| | | | | | | | | City of Independence | | AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET |
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| | | | | | | | Agenda Title:
21-066 - 1R. An ordinance approving the exercise, within a portion of the City of Independence, Missouri, of certain powers, functions and duties of a land clearance for redevelopment authority. |
| | | | | | | | Recommendations:
Passage recommended |
| | | | | | | | Executive Summary:
This ordinance would establish a Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) as authorized by Sections 99.300 to 99.660 in the Revised Statutes of Missouri and as set forth in the City Economic Development Policy. |
| | | | | | | | Previous Activity:
Council amended the City Economic Development Policy on April 19, 2021 to facilitate the formation of a Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA). |
| | | | | | | | Background:
This ordinance follows previous action by the Council on April 19, 2021 to amend the City Economic Development Policy to include LCRA as a strategy to reduce blight, spur economic development, and encourage quality in-fill development. Formation of the LCRA was recommended by the Economic Development & Incentives Commission on May 19, 2021. |
| | | | | | | | | Department: City Manager | Contact Person: Mark Randall |
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| REVIEWERS: | | Department | Action | | City Managers Office | Approved | | Finance Department | Approved | | City Managers Office | Approved | | City Clerk Department | Approved |
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