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(iv) light and ventilation; (v) fire protection, including egress; (vi) internal utilities, including electricity, gas, and water; (vii) flooring and flooring elements; or (viii) walls, insulation, and exterior envelope. c. the cited violations have not been cured after two notices; and d. the cost to cure the violations would exceed 50% of the assessor's taxable market value of the property for the tax-payable year in which the condemnation is commenced. If the HRA could make these findings, the City Council or HRA must hold a public hearing and make certain findings before initiating the condemnation, and the City Council must authorize the use of eminent domain. 6. Eminent domain -- HRA acquires building and operates it as housing for low or moderate income persons. The HRA could use its powers of eminent domain to acquire apartment buildings with the intent of retaining long-term ownership, and operating the facility as public housing (typically done by engaging a private management company). Under this scenario, the use of a building for public housing that is owned by the HRA constitutes a"public use" under Minnesota Statutes, Section 117.025, subd. 11, so you would not need to rely of the "mitigation of blight" criteria discussed above. However, the HRA would need to follow certain procedures under the HRA statute itself. The HRA must hold a public hearing as described in Section 469.012, subd. lg(c). In addition, the City Council must give prior approval to the use of eminent domain, as required under Section 469.017 (which is the statute under which the HRA would own and operate the building). A further observation is that the HRA has the authority to finance acquisition (and any rehabilitation or construction) for HRA-owned housing though issuance of general obligation bonds, with the approval of the City Council. Such bonds are subject to various terms and conditions, including income limits for renters, required revenues available for debt service, and caps on the principal amount. If the HRA wished to pursue this strategy, we can provide further details. These six options can be used to varying degrees by the Roseville HRA to become involved in multi-family housing. Some options can be used in conjunction with others. Stephen Bubul will be available at the HRA meeting on Apri121 to address any questions.