2007-442
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-442
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCA TED AT 1623 BELOIT A VENUE and 1728 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
WHEREAS, Wis. Stats. ~~ 62.22 (1), 62.23 (17) (a), 62.23 (17) (b), 66.0101, 62.11(5) and
Chapter 32 and other pertinent Wisconsin Statutes permit the City's acquisition, development,
ownership, protection, and conservation of parkland, open space, riverfront properties, and
development properties; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council have adopted a Riverfront Development Strategy that calls
for the acquisition, protection, development, and conservation of lands along the Rock River for
parks, recreation and public purposes, including the riverfront properties located at 1623 Beloit
Avenue and 1728 North Washington Street in the City of Janesville, County of Rock, State of
Wisconsin (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby find that such uses and acquisition 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 with the County of Rock to take
ownership of the properties located at 1623 Beloit Avenue and 1728 North Washington through
the foreclosure proceedings pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 785.17 in exchange for the
City's share of back taxes for the last three years in the amount of $1,391.75; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed acquisition on
September 17, 2007 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:
October 22, 2007
Motion by: Williams
Second by: Truman
Council member Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
DeGarmo X
Loasching X
Steeber X
Truman X
Wellnitz X
Williams X
Steven
Jean
APPROdVED f-p TO FORM:
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City Attorney
Proposed by: Community Development Department
Prepared by: Community Development Department