City of Saint Paul - File #: RES PH 19-269

• File #: RES PH 19-269
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
• Status: Passed
• In control: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
• Final action: 8/14/2019
• Title: Authorization to acquire the tax forfeited parcel located at 718 Orange Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota and then to convey such parcel to Singular Development Resources, Inc. for rehabilitation of current structure for affordable housing, District 5, Ward 6
• Sponsors: Amy Brendmoen
• Related files: RES 14-867, RLH VBR 20-25, RLH TA 20-331

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/14/2019	1	Housing & Redevelopment Authority	Adopted	Pass

Title

Authorization to acquire the tax forfeited parcel located at 718 Orange Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota and then to convey such parcel to Singular Development Resources, Inc. for rehabilitation of current structure for affordable housing, District 5, Ward 6

Body

WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (“HRA”) recognizes the problems created by vacant lots and blighted properties not being maintained or being of value to the community, and it also recognizes the need to take the initiative to convert these lots and dilapidated structures into decent, safe, and sanitary housing for persons of low and moderate income; and

WHEREAS, the HRA supports increased volume in the treatment of vacant lots and dilapidated structures where possible by all developers, including for-profit and nonprofit entities, and with these objectives in mind, the HRA needs to assist other potential developers of properties and take full advantage of the opportunity to redevelop properties into housing for persons of low and moderate income; and

WHEREAS, Ramsey County has approved a policy by Resolution B2017-274 to create incentives for development of affordable housing; and

WHEREAS, HRA has approved a policy under the HRA Resolution 14-867 for properties acquired by HRA which is complementary to the Ramsey County policy and defines the process for holding and sale of Tax Forfeit properties; and

WHEREAS, HRA has the power to engage in housing projects development activities under Chapter 469 of the Minnesota Statutes, Housing and Redevelopment Act; and

WHEREAS, the HRA engages in the aforementioned activities when housing projects or development needs cannot be met through reliance solely upon private initiative, and may engage in said activities in targeted communities; and

WHEREAS, the HRA was notified by the Taxation Department of Ramsey County of the availability of a certain parcel of land located in the City of Saint...