The Acquisition Policy governs:
All departments
Council approval: December 28, 2001, Council Action 2001A-1719
Last revised: April 16, 2004 Council Action 2004A-0268
This policy is part of the Real Estate Transactions Policies.
The City of Minneapolis (hereafter "City") recognizes the need for a policy guiding real estate acquisition transactions of the City. Real estate acquisitions typically occur because additional property is needed for operational purposes or to implement a public improvement or development strategy. Through this policy, the City assigns the responsibilities connected with real estate acquisitions and incorporates the development-related business lines of the newly created Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department into City policy.
The City may acquire real estate for any public use or purpose authorized by statute, ordinance or charter. Acquisition methods include purchase, trade, gift or condemnation. Condemnation must be authorized by resolution of the Council. Except as provided in section 2.2 below, all other real estate acquisitions must be approved by Council action and signed as follows:
Acquisitions must undergo a citizen review process when required by City policy, state or federal law, or grant requirements. Relocation benefits and services must be provided when required by federal law (i.e., the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (49 CFR Part 24)) or its state counterpart, Minnesota Statutes, section 117.50-117.56, or by the City Relocation Policy. Proposed acquisitions shall be referred to the City Planning Commission for conformance with the comprehensive municipal plan, unless the acquisition is pursuant to a project plan that has already been reviewed by the City Planning Commission or the City Council determines by resolution with two-thirds vote that the proposed acquisition has no relationship to the comprehensive plan. Market value should be considered when determining the purchase price. For non-residential property, a phase 1 environmental assessment must be completed prior to acquisition.
Pursuant to Laws 2003, chapter 127, article 12, section 32, and Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, section 415.40(c), the Council has delegated to the Director of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (“CPED”) the authority to make offers, execute purchase agreements and settle condemnation cases involving development property consistent with project plans, programs and budgets approved by the Council.
To the extent it is inconsistent with state law and county procedures, this policy does not apply to the purchase of tax-forfeited property from the State of Minnesota through Hennepin County.
The Mayor and City Council will establish any new real estate acquisition policies for the City and approve acquisitions as required by this policy.
The City Engineer will designate staff to:
The CPED Director will designate staff to:
The City Finance Officer will designate staff to:
The City Attorney will designate staff to:
Department heads must determine operating property needs in conjunction with Public Works staff. Department heads are responsible for ensuring that acquisition practices are consistent with City policies and procedures.
This policy supercedes any and all previous City acquisition policies unless the exception is listed below.
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