4.4. HRSR 02-04-2002 Item 4 . 4 .
• Jcty of El �
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development('
DATE: February 4, 2002
SUBJECT: Downtown Riverfront Revitalization Project
- Consider Property for Sale located in Project Area
Issue
It has come to staff's attention that the property located within the HRA's identified
revitalization project area is for sale. Staff recommends the HRA's consideration and
• discussion of an acquisition of the property to avoid costly condemnation or relocation upon
a redevelopment project moving forward.
Attachments
• Site Map
• MLS Listing Information
Overview
The property located at 204 Lowell Avenue has been listed for sale since approximately
September 2001. The property includes a small single family home.
The current asking price for the property is $74,900. In talking with the realtor there are no
pending offers,as of February 1, 2002, however, there is a party that has indicated serious
interest within the last week. This party has indicated to staff interest in making
improvements to the property,which would likely increase the value.
Early discussions with developers indicate the most redevelopment interest for this area
located south of Main Street between Lowell Avenue and King Avenue. The area provides
the greatest opportunity for an increased residential density development that can take
advantage of the river view. Staff believes this area is likely to be of the most interest to the
development community when responding to requests for proposals.
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Property for Sale—204 Lowell Ave
February 4,2002 HRA Meeting
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Recommendation
One of the implementation policies to be discussed at the HRA meeting includes the City's
evaluation of potential property acquisition from willing sellers. Early acquisition from
willing sellers can make redevelopment more affordable by reducing later acquisition,
potential condemnation and relocation costs. At the same time, the HRA should consider
potential holding and financing costs attributed to acquisition prior to a redevelopment
proposal or project.
The HRA may consider a discussion of the following options regarding the property for sale:
• Purchase the property to avoid potentially significant higher acquisition and
relocation costs at a later time. The property could be held and reevaluated upon
developer interest. If the area is not part of a redevelopment project the HRA could
put the property back on the market to recapture some or all of the initial acquisition
cost.
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