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. . . STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RESOLUTION 96-59 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED PURCHASE AND/ORCONDEMNATION OF 1900 EDGEWATERAVENUE WHEREAS, the structure on 1900 Edgewater A venue was extensively damaged by fire on or about September 15, 1993; and WHEREAS, the City has unsuccessfully attempted to have the owner of the structure on 1900 Edgewater Avenue either rebuild or remove the structure; and WHEREAS, three years have passed since the fire and the structure on 1900 Edgewater Avenue has not been rebuilt or removed; and WHEREAS, the structure has degraded to the point that the City finds that the structure on 1900 Edgewater Avenue is a Dangerous Building as defined by Section 302 of the Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings as incorporated into the City Code in Section 6-18; and WHEREAS, the structure has degraded to the point that the City finds that the structure on 1900 Edgewater Avenue is a Nuisance as defined by Chapter 16 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that it is in the public interest to attempt to purchase the property located at 1900 Edgewater for a reasonable market value, as this will be the quickest method to allow the City upon said property and abate the existing conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the reasonable market value of the property is not in excess of $17,300, assuming there are no other liens or encumbrances on the property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota: 1 , That the City is hereby authorized to extend an offer to the Owner of 1900 Edgewater A venue for the City to purchase the same for an amount not to exceed $17,300, which offer shall be extended on a standard form purchase agreement form containing usual contingencies concerning status oftitle, and the like;