17-7483 Declaring 356 N Santa Fe as Blighted Building for CDBG Grant Submittal RESOLUTION NUMBER 17-7483
A RESOLUTION DECLARING 356 NORTH SANTA FE A BLIGHTED BUILDING
IN DOWNTOWN SALINA WITH RESPECT TO THE KANSAS SMALL CITIES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK (CDBG) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Congress recognized the prevention and elimination of slum and blight as a
National Objective under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the related
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Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program;
WHEREAS. The State of Kansas in its Urban Renewal Law of 1955 declared that the
prevention and elimination of slums and blight as a matter of state policy and concern; and
WHEREAS, The City of Salina wishes to stabilize and improve the economic viability of the
downtown commercial district by encouraging private property owners to make improvements on
existing blighted buildings; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Department of Commerce has grant funds available through the
CDBG Program to assist property owners in addressing deficiencies on blighted buildings in
cooperation with the municipality; and
WHEREAS. Bieberly Architects, owners of the building located at 356 North Santa Fe wish
to participate in the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Governing Body of the City of
Salina, Kansas hereby declares that the above mentioned building is a blighted structure within
downtown Salina under the Kansas Urban Renewal Law and that it has the following conditions of
blight, decay, or environmental contamination:
The structure has a deteriorating exterior consisting of damaged and broken limestone bricks,
defective mortar joints, and aging windows. The lower three courses around the entire perimeter
have sustained water damage. Gutter and fascia boards are in need of replacement. Exterior doors
and windows have been vandalized. The security fence located in the southwest corner of the
building has been damaged. And, the electrical system does not meet applicable electrical codes.
And, FURTHERMORE these conditions substantially impair the sound growth of the municipality,
constitute an economic liability, and are detrimental to public health and safety.
tuPASSED and ADOPTED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas and signed
by the Mayor this 25th day of September, 2017.
Ka - J. l;a d, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Shandi Wicks, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 3 ilitehmeni 4
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A BUILDING BLIGHTED WITH
RESPECT TO THE KANSAS SMALL CITIES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
WHEREAS. Congress recognized the prevention and elimination of slum and blight as a national
objective under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and
WHEREAS. The State of Kansas in its Urban Renewal Law of 1955 declared that the prevention
and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and concern; and
WHEREAS, The City of Salina wishes to stabilize and improve the economic viability of the
downtown commercial district by encouraging private property owners to make improvements
on existing blighted buildings; and
WHEREAS. The Kansas Department of Commerce has grant funds available through the CDBG
Program to assist property owners in addressing deficiencies on blighted buildings in cooperation
with the municipality; and
WHEREAS. Salina Office Station LLC. the owner of the building located at 356 N. Santa Fe in
the City of Salina wishes to participate in the program.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Governing Body of the City of Salina.
Kansas hereby declares that the above mentioned building is a blighted structure under the
Kansas Urban Renewal Law and that it has the following conditions of blight, decay or
environmental contamination:
The former Missouri Pacific Depot in north downtown Salina has a significant exterior
deterioration consisting of damaged and broken limestone bricks, defective mortar joints, and
aging and broken windows. The lower three courses around the entire perimeter has sustained
water damage. Guttering and fascia boards are warped, split and decayed. Exterior doors have
been vandalized. The security fence along the south and west is damaged and the electrical
system is antiquated and unsafe. As a result, many of the above are in violation of city standards.
and. FURTHERMORE these conditions are detrimental to public health and safety.
ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SALINA. KANSAS THIS
25 DAY OF ' '.(91nJ,r- . 20/7 .
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Communitv Development Block Grant 17 2017 Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation Application