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Authorization to Release the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program Covenant on 1048 Central Ave W, Saint Paul
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (the "HRA") is a public body corporate and politic established pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001, et seq. (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council, through Resolution 17-2064, directed staff from the Planning and Economic Development department (“PED”) of the City of Saint Paul to research and work with housing partners on strategies to further fair housing goals, such as a tax policy to provide property tax reductions for eligible rental property owners; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 273.128 provides that low-income rental properties may qualify for a class-rate reduction in property taxes through terms of financial assistance provided by a local unit of government; and
WHEREAS, the HRA Board of Commissioners, through Resolutions 19-273, 19-2132, 20-1490, 21-1623, 22-1595, and 23-1472 approved the annual Guidelines of the 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program for program years 2019-2024; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed the 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program Guidelines to establish baseline considerations and guidance for implementation of the 4d Program, including recording a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants on enrolled properties; and,
WHEREAS, Lang Lang Properties LLC owns 1048 Central Ave W, located in Saint Paul and enrolled in 4d Program in 2021; and,
WHEREAS, Xavier Properties, LLC entered a purchase agreement with Lang Lang Properties LLC to purchase 1048 Central Ave W; and
WHEREAS, Xavier Properties, LLC needs free and clear title to buy and use the land on 1048 Central Ave W to expand their educational facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the HRA Board of Commissioners that:
1. The HRA Board of Commissioners hereby approve the removal of the 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program’s Declaration of Restrictive Covenant on 1048 Central Ave W.
2. The HRA Executive Director, staff, and legal counsel for the HRA are further directed and authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution. The proper officials of the HRA are authorized to execute any documents and instruments in connection with this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney’s Office.