HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3839 N. 7th Blight areas.pdfCOMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 3839
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA DECLARING THAT BLIGHTED AREAS EXIST WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALITY AND THE REHABILITATION REDEVELOPMENT OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF OF SUCH AREA OR AREAS IS NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY MORALS OR WELFARE OF THE
RESIDENTS OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS a blight investigation in a portion ofthe North Seventh Avenue Corridor in Bozeman
outlined in Attachment A was completed by city staff at the direction of the City Commission and
WHEREAS the investigation determined that areas of blight as defined by state statute existed
within the study area associated with the following the defective or inadequate street layout identified
within the study area instances of known deterioration inadequate provisions and or age obsolescence
ofthe following public improvements within the studyarea storm drain streets and sidewalks instances
ofage obsolescence of buildings within the study area inappropriate or mixed uses of land or buildingsdeteriorationofsiteandimpropersubdivisionorobsoleteplattingand
WHEREAS Section 7 15 4210 MCA requires that a municipality adopt a resolution of
necessity in order to implement an urban renewal program
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman
Montana that areas of blight exist within the study area of north Bozeman outlined in Attachment A
and that the rehabilitation redevelopment or a combination thereof of the area is necessary in the
interest of the public health safety morals or welfare of the residents of Bozeman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall not use its powers of eminent domain to
acquire private property for any private use in the implementation ofany urban renewal project within this
area
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman Montana at a
regular session thereof held on the 22nd day of August 005
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