2005-218
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-218
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY AT 212
SOUTH WATER STREET
WHEREAS, Sections 62.22 (1), 62.23 (17) (a), 62.23 (17) (b), and Chapter 32 of Wisconsin Statutes
permit the acquisition, protection, and conservation of parkland, open space, and riverfront properties;
and
WHEREAS, the City 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 212 South Water Street in the City of Janesville,
County of Rock, State of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has negotiated an offer to purchase the Dooley property at 212 South
Water Street in the amount of $142,500, and the property owner is eligible for an estimated $45,000 for
relocation benefits and moving expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes that this project be funded through the 2006 General Fund
Promissory Note; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed acquisition on October 17,
2005 and found it to be consistent with long range City plans, but not commenting upon the financial
aspects ofthe transaction; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville finds that the purchase of the Dooley
Photography property at 212 South Water Street is in the best interest of the and benefit to the City, its
citizens, and the overall community; and
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 purchase such property from
Dennis and Angela Dooley on behalf of the City as the City Manager may deem necessary or desirable to
effectuate the intent of this resolution; 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 make 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.
ADOPTED:
October 24, 2005
APPROVED:
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Proposed by: City Administration
Prepared by: Management Analyst
Motion by: Williams
Second by: DeGarmo
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
Brien X
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tim X
Wellnitz, Tom X
DeGarmo X
Addie X