HomeMy WebLinkAbout05997ORDINANCE NO. 5997
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO SURRENDER AND DISCHARGE TAX SALES
CERTIFICATES FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND TO RELEASE LIENS
IMPOSED UPON REAL PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE 1971 CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO
REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND
TRANSFERRED BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO PURSUANT TO
THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, over the period of years liens have been imposed against certain real property
pursuant to the provisions of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, (the "Liens "), and
WHEREAS, in addition to such liens, assessments for the special improvement district and
other charges have resulted in the issuance to the City of Pueblo of Certificates of Purchase with
respect to such assessments (the "Certificates of Purchase "), and
WHEREAS, certain Liens and Certificates of Purchase remain outstanding against real
property owned by the City which real property may by Resolution of the City Council be
transferred and used in furtherance of the City's affordable housing programs including the City's
Vacant Lot Recycle Program, and
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the City, promote the public health, safety and
welfare, and encourage the appropriate use and development of real property owned by the City,
against which such Liens and Certificates of Purchase are outstanding if a mechanism and procedure
existed for the release, redemption and discharge of such Liens and Certificates of Purchase; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
The Director of Finance with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to (a) release
and discharge liens imposed in favor of the City under the provisions of the 1971 Code of
Ordinances, and (b) surrender, cancel and discharge Certificates of Purchase issued by the Pueblo
County Treasurer to the City with respect to special improvement district and other assessments,
outstanding against real property owned by the City and title to which has been authorized to be
transferred, sold or assigned to a qualified third -party by Resolution of the City Council pursuant
to or in furtherance of the City's affordable housing programs including without limitation, the City's
Vacant Lot Recycle Program.
SECTION 2
Any and all Ordinances of the City in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent
of such conflict but only to the extent necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage.
ATTEST:
Acting City Jerk
INTRODUCED: July 10 , 1995
By Charles Jones
Councilperson
APPROVED:
President of the Cit Council
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