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Subsection 1.6. Environmental Controls. The proposed development activities in the Development District do not present significant environmental concerns. All municipal actions, public improvements and private development shall be carried out in a manner consistent with existing environ- mental standards. Subsection 1.7. Proposed Reuse of Property. The public improvements needed to bring about the new development in- clude acquisition of land, site improvements, and general improvements. The estimated public improvement costs are referenced in each of the tax increment financing plans and are collectively described in Subsection 1.5. The Development Program does not contemplate the acqui- sition of private property until such time as a private developer presents an economically feasible program for the reuse of that property. Proposals, in order to be consid- ered, must be within the framework of the above cited goals and objectives, and must clearly demonstrate feasibility as a public program. Prior to formal consideration of the acquisition of any property, the City Council will require a binding contract, performance bond and/or other evidence or guarantees that a supporting tax increment or other funds will be available to repay the public cost associated with the proposed acquisition. It shall be the intent of the City to negotiate the acquisition of property whenever nec- essary. Appropriate restrictions regarding the reuse and redevelopment of property shall be incorporated into any land sale contract to which the City is a part. Subsection 1.8. Administration and Maintenance of De- velopment District. Maintenance and operation of the public improvements will be the responsibility of the Administrator of the City who shall serve as Administrator of the Develop- ment District. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Administrator are spelled out in the Administrative Guide for the Administration of the Development Program for Development District No. 1, attached hereto as Appendix A. Each year the Administrator will submit to the Council the maintenance and operation budget for the following year. The Administrator will administer the Development Dis- trict pursuant to the provisions of Section 472A.10 of the Development District Act; provided, however, that such pow- ers may only be exercised at the direction of the Council. No action taken by the Administrator pursuant to the above- mentioned powers shall be effective without authorization by the Council. Subsection 1.9. Rehabilitation. Owners of properties within the Development District will be encouraged to reha- 1 - 7