HomeMy WebLinkAbout10595RESOLUTION NO. 10595
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
POLICE BUILDING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City will undertake the construction and development of a police building
and other improvements ( "Police Building Project "); and
WHEREAS, certain real property adjacent to other real property owned by the City is
necessary and required for the Police Building Project. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, 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; and the public need, interest
and necessity will be served by the acquisition of the real property described in the attached
Exhibit "A" ( "Property ") for the Police Building Project and that the Police Building 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 Police
Building 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.
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INTRODUCED December 12, 2005
BY Michael Occhiato
Councilperson
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
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DATE: December 12, 2005
DEPARTMENT: Law Department
TITLE
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE POLICE BUILDING PROJECT
ISSUE
Should the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing the City to proceed to
acquire real property for the Police Building Project?
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
In orderto proceed with the construction and development of the police building and
other improvements on the South Main Street location, real property owned by
persons other than the City needs to be acquired either by voluntary acquisition or
condemnation. The two properties are commonly known as Santangelo
Woodworks and La Tolteca Foods.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
City will incur the costs to acquire the real property for the following: title insurance,
appraisal and acquisition. The amounts thereof are unknown at this time and will
require additional approval by the City Council.