicant/Licensee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Business address and phone number: 3535 FOREST RD STE C88A, LANSING, MI 48910-3831 IN LANSING CITY
IN INGHAM COUNTY
Home address and phone number of partner(s)/subordinates:
Board of Trustees, Michigan State University; 426 Auditorium Rd Hannah Administration Building Rm 450 East Lansing
MI 48824-1046
As part of the licensing process, an investigation is required by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Enforcement Division.
The Enforcement investigation will be conducted from the following designated District Office:
Lansing District Office (517) 284-6330
You may contact your designated District Office regarding any appointments or questions on documentation requested by the
Investigator. Failure to provide requested information or to keep scheduled appointments will cause the application to
be returned to the Lansing office for cancellation.
Since this request is a transfer under MCL 436.1529(1), approval of the local unit of government is not required. However, a copy
of this notice is also being provided to Local Governmental Unit should they wish to submit an opinion on the application or
advise of any local non-compliance issues.
Under administrative rule R 436.1105, the Commission shall consider the opinions of the local residents, local legislative body, or
local law enforcement agency with regard to the proposed business when determining whether an applicant may be issued a
license or permit.
Under administrative rule R 436.1003, the licensee shall comply with all state and local building, plumbing, zoning, sanitation, and
health laws, rules, and ordinances as determined by the state and local law enforcements officials who have jurisdiction over the
licensee. The licensee must obtain all other required state and local licenses, permits, and approvals before using this license for
the sale of alcoholic liquor. Approval of this license by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission does not waive any of these
requirements.
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Retail Licensing Division
(866) 813-0011
cc: HOA RESTAURANT HOLDER, LLC (A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) estherm@hooters.com
LANSING CITY chris.swope@lansingmi.gov
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
PAT GAGLIARDI, CHAIRMAN
525 W. Allegan St. x P.O. BOX 30005 x LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
www.michigan.gov/lcc x 866-813-0011