(A) The village has the authority under R.C. § 5722.21 to acquire tax delinquent property within the village for the purpose of redeveloping the property or otherwise rendering it suitable for productive, taxpaying use.
(B) Acquiring tax delinquent property within the village for the purpose of redeveloping the property or otherwise rendering it suitable for productive, taxpaying use would be in the best interests of the village and its citizens.
(C) The existence of nonproductive land within the village necessitates the implementation of the land reutilization program to either return the nonproductive land to tax generating status or to devote the property to public use.
(D) Before the purchase of any tax-delinquent land is approved, a written certification from the County Commissioners shall be received releasing any claim the county may have in regards to delinquent taxes and associated costs. Said consent shall be in writing and certified by the Fiscal Officer or other person authorized by the taxing authority to provide such consent.
(E) If the village sells or otherwise disposes of delinquent land it purchased or acquired and for which all or a portion of the county’s claim for delinquent taxes was released under this section, the net proceeds from such sale or disposition shall be used for such redevelopment purposes the legislative authority of the village considers necessary or appropriate.
(Ord. 2302, passed 5-4-2006; Ord. 2358, passed 12-20-2008)