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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-013 EDARCommissioner Celia Scott resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. 91 -13 introduced the following RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.012, SUBDIVISION 7, AND SECTION 469.029 WHEREAS, the EDA is authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 469.012, Subdivision 7, within its area of operation, and without the adoption of an urban renewal plan, to acquire real property, demolish the buildings and improvements thereon and sell such property in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.029, as long as the buildings on such real property are substandard; and WHEREAS, the EDA has determined that the building located on the Property described below was dilapidated and obsolescent and the clearance thereof was in the best interest of the public health and welfare of the City of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, on April 30, 1991, the EDA purchased and acquired that tract and parcel of land legally described as North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Lot 45, Garcelon's Addition to Minneapolis, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota (5538 Colfax Avenue North)(the "Property and WHEREAS, the Property was purchased and the building thereon was demolished by the EDA using Community Development Block Grant Funds under the Slum and Blight Clearance Provisions, which are part of the objectives of the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. The EDA hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the EDA and the public health, safety and welfare of the community that the EDA sell the Property in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.012, Subdivision 7, and 469.029. 2. The Director is authorized and directed to seek offers to purchase the Property at a price and on such terms as shall be subject to the further review and acceptance by the EDA. EDA Resolution No. 91 -13 June 10, 1991 Date 3. The Director, in discharging such directive, shall cause to be published in the official newspaper of the City and /or such other publication the Director deems appropriate the notice contained in the attached Exhibit A and such other notices as the Director deems appropriate. 4. The Director is authorized to negotiate with any prospective purchaser as to the purchase price and terms of sale provided, however, that no offer may be accepted unless approved by the Board of Commissioners of the EDA. 5. The Director shall report to the Board of Commissioners of the EDA concerning any recommendations which he may have regarding the sale of the Property. Todd Paulson, President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Jerry Pedlar and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. EXHIBIT A NOTICE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA), IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, WILL ACCEPT WRITTEN OFFERS (PURCHASE AGREEMENTS) FOR A SINGLE FAMILY LOT LOCATED AT 5538 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH. THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS AS FOLLOWS: The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Lot 45, Garcelon's Addition to Minneapolis, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. The EDA reserves the right to accept or reject any offer. The minimum offer to be considered is $19,500. The lot is zoned single family R1. Preference will be given to offers proposing low and moderate income housing. Submit offers to the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430. Offers and counteroffers will be considered until 2 p.m. on Friday, the 12th day of July, 1991. For further information, contact Tom Bublitz at 569 -3433.