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Resolution approving and authorizing various temporary acquisition matters and related documents for MnDOT Highway 61 (Arcade Street) Improvement Project for HRA-owned properties located at 1111 Arcade (Parcel 80), 1170 Arcade (Parcel 74), 1046 Arcade (Parcel 56, and 1007 Arcade (Parcel 52) in Payne-Phalen, District 5, Ward 6
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (“HRA”) is a public body corporate and politic organized, existing, and operating under the laws of the State of Minnesota, Minn. Stat. Sec. 469.001, et seq. (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the HRA has the power to engage in development and redevelopment activities under the Act, and is authorized to create redevelopment projects as defined in the Act, and said activities include but are not limited to: (a) providing adequate, safe and sanitary dwellings, remedying housing shortages for low and moderate income residents, and providing housing for persons of all incomes through housing projects and development, (b) removing and preventing blight or deterioration, (c) bringing substandard buildings and improvements into compliance with public standards, (d) performing duties according to the comprehensive plan, (e) disposing of land for private redevelopment, and (f) improving the tax base and the financial stability of the community; and
WHEREAS, the HRA owns four properties along Arcade Street located at 1170 Arcade (PID: 28.29.22.22.0121), 1111 Arcade (PID: 29.29.22.11.0116), 1046 Arcade (PID: 28.29.22.23.0145), and 1007 Arcade (PID: 29.29.22.14.0110); and
WHEREAS, MnDOT has plans to construct improvements along the Highway 61 (Arcade Street) corridor between Spring 2025 and Fall 2026; and
WHEREAS, offer letters, minimum damage reports and parcel sketches for each of the four HRA-owned properties have been received in the amounts as follows:
a) 1170 Arcade - $3,050 for 650 square feet of temporary easement;
b) 1111 Arcade - $3,750 for 782 square feet of temporary easement;
c) 1046 Arcade - $4,450 for 950 square feet of temporary easement
d) 1007 Arcade - $5,050 for 1,260 square feet of temporary easement; and
WHEREAS, due to the properties listed herein being acquired prior to initiation of a condemnation action, a public hearing is not necessary; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the requests by MnDOT for the HRA-owned properties are reasonable, represent a public use and purpose, and that the compensation offered is fair and equitable; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota:
1. that the HRA hereby approves and authorizes entering into and executing a temporary right to construct with MnDOT for MnDOT’s acquisition of a temporary easement at 1170 Arcade for the Highway 61 (Arcade Street) Improvement Project in exchange for $3,050.00 compensation paid to the HRA.
2. that the HRA hereby approves and authorizes entering into and executing a temporary right to construct with MnDOT for MnDOT’s acquisition of a temporary easement at 1111 Arcade for the Highway 61 (Arcade Street) Improvement Project in exchange for $3,750.00 compensation paid to the HRA.
3. that the HRA hereby approves and authorizes entering into and executing a temporary right to construct with MnDOT for MnDOT’s acquisition of a temporary easement at 1046 Arcade for the Highway 61 (Arcade Street) Improvement Project in exchange for $4,450.00 compensation paid to the HRA.
4. that the HRA hereby approves and authorizes entering into and executing a temporary right to construct with MnDOT for MnDOT’s acquisition of a temporary easement at 1007 Arcade for the Highway 61 (Arcade Street) Improvement Project in exchange for $5,050.00 compensation paid to the HRA.
5. that the HRA hereby approves and authorizes staff, under the direction of the Executive Director, to take all actions necessary to carry out the activities authorized by this Resolution, including finalizing all documents and agreements necessary to effectuate the activities to be undertaken by this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney’s Office.
6. that the only signature that shall be required on any and all documents in connection with this resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney’s Office and pursuant to applicable ordinances and bylaws, is that of the Executive Director who is hereby approved and authorized to execute all said documents and instruments, which shall be sufficient to bind the HRA to any legal obligations therein.
7. that this resolution does not constitute a binding legal agreement; rather, the action taken herein shall not be effective until said documents are executed by the appropriate official(s) of the HRA.