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Resolution Amending HRA Resolution #10-5/12-1 and Resolution #09-4/22-2 Regarding Acquisition of Tax Forfeit Parcels.
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (the "HRA") is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 to 469.047, as a housing and redevelopment authority in a city of the first class; and
WHEREAS, by HRA Resolution 10-5/12-1 the HRA has made findings in connection with the acquisition and intended use of certain tax forfeit parcels which now require additional clarification ("May 2010 HRA Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, by HRA Resolution 09-4/22-2 the HRA made a finding in connection with the intended use of a certain tax forfeit parcel which now requires additional clarification ("April 2009 HRA Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the HRA Board desires to clarify the intended use of certain Parcels as stated in the May 2010 HRA Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the HRA Board desires to clarify the intended use of the certain parcel as stated in the April 2009 HRA Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saint Paul by Resolution 10-1088 adopted on November 3, 2010 made findings that certain census tracts and adjacent land within the City of Saint Paul meet the criteria of targeted communities under Minn Stat ยง469.201 and 469.202 and such area is shown on Attachment B map ("City Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the HRA Board desires to amend the May 2010 HRA Resolution to reflect the City Resolution and recent changes in Minnesota Law regarding the acquisition of certain tax forfeit lands in targeted communities.
WHEREAS, the location of the parcels described within this resolution, both inside and outside of the targeted communities are shown on the Attachment B map.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 800 Robert Street (South of 796 Robert Street South) as more fully described in the May 2010 HRA resolution is to be acquired for the purpose stated within said resolution and that parcel is also within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution and as such, acquisition for no cost will be requested of the County Board and if approved, HRA will acquire by a quit claim deed.
2. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 1148 Bush Ave. as more fully described in the May 2010 HRA resolution is to be acquired for the purpose stated within said resolution and that parcel is also within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution, and as such, acquisition for no cost will be requested of the County Board and if approved, HRA will acquire by a quit claim deed.
3. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 1016 Bush Ave. as more fully described in the May 2010 HRA resolution is to be acquired for the purpose stated within said resolution and that parcel is also within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution, and as such, acquisition for no cost will be requested of the County Board and if approved, HRA will acquire by a quit claim deed.
4. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 627 Wells Street (East of 623 Wells Street) as described in the May 2010 HRA resolution will be acquired for parking purposes to benefit the adjacent commercial node either by sale or lease to said businesses and that parcel is also within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution and as such, acquisition for no cost will be requested of the County Board and if approved, HRA will acquire by a quit claim deed.
5. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 1471 Mechanic Ave. (North of 1455-1465 Ames Avenue) as more fully described in May 2010 HRA resolution is not within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution, and will be acquired for the appraised value by a quit claim deed.
6. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 475 Hopkins Street (East of 471 Hopkins Street) as more fully described in the May 2010 HRA resolution is not within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution, and will be acquired for the appraised value by a quit claim deed.
7. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 970 Concordia Avenue (East of 976 Concordia Ave.) as more fully described in the May 2010 HRA resolution is not within a targeted community as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and the City Resolution, and will be acquired for the appraised value by a quit claim deed.
8. The HRA finds that Tax Forfeit Parcel 656 Wells Street as more fully described in the April 2009 HRA resolution at No. 8 is amended to read that it will be rezoned for parking use and (if approved), used for parking purposes to benefit the adjacent commercial node either by sale or lease to said businesses. This parcel is located within a targeted area and also within the revised targeted community area as defined in Minn. Stat 469.201 and 469.202 and in the City Resolution, and as such, acquisition for no cost will be requested of the County Board and if approved, HRA will acquire by a quit claim deed.
9. The staff of the HRA is hereby authorized and directed to continue with the acquisition process and the Executive Director of the HRA is authorized to sign all necessary documents in connection therewith.
10. Budget Source for parcels to be acquired under this resolution has been previously approved by the board as part of the initiatives of NSP, NSP 2 or program income.