2006-242
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-242
A Resolution authorizing the City to acquire by purchase on behalf and in the
name of the State of Wisconsin real property located at 206 North Jackson Street
for the Centerway (U. S. Highway 51) Improvement Project.
WHEREAS, the Janesville Common Council have previously approved the
Transportation Project Plat (Relocation Order) on the 26th Day of September, 2005 for
the Centerway (U. S. Highway 51) Improvement Project and have authorized the City
Manager to begin the process of acquiring property for this state roadway improvement
project in the name of the State of Wisconsin for purposes in accord with this project;
and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that in the furtherance of this public purpose and
public project that it is necessary for the State of Wisconsin to acquire fee title to various
land and land interests for the Centerway (U. S. Highway 51) Improvement Project, City
of Janesville, Rock County, Project I.D. 5351-21-22, as approved by the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation including, but not limited to, this specific property; and
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has contracted in writing with the City of Janesville
to act as the State's agent in acquiring these properties on the Department of
Transportation's and State's behalf; and
WHEREAS, Cochand Revocable Trust is the record owner of the real property located
at 206 North Jackson Street, Janesville, WI, which is on the selected route for this
transportation project as previously approved by the Janesville City Council in
Resolution No. 2005-206 approved and adopted on the 26th day of September, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, The City Administration on behalf of the State has negotiated an offer to
purchase 340 square feet of land, rights of vehicular access, and a Temporary Interest
to grade slopes and driveways on 102 square feet, as shown in attached Exhibit A,
contingent upon Common Council approval as the means to acquire the Cochand
property in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Sixty and no/1 00 Dollars ($15,060.00); and
WHEREAS, the necessity, acquisition, plan, and public project and use(s) were properly
reviewed and approved by the Janesville Plan Commission after public hearing thereon
on the 19th day of September, 2005, but without review, comment or recommendation
concerning the financial aspects of this transaction; and
WHEREAS, acquiring this property for such public transportation and related purposes
is authorized by Sections 62.22, 32.05 and 32.07and other related provisions of the
Wisconsin Statutes, and it is hereby found to be in the best interest of the City and of
benefit to the Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville that they hereby authorize and direct the City Manager and/or his designees
to purchase and acquire said property in the name of the State of Wisconsin from the
owner, Cochand Revocable Trust, and from any and all other persons or entities who
have or may have an interest in said real estate; in accord with the plan, offer to
purchase, public purposes, and City agreement with the State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and his designee(s) may, from
time to time, negotiate, draft, amend, execute and enter into such contracts, documents,
and agreements and take such other actions as the City Manager and/or his designees
may deem necessary or desirable to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
ADOPTED:
April 10, 2006
Motion by: DeGarmo
Second by: Tim Wellnitz
Councilmem ber Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
Brien X
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tim X
Wellnitz, Tom X
DeGarmo X
Addie X
APPROVED:
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City Attorney
Proposed by: City Administration
Prepared by: Community Development Planner