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City attorney: code board authorized foreclosure for 351 Lincoln Avenue; redevelopment talks ongoing
Summary
The city attorney updated the City Commission that the code board authorized a code lien foreclosure at 351 Lincoln Avenue and that staff is negotiating a redevelopment agreement with the property's attorney to avoid city acquisition and demolition.
The City Attorney told the City Commission that the code board has authorized a code lien foreclosure on 351 Lincoln Avenue, a commercial property, and that the city is negotiating a redevelopment agreement with the property's attorney rather than acquiring and demolishing the structure.
"The code board recently authorized a code lien foreclosure at 351 Lincoln Avenue, which is a commercial property," the City Attorney said, and added that staff is "working with the attorney for the owner to enter into a redevelopment agreement similar to what was used by the care center for the apartment complex on the church parking lot."
The attorney described the building as a "2 story structure" that has been "dilapidated for a long time," with stairs that lacked railings. He said the code board's foreclosure authorization precipitated the current negotiations.
The City Attorney said staff and counsel "have been discussing using letter bridal instead of depositing funds," and that they hope to bring a redevelopment agreement back to the commission for approval once negotiations are complete. The phrase was reported verbatim from the transcript; the transcript did not clarify what "letter bridal" refers to.
A commissioner asked for the property's location; the City Attorney identified it as 351 Lincoln Avenue and described the structure's condition. No commission vote or formal redevelopment agreement was taken during the meeting; the item was presented as an attorney update.
The commission received the update for informational purposes and did not adopt any ordinance or enter into a redevelopment agreement at the meeting. The City Attorney said he hopes to return with an agreement for the commission's approval once terms are finalized.
Meeting transcript excerpts: the City Attorney provided the update and described ongoing negotiations with the owner's attorney; commissioners asked clarifying questions about the property's condition and location.
