Upon determination of Council that a premises is 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 and/or Council is authorized to introduce and submit appropriate legislation to do the following:
(a) Acquire the premises by purchase;
(b) Acquire the premises by court action exercising the City's 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;
(2) Rehabilitation by an independent contractor or by City forces;
(3) Sale of the blighted premises to a purchaser upon terms 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 a public purpose) for use or development.
(d) Any combination of the above provisions.
(Ord. 36-04. Passed 5-3-04.)