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3. In which cited violations have not been remedied after two notices to cure noncompliance; and 4. Where the cost to cure the violations is more than 50 percent of the assessor's taxable market value for the building (excluding land value). Authorizes a local governmentto seek an administrativesearch warrantto gain access to inspect a building upon a showing of probable cause that a specific code violation has occurred, that the violation has not been cured, and that the owner has denied the local government access to the property. Items of evidence that may support probable cause may include recent fire or police inspections, housing inspections, exterior evidence of deterioration, or other similar reliable evidence of deterioration. Environmentally contaminated area. Defines "environmentally contaminated area" as an area where more than 50 percent of the parcels contain contamination and the estimated costs of investigation, monitoring and testing, and remediation are more than the assessor's estimated market value of the parcel, or in which the owner has not complied with a court order requiring cleanup or remediation within a reasonable time. Abandonedproperty. Defines "abandoned property" as property that has been unoccupied or unused for at least 1 year; that has not been maintained; and for which taxes have not been paid for at least the previous 2 years. Public nuisance. Refers to Minnesota Statutes 609.74 as the definition of "public nuisance" for eminent domain purposes. Assemblage restrictions. Prohibits the taking of non-structurally substandard buildings and no�- contaminated parcels unless there is "no feasible alternative" in order to remediate blight or contamination in the area and all possible steps are taken to minimize the taking of �o�- structurally substandard buildings or non-contaminated parcels. Evidentiary standarc� Takings to mitigate a blighted area, remediate an environmentally contaminated area, reduce abandoned property, or remove a public nuisance require a preponderance of evidence showing if challenged 'm court. Provides that a court order approving the public purpose, necessity, and authority for a taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days. New Procedural Provisions* The new law contains several changes to the eminent domain process prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117, including the following: Appraisal and negotiation. Modifies the appraisal and negotiation requirements in Minnesota Statutes 117.036 that currently apply for transportation purposes and applies these requirements Public s�rvice corporations are exempted fr�m tk�e increased appraisal reimbursement caps, the new public notice and hearing requirements, and the use of administrative lawj udges for arbitrating relocation benefit disputes. Page 2 May 19,2006