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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8412RESOLUTION NO. 8412 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE EL PUEBLO PROJECT (215 N. VICTORIA AVENUE) WHEREAS, the City will undertake the construction and development of the El Pueblo project, and WHEREAS, certain real property adjacent to the existing El Pueblo Museum is necessary and required for the El Pueblo project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1 The City Council hereby finds and determines that the interest of the City of Pueblo and its residents; the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, the public need, interest and necessity will be served by the El Pueblo project and the acquisition of real property for such project located in Pueblo County, Colorado, and described as: East 22 Ft. of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9-10 Block 43 Pueblo, (Wly 2Ft. of Lot 10 to 12 Block 58 Hobsons Sub.) and Lots 8 to 12 Exc Wly 2 Ft. of Lots 10 to 12 Block 58 Hobsons Sub., Pueblo County, Colorado. Street Address: 215 North Victoria Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado ( "the Property") and, that such El Pueblo project be used, constructed and developed in a manner necessary and convenient for public use and purposes. SECTION 2: The City Council does hereby further find and determine that it is necessary and desirable and in the best interest of the City to acquire title and possession of the property for the El Pueblo project. SECTION 3 The City Manager or his designated representative be and hereby is authorized and directed to negotiate for and on behalf of the City with the owner or owners of the Property for the purchase thereof by the City. If such negotiations for the purchase of property are unsuccessful, the City Attorney is hereby authorized and empowered to institute condemnation proceedings in the name of the City for the acquisition of the Property through the exercise of the City's power of eminent domain. SECTION 4 This Resolution shall become effective upon final passage. INTRODUCED: May 26- 1998 BY: C UNCIL PERSON APPROVED: �l PRESID OF//CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ITY CLERK �LGf Council Agenda Title A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND AUTHORIZATION Agenda Item# TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE EL PUEBLO PROJECT (215 N. VICTORIA AVENUE) Department Planning & Development Date: APRIL 27, 1998 ISSUE Should the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate to acquire real property for the El Pueblo project? (215 N. Victoria Avenue) BACKGROUND The 1996 El Pueblo Master Plan has been endorsed by City Council. A Contract for the schematic and design development for the entire site for El Pueblo Complex has been awarded. The acquisition of the property at 215 N. Victoria Avenue is necessary for the expansion of the El Pueblo Museum and development of the master plan. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT None