Presenter
Presented by Ms. Carlisle
Title
Resolution approving the amended Convention Center Redevelopment Proposal dated May, 2003, including Modification No. 2 to the Redevelopment Area Plan, for redevelopment activities in a portion of Redevelopment Area No. 46, Convention Center, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh. (Council District No. 6).
Body
Whereas, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, pursuant to the Urban Redevelopment Law, Act of May 24, 1945, P.L. 991, as amended, submitted to this Council for its approval the amended Convention Center Redevelopment Proposal dated May, 2003, including Modification No. 2 to the Redevelopment Area Plan, for redevelopment activities in a portion of Redevelopment Area No. 46, Convention Center, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh; and
Whereas, Council fixed July 15, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. as the time for a public hearing on the Proposal; and
Whereas, due notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearing was published as required by the Urban Redevelopment Law; and
Whereas, the amended Convention Center Redevelopment Proposal, including Modification No. 2 to the Redevelopment Area Plan, with maps, plans, or other documents as form a part thereof, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh and supporting data, were available for public inspection for ten days at the office of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, 12th Floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and at the office of the City Clerk, 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and remain on file for public inspection at those offices; and
Whereas, Council is satisfied that adequate provisions will be made to relocate displaced residents and businesses without undue hardship; and
Whereas, Council is of the opinion that the amended Convention Center Redevelopment Proposal and Modification No. 2 to the Redevelopment Area Plan are in the best interest of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and desires to approve the same.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law, Act of May 24, 1945, P.L. 991, as amended, the amended Convention Center Redevelopment Proposal dated May, 2003, including Modification No. 2 to the Redevelopment Area Plan, for redevelopment activities in a portion of Redevelopment Area No. 46, Convention Center, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, is hereby approved.