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�i 1s <br /> Ciof <br /> Elk = <br /> liver Re quest for Action <br /> To Item Number <br /> Housing and Redevelopment Authority =8.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Work Session August 3,2020 Amanda Othoudt, ED Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Inhabitable Properties Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> For discussion. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Staff is aware of certain properties that are inhabitable within the city and is looking for direction on the <br /> HRA's interest to purchase properties that are deemed inhabitable. <br /> The HRA has the authority to buy and sell land with blighted buildings as part of their redevelopment powers <br /> in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 through 469.047. They may also demolish blighted buildings. They can <br /> also utilize redevelopment powers for properties located within a Redevelopment Project Area such as the <br /> HRA Rehab Loan program area. <br /> The HRA does not have to create a formal policy to undertake acquisition and demolition of a particular <br /> structure;however,if the goal is to buy blighted buildings, demolish them and the sell the land on a regular <br /> basis, then it might be a good idea to establish a policy. If doing so,it would be important to incorporate the <br /> Uniform Relocation Act which could account for relocation costs if there are tenants on the property. <br /> The difference between the HRA Residential Blighted Properties program is the HRA would be the entity <br /> purchasing properties and conducting the demolition. The city of Crystal established a policy to purchase and <br /> demo properties;however,they utilize this program often because their housing stock is older, and the city has <br /> a lot of infill development. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> HRA's have the authority to buy and sell land with blighted buildings as part of their redevelopment powers <br /> found in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 through 469.047. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ HRA Redevelopment Project Area <br /> ■ City of Crystal Policy <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A Y�elcoming community nvith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity ,g /` UR <br />