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RESOLUTION NO. 6--
A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE STATUTORY CREATION OF AND
EMPOWERING THE MCCALL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AND MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS OF FACT.
WHEREAS, the City of McCall desires to implement and empower
the Urban Renewal Agency which was created by the Idaho Urban
Renewal Law of 1965 (codified as Chapter 20, Title 50, Idaho
Code) ;
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Urban Renewal Agency
intends to prepare an Urban Renewal Plan containing a revenue
allocation financing provision, pursuant to the local Economic
Development Act (codified at Chapter 29, Title 50, Idaho Code);
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that there are certain factual
prerequisites to the empowerment of the Agency and the ultimate
adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan containing revenue allocation
financing provisions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCCALL AS FOLLOWS:
1. That there are one or more areas within the City of
McCall which are "deteriorated" or deteriorating areas" as
defined by Idaho Code Section 50-2018(h),(i) and 50-2903(b),
2. That one such area is the area surrounding the
abandoned Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way between Third
Street and Davis Street, which area has the following
characteristics:
a The area is contiguous to the downtown business
core in the City of McCall; it is predominantly
zoned commercial; and, as such, it is the likely
and probable location for future commercial
expansion of the downtown McCall business dis-
trict.
b. There is a predominance of defective or inadequate
street layout. Many street layouts within the
area are inadequate and portions thereof consist
of gravelled or partially paved surfaces. Most
are without curb, gutter or sidewalks.
c. The area lacks an effective and adequately sized
street for through traffic between Third Street
and Davis Street. Usage on the existing streets
will far exceed their current capacity, if further
development occurs as expected in the area.
d. There is a diversity of ownership and unusual
conditions of title in the area. The abandoned
Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way extends
through the area creating odd and unusual lot
shapes and sizes. There is currently a dispute
between the City and the owner of the right-of-way
regarding the status of title to various portions
of the right-of-way. Further, the area
encompasses several of the City's oldest
subdivisions and additions which contain lot sizes
which are substandard by current ordinances.
e. Existing City sewer lines are inadequate to
service the anticipated further commercial
development in the area. Expansion of the load on
existing sewer lines in the area without
alterations and improvements would jeopardise the
safety of the current Lake Street line.
f. There are a substantial number of deteriorating or
deteriorated structures in the area.
g. There are large parcels of property in the area
which lack safe and adequate street access
necessary for their full development.
h. There are a substantial number of parcels in the
area which lack adequate parking for their full
development.
i. In 1987, the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development certified that the area
qualified as a slum and blighted area for purposes
of community development block grant eligibility.
3. That unless these conditions are improved, they will
substantially impair the sound growth potential of the City of
McCall and will constitute an economic and social liability; and
further development in the area without such improvements will
endanger the public health, safety and welfare.
4. That the rehabilitation, conservation, and
redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and
welfare of the residents of the City.
5. That acquisition and improvement of property, including
the abandoned Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and improvement
of City services in the area surrounding the right-of-way are
necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and
development of the City in accordance with sound planning
standards and local community objectives, which acquisition may
require the exercise of governmental powers.
6. That based upon the conditions described above, and
pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-2001, et. seq. and 50-2901, et.
seq., there is a need for an Urban Renewal Agency to function in
the City.
7. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS loth DAY OF MAY, 1990.
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