(a) The existence of tax delinquent properties scheduled for tax lien certificate sale and/or tax sale has necessitated the Village's implementation of a land reutilization program.
(b) The Village adopts the Land Reutilization Program as set forth in R.C. Chapter 5722.
(c) The Village is authorized and directed to utilize the provisions of R.C. Chapter 5722 to obtain land through a sale, pursuant to a foreclosure proceeding initiated by the Treasurer of Tuscarawas County under R.C. § 5722.03 and/or through sale of forfeited lands by the Auditor of Tuscarawas County in accordance with R.C. § 5722.04 and/or conveyance in lieu of foreclosures in accordance with R.C. § 5722.10.
(d) The Village is directed to facilitate the effective reutilization of nonproductive land situated within the boundaries of the Village and to foster the return of nonproductive, tax delinquent land to tax revenue generating status and/or devotion to public use.
(e) The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute any and all necessary agreements in order to implement the Land Reutilization Program in R.C. Chapter 5722, and deliver certified copies of this section to the Tuscarawas County Auditor, Treasurer, and Prosecutor as required under R.C. § 5722.02.
(Ord. 09-2018. Passed 5-21-18.)