Upon determination of Council that premises are blighted and that acquisition by the village is necessary in order to eliminate the blight and prevent recurrence of blight upon the premises, the Village Manager is hereby authorized to:
(A) Acquire the premises by purchase;
(B) Acquire the premises by court action exercising the village's constitutional right of eminent domain pursuant to the procedures outlined in Ohio R.C. Chapters 163 and 719; and
(C) After acquisition, to eliminate the blight by:
(1) Demolition and clearance of the premises by an independent contractor or village forces, or clearance if demolition of structures is not necessary;
(2) Rehabilitation by an independent contractor or by village forces;
(3) Sale of the blighted premises to a purchaser upon terms and conditions providing for the elimination of the blight and prevention of its recurrence;
(4) Sale of the premises after demolition and clearance (if not needed for municipal purposes) for use or development in accordance with applicable Lincoln Heights Municipal Code and Zoning Code provisions; or
(5) Any combination of the above provisions.
(Ord. 2002-O-12, passed 3-11-2002)