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e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date R~quested: November 12. 2001 Appropriation Requested By: Rohert T Herrero Source of Funds: Department: Administration Account Number: Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Resolution 2001- Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The enclosed resolution is similar to other resolutions passed by the City when we are pursuing certain land acquisitions. This resolution authorizes Knox Askins, City Attorney to represent La Porte in the acquisition of Block 1151; Lots 1-16, Town of La Porte for public park purposes. It further provides that in the event, the owners and the City cannot agree on fair market value, the City Attorney is authorized to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the properties. Secondly, this resolution will be filed for record at the Harris County Courthouse. This information will be picked up by future title searches and therefore alert any potential buyers that the City intends to acquire these properties for this project. This resolution allows the City to move forward with condemnation if deemed necessary. We would, of course, inform Council of any recommendations to initiate eminent domain proceedings. Action Reauired bv Council: Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of a tract of land for public park purposes and authorizing Knox Askins, City Attorney, to represent the City of La Porte in the acquisition of the described property for park purposes. Approved for City Council A!!enda ~~T. ~ Robert T. Herrern, City Manager J(.O~"'Dt Date