Land Bank Agency
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · November 19, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF LAND BANK MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
A meeting of the Land Bank of Blue Springs, Missouri was held on Monday, November 19, 2018
at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Executive Conference Room of the Howard L Brown Public Safety
Building, 1100 SW Smith Street, Blue Springs, Missouri with Chairman Johnson presiding.
COMMISSIONERS IN Eric Johnson
ATTENDANCE James May
Jim Fairbanks
Also present were Staff Liaisons Christine Cates; Jackie Sommer;
Chris Sandie; Dennis Dovel; Tom Cole; Karen Van Winkle; Lance
Dillenschneider, Realtor; and Board Secretary Julia Porter.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson called the Land Bank meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 3:00 p.m., Commissioner May moved that the Land Bank go into
executive session pursuant to Section 610.021, subparagraph (2),
Revised Statues of Missouri, for the purpose of privileged
communications between a governmental body or its representative
and legal counsel relating to real estate, and that any minutes,
documents, and other records discussed or taken during the executive
session remain closed, and at the conclusion of the executive session
the Board shall return to open session. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Fairbanks and carried with the following votes:
White-Baldridge -ABSENT Fairbanks - Aye
May-Aye Johnson - Aye
Sampson -ABSENT
RETURN TO OPEN At 3:09 p.m. the Board returned to open session.
SESSION
APPROVE BOARD Commissioner Fairbanks moved to approve the minutes of the August
MINUTES 30, 2018 meeting of the Land Bank of Blue Springs. Motion seconded
by Commissioner May and carried unanimously.
SELECTION OF Commissioner Fairbanks moved to. approve the slate of officers as
OFFICERS follows:
• Eric Johnson to serve as the Chair for one year
• James May to serve as the Vice Chair for one year
• Kirk Sampson to serve as the Treasurer for one year
The motion was seconded by Commissioner May and carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO REAL Chairman Johnson stated that the Amendment to the Real Estate
ESTATE LISTING Listing agreement was no longer necessary. No action was taken on
AGREEMENT this item.
UPDATE - REAL Lance Dillenschneider informed the Board that the closing date for the
ESTATE CONTRACT Real Estate contract with Clayton Properties Group, Inc. for Land Bank
FOR PARCELS 2015-03 Parcels 2015-03-54-330-97-03-00-0-00-000 and 2015-04-54-330-98-
AND 2015-04 02-01-0-00-000 has been extended to January 21 , 2018.
UPDATE - REAL Lance Dillenschneider informed the Board that the Real Estate contract
ESTATE CONTRACT with JW Larkin Properties, LLC for Land Bank Parcels 2016-03-41-800-
FOR PARCELS 2016-03 03-02-01-5-00-000 and 2016-04-41-820-04-09-00-0-00-000 closed on
AND 2016-04 October 1, 2018.
LAND BANK Christine Cates presented the Land Bank Quarterly Financial
QUARTERLY Statements for Fiscal Year 2018-19. The Financial statements are
FINANCIAL attached to these minutes.
STATEMENTS
WITHDRAWAL OF Lance Dillenschneider informed the Board that the two pending offers
PENDING OFFERS ON on Parcel 2016-06-41-940-99-01-01-0-00-000 have withdrawn .
PARCEL 2016-06
AMENDMENT TO Commissioner May moved to approve the amendment to the Policies
POLICIES AND and Procedures for the Acquisition and Disposal of Properties. Motion
PROCEDURES seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and carried unanimously.
Proposed amendments are redlined in an attachment and included with
to these minutes.
WEBSITE Board Secretary Julia Porter gave a demonstration of the Land Bank
DEMONSTRATION Website.
ADJOURNMENT At 3:39 p.m. there was no further business to come before the Board,
Commissioner Fairbanks moved the meeting be adjourned. Motion
seconded by Commissioner May and carried unanimously.
Eric Johnson, Chair
Agenda
LAND BANK BOARD MEETING
November 19, 2018 3:00 p.m.
Council Executive Conf Room
Public Safety Building 1100 SW Smith
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
1. Executive Session – Discussion relating to real estate pursuant to Sections 610.021 (2),
RSMo
2. Approval of August 30, 2018, Land Bank Board meeting Minutes
3. Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer
4. Amendment to Real Estate Listing Aggreement with Lance Dillenschneider,
ReeseNichols Real Estate to include Land Bank Parcel #2014-03-54-410-49-10-00-0-
00-000
5. Update – Real estate contract with Clayton Properties Group, Inc. - Land Bank Parcels
2015-03-54-330-97-03-00-0-00-000 and 2015-04-54-330-98-02-01-0-00-000
6. Update – Real estate contract with JW Larkin Properties, LLC - Land Bank Parcels
2016-03-41-800-03-02-01-5-00-000 and 2016-04-41-820-04-09-00-0-00-000
7. Land Bank quarterly financial statements
8. Withdrawal of pending offers on Parcel 2016-06-41-940-99-01-01-0-00-000
9. Amendment to Policies and Procedures for the Acquisition and Disposal of Properties
10. Website Demonstration
Posted November 16, 2018 at the Howard L Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street,
Blue Springs, MO 64015 and on the City’s website.
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF LAND BANK MEETING
AUGUST 30, 2018
A meeting of the Land Bank of Blue Springs, Missouri was held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in
the Council Executive Conference Room of the Howard L Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW
Smith Street, Blue Springs, Missouri with Chairman Johnson presiding.
COMMISSIONERS IN Eric Johnson Kirk Sampson
ATTENDANCE Tracy White-Baldridge Jim Fairbanks
Jim May
Also present were Staff Liaisons Assistant City Administrator
Christine Cates; City Attorney Jackie Sommer; Chris Sandie, Director
of Public Works; Dennis Dovel, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Tom Cole, Director of Community and Economic Development;
Karen Van Winkle, Director of Finance; and Deputy City Clerk Julia
Porter.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson called the Land Bank meeting to order at 2:00
p.m.
APPROVE BOARD Commissioner May moved to approve the minutes of the April 30,
MINUTES 2018 meeting of the Land Bank of Blue Springs. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Fairbanks and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF Commissioner May moved to appoint Julia Porter as the Board
BOARD SECRETARY Secretary of the Land Bank of Blue Springs. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Fairbanks and carried unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF A Commissioner White-Baldridge moved to approve the ratification of
CONTRACT WITH JW the real estate contract with JW Larkin Properties, LLC for Lank Bank
LARKIN PROPERTIES, Parcels 2016-03-41-800-03-02-01-5-00-000 and 2016-04-41-820-
LLC (2016-03 AND 2016- 04-09-00-0-00-000. Motion seconded by Commissioner May and
04)
carried unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF A Commissioner Fairbanks moved to approve the ratification of the real
CONTRACT WITH estate contract with Clayton Properties Group, Inc. for Land Bank
CLAYTON PROPERTIES Parcels 2015-03-54-330-97-03-00-0-00-000 and 2015-04-54-330-
GROUP, INC. (2015-03 98-02-01-0-00-000. Motion seconded by Commissioner White-
AND 2015-04)
Baldridge and carried unanimously.
AUTHORITY TO Commissioner May moved to authorize the Chairman to negotiate
NEGOTIATE AND purchase contracts, and to negotiate and execute amendments or
EXTEND CLOSING addendums to any purchase contract approved by the Land Bank that
DATES is not a substantial or material change to the contract or a change to
the purchase price. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks
and carried unanimously.
TITLE REPORT Attorney Jackie Sommer presented a Memo on Title Company
EXCEPTIONS Exceptions to Land Bank Sales.
LAND BANK QUARTERLY Christine Cates presented the Land Bank Quarterly Financial
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
REVIEW OF 2017 AND Christine Cates advised that there is a staff meeting on September 7
2018 LAND BANK to discuss the best uses for the six parcels received in the 2017 Tax
PARCELS Sale.
Attorney Jackie Sommer advised that there will not be any properties
transferred to the Land Bank of Blue Springs from the 2018 Tax Sale.
LAND BANK PARCEL Chairman Johnson spoke about giving Land Bank Parcel 2013-02-
2013-02 35-230-03-64-00-0-00-000 back to Sunny Pointe Home Owners
Association (HOA). Attorney Jackie Sommer appealed the assessed
value of the parcel to Jackson County. The new assessed value of
Parcel 2013-02 is $10 and will be tax exempt.
Board Secretary Julia Porter reached out to Sunny Pointe HOA and
as of today has not received an application.
Commissioner May moved to give Parcel 2013-02 to Sunny Pointe
HOA. Motion seconded by Commissioner White-Baldridge and
carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:27 p.m., Commissioner White-Baldridge moved that the Land
Bank go into executive session pursuant to Section 610.021,
subparagraph (2), Revised Statues of Missouri, for the purpose of
privileged communications between a governmental body or its
representative and legal counsel relating to real estate, and that any
minutes, documents, and other records discussed or taken during the
execute session remain closed, and that this body stand adjourned
at the completion of such session. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Fairbanks can carried with the following votes:
Tracy White-Baldridge – Aye Jim Fairbanks – Aye
Jim May – Aye Eric Johnson – Aye
Kirk Sampson – Aye
______________________________
Eric Johnson, Chair
________________________
Julia Porter, Board Secretary
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS
BALANCE SHEET - LAND
BANK
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
CATEGORY LAND BANK
ASSETS
Cash and investments $ 69,256
Receivables (net of allowances
Taxes -
Accounts
Accrued interest -
Interfund receivables -
Land 386,168
Prepaid items -
TOTAL ASSETS $ 455,424
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 16,062
Accrued liabilities -
Interfund payable -
Long term debt -
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 16,062
FUND BALANCES
Reserved for:
Encumbrances -
Unassigned 439,362
TOTAL FUND BALANCES $ 439,362
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 455,424
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CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE - LAND BANK
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
CATEGORY
LAND BANK
REVENUES:
Farm Lease $ 7,120
Sale of Land 31,150
Property Taxes 78,820
Interest 993
Contributed Capital - Land 93,731
Other 100
TOTAL REVENUES $ 211,913
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Personal Services -
Materials & Supplies -
Contractual Services 79,281
Capital Outlay -
Capital Improvements -
Debt service: -
Principal retirement -
Interest and fiscal charges -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 79,281
Excess of revenues over
(under) expenditures $ 132,633
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Issuance of bonds -
Discount on bond issuance
Loss on sale of asset (164,364)
Transfers in
Transfers (out) -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES) $ (164,364)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES (31,731)
FUND BALANCES - OCTOBER 1, 2017 $ 471,093
FUND BALANCES - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 $ 439,362
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LAND BANK OF BLUE
SPRINGS, MISSOURI
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES
Revised November 419, 20138
Approved by the Board on November 4, 2013:
_____________________________
Eric Johnson, Chair
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GOAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1. POLICIES GOVERNING THE ACOUISITION OF PROPERTIES ............................................. 4
2. POLICIES CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES ........................................... 6
A. Priorities for Use of Property: ...................................................................................................... 7
B. Properties not to be listed for sale. ................................................................................................ 8
C. Priorities as to the Nature of the Transferee. ................................................................................. 8
D. Priorities Concerning Neighborhood and Community Development. ............................................. 8
E. Limit of five (5) contiguous parcels. ............................................................................................. 9
F. Public Review of Inventory.......................................................................................................... 9
G. Pricing of Properties for Sale. ...................................................................................................... 9
H. Discounted pricing. ................................................................................................................... 10
3. SIDE LOT DISPOSITION PROGRAM....................................................................................... 10
A. Side Lot Disposition Policies. .................................................................................................... 10
B. Side Lot Disposition Procedures................................................................................................. 12
4. RESIDENTIAL LAND TRANSFERS ......................................................................................... 12
A. Residential Land Transfer Policies. ............................................................................................ 12
B. Residential Land Transfer Procedures- Individual Transferees..................................................... 14
C. Residential Land Transfer Procedures - Corporate Transferees. ................................................... 14
5. MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL LAND TRANSFERS .................................................. 16
A. Transfer Policies........................................................................................................................ 16
B. Transfer Procedures. .................................................................................................................. 17
6. AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND OTHER LAND TRANSFERS .................................. 18
A. Transfer Policies........................................................................................................................ 18
B. Transfer Procedures. .................................................................................................................. 19
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7. CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE PLACED ON SALES .............................................................. 20
A. General conditions. .................................................................................................................... 20
B. Deed of Trust. ........................................................................................................................... 21
C. Reversion Clause. ...................................................................................................................... 21
8. APPROVALS OF LAND TRANSFERS ...................................................................................... 22
A. Transfers Requiring Board Approval. ......................................................................................... 22
B. Transfers Requiring Executive Director or Chairman Approval. .................................................. 22
C. Procedure for Marketing and Selling Houses. ............................................................................. 22
9. AGREEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY USE OF LAND ............................................................... 24
A. Adopt-A-Lot ............................................................................................................................. 24
B. Lease-A-Lot .............................................................................................................................. 24
10. CONVEYANCES TO THE LAND BANK FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 25
A. Requirements for Conveyances to the Land Bank. ...................................................................... 25
B. Procedures for Conveyances to the Land Bank. .......................................................................... 26
C. Right of Repurchase by the Transferor. ...................................................................................... 26
11. TRANSFER OF REHABILITATED PROPERTIES ................................................................... 27
A. Rehabilitation and Marketing. .................................................................................................... 27
B. Sale of Rehabilitated Properties.................................................................................................. 27
12. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ................................................................................................. 27
A. Waiver of requirements.............................................................................................................. 28
B. Procurement. ............................................................................................................................. 28
C. Contracts. .................................................................................................................................. 28
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LAND BANK OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES
GOAL
The Land Bank of Blue Springs, Missouri is established to acquire tax-delinquent properties and
other properties in order to protect the public from economic decline, crime and hazardous
conditions often associated with such properties, to protect Blue Springs neighborhoods from
decline fostered by the presence of blighting conditions, and to advance the public purpose of
returning land which is in a nonrevenue-generating, nontax-producing status to an effective
utilization status in order to provide housing, new industry, and jobs for the residents of the City.
This goal is furthered through sales of the acquired properties to responsible parties who will
properly develop, redevelop, maintain, or otherwise provide for productive use of the properties.
DEFINITIONS
Deemed bid: When properties are offered for sale at a tax-foreclosure auction and no offers are
received that meet the minimum bid (judgment amount with penalties, interest and attorney fees), the
properties are then transferred to the Land Bank through a process referred to as a deemed bid.
Down payment: Following staff review of the applicant to ensure eligibility to purchase property, a
down payment in the form of cashier's check or money order must be paid before the offer is
submitted to the Board for consideration. The amount of the down payment is based on the type of
property involved in accordance with the table below.
Unusable property ..........................................................no down payment required
Vacant lots .................................................10% of offer or $75, whichever is higher
Houses .....................................................10% of offer or $750, whichever is higher
Commercial, multifamily ....................10% of offer or $1,500, whichever is higher
Acreage (developable) ..........................10% of offer or $1,500, whichever is higher
Neighborhood Improvement District Properties………………….minimum $10,000
The down payment will be refunded if the offer is rejected by the Board.
Offer: A written offer must be made on the forms available for that purpose from the Land Bank.
An offer must state the proposed use for the property, and the Land Bank may consider as a part of
the acceptance of such offer whether the proposed use is in compliance with the existing zoning
designation and land use regulations of such property and is a use consistent with the priority for
that particular parcel. The proposed use must be consistent with current zoning
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and entitlement processes required by the Unified Development Code and to be consistent with the
proposed use. This is a condition precedent to the transferAny transfer for a use that would
require a change in the zoning classification, may be conditioned upon the Land Bank's receipt of a
written statement from the City that it is in support of such changed use. Further, an offer must
include at a minimum:
a) a certified statement from the proposed purchaser, signed by at least one duly authorized
individual officer if an entity, that the proposed purchaser, or the holder of a controlling interest
therein, does not have any outstanding delinquent real property taxes for any property owned, is
current on all installments of special assessment for public improvements then due and owing,
does not have any outstanding special assessments or liens for municipal services and/or property
maintenance violations, and does not have any pending property maintenance violations or any
unsatisfied fines for previously issued administrative citations,
b) a list of all owners, officers, members or partners of an entity which is the proposed purchaser,
with their primary residences, and
c) for any proposed purchaser that is an entity the offer must include a designation of local agent,
with a valid City issued business license, with a principal place of business in the City, authorized
to accept on behalf of such entity notices of code violations or other service of process, which
designation shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect until written notice to the contrary is
provided to the Land Bank, which shall be effective only if a subsequent local agent, similarly
qualified, is named in such notice.
d) payment of a $25.00 non-refundable application fee in the form of a cashier's check or money
order.
Property costs: Property costs are those costs associated with the acquisition of a parcel of
property.
Project costs: Project costs include the cost of acquisition and costs associated with
rehabilitation and/or redevelopment of the parcel(s) for the completion of the proposed project.
Unusable property: Small pieces of property that are under 2,500 square feet in size, do not have
a property line that front a public street (landlocked), or have a configuration that prevents them
from being used for any reasonable purpose.
1. POLICIES GOVERNING THE ACOUISITION OF PROPERTIES
A. The Land Bank shall not acquire or own any real estate that is located wholly or partially
outside the City of Blue Springs, Missouri.
B. The Land Bank may acquire real property or interests in property by:
1. gift, devise, transfer, exchange, foreclosure, lease, purchase, or otherwise on terms and
conditions and in a manner the Land Bank considers proper;
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2. purchase contracts, lease purchase agreements, installment sales contracts, and land
contacts, and may accept transfers from political subdivisions upon such terms and
conditions as agreed to by the Land Bank and the political subdivision;
3. bidding on any parcel of real estate offered for sale at a sheriff's foreclosure sale held in
accordance with RSMo Section 141.550 provided that if the bid is not a deemed bid
under subsection 3 of Section 141.560; and
4. transfer from any political subdivision to the Land Bank of real property and interests in
real property of the political subdivision on such terms and conditions and according to such
procedures as determined by the political subdivision.
C. In determining which, if any, properties shall be acquired, the Land Bank shall give
consideration to the following factors:
1. Proposals and requests by nonprofit corporations that identify specific properties for ultimate
acquisition and redevelopment;
2. Proposals and requests by governmental entities that identify specific properties for ultimate
acquisition and redevelopment;
3. Residential properties that are occupied or are available for immediate occupancy without
need for substantial rehabilitation;
4. Improved properties that are the subject of an existing order for demolition of the
improvements, and properties that meet the criteria for demolition of improvements;
5. Vacant properties that could be placed into a Side Lot Disposition Program;
6. Properties that would be in support of strategic neighborhood stabilization and revitalization
plans;
7. Properties that would form a part of a land assemblage development plan; or
8. Properties that will provide resources to sustain the operations of the Land Bank to allow it to
fulfill its responsibilities.
D. In determining the nature and extent of the properties to be acquired the Land Bank shall also
give consideration to:
1. Underlying values of the subject properties,
2. The financial resources available for acquisitions,
3. The operational capacity of the Land Bank, and
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4. The projected length of time for transfer of such properties to the ultimate transferees.
E. In addition to the factors listed above, the Land Bank may accept offers from property owners
who wish to donate property when any or all of the following items are present:
1. The property owner does not have the resources to properly care for the property or to
comply with orders to correct code violations that are present and evidence of the hardship
has been presented.
2. There are either:
a) no delinquent taxes owed for the property, or
b) arrangements are made to pay the taxes by a purchaser of the property following
demolition or abatement actions.
3. There is a written agreement with an owner of an adjoining property to purchase the
property from the Land Bank, generally following demolition, nuisance abatement or similar
actions.
4. The property is located in an area in need of redevelopment efforts.
5. The City of Blue Springs has agreed to fund the demolition, nuisance abatement, or similar
action that may be needed.
6. The donation offer is accompanied with a cash donation to provide funding for repair or
demolition.
7. A Phase I environmental assessment is completed prior to the donation if deemed warranted.
F. The Executive Director or Chairman is authorized to accept offers of donated property
following the criteria described above. Communication regarding offers to donate property that
describes the offer and satisfaction of the factors will be distributed to the full Board at least one
week prior to the acceptance of the offer. If during this period a Board member questions the
acceptance of the offer, the decision will be deferred until the offer can be discussed and
approved or rejected at the next Board meeting.
G. The Land Bank will promptly evaluate the inventory as provided to it by the Land Trust, or
pursuant to the sheriff's foreclosure sale under the Land Tax Collection Law, and develop
priorities among those properties for demolition, repairing critical structural envelope elements,
such as a roof, if the building is deemed salvageable, and secure the structures from entry to the
extent possible. The evaluation will include determining and assigning the appropriate priority
or priorities for the future use of each property.
2. POLICIES CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES
The disposition of properties shall be based upon a combination of three different factors. The
first factor involves the intended or planned use of the property. The second factor considers the
nature and identity of the transferee of the property. The third factor addresses the impact of the
property transfer on the short and long term neighborhood and community development plans.
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The disposition of any given parcel will be based upon an assessment of the most efficient and
effective way to maximize the aggregate policies and priorities. The Board and staff of the Land
Bank shall at all times retain flexibility in evaluating the appropriate balancing of the priorities for
the use of property, priorities as to the nature of the transferee of properties, and priorities
concerning neighborhood and community development.
A. Priorities for Use of Property:
1. opportunities for revitalization of deteriorating residential, retail and commercial
neighborhoods;
2. creation of safe, decent and affordable housing for existing and future residents;
3. creation of retail and commercial areas on vacant or deteriorated properties within
neighborhoods; public spaces and places for parks, green spaces and other public purposes;
4. creation or expansion of side yards with unimproved vacant lots in neighborhoods densely
constructed, for the benefit of abutting owner-occupied residences;
5. the assemblage of property for future development in a manner consistent with the purposes
of the City's consolidated plans, particularly in low to moderate income areas designated by
the City as a target areas for revitalization;
6. space for use as urban agriculture, community gardens, or other similar uses consistent
with healthy eating by residents, including restoring ground through alternative
vegetative cover to build-back the soil for future use for food production;
7. public spaces and places for parks, green spaces and other public purposes;
8. wildlife conservation areas;
9. homeownership;
10. return of the property to productive taxpaying status;
11. land assemblage for economic development;
12. long term "banking" of properties for future strategic uses;
13. provision of financial resources to sustain the operations of the Land Bank to allow it to
fulfill its responsibilities; and
14. supports the objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and similar City plans.
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B. Properties not to be listed for sale.
1. Parcels that are categorized for use under priorities numbered 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, or 12 above may
be listed as not for sale.
2. If any government agency certifies, in writing, that it is considering a parcel of property for
one of the above uses and the property was not previously categorized for the use, it may be
temporarily assigned the category for up to a ninety (90) day period for a final determination
to be made. Unless the Board renews it, the temporary assignment will be removed and the
property listed as available for sale.
3. Unusable property may be listed as not for sale, other than to owners of adjacent property.
C. Priorities as to the Nature of the Transferee.
1. Qualified nonprofits corporations that will hold title to the property on a long-term basis
(primarily rental properties) or hold title to the property for purposes of subsequent
reconveyance to private third parties for homeownership.
2. Governmental entities.
3. Nonprofit institutions such as academic institutions and religious institutions.
4. Entities that are a partnership, limited liability corporation, or joint venture comprised of a
private nonprofit corporations and a private for-profit entity.
5. Individuals who own and occupy residential property for purposes of a Side Lot Disposition
Program.
6. Demonstration of capacity and resources to complete the project proposed for the property in
question. For entities, this may include copies of financial audits and similar records
demonstrating the necessary financial strength. For individuals, this may include evidence of
access to financing or funding available for the project. ·
7. The transferee must not own any real property that is subject to any unremediated citation of
violation of codes and ordinances.
8. The transferee must not own any real property that is tax delinquent or be delinquent in other
taxes.
9. When required, entities must possess a Blue Springs Business License.
10. Has not been convicted of crimes involving the sale of illegal drugs, prostitution, operating a
nuisance business, and is not required to be registered as a sex offender.
D. Priorities Concerning Neighborhood and Community Development.
1. The preservation of existing stable and viable neighborhoods.
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2. Neighborhoods in which a proposed disposition will assist in halting a slowly occurring
decline or deterioration.
3. Neighborhoods which have recently experienced or are continuing to experience a rapid
decline or deterioration.
4. Geographic areas which are predominantly non-viable for purposes of residential or
commercial development.
5. Within and among each of the first four priorities shall be a concurrent priority for targeted
geographic areas for which a qualified strategic development plan has been approved.
E. Limit of five (5) contiguous parcels.
The Land Bank shall not sell more than five contiguous parcels to the same entity in the course of a
year, provided however, the foregoing shall not apply to the conveyance of property pursuant to:
1. the Urban Redevelopment Corporation Law under Chapter 353 of the Missouri Statutes;
2. the Planned Industrial Expansion Law under Chapter 100 of the Missouri Statutes;
3. Chapter 68 of the Missouri Statutes applicable to the creation and powers of a port authority;
or
4. the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, the Housing Authorities
Law or the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Law, all under Chapter 99 of the Missouri
Statutes.
F. Public Review of Inventory.
The inventory of all real property held by the Land Bank will be made available on the Land Bank
web site and information will include at a minimum:
1. Whether the parcel is available for sale;
2. Address of the parcel, if one has been assigned;
3. Parcel number; and
4. Year that the parcel entered the inventory.
G. Pricing of Properties for Sale.
The fair market value or appraised value of a parcel of property, which shall be based on the
property’s highest and best use, may be determined by:
1. Adopting the market value as determined by the County Assessor;
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2. Establishing a set value for unimproved vacant residentially zoned parcels or acreage in the
same area, based on tiers of square footage and on market conditions for a specific property;
3. Relying upon Land Bank or City staff input, which may be based on appraisals or valuations
obtained for municipal or other purposes;
4. A real estate broker's sale price summary of other comparable properties;
5. An appraisal; or
6. An appraisal, done by a licensed or certified appraiser pursuant to RSMo Chapter 339,
holding a City issued business license, submitted by the person or entity with their offer, will
be considered by the Land Bank, but is not determinative as to what constitutes a fair market
value.
In determining fair market value, the intent is to use more expertise to evaluate properties with
potentially higher fair market values and to remain flexible as to the means of establishing a fair
market value for a property. Fair market values may change over time due to changing economic
and other conditions.
H. Discounted pricing.
The requested price for properties shall be reduced when there are more than five (5) parcels of real
property owned by the Land Bank for sale on a single City block and no written offer to purchase
any of those properties has been submitted within the past twelve months. The reduced prices will
be advertised publicly and on the Land Bank web site. Lists will also be provided at the Land Bank
office. The reduced price amount must first be approved by the Board.
3. SIDE LOT DISPOSITION PROGRAM
Individual parcels of property may be acquired by the Land Bank, and transferred to individuals in
accordance with the following policies. The transfer of any given parcel of property in the Side Lot
Disposition Program is subject to override by higher priorities as established by the Land Bank.
A. Side Lot Disposition Policies.
1. Qualified Properties. Residentially zoned parcels of property eligible for inclusion in the
Side Lot Disposition Program shall meet the following minimum criteria:
a. The property shall be vacant unimproved real property less than 10,000 square feet
in size.
b. The property shall be physically contiguous to adjacent residential property, with
not less than a 75% common boundary line at the side.
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c. The property shall consist of no more than one lot capable of development. Initial
priority shall be given to the disposition of properties of insufficient size to permit
independent development.
d. No more than one lot may be transferred per contiguous lot.
2. Transferees.
a. All transferees must own the contiguous residential property, and priority is given
to Transferees who personally occupy the contiguous residential property.
b. The transferee must not own any real property (including both the contiguous lot
and all other property in Blue Springs) that is subject to any unremediated citation
of violation of local codes and ordinances.
c. The transferee must not own any real property (including both the contiguous lot
and all other property in Blue Springs) that is tax delinquent.
d. The transferee must not have been the prior owner of any real property in Blue
Springs that was transferred to the Land Trust of Jackson County or the Land Bank
of Blue Springs as a result of tax foreclosure proceedings unless the Land Bank
approves the anticipated disposition prior to the effective date of completion of
such tax foreclosure proceedings. An exception to this requirement may be granted
by the Board after receiving a staff report describing the circumstances that led to
the foreclosure, the amount owed at foreclosure, and other liens or mortgages that
were in place at the time.
3. Pricing.
a. Parcels of property that are between 2,500 and 6,000 square feet in size may be
purchased for twenty percent (20%) of their county assessed value or $75.00,
whichever is greater. Parcels that are over 6,000 square feet may be purchased for
$.08 per square foot (6,000 sq ft = $480). This requirement may be waived at the
sole discretion of the Land Bank.
b. Parcels of property that are less than 2,500 square feet, landlocked, or otherwise
determined to be unusable property may be transferred for $1.00.
4. Additional Requirements.
a. As a condition of transfer of a lot, the transferee must enter into an agreement that the
lot transferred will be consolidated with the legal description of the contiguous lot
through replatting or other acceptable method and not be subjected to subdivision or
partition within a three-year period following the date of the transfer. A reversionary
provision will be included in the transfer documents to ensure this condition is
satisfied.
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b. The transferee must also agree to a legal review of the succession plan for the
property to determine the need for a beneficiary deed to ensure the deed to the
property can be transferred to a responsible party upon the death of the current owner.
The objective is to ensure the property does not later become abandoned.
c. In the event that multiple adjacent property owners desire to acquire the same side lot,
the lot shall be transferred to the highest bidder for the property.
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c.d. The additional requirements may be waived at the sole discretion of the Land Bank. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Space Before: 0 pt, After:
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B. Side Lot Disposition Procedures. Adjust space between Asian text and numbers
1. The prospective buyer must submit the following documents to the Land Bank:
a. List of property address(es)
b. Project Description- property use must be consistent with current zoning requirements
c. A Picture Identification
d. Proof of Social Security Number
e. Evidence of compliance with all Land Bank Side Lot Disposition Policies
f. Payment of the application fee
2. Within a 30-day period of receiving a complete request packet, staff will complete a basic
analysis and if approved, collect the required down payment and then present the offer to the
Board or such other persons as designated by the Board for approval.
3. Once the project has been approved, staff will compile the closing documents for property
transfer and complete the transaction with the buyer. Payment of the final balance owed
must be paid using money order, money transfer, or cashier's check within 10 business
days. If not paid, the down payment will be refunded and the property will be designated as
available for sale to others. The buyer is responsible for the cost of recording the necessary
documents and will pay the required amount for recording at closing using money order or
cashier's check.
4. RESIDENTIAL LAND TRANSFERS
These policies pertain to transfers whose future use is single-family residential. At time of
transfer the property may be vacant, improved or ready to occupy.
A. Residential Land Transfer Policies.
1. The transferee must not own any real property that has any unremediated citations of
violation of local codes and ordinances.
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2. The transferee must not own any real property that is tax delinquent.
3. The subject property must not have been used by the transferee or a family member of the
transferee as his or her personal residence at any time during the twelve (12) months
immediately preceding the submission of application (except in rental cases or tax
foreclosure cases that have been granted an exception by the Board).
4. The transferee must not have been the prior owner of any real property that was transferred to
Land Trust as a result of tax foreclosure proceedings unless the Land Bank approves the
anticipated disposition prior to the effective date of completion of such tax foreclosure
proceedings. An exception to this requirement may be granted by the Board after receiving a
staff report describing the circumstances that led to the foreclosure, the amount owed at
foreclosure, and other liens or mortgages that were in place at the time.
5. All development projects should be started and completed within a time frame negotiated
with Land Bank.
6. A precise narrative description of the future use of the property is required.
7. Transactions shall be structured in a manner that permits the Land Bank to enforce recorded
covenants or conditions upon title pertaining to development and use of the property for a
specified period of time. Such restrictions may be enforced, in certain cases, through reliance
on subordinate financing held by the Land Bank.
8. The transferee must agree to pay future property taxes and special assessments from time of
transfer.
9. If code or ordinance violations exist with respect to the property at the time of the transfer,
the transfer agreements shall specify a maximum period of time for elimination or correction
of such violations, with the period of time that is established being appropriate to the nature
of the violation of the anticipated redevelopment or reuse of the property.
10. The proposed use must be consistent with current zoning requirements or the property must
be rezoned in accordance with the appropriate City planning and entitlement processes
required by the Unified Development Code and to be consistent with the proposed use. This
is a condition precedent to the transfer.The proposed use must be consistent with current
zoning requirements or a waiver for non-conforming use is a condition precedent to the
transfer.
11. Where rehabilitation of a property by the transferee is a condition of the transfer, the
requirement for such rehabilitation shall be in accordance with rehabilitation standards as
established by the Land Bank and adequate completion of such rehabilitation shall be a
condition to the release of any restrictions or lien securing such performance.
12. The owner-occupant must complete renovations and move into the structure within a time
frame negotiated by the Land Bank.
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13. The property may be used as rental property, provided the purchaser agrees to a condition to
ensure the property is occupied within 30 days of completion of rehabilitation. A condition
will also be included to ensure the property is maintained in compliance with the City's codes
and ordinances for at least a 5-year period.
14. Because owner-occupants receive a preference when selecting from offers received for a
property, the owner-occupant must reside in the property as his or her primary residence for
at least a 5-year period. If the property is sold prior to the 5-year period the transferee must
sell the property for no more than the purchase price from the Land Bank plus all costs of
property improvements plus a 5% annual inflation rate. Receipts will be required to verify the
cost of property improvements.
B. Residential Land Transfer Procedures- Individual Transferees.
1. The prospective transferee must submit the following documents to the Land Bank:
a. Property address
b. Rehabilitation I Improvement Specifications
c. Time Line for Rehabilitation I Improvement Completion (if applicable)
d. Project Financing (Pre-Qualification Letter for Lender)
e. Development Budget (if applicable)
f. A Picture Identification
g. Proof of Social Security Number
h. Payment of the application fee
2. Within a 30-day period of receiving a complete request packet, staff will complete a basic
analysis and if approved, collect the required down payment and then present the offer to the
Land Bank Board for approval.
3. Once the project has been approved, staff will compile the closing documents for property
transfer and complete the transaction with the transferee. Payment of the final balance owed
must be paid using money order, money transfer, or cashier’s check within 10 business days.
If not paid, the down payment will be refunded and the property will be designated as
available for sale to others.
C. Residential Land Transfer Procedures - Corporate Transferees.
1. Required Application Documentation. The prospective buyer must submit the following
documents to the Land Bank.
a. List of property address(es)
b. Project Description
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c. Development Team Description, including names and contact information for any of
the following parties involved:
1) Developer
2) Co-developer/Partner
3) Owner
4) General Contractor
5) Consultants
6) Architect
7) Project Manager (during construction)
8) Lead Construction Lender
9) Marketing Agent
10) Project Management (post-construction)
11) Attorney
d. Market Information / Plan
e. Project Financing
f. Development Budget
g. All Rental Transactions Must Attach an Operating Budget
h. Most Recent Audited Financial Statement
i. Evidence of compliance with all applicable Land Bank policies
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2. Following receipt of a completed application, staff will complete a basic analysis and present
it the Land Bank Board for approval. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Space After: 10 pt, Line
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3. Once the project has been approved staff will compile the closing documents for property Asian text and numbers
transfer, and complete the transaction with the buyer. Payment of the final balance owed Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt
must be paid using money order, money transfer, or cashier's check within 10 business days. Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2,
If not paid, the down payment will be refunded and the property will be designated as 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
available for sale to others. Indent at: 0.5"
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D. Residential Land Transfer Procedures – Neighborhood Improvement District Properties Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left +
Aligned at: 1" + Indent at: 1.25"
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1. Required Application Documentation. The prospective buyer must submit the following
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documents to the Land Bank.
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a. List of property address(es) Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left +
Aligned at: 1" + Indent at: 1.25"
b. Project Description with Target Market Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt
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numbering, Adjust space between Latin and Asian text,
Adjust space between Asian text and numbers
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c. Financing – pre-approval letter, letter of credit or proof of funds to be provided within Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.56", Numbered + Level: 2 +
60 days added to any contract Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left +
Aligned at: 1" + Indent at: 1.25"
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2. Required Documentation Prior to Closing
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a. Development Team Description, including names and contact information for any of the numbering, Adjust space between Latin and Asian text,
following parties involved: Adjust space between Asian text and numbers
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1) Developer 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Indent at: 0.5"
2) Co-developer/Partner
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4) General Contractor Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt
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5) Consultants Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left +
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transfer, and complete the transaction with the buyer. Payment of the final balance owed must Formatted ...
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1. The transferee must not own any real property that has any unremediated citations of
violation of local codes and ordinances.
2. The transferee must not own any real property that is tax delinquent.
3. The transferee must not have been the prior owner of any real property in Blue Springs that
was transferred to Land Trust as a result of tax foreclosure proceedings unless the Land Bank
approves the anticipated disposition prior to the effective date of completion of such tax
foreclosure proceedings. An exception to this requirement may be granted by the Board after
receiving a staff report describing the circumstances that led to the foreclosure, the amount
owed at foreclosure, and other liens or mortgages that were in place at the time.
4. All development projects should be started and completed within a time frame negotiated
with the Land Bank.
5. A precise narrative description of the future use of the property is required.
6. Transactions shall be structured in a manner that permits the Land Bank to enforce recorded
covenants or conditions upon title pertaining to development and use of the property for a
specified period of time. Such restrictions may be enforced, in certain cases, through reliance
on subordinate financing held by the Land Bank.
7. The transferee must agree to pay future property taxes and special assessments from time of
transfer.
8. If code or ordinance violations exist with respect to the property at the time of the transfer,
the transfer agreements shall specify a maximum period of time for elimination or correction
of such violations, with the period of time that is established being appropriate to the nature
of the violation of the anticipated redevelopment or reuse of the property.
9. The proposed use must be consistent with current zoning requirements or the property must be Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B,
C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.01" +
rezoned in accordance with the appropriate City planning and entitlement processes required by Indent at: 0.26"
the Unified Development Code and to be consistent with the proposed use. This is a condition
precedent to the transfer. The proposed use must be consistent with current zoning requirements,
or a waiver for non-conforming use is a condition precedent to the transfer.
B. Transfer Procedures. Formatted: List Paragraph, Don't adjust space between
Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust space between Asian text
and numbers
1. Required Application Documentation. The prospective buyer must submit the following
documents to the Land Bank:
a. List of property address(es)
b. Project Description
c. Development Team Description, including names and contact information for any of
the following parties involved:
1) Developer:
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2) Co-developer/Partner
3) Owner
4) General Contractor
5) Consultants
6) Architect
7) Project Manager (during construction)
8) Lead Construction Lender
9) Marketing Agent
10) Project Management (post-construction)
11) Attorney
d. Market Information/ Plan
e. Project Financing
f. Development Budget
g. Operating Budget
h. Most Recent Audited Financial Statement
i. List of Potential Tenants and pre-lease agreements
j. Evidence of compliance with all applicable Land Bank policies
k. Payment of the application fee
2. Following receipt of a completed application, staff will complete a basic analysis and if
approved, collect the required down payment and then present the offer to the Land Bank
Board for approval.
3. Once the project has been approved staff will compile the closing documents for property
transfer, and complete the transaction with the buyer. Payment of the final balance owed
must be paid using money order or cashier's check within 10 business days. If not paid,
the down payment will be refunded and the property will be designated as available for
sale to others.
6. AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND OTHER LAND TRANSFERS
These policies pertain to transfers of real property for which the intended future use is
agricultural, industrial or not otherwise included elsewhere in the Policies and Procedures. At
time of transfer the property may be vacant or improved.
A. Transfer Policies.
1. The transferee must not own any real property that has any unremediated citations of
violation of local codes and ordinances.
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2. The transferee must not own any real property that is tax delinquent.
3. The transferee must not have been the prior owner of any real property in Blue Springs that
was transferred to Land Trust as a result of tax foreclosure proceedings unless the Land Bank
approves the anticipated disposition prior to the effective date of completion of such tax
foreclosure proceedings. An exception to this requirement may be granted by the Board after
receiving a staff report describing the circumstances that led to the foreclosure, the amount
owed at foreclosure, and other liens or mortgages that were in place at the time.
4. All development projects should be started and completed within a time frame negotiated
with the Land Bank.
5. A precise narrative description of the future use of the property is required.
6. Transactions shall be structured in a manner that permits the Land Bank to enforce recorded
covenants or conditions upon title pertaining to development and use of the property for a
specified period of time. Such restrictions may be enforced, in certain cases, through reliance
on subordinate financing held by the Land Bank.
7. The transferee must agree to pay future property taxes and special assessments from time of
transfer.
8. If code or ordinance violations exist with respect to the property at the time of the transfer,
the transfer agreements shall specify a maximum period of time for elimination or correction
of such violations, with the period of time that is established being appropriate to the nature
of the violation of the anticipated redevelopment or reuse of the property.
9. The proposed use must be consistent with current zoning requirements or the property must be Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B,
C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.01" +
rezoned in accordance with the appropriate City planning and entitlement processes required by Indent at: 0.26"
the Unified Development Code and to be consistent with the proposed use. This is a condition
precedent to the transfer. The proposed use must be consistent with current zoning requirements,
or a waiver for non-conforming use is a condition precedent to the transfer.
B. Transfer Procedures. Formatted: List Paragraph, Don't adjust space between
Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust space between Asian text
and numbers
1. Required Application Documentation. The prospective buyer must submit the following
documents to the Land Bank:
a. List of property address(es)
b. Project Description
c. Development Team Description, including names and contact information for any of
the following parties involved:
1) Developer
2) Co-developer/Partner
3) Owner
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4) General Contractor
5) Consultants
6) Architect
7) Project Manager (during construction)
8) Lead Construction Lender
9) Marketing Agent
10) Project Management (post-construction)
11) Attorney
d. Market Information I Plan
e. Project Financing
f. Development Budget
g. Operating Budget
h. Most Recent Audited Financial Statement
i. List of Potential Tenants and pre-lease agreements
j. Evidence of compliance with all applicable Land Bank policies
k. Payment of the application fee
2. Following receipt of a completed application, staff will complete a basic analysis and if
approved, collect the down payment and present the offer to the Land Bank Board for
approval.
3. Once the project has been approved staff will compile the closing documents for property
transfer, and complete the transaction with the buyer. Payment of the final balance. owed
must be paid using money order or cashier's check within 10 business days. If not paid, the
down payment will be refunded and the property will be designated as available for sale to
others.
7. CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE PLACED ON SALES
A. General conditions.
1. Purchaser will develop or renovate a property consistent with their plan incorporated into and
made a part of their accepted offer;
2. The obligations to pay:
i. outstanding real property taxes for any property owned by the recipient, or entities in
common control with recipient, within the City, including but not limited to property
acquired from the Land Bank,
ii. all installments of special assessment for public improvements then due and owing,
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iii. any outstanding special assessments or liens imposed by the City for municipal
services and/or property maintenance violations, and
iv. any unsatisfied fines or fees for property maintenance violations or previously issued
administrative citations as issued by the City (collectively referred to as "financial
obligations").
3. The length of the secured pledge shall be for no more than a period of three years, provided
the length will be automatically extended upon the then owner's failure to develop or
renovate the property, pay property taxes or other financial obligations to the City or
maintain the property, with such extension being for whatever period necessary to exercise
the Land Bank's rights under such deed of trust or other pledge of collateral. The Land
Bank is empowered to exercise any and all rights under any deed of trust or pledge of
collateral as security.
B. Deed of Trust.
1. A deed of trust gives the Land Bank the right to foreclose on a property if the buyer does not
fulfill obligations contained within the document. The form to be used must be approved by
the Board.
2. A deed of trust may be used when title is transferred to the purchaser while requirements of
the sale remain unsatisfied. The deed of trust, which will be subordinate to the lender's deed
of trust, will allow for the Land Bank to foreclose and take back the property if the repairs are
not completed. A deed of trust may also be used when a minimum period of owner
occupancy is required.
3. A deed of trust may also be used when the Land Bank is financing the acquisition or wants to
ensure required repairs are completed before title is transferred. The buyer may be required
to make a down payment, to pay installments towards an agreed upon purchase price, and/or
complete agreed upon repairs or improvements. It may be used in situations where the
buyer, who will occupy the property, cannot obtain conventional financing.
4. The term of the deed of trust shall not exceed 180 days when used to ensure repairs are
completed, five (5) years for occupancy requirements, or 30 years for financing
arrangements through the Land Bank.
C. Reversion Clause.
1. A reversion clause is language contained within the deed that provides for ownership to
revert back to the Land Bank if certain requirements are not satisfied. The language or form
to be used must be approved by the Board.
2. A reversionary clause may be used when title to the property is being transferred to the buyer
before required repairs are completed. The clause may contain an expiration date or the Land
Bank may file a document releasing the reversionary clause following completion of repairs.
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A reversionary clause may also be used in transfers of unimproved properties to ensure
requirements associated with maintenance, construction, lot combination, etc. are satisfied.
3. The period specified in a reversionary clause shall not exceed 180 days, except when used to
ensure continued maintenance of unimproved properties. In those situations, the period
shall not exceed five (5) years.
8. APPROVALS OF LAND TRANSFERS
A. Transfers Requiring Board Approval.
1. The Board must approve all transfers:
a. that require any exceptions to policies and procedures adopted by the Board;
b. in which the property in the hands of the transferee will be exempt from property
taxes;
c. that involve more than one interested party;
d. for non-residential projects;
e. to governmental entities;
f. involve conveyances from Community Development Corporations; or
g. involve properties with historical or special architectural characteristics.
B. Transfers Requiring Executive Director or Chairman Approval.
1. Reserved.
C. Procedure for Marketing and Selling Houses.
1. The Board may appoint a review team to consider offers when there are more than two
offers submitted for the same property. The review team will review the offers and select
the top two for presentation to the Board for final selection and approval.
2. The marketing and approval procedure is shown in the flowchart on the next page.
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MARKETING AND OFFER APPROVAL PROCEDURE
Market property
for 21 days
Offer(s) received No offers received
Continue
One or two offers Three or more marketing until an
received offers received acceptable offer is
submitted
Copies of offers If more than five
Offers presented to (5) parcels are for
distributed to
Board for approval sale on the same
review team
block for twelve
(12) months,
establish
discounted prices
and continue
Review team marketing
selects the top two
offers
Offers presented to
the Board for
approval
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9. AGREEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY USE OF LAND
A. Adopt-A-Lot
1. The Executive Director or Chairman may execute agreements for residents and organizations
to participate in an Adopt-A-Lot program designed to encourage and support community-
based greening and gardening of available vacant lots.
2. The agreements will expire on December 31 of the agreement year and be renewable on
March 1 of the next year if the lot has not been sold.
3. The lot will be available to be sold during the term of the agreement with the purchaser
obtaining possession at the expiration of the agreement.
4. There will be no fee for adopting a lot.
5. The agreements will specify that the lot must be kept clean and that the grass and weeds are
mowed or otherwise maintained in compliance with the Code of the City of Blue Springs.
6. Participants must sign liability release waivers or add the Land Bank of Blue Springs and the
City of Blue Springs to their insurance policies.
7. The agreements will not permit building on the lot (including fences).
B. Lease-A-Lot
1. The Executive Director or Chairman may execute lease agreements for residents and
organizations to participate in a Lease-A-Lot program designed to encourage and support
longer term community-based greening and gardening of available vacant lots.
2. The agreements will be for a 2-5 year term, with the option of purchasing the lot during the
term of the lease.
3. The lot will not be available to be sold to another party during the term of the lease.
4. The cost of purchasing the lot during or at the end of the agreement may consider the value
of maintenance of the lot provided during the lease period in accordance with policies of the
Land Bank of Blue Springs.
5. The agreements will specify that the lot must be kept clean and that the grass and weeds are
mowed or otherwise maintained in compliance with the Code of the City of Blue Springs.
6. Participants must sign liability release waivers or add the Land Bank of Blue Springs and the
City of Blue Springs to their insurance policies.
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7. The agreements will permit minor building on the lot, which may include establishing a
source of water, fences and small structures provided there is compliance with all zoning and
Code requirements.
10. CONVEYANCES TO THE LAND BANK FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
The Land Bank is willing to receive title to properties from community development corporations
and other entities, and hold title to such properties pending future use by the Land Bank, by the
transferor of the property, or by other third parties. The receipt by the Land Bank of any and all
conveyances of real property shall at all times be solely within the discretion of the Land Bank,
and nothing in this policy shall be deemed to require the Land Bank to take title to any properties
nor to limit the discretion of the Land Bank in negotiating the terms of its acquisition of any
property, whether as donative transfers or otherwise.
All conveyances received by the Land Bank must comply with the requirements set forth below
in Part A, and will be reviewed and considered by the Land Bank in accordance with the
procedures set forth in Part B. If the transfer is approved by the Land Bank, the Land Bank shall
hold the subject property, and may use or convey the subject property or any interest in the
subject project, subject only to the right of repurchase set forth in Part C.
Following the transfer of any properties to the Land Bank in accordance with this policy, the Land
Bank shall have the right, but not the obligation, to maintain, repair, demolish, clean, and grade
the subject property and perform any and all other tasks and services with respect to the subject
property as the Land Bank may deem necessary and appropriate in its sole discretion.
A. Requirements for Conveyances to the Land Bank.
1. Property that is intended to be conveyed to the Land Bank and to be held by the Land Bank in
its Land Bank capacity shall be clearly designated as such in the proposal for the transfer, and
in the records of the Land Bank.
2. No property shall be transferred to the Land Bank pursuant to this Land Bank policy unless
the transferor is a either a private nonprofit entity or a governmental entity.
3. The subject property must be located entirely within Blue Springs, Missouri.
4. The subject property must not be occupied by any party or parties as of the date of transfer to
the Land Bank.
5. The subject property must, as of the date of the transfer to the Land Bank, be free of any and
all liens for ad valorem taxes, special assessments, and other liens or encumbrances in favor
of local, state or federal government entities.
6. The subject property must, as of the date of the transfer to the Land Bank, be free of all
outstanding mortgages and security instruments.
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B. Procedures for Conveyances to the Land Bank.
1. The transferor of any proposed conveyance to the Land Bank in its Land Bank capacity
shall prepare a written proposal containing the following information:
a. A legal description of the property.
b. A title report, or other similar evidence, indicating that the property is free of all liens
and encumbrances specified in Part A.
c. A description of the transferor's intended uses of the property and the time frame for
use and development of the property by the transferor.
d. The initial term of the agreement will be no longer than three (3) years and may be
extended as provided in C.1. below. A plan and agreement for the continued
maintenance of the property by the transferor during the three (3) year period of the
right of repurchase.
2. Following receipt of the proposal, the Land Bank shall review the proposal and notify the
transferor of its approval or disapproval, and of any changes or additions that may be
necessary as determined by the Land Bank in its sole discretion.
3. The transferor is responsible for paying fees associated with the recording of deeds and
documents associated with the transfer.
C. Right of Repurchase by the Transferor.
1. The transferor may have a right to repurchase the subject property from the Land Bank at any
time within a period of three (3) years from the date of transfer to the Land Bank by giving
notice to the Land Bank. The right to repurchase may be extended in three (3) year
increments upon request and approval.
2. The right of repurchase may be exercised by the transferor upon payment to the Land Bank
of the Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be an amount equal to:
a. all expenditures of the Land Bank (whether made directly by the Land Bank or
through payments to a third party contractor) in connection with the subject property
incurred subsequent to the date of conveyance to the Land Bank, and
b. an amount determined by the Land Bank as its average indirect costs, on a per parcel
basis, of holding its portfolio of properties.
3. The Land Bank shall have the right, at any time within the three year period following the
date of the original transfer or subsequent extensions, to require the transferor to exercise its
right of repurchase by giving written notice to the transferor of the requirement that it
exercise its right of repurchase and the amount of the Purchase Price. The transferor must
exercise its right of repurchase, and close the reconveyance of the property within sixty (60)
days of receipt of such notice. Failure of the transferor to exercise and close upon its right of
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repurchase within such period of time shall result in a termination of all rights of repurchase
with respect to the subject property.
11. TRANSFER OF REHABILITATED PROPERTIES
These policies apply to the disposition by the Land Bank of improved real property which is
rehabilitated by or on behalf of the Land Bank prior to its disposition to a transferee.
A. Rehabilitation and Marketing.
1. The Land Bank shall undertake, in its sole discretion, rehabilitation of properties prior to the
transfer to third parties. The nature and extent of any such rehabilitation shall be determined
by the Land Bank in its sole discretion.
2. At the commencement of rehabilitation a sign shall be placed on the property indicating that
the property is owned by the Land Bank.
3. A real estate agent, or realtor, may be selected in accordance with Land Bank guidelines to
assist in the marketing of the property. A listing agreement will normally be signed with such
agent approximately two months prior to completion of the rehabilitation. Marketing of the
property will normally commence at this point. The Land Bank will make available
information on the property and on the procedures to be followed by parties interested in the
possible acquisition of the property.
B. Sale of Rehabilitated Properties.
1. A nonrefundable escrow deposit shall be required for all contracts for the disposition of
property rehabilitated by the Land Bank. Such deposit shall be in an amount established by
the Land Bank, but shall not be less than $500 for a purchase price less than $30,000, and
$1,000 for a purchase price greater than $30,000.
2. A sales contract shall be submitted to the Land Bank for review, and must comply will all
policies and procedures of the Land Bank. The sales contract shall not be binding upon the
Land Bank until approved by the Board.
3. Closing of the transfer shall occur with the assistance of a title company selected and
approved in accordance with the Land Bank guidelines.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
To facilitate the initial startup of operations, the Land Bank intends to enter into an agreement
with the City of Blue Springs, Missouri (City), for the provision of services related to the
administration of the Land Bank. During this period of time, administrative policies of the
City will be followed for procurement and contracting with the exceptions listed below.
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A. Waiver of requirements.
1. Whenever City policy allows the City Administrator to waive a requirement involving
contracting or procurement, that requirement can only be waived by the Board.
B. Procurement.
1. Purchases of goods and supplies in amounts that exceed $1,000.00 must be approved by the
Board.
C. Contracts.
1. All contracts for the ongoing provisions of services must be approved by the Board.
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