2010-761 RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -761
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1107 HAMILTON AVE
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 of Janesville's acquisition, development,
improvement, ownership, protection, and conservation of parkland, open space, green space,
riverfront properties, and development properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has been applied for and has been awarded additional funding
through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-EAP) grant to
properties that were not substantially damaged in the 2008 Flood Event (Disaster g Declaration FEMA-
1768- DR -WI) and did not qualify for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant - Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG -EAP)
grant may be used for the acquisition, demolition, razing, and removal of the improvements upon the
property located at 1107 Hamilton Ave; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Department of Commerce has accepted pre -flood property appraisals and
has calculated the offer to purchase amounts based on pre -flood property values minus any
duplication of benefits including FEMA assistance, insurance, and other assistance programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has made an offer of $114,000 contingent upon Plan Commission
and City Council Approval; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant - Emergency Assistance Program requires that
acquired properties remain in open green space and under City ownership in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed these proposed acquisitions on December
20th, 2010 and found them to be consistent with long range City plans, but not commenting upon the
financial aspects of the transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby find each of these acquisitions are in the best interest of the
public and for the benefit of the community; and
WHEREAS, the funding source for the acquisitions and demolition is Community Development Block
Grant - Emergency Assistance (CDBG -EAP) funds:
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), on behalf of the City of
Janesville, to acquire and close upon the City's purchase of these Properties from the owners for the
purchase price and otherwise in the manner set forth in the above recitals, and to then use in
perpetuity the acquired properties as open green spaces and otherwise in accord with all Program
rules; 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: December 27, 2010 Motion by: Rashkin
Second by: Truman
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
Ja•.b J. Winzenz, Asst. n ;ger Pe ottold X X
ATTEST: Rashkin X
� Steeber X
Ct-y Ze- " Truman X
Je Ann Wulf, City Clerk- Treasure Voskuil X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney, Wald Klimczyk
Proposed by: Neighborhood Services
Prepared by: Neighborhood Services