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Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Development Agreement, Obligating NSP Funds and Approving Sale and Conveyance of Land to BB Housing Associates, LLC for Properties Located within ISP/NSP Neighborhoods Identified as:
· 754 Payne Avenue, Payne Phalen District 5, Ward 5
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (HRA), has duly adopted and there is now lawfully in effect in the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, a City Wide Comprehensive/Redevelopment Plan (Plan) providing for the acquisition, clearance and resale of land for redevelopment which includes Payne-Phalen District 5 areas within the Plan and the City Consolidated Five-Year Plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2008 the City Council approved by Resolution 08-1270 the NSP plan and its submission to HUD for $4.3 million in funding and on January 28, 2009 the City received a letter from HUD approving the NSP Plan and funding; and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2009, the City Council approved by Resolution 09-103 the NSP plan and its submission to Minnesota Housing for $6.3 million in funding and it was approved February 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2009 the HRA approved the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and Rebuilding Plan 2009-2013 under Invest Saint Paul Initiative and approved a budget amendment to carry out Programs/Plans which included the acquisition of properties in designated ISP/NSP areas; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2010, by Resolution 10-3/24-3 the HRA accepted and approved the budget for NSP 2 funds ($18.0 million) to continue to carry out activities under the NSP Rebuilding Plan 2009-2013; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2011, by Resolution 11-387 and on April 20, 2011, by Resolution 11-623 the City Council accepted and approved budget for NSP 3 funds ($3.1 million) to continue to carry out activities under the NSP Rebuilding Plan 2009-2013; and
WHEREAS, NSP regulations required that 25% of the $31.0 million ($7...
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