Public Notice:
NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM ORDINANCE 9-4-2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN TOWNSHIP REDEVELOPMENT AREA WHEREAS , by Resolution 190-2013, the Township Council of the Township of Evesham declared certain properties in the Route 70/Route 73 corridor to be ‘areas in need of redevelopment’ within the meaning and intendment of the New Jersey Housing and Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A .40A:12A-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS ,by Ordinance 28-11-2103, the Township Council adopted a Redevelopment Plan for certain properties known as Block 3, Lot 3, and Block 27.02, Lot 2, properties familiarly known as ‘G Boys’, and ‘Tri-Towne Shopping Center’ respectively; and WHEREAS , the Redevelopment Plan identified both of said properties as properties for which redevelopment acquisition might be necessary in order to fulfill the goals and purposes of the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS , the Township Council has authorized and commissioned certain appraisals for said properties to establish the fair market value of same in the event it determines to move forward with redevelopment acquisition of said properties; and WHEREAS , said appraisals are expected to be received in the next few weeks, and the governing body, while continuing to pursue various means by which said properties can be privately redeveloped, is, nevertheless, interested in ensuring that the continued passage of time does not result in unnecessary continued deterioration and dilapidation of said properties without municipal intervention; and WHEREAS , therefore, the governing body deems it appropriate to provide for the authorization of the acquisition of said properties, should same prove both financially feasible, and necessary to promote the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS , although the Redevelopment Plan, adopted by Ordinance 28-11-2013 already authorizes said acquisition, the governing body has determined to also enact this Ordinance in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Local Lands and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A .40A:12-1 et seq. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED , by the Township Council of the Township of Evesham, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey as follows: Article I.Acquisition Authorized . The Township Council hereby authorizes, subject to receipt of appropriate appraisals, and the undertaking of good faith negotiations in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A .20:3-1 et seq., and particularly 20:3-6, the acquisition of the properties known as Block 27.02, Lot 2, and Block 3, Lot 3, within the Township of Evesham, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan previously adopted under the Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A .40A:12A-1 et seq. Article II.Effectuation of Authorization granted above . The Township Manager, Solicitor, Director of Community Development, and such other municipal officials as the Manager may deem necessary and appropriate, are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions, engage in such negotiations, secure such title searches and insurance policies, and to do any and all other things necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the properties identified in Article I above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, no Agreements of Sale, nor the incurrence of any debt, nor the institution of any litigation in furtherance of said acquisition, shall be permitted without further formal action of the Township Council, which may be authorized by motion or resolution. Article III.Repealer, Severability and Effective Date. A. Repealer . Any and all Ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such inconsistencies. B. Severability . In the event that any clause, section, paragraph or sentence of this Ordinance is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then the Township Council hereby declares its intent that the balance of the Ordinance not affected by said invalidity shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that it allows the Township to meet the goals of the Ordinance. C. Effective Date . This Ordinance shall take effect upon proper passage in accordance with the law. Notice Please take notice that the ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Evesham in the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, held on March 18, 2014, and said ordinance will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Council to be held on April 15, 2014, at 6:30 P.M. in the Municipal Complex, 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, New Jersey, at which time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Mary Lou Bergh, RMC Township Clerk Adv. Fee: $110.40 BCT: March 23, 2014 Aff. Chg: $20.00