HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 98-15RESOLUTION NO.98-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,FINDING THE EXISTENCE OF AREAS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION THAT QUALIFY FOR REDEVELOPMENT AS DEFINED BY ARIZONA
REVISED STATUTES,TITLE 36,CHAPTER 12,ARTICLE 3.
WHEREAS,Title 36,Chapter 12,Article 3,of the Arizona Revised Statutes
Annotated ("A.R.S.") provide for redevelopment of certain areas within
municipalities;and
WHEREAS,certain findings are required to be made by the local governing body
of a municipality prior to the exercise of the powers granted by A.R.S.Title
36,Chapter 12,Article 3;and
WHEREAS,the majority of the residential and nonresidential structures within
the boundaries of the area described by the legal description,as found in
Exhibit One,and map,as found in Exhibit Two,and incorporated as part of
this resolution meet the criteria for substandard as defined by A.R.S.Title
36,Chapter 12,Article 3;and
WHEREAS.diversity of ownership within the described area forestalls the
assemblage of lots into parcels suitable for redevelopment:and
WHEREAS,the platting of said lots within the described mapped is minimal:and
WHEREAS,the combination of the above -mentioned factors causes the following
effect:
1.Substantially impairs the economic growth of the central business area
of the City of Apache Junction by negatively impacting the orderly
expansion of the area and limits job opportunities in the area;
2.Discourages development of housing facilities by preventing the
redevelopment of a beneficial and usable combination of new units;
3.Constitutes an economic and social liability and stifles redevelopment;
and
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WHEREAS,the redevelopment of such area is necessary in the interest of public
health,safety,morals,or welfare of the residents of the City of Apache
Junction.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.That an area by definition of "Redevelopment Area" as defined by
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36,Chapter 12,Article 3,Section 1471.14(a&b)
is hereby found to exist within the corporate limits of the City of Apache
Junction and which constitutes a condition that is injurious to the public
health,safety,morals or welfare of the residents of the City of Apache
Junction.Such area is legally described in Exhibit One and delineated by the
map in Exhibit Two,both of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference.Said area shall be referred to as the Crossroads Redevelopment
Area.
Section 2.That the redevelopment of the Crossroads Redevelopment Area is
necessary in the interest of the public health,safety,morals or welfare of
the residents of the City of Apache Junction.
Section 3.The Crossroads Redevelopment Area is hereby declared to be in need
of redevelopment in compliance with provisions of A.R.S..Title 36,Chapter
12,Article 3.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY ,1998.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY 1998.
DOUGLAS COLEMAN
Mayor
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ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
R.JOEL STERN
City Attorney
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