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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Chuck Nelson, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: September 15, 2016
SUBJECT:
To request approval for the City of Aurora to approve a purchase agreement with Maria Rosario Parra and Amanda Hernandez for the acquisition of the property commonly known as 102 Woodlawn Av.
PURPOSE:
The property at 102 Woodlawn Av is a 2,086 square foot parcel on the east side of Woodlawn directly south of W Benton St. The property is currently sitting vacant, and is the first of five consecutive troubled properties on the block. Purchase of this property would be the first step in facilitating the ultimate goal of purchasing troubled properties on this block and demolishing for re-development.
BACKGROUND:
This property has been vacant since early 2015, however similar to the neighboring properties at 104, 108, 112, & 114 Woodlawn, this has historically been a problem rental property. These properties have a long history of code violations, administrative fines and repeated calls for service ranging from Property Standards staff to calls to APD. The purchase of the property will forgive any past due balances owed to the City.
DISCUSSION:
The acquisition price of this property is $55,000. Once acquired the property will be demolished with the intent of redevelopment. Funding is available in the 2016 City Budget Account 215-1710-417.71-01 (Cost of Land).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This is an integral acquisition as Woodlawn Ave is one the gateways into downtown Aurora. Once acquired and demolished this area will be open for redevelopment. The City also has active code enforcement, as well as current repair/demo cases on the neighboring properties. Acquisition of this property will strengthen our position on pursuing the adjoining properties.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City approve the attached purchased Agreement for the acquisition of 102 Woodlawn Av.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Ald...
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