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Elyria, OH Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER 1107
Land Reutilization Program-Neighborhood Stabilization Program
1107.01   Implementation.
1107.02   Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Committee.
1107.03   Acquisition procedures - tax foreclosures and forfeited property.
1107.04   Acquisition procedures utilizing Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds to purchase foreclosed upon or abandoned real property(s) excluding sheriff's sale.
1107.05   Acquisition procedures utilizing Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds sheriff's sales.
1107.06   Duties and administration.
1107.07   Taxing districts.
1107.08   Sale of nonproductive tax-foreclosed properties to the City.
1107.09   Acceptance of forfeited properties (State of Ohio) to the City.
1107.10   Removal of taxes on land conveyed to the City.
1107.11   Sale of property(s).
1107.12   Distribution of proceeds.
1107.13   Tax exemption.
1107.14   Discontinuance of program.
1107.15   Disposition of property.
1107.01 IMPLEMENTATION.
   The City of Elyria (City) has elected to adopt and implement the procedures set forth in Ohio R.C. Chapter 5722 to facilitate the effective reutilization of nonproductive real property (property) situated within its corporate boundaries. Such election was made by Ordinance 2004-59 dated 4-19-2004. The ordinance states the determination and existence of nonproductive property within the City's boundaries as such as to necessitate the implementation of a land reutilization program to foster the return of such nonproductive property to tax revenue generating status or the devotion thereof to public use. The City has delivered copies of Ordinance 2004-59 to the auditor, treasurer, and the prosecutor of Lorain County. As of the effective date of Ordinance 2004-59, the foreclosure, sale, management, and disposition of all nonproductive property situated within the City shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Ohio R.C. Chapter 5722.
(Ord. 2009-58. Passed 2-2-09; Ord. 2009-84. Passed 3-16-09; Ord. 2009-147. Passed 6-1-09; Ord. 2009-179. Passed 8-3-09.)
1107.02 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) COMMITTEE.
   There is hereby established the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Committee consisting of the Director of Community Development, the Assistant Director of Community Development, the City Law Director or his designee, and Gerald Klein or his successor to implement the NSP.
(Ord. 2009-58. Passed 2-2-09; Ord. 2009-84. Passed 3-16-09; Ord. 2009-147. Passed 6-1-09; Ord. 2009-179. Passed 8-3-09.)
1107.03 ACQUISITION PROCEDURES - TAX FORECLOSURES AND FORFEITED PROPERTY.
   (a)   The Lorain County Auditor and/or Lorain County Prosecutor will forward a list of tax delinquent and/or forfeited property(s) to the electing subdivision (City of Elyria), care of the Office of Community Development Director.
   (b)   The Office of Community Development will evaluate, review, select and recommend real property to be acquired by the City.
   (c)   The Office of Community Development will forward to the City's Law Department, care of the Law Director, a list of such real property(s) recommended to be acquired.
   (d)   The City's Law Department will notify the Lorain County Auditor and Lorain County Prosecutor in writing of the City's property selection(s) per Ohio R.C. Chapter 5722.
(Ord. 2009-58. Passed 2-2-09; Ord. 2009-84. Passed 3-16-09; Ord. 2009-147. Passed 6-1-09; Ord. 2009-179. Passed 8-3-09.)
1107.04 ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UTILIZING NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS TO PURCHASE FORECLOSED UPON OR ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY(S) EXCLUDING SHERIFF'S SALE.
   (a)   The NSP Committee, with assistance from other City departments, will routinely research foreclosed properties or abandoned properties within the City's corporate boundaries.
   (b)   The NSP Committee will evaluate, review, select and determine property to be acquired by the City pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and NSP.
   (c)   The NSP Committee will perform exterior and interior inspections of each property to determine each property's designation as a rehabilitation or demolition activity.
   (d)   The NSP Committee will negotiate purchase prices and purchase agreements up to ninety-nine percent of the Fair Market Value and in accordance to NSP Guidelines and Regulations for property subject to City Council's approval.
(Ord. 2009-58. Passed 2-2-09; Ord. 2009-84. Passed 3-16-09; Ord. 2009-147. Passed 6-1-09; Ord. 2009-179. Passed 8-3-09.)
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