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Introduction - HCC Director - Manager introduced Charles J. Kupper, Directol: of the new Housing and Commun.i ty Conservation Department. Mr. Comm Kupper is trom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his most recent post 6/9/76 I"as assistant director of project developnK':!nt and rehabilitation for the File - redevelopment authorit~ in Philadelphia. v. Removal of Assessments from 10th & Oak Overpark District - Memo from Finance Director and attachments have been distributed to Council. Dr and Mrs. Jul ius Hessel, 1035 E. 22nd, are requesting their property at 1129-43 Oak be removed from the 10th and Oak overpark assessment, saying it is not benefitted by the parking structure. Mrs. Hessel explained that ORS statutes provide that property not benefitted cannot be taxed; furthermore, she said, the Bancroft Act states that tax assessments must be tair. She said they have wanted to sell their property but have had no success. They have nOt" had an oft'er in which the buyer agrees to sign a bond assuming all obliga bons for the parking structure provided he can pay the obligation off in semi-annual pay!nents over a period of 20 years at 6% interest. The buyer in this case would not agree to assume present interest or interest penalties. Mrs. Hessel wondered if there is any legal reason why this could not be dOne. Mayor AnderSOn responded that the City's legal position would have to be determined and that it might be necessary, also, to conduct a public hearing , since other members of the parking district would be affected. , i I Finance Director noted that Mrs. Hessel did call him regarding her offer on the property and he informed her that, in reviewing the information, there was no way the Councilor City could relieve her of interest payments due. He said he informed her at that time that she could come to the Council and request a e' hearing. City Attorney said a similar question was raised several years ago and it was then determined that the city did not have the authority to make any changes. Attorney would be willing to further investigate apossible way but it would take some tirre . In answer to Mr. Willia~~ Mrs. Hessel said they would probably agree to pay any past due interest On the bonds but not the interest penalties. Comm It was understood that the City Attorney and Finance Director would further 6/9/76 File pursue and come back with a report at the June 9 Comrnrrttee meeting. --- Removal of Assessments - 10th and Oak Overpark District - Continuation of discussion from June 2 Committee in which Mrs. Julius Hessel requested removal of overpark assessments on their property at 1129-43 Oak. A legal opinion from the City Attorney on the matter has been distributed to Council, advising the City should retain the assessment and insist on collection. Mr. Williams wondered if Council is really being asked to remove the assessment from that property. Mrs. Hessel replied that Council is being asked at this point to transfer the bond to the new buyer, who has agreed to assume the obligation. Mr. "li11iams commented that the city's attorney opinion does not seem to deal e with that issue. 6/14/76 - 17 30Jf