Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if 31-39 Central Avenue (Block 21, Lot 8) is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 31-39 Central Avenue/Block 21/Lot 8/Central Ward