2011-829 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-829
A Resolution approving the acquisition of vacant property at 1116 Hamilton Avenue
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, this property is surrounded by vacant parcels previously acquired by the
City and cleared of structures; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby find that such uses and acquisition constitute
public purpose(s) that benefit the community and promote recreation, health, welfare,
safety and best interests of the City, its residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville negotiated with the owner to purchase this property in
the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000); and
WHEREAS, the funding for this acquisition will be provided by the Parkland Acquisition
Fund ($1,000) and the Wastewater Utility ($1,000); and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed acquisition on
August 15, 2011 and forwarded a positive recommendation to acquire this property, 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: August 22, 2011 Motion by: Rashkin
Second by: Voskuil
APPROVED Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
Dongarra -Adams X
Eric J. Levitt, Ci ager Liebert X
McDonald X
ATTEST: Rashkin X
Steeber X
i Voskuil X
-an Ann Wulf, City Clerk -Tre�; rer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney ` �, w _.
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Proposed by: Parks Director, Management Assistant _ ,
Prepared by Management Assistant - - -