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B. The property is currently not in productive commercial
use or is expected to be taken out of productive commercial
use within the immediate future;

 
C. The property has not been placed under a purchase option
or contract;

 
D. The authority, using due diligence, has determined that:

 
(1) There is a reasonable expectation that the
property will become financially viable following its
redevelopment; and

 
(2) The economic benefits, including the restoration
of employment opportunities, expected to result from
the redevelopment justify the risks associated with the
authority's equity, security or other interest in the
property; and

 
E. At least 25% of the total cost to acquire, redevelop and
return the property to productive commercial use will be
borne by the The municipality or, local development
corporation or another entity will provide funding for the
project equal to 25% of the funding that the authority
provides to the project.

 
The authority may finance undeveloped land or personal property
only if the undeveloped land or personal property is part of the
overall redevelopment project.

 
3. Development of property. Except as provided in section
13120-Q, the authority may undertake the development of property
as an owner or lender for subsequent use and sale under the
following conditions:

 
A. The property consists of real estate that is zoned,
sited or otherwise suitable for development as a commercial
facility;

 
B. The property is currently not in productive commercial
use;

 
C. The property has not been placed under a purchase option
or contract;

 
D. The authority, using due diligence, has determined that:

 
(1) There is a reasonable expectation that the
property will become financially viable following its
development;


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