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% 1386.2 <br />TO: '•Mayor and City Council <br />FROM: Mark Bernhardson, City Arlministrator� <br />DATE: January 3, 1986 <br />SUBJECT: Community Development and Redevelopment <br />INTRODUCTION -While a significant amount of land remains <br />—u—nJe--ve-T_(5_p_6_r in the City of Orono and building permits are <br />continuing at a level higher today than they have been in the <br />early eighties, there are areas in Orono that were developed <br />prior to World liar II that are beginning to show their age, both• <br />residential and commercial. 'ouch of this has come about due to <br />lack of either economic ability, economic incentive or a desire <br />to keep the property in improved shape. As noted in attachment 1 <br />there are a number of things that have been developed over the <br />years which Orono could employ to improve some of these run-down <br />areas, should it desire. <br />To date the City has engaged in certain activities which could be <br />considered redevelopement. These include: <br />a) Hazardous Buildings Proceedings - Efforts to improve <br />the quality of buildings in the community when they <br />reach a stage that they are no longer usable in their <br />present condition. <br />b) Sewer and WateC - While done principally for <br />environmental protection and public safety improvement, <br />these have to some de-ree promoted improvement in <br />existing structures a also allowed for additional <br />(levelopment that woul, oL have otherwise taken place. <br />(Schlee Development is an example.) <br />c) Private Economic Value - over the last 10 years <br />particularly Orono has noticed that because of the <br />economic value of principally lakeshore property there <br />has been spot redevelopment done solely with private <br />money on the lake. This has generally resulted in old <br />structures in poor condition being removed and replaced <br />with much higher priced and generally more attractive <br />buildings. <br />ci) CDBG Housing Rehab Grant Program - On a modest scale <br />the City has been utilizing CDBG monies to improve the <br />condition of the housing stock in Orono. <br />Given the potential need for some redevelopment it is appropriate <br />at this time for the Council and staff to discuss the directions <br />they desire to qo. This comprehensive review is undertaken in <br />order to determine: <br />1 <br />