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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-13REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MAY 20, 2020 20-13 RESOLUTION (APPROVED LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE SPOT BLIGHT DESIGNATION; APPROVE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 1014 WISCONSIN STREET ($37,000) WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh was created to assist in the elimination and prevention of blight and blighting influences and to promote urban renewal; and WHEREAS, the property at 1014 Wisconsin Street exhibits conditions cited under Section 66.1333 (2m)3.(bm) of the Wisconsin Statutes that consider said property to be blighted; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority has conducted a public hearing to obtain comments and determine if said property is blighted; and WHEREAS, the owner has offered the property at 1014 Wisconsin Street to the Redevelopment Authority in the amount of $37,000 plus closing costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh that: 1. Findings and Determinations. It has been found and determined and is hereby declared that: (a) conditions of blight exist at the Property due to dilapidation and deterioration; and (b) the property is under raze orders by the City of Oshkosh due to property maintenance and code violations; and (c) the property is not within a designated redevelopment area but can be acquired if spot blighted by the Redevelopment Authority to eliminate slum and blight conditions in the neighborhood; and MAY 20, 2020 20-13 RESOLUTION CONT'D (d) the existing structure will be demolished and the lot sold at fair market value for residential purposes. 2. Spot Blight Designation. The Authority hereby finds that the Property is blighted in need of rehabilitation and blight elimination under the meaning in Section 66.1333 (2m)3.(bm) of Wisconsin Statutes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper officials are hereby authorized and directed to purchase 1014 Wisconsin Street in the amount of $37,000 plus closing costs and execute any and all documents necessary to consummate this transaction. Money for this purpose is hereby appropriated from Community Development Block Grant Funds. TO: City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority FROM: Allen Davis, Community Development Director DATE: May 13, 2020 SUBJECT: May 20, 2020 RDA Agenda items 20-13 Approve Spot Blight Designation; Approve Acquisition of Property at 1014 Wisconsin Street ($37,000) Background The City has been pursuing repair orders on this property and the property was presented as a possible acquisition and raze project. Code Enforcement has identified numerous code violations and property is currently vacant. Analysis The current owner purchased the property with city repair orders on it. There is no tenant and the parcel is surrounded by college rentals. The current owner approached City staff with an interest in selling the property to the City for $80,000. The fair market value of the property is $94,700. The condition of the structure no longer supports that value. City staff has completed a field inspection and recommends acquisition and eventual demolition. City staff settled on $37,000 for the purchase price. The long term plan for the property would be to land bank the property for the future redevelopment as a possible Oshkosh Housing Authority project designed for homeless college students. Fiscal Impact The RDA/City would use a portion of the CDBG central city blight elimination funds for acquisition ($37,000) and demolition (estimated up to $10,000). If the site is not acquired, the City will pursue a court order to raze the structure with City funds, and the owner would continue to own the lot. The City could be reimbursed for the demolition costs by a future lot buyer. On -going maintenance of the parcel would cost about $500/year for grass cutting/snow removal. Recommendation The RDA approves the Spot Blight Designation and Approves the Acquisition of 1014 Wisconsin Street for $37,000. El SPELT -AV/ k ,0 WUOODLAND4 0 M�M� mom NMI Im , = EM P 60 M�i City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using the information are responsible for verifying accuracy. For full disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.W.us/GlSdisclaimer East Hall PELT U L,1 I d7ff . cl, �lip Cl N 1 in = 0.03 mi 1 in = 167 ft Printing Date: 5/15/2020 Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI 1 11 AV Oshkosh :\GIS MapslPlanninq Base Map -For Windows 10.mxd I User: andreal City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. 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