12-17,117. Same; revitalization plan, contents; notice and hearing. (a) Prior to designating an area as a neighborhood revitalization area or a structure to be a dilapidated structure, the governing body shall adopt a plan for the revitalization of such area or designation of a dilapidated structure. Such plan shall include:

(1) A legal description of the real estate forming the boundaries of the proposed area and a map depicting the existing parcels of real estate;

(2) the existing assessed valuation of the real estate in the proposed area, listing the land and building values separately;

(3) a list of names and addresses of the owners of record of real estate within the area;

(4) the existing zoning classifications and district boundaries and the existing and proposed land uses within the area;

(5) any proposals for improving or expanding municipal services within the area including, but not limited to, transportation facilities, water and sewage systems, refuse collection, road and street maintenance, park and recreation facilities and police and fire protection;

(6) a statement specifying what property is eligible for revitalization and whether rehabilitation and additions to existing buildings or new construction or both is eligible for revitalization;

(7) the criteria to be used by the governing body to determine what property is eligible for revitalization;

(8) the contents of an application for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118, and amendments thereto;

(9) the procedure for submission of an application for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118, and amendments thereto;

(10) the standards or criteria to be used when reviewing and approving applications for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118, and amendments thereto;

(11) a statement specifying the maximum amount and years of eligibility for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118; and

(12) any other matter deemed necessary by the governing body.

(b) Prior to declaring a building to be a dilapidated structure, the governing body shall do the following:

(1) Obtain a legal description of the property to be declared dilapidated;

(2) determine the assessed value of the property to be declared a dilapidated structure, with separate values established for the land and structure;

(3) determine the owner of record of the structure.

(c) Prior to adopting a plan pursuant to this section, the governing body shall call and hold a hearing on the proposal. Notice of such hearing shall be published at least once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. Following such hearing, or the continuation thereof, the governing body may adopt such plan.

History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 13; L. 1996, ch. 228, § 10; July 1.