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HRA clears 4(d) covenant on 1048 Central Avenue West to allow sale to Saint Peter Clavier Church
Summary
The St. Paul HRA approved a staff recommendation to release a 4(d) affordable housing incentive program restrictive covenant on 1048 Central Avenue West so the seller can transfer clear title to Saint Peter Clavier Church for expanded community and early childhood programming; the resolution passed unanimously, 7–0.
The St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted unanimously to release a restrictive covenant under its 4(d) affordable housing incentive program on 1048 Central Avenue West to enable the property's sale to Saint Peter Clavier Church.
Director McMahon summarized staff findings, explaining that properties participating in the 4(d) program receive a tax benefit in exchange for recording a restrictive covenant. The property owner requested release of the covenant to clear title for the sale; the purchaser, Saint Peter Clavier Church, plans to expand programming and offer early-childhood services at the site. Staff noted the owner also has other properties in the city and said the owner is committed to relocating the tenant into another low-income or affordable unit.
Director McMahon recommended approval of the covenant release as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Buoy moved to approve the item; the HRA recorded a voice/roll-call vote of seven in favor, none opposed, and adopted the resolution.
The action does not itself specify the sale price or exact relocation unit; staff said those details are in the staff report. The covenant release was presented as a discrete title-clearing action to enable the contemplated sale to a community organization with stated plans for expanded services.
No additional conditions or amendments were recorded on the floor during the meeting.
