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Resolution authorizing a partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for projects at 810 Atlantic Street, 560 Brunson Street, 729 Burr Street, 1195 Bush Avenue, 695 Cook Avenue East, 186 Front Avenue, 231 Front Avenue, 6 George Street West and 930 York Avenue, Districts 3, 4, 5 and 6, Wards 1, 2 and 6
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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 HRA has the power to engage in development or redevelopment activities under Minnesota law and the HRA is authorized to engage in activities relating to (a) housing projects and development, (b) removal and prevention of the spread of conditions of blight or deterioration, (c) bringing substandard buildings and improvements into compliance with public standards, (d) disposition of land for private redevelopment, and (e) improving the tax base and the financial stability of the community, and to engage in the aforementioned activities when these needs cannot be met through reliance solely upon private initiative and which can also be undertaken in targeted neighborhoods; and is authorized to create redevelopment projects as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.002, Subdivision 14; and
WHEREAS, the HRA owns vacant land with addresses of 810 Atlantic Street, 560 Brunson Street, 729 Burr Street, 1195 Bush Avenue, 695 Cook Avenue East, 186 Front Avenue, 231 Front Avenue, 6 George Street West and 930 York Avenue (the “Properties,” each a “Property”), which are included in its Inspiring Communities Program (“Program”); and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2013, by Resolution 13-1592, July 13, 2016 by Resolution 16-1190 (which was rescinded), and July 13, 2022 by Resolution 22-1072 the HRA Board accepted and approved key terms of the Program; and
WHEREAS, in the past few years, construction costs ha...
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