Upon determination of Council that premises are blighted .and that acquisition by the City is necessary in order to eliminate the blight and prevent recurrence of blight upon the premises, the Mayor or his or her designee is hereby authorized to:
(a) Acquire the premises by purchase; or
(b) Acquire the premises by court action exercising the constitutional right of eminent domain;
(c) After acquisition, to eliminate the blight by:
(1) Demolition and clearance of the premises by an independent contractor or City forces, or clearance if demolition of structures is not necessary; or
(2) Rehabilitation by an independent contractor or by City forces; or
(3) Sale of the blighted premises to a purchaser upon terms providing for the elimination of the blight and prevention of its recurrence; or
(4) If property is not needed for public purposes, the sale of the premises after demolition and clearance for use or development in accordance with applicable provisions of the Planning and Zoning Code and Building and Housing Code of the City; or
(5) Any combination of the above provisions.
(Ord. 90-2007. Passed 5-21-07.)