Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating area in need of redevelopment. Purpose: Designating Area in Need of Redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 5-7 Merchant Street/Block 1993/Lot 3/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-c(S), adopted on August 16, 2022, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation.