HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 95-09RESOLUTION NO. 95-09 RESOLUTION REQUESTING CLASSIFICATION OF TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY AS NONCONSERVATION AND APPROVING DEED IN LIEU OF TAX FORFEITURE UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 280.385. WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "city") has entered that certain Tax Delinquency Agreement among the City, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights (the "Authority"), Anoka County and Zaidan Holdings, Inc. ("Zaidan") dated November 23, 1994 (the "Agreement") regarding certain property in the City described as Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, Zaidan proposes to give to the State of Minnesota a deed in lieu of tax forfeiture for the Property in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 280.385, (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, the city Council is required to consent to such deed in lieu of tax forfeiture under the Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council is also required to approve the classification of the Property as nonconservation or conservation under Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, subdivision 1; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to approve the deed in lieu of tax forfeiture in accordance with the Agreement and the Act, and to approve the classification of the Property as nonconservation. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Council consents to a deed in lieu of tax forfeiture for the Property from Zaidan to the State pursuant to the 2. The city Council requests and approves classification of the Property as nonconservation in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, subd. 1. Res. 95-09 page 2. 3. City officials are authorized and directed to execute any certificates or other documents necessary to facilitate the conveyance of the Property in accordance with the Act and the Agreement. Passed this 23rd day of January, 1995. Offered by: Ruettimann Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: Ail ayes ayor ~°~ph st~e-v~nt ~ -Anne Student,~ouncil Secretary