A. 
The City of Tacoma shall dispose of real property in urban renewal areas to private persons only under the competitive bidding procedures set forth herein, after public notice by publication once each week for a minimum of three consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the community. The responsibility for designating the successful bidder on property offered for sale in accordance with the provisions herein, and for authorizing the transfer of title to said bidder, shall rest with the City Council, and said award shall be approved by resolution. The Community and Economic Development Department of the City of Tacoma shall be responsible for furnishing the City Council such information as is necessary to accurately appraise the proposals for redevelopment in order that the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan are most fully satisfied. In order that this information may be provided to the City Council, the Community and Economic Development Department shall review and evaluate the bid proposals on the basis of criteria hereinafter set forth:
1. 
The degree to which the proposal meets the specifications and requirements of the Urban Renewal Plan.
2. 
The financial responsibility, qualifications, experience, and ability of the bidder to finance and complete the redevelopment.
3. 
The price offered in the proposal for the purchase of the property by the bidder, which price must equal or exceed the approved minimum price.
4. 
The economic practicality of the project as proposed by the bidder and the benefit to the community in terms of the sociological, aesthetic, and financial aspects of the proposed project.
5. 
The architectural and planning skills and the ingenuity demonstrated in the proposal; the reputation, experience, and demonstrated ability of the bidder’s architects.
6. 
The time estimate submitted by the bidder for the execution and completion of his proposed redevelopment.
B. 
All bid proposals will be submitted to the City Council with recommendations based on the evaluations so established, and the City Council shall make the award to the best and most qualified bidder.
C. 
Where there is a reasonable difference of opinion as to the financial responsibility of any bidder, the Community and Economic Development Department will seek the most reliable advice available from those qualified in this field.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21; Ord. 20230 § 5, 1974-10-15; Ord. 20575 § 1, 1975-10-28; Ord. 26386 § 44, 1999-03-23; Ord. 27466 § 48, 2006-01-17)
There is hereby authorized a review board to be known as the “Architectural Design Review Board,” to be appointed in accordance with Rules No. 10 and 11 of the “Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma.” The purpose of said Board is to assist the City Council in arriving at determinations regarding the appropriateness of development proposals in meeting the objectives and specific requirements of an Urban Renewal Plan. In carrying out this function, the Board shall examine and make recommendations to the Council regarding each development proposal and plan. The Board shall consist of 14 members comprised of representatives from architectural and professional engineering fields, a member of the Tacoma Art Commission, and recognized developers, businessmen, and property owners. The present members of the Board shall continue to serve until March 1, 1982, at which time the membership of all individuals previously appointed to the Board will be terminated. At that time, new members shall be appointed to the Board. The members of the Board shall serve three-year terms, provided that, on or about March 1, 1982, four members shall be appointed for a term of one year, five for a term of two years, and five for a term of three years, and, at the expiration of each of the terms provided for, a successor shall be appointed for a term of three years. The Board members shall choose their own chairman annually. They shall meet at such times and places as designated by the chairman. Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services. This section shall apply only to the New Tacoma Project.
(Ord. 22587 § 1, 1981-12-15; Ord. 23171 § 1, 1984-05-01; Ord. 26386 § 45, 1999-03-23)
It shall be the responsibility of the Community and Economic Development Department to present the qualified bid proposals to the City Council with the recommendation as to the successful bidder based on the criteria and procedures set forth in Section 14.06.010. The City Council shall review said recommendations and, based on its review, accept such bid as it deems to be in the public interest and in the furtherance of the purposes of the Urban Renewal Law.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21; Ord. 20230 § 5, 1974-10-15; Ord. 26386 § 46, 1999-03-23; Ord. 27466 § 49, 2006-01-17)
The Community and Economic Development Department is hereby authorized to offer land for sale in accordance with the provisions hereof, under one of the following competitive bid procedures:
A. 
Predetermined price. Real property may be offered for sale to an owner-participant on a predetermined price basis in those instances where the owner-participant requires additional land to comply with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan. Under this method of disposition, the real property must be offered for competitive sale in accordance with existing law, and the successful bidder shall be chosen by the City Council on the basis of the criteria set forth in Section 14.06.010.
B. 
Open, competitive bid. All other real property offered for sale to private persons shall be by open, competitive bid. The same criteria established in Section 14.06.010 shall apply to this method of bidding. Within 10 calendar days after the bids have been opened, the following bidder shall have the right to meet the high bid, and if they choose to do so and their bid best qualifies in all other respects, the successful bidder may be named by the City Council in the following order of priority:
1. 
The owner-participant who wishes to acquire additional property in the urban renewal area which is not necessary to comply with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan.
2. 
The owner whose property has been purchased for accomplishing the purposes of the Urban Renewal Plan, and who desires to purchase the property offered for sale.
3. 
The tenant whose property rights have been purchased for the purposes of accomplishing the Urban Renewal Plan, and who wishes to purchase the real property being offered for sale.
4. 
A person who has been displaced from property located within the city limits of Tacoma by other governmental activity or improvements subsequent to June 29, 1958.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21; Ord. 20230 § 5, 1974-10-15; Ord. 26386 § 47, 1999-03-23; Ord. 27466 § 50, 2006-01-17)
In those instances where the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan designate real property for a public reuse, the Community and Economic Development Department shall seek the interest of public agencies in redeveloping such property. If positive evidence of interest is found, the Community and Economic Development Department shall negotiate for a reasonable time with the other public agencies. The City Council shall review the proposals of the public agencies and shall designate the appropriate agency to redevelop the real property.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21; Ord. 20230 § 5, 1974-10-15; Ord. 26386 § 48, 1999-03-23; Ord. 27466 § 51, 2006-01-17)
The acceptance of a bid which is other than the high bid will only be made when in the public interest and in the furtherance of the Washington Urban Renewal Law. The City of Tacoma reserves the right to reject any or all bids or proposals made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21)
The Community and Economic Development Department shall offer real property for sale by sales promotion through prospect lists, advertising, and brochure distribution; and through the services of real estate firms, where necessary and appropriate.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21; Ord. 20230 § 5, 1974-10-15; Ord. 26386 § 49, 1999-03-23; Ord. 27466 § 52, 2006-01-17)
Each disposal of land shall be at a price that is not less than the minimum price of the land for uses in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21)
“Minimum price”
means the lowest acceptable price (or upset price) established by the City of Tacoma shall not be less than the fair reuse value of the land for uses in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan.
“Owner-participant”
means a resident of the Urban Renewal project whose property is not to be acquired pursuant to the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan.
(Ord. 18225 § 1, 1967-02-21)