Resolution 5052 - TABLED INDEFINITELY - Finding Blight Exists - BNSF TIF District10/03/05
Tabled
RESOLUTION NO. 5052 Indefinitelv
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT BLIGHTED AREAS EXIST IN THE CITY of
KA IS F,AND THATREHABILITATION,, REDEVELOPMENT, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF of SUCH .AREAS IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST
OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS
OF THE CITY of KALISPELL.
WHEREAS, The State of Montana has provided for the redevelopment of those portions of its
cities which constitutc a mcnacc to public health and safety, constitutc an
economic and social liability and substantially impair the sound growth of a
municipality; and
WHEREAS, the procedure provided ire Title 7, Chapter 15, part 42 and 43 of Montana Codes
Annotated authorizes municipalities to exercise statutory urban renewal powers
for redevelopment and rehabilitation through urban renewal plans and projects,
after the municipality leas made a finding that a. blighted area exists that
substantially impairs or arrest the sound growth of the city or its environs; retards
the provision of housing accommodations; constitutes in economic or social
liability; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department staff and building officials, employed
y the City of Kalispell, have evaluated and documented the social, fiscal and
physical aspects of the Kalispell Central Business District and adjacent areas to
the west and north of the Central Business District; and
WHFREAS, this study of land usev,, ownership, building conditions. and demographicg wqs
conducted and reviewed by staff employed by the City of Kalispell on the basis of
an examination of the building standards adopted by the City of Kalispell; and
WH SAS, several indicators of deteriorated conditions and blight were found .in the study
area; and
WHEREAS, more than fifty (50) percent of the area meets the definition of inappropriate or
mixed uses of lard or buildings and found to be in less than standard condition;
and
WHEREAS, there exists defective or inadequate street layout, part.la.r.y for streets adjacent
to Center Street and the BNSF railroad tracks were the configuration, of the
streets causes traffic circulation problems and many streets in the study area are in
less than GOOD condition; and
WHEREAS, here are inadequate sidewalks and curb and gutters in the area; and
WHEREAS, many of the sewer and water lines in the study area need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, demographic studies 1* C i ate there exists a slgnificant amount of low -moderate
income persons residing in the area; and
WHEREAS, the studics of land use, building conditions, owncrship, parking and
transportation, indicate a relationship of factors contributing g to the blighting
conditions which exist in the area; and
WHEREAS, the studies, reports and findings referred to herein, are available for public review
at the offices of the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, it is the de .re of the City of Kalispell to exercise the powers conferred by the
Montana Urban Renewal Law; an
WHEREAS, the Montana Urban Renewal Law states that no municipality may exercise any of
the powers conferred therein until after its local governing body shall have
adopted a Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION L That one. or -more. blighted areas. exist in the City of Kalispell.
SECTION 11. That the rehabilitation, redevelopment, or a combination thereof,
of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public
health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of the City of
Kalispell.
ell.
SECTION 111. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR of
HE CITY of KA ISPEL , THIS 3RD DAY OF.00TOBER, 2005.
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Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk