2006-280
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-280
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 921 SOUTH JACKSON STREET FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Wis. Stats. §§ 62.22 (1), 62.23 (17)(a), 62.23 (17)(b), 66.0101, 66.11 (5) and
Chapter 32 of Wisconsin Statutes permit the City's acquisition, development, ownership,
protection, and conservation of parkland, open space, and riverfront properties; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has adopted a Riverfront Development Strategy that calls
for the acquisition, protection, and conservation of lands along the Rock River for parks,
recreation and public purposes, including the riverfront property located at 921 South
Jackson Street in the City of Janesville, County of Rock, State of Wisconsin (the "Property");
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby find that such uses constitute public purpose(s)
that benefit the community and promote the health, welfare, safety and best interests of the
City; its residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville Administration has negotiated an offer to purchase the
Property for the amount of $35,000; and
WHEREAS, total funding for this acquisition is provided through the general fund; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed acquisition on
February 20, 2006, and found it to be consistent with long range City plans, but not
commenting upon the financial aspects of the transaction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville
that they hereby approve and authorize the City Manager and/or his designee(s) to acquire
and close upon the City's purchase of the Property from the owners on behalf of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager and/or his designee(s) on behalf of the
City of Janesville is/are hereby authorized and empowered to negotiate, draft, modify, review,
execute, and enter into additional agreements, record, file and/or make minor modifications
and/or amendments to any and all documents, papers, forms, and agreements, and to take
whatever other actions as the City Manager may determine, from time to time and at any
time, necessary and/or desirable to effectuate the intent of this resolution and/or the public
good.
ADOPTED: April 24, 2006
APPROVED:
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Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manager . '
ATTEST:
APPRf1XORM:
j\c,s\--. City Attorney
Proposed by: Leisure Services Division
Prepared by: Leisure Services Division
Motion by: Wellnitz, Tom
Second by: Williams
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
Brien X
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tim X
Wellnitz, Tom X
DeGarmo X
Addie X