As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED PROPERTY Any property that is determined to be abandoned pursuant to P.L. 2003, N.J.S.A. 55:19-81.
BUILDING Any building, or structure, or part thereof, whether used for human habitation or otherwise, and includes any outbuildings, and appurtenances belonging thereto.
COUNCIL The Borough Council of the Borough of Glassboro.
INTERESTED PARTIES Includes any resident of the Borough of Glassboro, any owner or operator of a business within the Borough of Glassboro, or any organization representing the interests of residents, business owners or otherwise engaged in furthering the revitalization and improvement of the neighborhood in which the property is located.
OWNER The holder or holders of title in fee simple.
PROPERTY Any building or structure and the land appurtenant thereto.
PUBLIC OFFICER A person designated or appointed by the Borough Council pursuant to P.L. 1942, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.5, or any officer of the municipality qualified to carry out the responsibilities set forth in N.J.S.A. 55:19-78 et seq. as designated by resolution of the Borough 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 nonresidential 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 to carry out the rehabilitation of vacant buildings, as set forth under N.J.S.A. 55:19-80.
The public officer, with the approval of the Court, may place a lien on the property to cover any costs of the Borough in connection with a proceeding under this chapter, incurred prior to the grant by the Court of an order of possession, which may include costs incurred to stabilize or secure the property to ensure that it can be rehabilitated in a cost-effective manner.