[Ord. No. 2016-20]
ABANDONED PROPERTY
Property that is abandoned as determined by the Act (N.J.S.A.
55:19-78 et seq.).
ACT
The Abandoned Properties Rehabilitation Act, N.J.S.A. 55:19-78
et seq.
BOROUGH
The Borough of Bound Brook in the County of Somerset, State
of New Jersey.
OWNER
The holder or holders of title to an abandoned property.
PROPERTY
Any building or structure and the land appurtenant thereto.
PUBLIC OFFICER
The person designated by the Borough pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:48-2.5, or any officer of the Borough qualified to carry out the
responsibilities set forth in the Abandoned Properties Rehabilitation
Act, N.J.S.A. 55:19-78 et seq., and who is designated by the Borough
pursuant to resolution of the Mayor and Council.
QUALIFIED REHABILITATION ENTITY
An entity organized or authorized to do business under the
New Jersey Statutes, which shall have as one of its purposes the construction
or rehabilitation of residential or non-residential buildings, the
provision of affordable housing, the restoration of abandoned property,
the revitalization and improvement of urban neighborhoods, or similar
purpose, and which shall be well qualified by virtue of its staff,
professional consultants, financial resources, and prior activities
set forth in the Act to carry out the rehabilitation of vacant buildings
in urban areas.
UTILITY
Any electric or natural gas public utility that is regulated
under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
[Ord. No. 2016-28]
The Public Officer shall provide a report to the Governing Body
every six months, which shall include the number and location of properties
on the Abandoned Property List, the status of those properties, and
any actions taken by the Borough or by any qualified rehabilitation
entity with respect to any property on the Abandoned Property List
or any other abandoned property within the Borough.