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(d) The interior floor plan is outdated and has been altered to an extent that relocation of interior walls would be necessary were a new owner to try to remodel; (e) The mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing and HVAC are outdated and do not appear to be in working order, are poorly located and would need to be replaced; (f) All interior finished surfaces including ceilings, walls and floors would need to be replaced; and (g) The bathrooms and kitchen would require new fixtures, cabinets and appliances. 1.05 Based upon the findings outlined above, 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 Ms. Wu, but that offer was declined. 1.06 The Property continues to be in violation of City codes. Specific violations include broken storm door, peeling paint, rodent holes in siding and roof, rusted rain gutters throughout and junk and debris in rear yard. The City continues to receive complaints from area residents regarding the Property and its negative impact on the neighborhood. 1.07 In the fall of 2003 the City obtained a court order to enter the house for an inspection to determine if the structure was unsafe as defined in the Building Code. Following an inspection, the conclusion was reached that the structure is in violation of Minnesota State Building Code Section 1308.0180, “Unsafe Building,” as adopted by the City. The structure was declared unsafe and its Certificate of Occupancy was revoked. Notice of the revocation was served on the property owner on October 15, 2003. 1.08 In an order dated October 15, 2003 and served on Ms. Wu, the building was ordered to be repaired or demolished within 90 days. To date the building has not been demolished or repaired and remains in an unsafe condition. 1.09 Frank Wu, the current owner of the Property, appeared at the April 16, 2004 meeting of the Authority, at which meeting the condition of the Property was discussed. The Authority granted Mr. Wu’s request that he be given 30 days to submit a timeline for demolition of the house and commencement of construction of a new house. 1.10 At its May 18, 2004 meeting, the Authority set June 15, 2004 as the date for a public hearing to consider use of the Authority’s powers of eminent domain to acquire the Property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.012, subdivision 7. Section 2. Findings. 2.01 The Authority hereby finds that the building and other improvements on the Property are substandard pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.012, subdivision 7, which finding is a condition to the Authority’s power to acquire the Property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.012, subdivision 7.