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a��rtrn� � pr�val REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 9/25/06 ITEM NO: 3.f Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: iterr� Description: Adopting a resolution authorizing the application for a public "use deed" on tax-forfeited parcel #11-29-23-'�1-00�7 for stormwater management, drainage and utility purposes BACKGROUND Minnesota Statutes requires that Ramsey County notify the city in which a tax forfeited oroaerty is located [see attached letter). Then, the City has an opportunity to acquire the �r�p��t}r at either fair market value or through� a p��+1G� use deed by �fn��#�n� the application for the Conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Land (attached form 962). State Statute also indicates that the City has 60 days from the date of notification to act on the parcel. There is currently a parcel that is located adjacent to the Legion Baseball Field that has been forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of real estate taxes. The parcel is very desirable to the City due to its proximity to Roseville Central Park and the Legion Baseball Field. Specifically there are stormwater and drainage issues in the area that are causing serious erosion concerns on the ballfield. This parcel will provide the space (not the financial resources) to manage the stormwater in this area. The preferred method of acquisition for this parcel is through a public "use deed". The 60 day rule began on August 31, 2006 and will expire October 30,2006. The process required to acquire the property through a public use deed is to adopt a resolution indicating the desire to acquire the property for a public use and pay the necessary application fees, which in this case is $52.70. Attached is a letter from Ramsey County; a map indicating the location of the property; a copy of the application for the Conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Land (attached form 962); and a proposed resolution. POLICY Minnesota Statute requires that Ramsey County notify the city in which tax forfeited properties exist. The City has 60 days from notification to respond on the parcel. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The cost to acquire this parcel by a public use deed is $52.70 and the funds are proposed to be taken from the Parks and Recreation Fund.