(a) At the public hearing required by Section 1339.04, the legislation shall be considered and shall constitute prima facie evidence of blight on the premises and the need for the City to acquire the premises in order to eliminate blight and prevent recurrence of blight thereon. The owner or owners, person in charge, occupant of the premises or any person having an interest therein may then proceed to show cause why the premises should or should not be declared blighted and why the City should or should not acquire said premises for the purposes of eliminating blight or preventing its recurrence.
The director or commissioner requesting the legislation, or their designated representatives, shall present evidence to City Council of the existence of blight on the premises and the need to acquire the premises for elimination of the blight and the prevention of the recurrence of the blight thereon. At the public hearing, the Building Commissioner and Director of Economic and Community Development shall present to City Council recommendations on how to eliminate the blight and prevent a reoccurrence. Members of the general public residing in the neighborhood or who may otherwise have knowledge of the condition of such premises may address the Council at the public hearing in regard to the proposed action by the City. The Council may adjourn the public hearing, from time to time, and grant continuances in order that further argument or evidence can be presented in regard to the existence of blight on the premises or the need for the City to acquire the premises in order to eliminate blight or prevent the recurrence of blight thereon.
(b) Upon completion of the public hearing provided for in Section 1339.04, the Council shall vote to approve or disapprove the legislation at a regular or special Council meeting.
(Ord. 2005-116. Passed 7-19-05.)
(Ord. 2005-116. Passed 7-19-05.)