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The mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing and HVAC, are outdated and do not appear to be in working order, are poorly located and would need to be replaced; All interior finished surfaces including ceilings, walls and floors would need to be replaced; The bathrooms and kitchen would require new fixtures, cabinets and appliances. Based upon these issues GMHC determined that it would be less expensive to demolish the existing structure and build a new home rather than try to extensively remodel the home and add a new foundation and basement. GMHC offered to purchase the home from the Wu’s. That offer was declined. 2.4Currently the property continues to be in violation of city codes. Specific violations include broken storm door, peeling paint, rodent holes in siding and roof, missing light fixture on pole in yard, rusted rain gutters throughout and junk/debris in year yard. The City continues to receive complaints from area residents regarding the property and its negative affect on the neighborhood 2.5The City received a court order to enter the home for an inspection to determine if the structure was unsafe as defined in the building code in the fall of 2003. The conclusion of the inspection determined that the structure is currently in violation of MN State Building Code Section 1308.0180 “Unsafe Building”. The structure was declared unsafe and its Certificate of Occupancy was revoked. The building was ordered to be repaired or demolished within 90 days as communicated to the owner, Ms. Shu Lien Wu, in a letter dated October 15, 2003. To date the building has not been demolished or repaired and remains in an unsafe condition. Roseville’s City attorney prepared a memo outlining options available to the City in dealing with this property. The City Attorney’s perspective is that the HRA has broader powers to acquire the site using its statutory authority MN Stat. 469-012 which allows the HRA to use eminent domain to acquire “substandard buildings or improvements”. Clearly the history and condition of the property at 2012 Eldridge would meet this definition. 2.6The HRA attorney, Jim Casserly, has reviewed the files and is recommending that the HRA order an appraisal to determine a fair market value for the property as the first step in the eminent domain process. 2012 Eldridge Request 03/16/04 - Page 2 of 3