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Resolution Authorizing Designation of a Tentative Developer Status for Stutzman Group of Dayton's Bluff, LLC for the Property at 683 North Street Project, District 4, Ward 7
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (the "HRA") has duly adopted and there is now in legal effect a City-Wide Comprehensive Plan/ Redevelopment Plan for the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of properties which identify the Dayton's Bluff District 4 area as a part of this plan; and
WHEREAS, the HRA has the power to engage in development or redevelopment activities under Chapter 469 of the Minnesota Statutes, Housing and Redevelopment Act (the "Act") and by authority of said Act engages in activities relating to: 1) housing projects and development; 2) removal of prevention of the spread of conditions of blight or deteriorations; 3) bringing substandard buildings and improvements into compliance with public standards; 4) disposition of land for private development; and 5) improving the tax base and the financial stability of the community; and engages in the aforementioned activities when redevelopment or development needs cannot be met through reliance solely upon private initiative, and may engage in said activities in targeted neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, HRA staff received a proposal for redevelopment of a HRA-owned lot at 683 North Street from Stutzman Group of Dayton's Bluff, LLC; and
WHEREAS, according to the HRA's disposition policy, HRA staff requested proposals on the City of Saint Paul's web page; and
WHEREAS, after more than 45 days of posting the notice, no further proposals were received by HRA staff; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the submitted proposal, staff recommends accepting the proposal from Stutzman Group of Dayton's Bluff, LLC to construct an off-street parking lot located at 683 North Street to assist the building located at 727-733 East 7th Street together ...
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